Texas A&M University-Kingsville, The Department of Chemistry
General Chemistry CHEM 1312 - 002
Spring 2013 Syllabus
Course number and name: CHEM 1312: General Chemistry
Course Description: General Inorganic Chemistry, II. A course designed primarily for students majoring in a field of science, agriculture, or engineering. Principles, theories, and the analysis of various chemical systems and the chemistry of the elements and their compounds are an integral part of the course structure. Three (3.0) hours of lecture per week.
Course Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry or CHM 1481 and MTH 1314 or satisfactory completion of the General Chemistry Diagnostic Examination and General Chemistry 1311.
General education requirements:
This course is part of the general education requirements for Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and satisfies the component area, Chemistry. Included, but not limited to, the principles of rate of reaction, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, acid and base reaction/equilibrium, precipitation equilibrium, spontaneity of reaction and electrochemistry. The course will cover the topics from chapter 16 to 23.
Name of instructor and academic rank, office location, phone and fax numbers, email address:
Dr. Jingbo Louise Liu, Associate Professor
Nierman science hall 106A
Office phone: 593-2919; FAX 593-3597
Email:
Website location: users.tamuk.edu/kfjll00, http://www.tamuk.edu/jnet_about/ (blackboard)
Office hours: M & W 12:00 - 17:00; Nierman Science Hall 106A and N256 ACS Rm.)
Course learning objectives:
The students in this course will be able to develop an appreciation of chemical principles;
They may be used to interpret everyday observations;
Student will be able to predict their consequences in our highly technological society.
Required and optional textbook(s):
The required text for the course is Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change and CONNECT on-line homework (Martin Silberberg), ISBN: 9780077984977-Available at the University bookstore (e-book + CONNECT package ~$150.00).
Suggested readings:
Additional reading materials will be available on reserve at the library.
Useful website locations for study and/or research materials:
Users.tamuk.edu/kfjll00
http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/connectweb/static_pages/index/index.html
www.mhhe.com/support (the additional information is also posted on the university blackboard website)
Student learner outcomes: An understanding of basic chemical principles and concepts in the topics covered in this course, such as the principles of rate of reaction, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, acid and base reaction/equilibrium, precipitation equilibrium, spontaneity of reaction and electrochemistry. It is important for the proficient use of problem-solving skills and strategies and an understanding of why they are important. At the successful completion of this course, you will demonstrate an understanding of each of the key chemical principles (identified with bold face font in the Lecture Schedule) by successfully completing four intermittent assessment exams and a final assessment exam. When you complete this course you should think differently about the world you live in because of your understanding of the molecular interactions that exist beneath everything around you. At the successful completion of this course you will be able to
1) Demonstrate understanding of the key elements of general chemistry by successful completion of an assessment exam;
2) Conduct independence analyses using the core-knowledge;
3) Apply the knowledge in general chemistry to interpret everyday observations;
4) Predict their consequences in our highly technological society.
Method(s) of evaluation and grading procedures
There will be six required assessment exams and two make-up exams, each worth 100 points, and a comprehensive final exam worth 200 points. In addition, each student will complete the on-line (CONNECT) homework (worth 150 points). The grading guideline is listed in the following table.
Grading Guidelines
Grading SystemFinal grade is based upon the total number of points accumulated during the semester. The "Q" grade is enforced in accordance with university guidelines. / Point Grade
6 assessment Exams* 600 pts
Assignments‡ 200 pts
Final assessment Exam* 200 pts
TOTAL 1000 pts
(drop off two of the lowest grades) / Letter Grade
A ³ 900 pts
B 800–899 pts
C 700–799 pts
D 600–699 pts
F <600 pts
*Each assessment exam includes a 10 % bonus, two of the lowest grades of eight assessment exams will be replaced.
Bonus points (50 pts) can be earned if answer the pre-post assessment exam. Pre-post assessment exam for general education is required in accordance with the university guidelines to examine the outcome of student leaner outcomes.
· Assignments include, hand-outs or On-Line Connect (http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/connectweb/static_pages/index/index.html) (200 points in total and 50 extra points provided).
· Policy for dropping the course: follow the university calendar;
· A letter grade of "F" is recorded if a < 50% average is obtained on the assessment examinations offered up to the date of the drop.
It is the responsibility of the student to keep the original graded copies of all materials (assessment exams, problems sets, in-class assignments, etc.) that have been returned for his/her records. Graded final assessment exams are retained by the instructor for his/her permanent records.
This Chemistry 1312, Spring 2013 Syllabus is intended to be informational and not contractual. The instructor reserves the right to amend, alter, change, delete, or modify the syllabus with notice (announced during the lecture session) in any manner that is deemed necessary and in the best interest of the Department of Chemistry and Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Topical course outline/course schedule:
Lecture location / N251: 1312 - 002 10:00 – 10:50 MWFWeek/Date / Reading / Topic
Jan 14(M) / Syllabus review Chapter 16-23
Jan 16 (W) / Pre-assessment exam
Jan 18(F) / 16.1-3 / Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions:
Factors that influence the reaction rate & expressing reaction rate
Jan 21(M) / No class (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday)
Jan 23 (W) / 16.4-6 / Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions:
Rate law and its component & Integrated rate law
Jan 25 (F) / 16.1-6 / Self-study (on-line teaching practice)
Jan 28 (M) / 16.7-8 / Kinetics: Rates and Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions:
Reaction mechanism and catalyst
Jan 30 (W) / Review & Group study: To enhance core-knowledge
Feb 01 (F) / Assessment Exam 1 (Ch 16: Kinetics)
Feb 04 (M) / 17.1-2 / Equilibrium: The Extent of Chemical Reactions
Equilibrium state and equilibrium constant
Feb 06(W) / 17.3-4 / Equilibrium: The Extent of Chemical Reactions
Reaction quotient and equilibrium constant
Feb 08(F) / 17.5-6 / Equilibrium: The Extent of Chemical Reactions
Equilibrium problem solving and Le Châtelier’s principle
Feb 11 (M) / Review & Group study: To enhance core-knowledge
Feb 13 (W) / Assessment 2 (Ch17: Equilibrium)
Feb 15 (F) / 18.1-2 / Acid-Base Equilibria
Acid and base in water & Water auto-ionization and pH
Feb 18 (M) / 18.3-4 / Acid-Base Equilibria
Acid and base definition & weak acid equilibrium
Feb 20 (W) / 18.5-6 / Acid-Base Equilibria
Weak base and Acid strength
Feb 22 (F) / 18.7-8 / Acid-Base Equilibria
Acid and base property of salt solution & Leveling effect
Feb 25 (M) / Review & Group study: to enhance core-knowledge
Feb 27 (W) / Assessment 3 (Ch18: Acid and Base)
Mar 01 (F) / 19.1-2 / Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems
Equilibrium of acid and base buffer, Acid-base titration
Mar 04 (M) / 19.3-4 / Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous Systems
Equilibria of slightly soluble compound and complex formation
Mar 06 (W) / Review & Group study: to enhance core-knowledge
Mar 08 (F) / Assessment 4 (Ch19: Ionic Equilibrium)
Mar 11-17: Spring break (No class)
Mar 18 (M) / 20.1-2 / Entropy, Free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions
The second law of thermodynamic: to predict spontaneity of reaction, Calculation of the change in entropy of a reaction
Mar 20 (W) / 20.3 / Entropy, Free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions
Entropy, Free Energy
Mar 22 (F) / 20. 4 / Entropy, Free Energy, and the Direction of Chemical Reactions
Equilibrium direction
Mar 25 (M) / Review & Group study: to enhance core-knowledge
Mar 27 (W) / Assessment 5 (Ch20: Entropy Free Energy)
Mar 29 (F) / Good Friday: No class
Apr 01 (M) / 21.1-2 / Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work
Redox reaction and electrochemical cells
Apr 03 (W) / 21.3-4 / Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work
Cell potential and free energy
Apr 05 (F) / 21.5-6 / Electrochemistry: Chemical Change and Electrical Work
Battery and electrolytic cells
Apr 08 (M) / Review & Group study: to enhance core-knowledge
Apr 10 (W) / Assessment 6 (Ch21: Electrochemistry)
Apr 12 (F) / 23.1 / The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds
Properties of transition metal
Apr 15 (M) / 23.2-3 / The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds
Inner transition metal and selected transition metals
Apr 17 (W) / 23.4 / The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds
Coordination compounds-Nomenclature, Coordination compounds-Geometry & complex titration
Apr 19 (F) / 23.5 / The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds
Property of complex
Apr 22 (M) / Review & Group study: to enhance core-knowledge
Apr 24 (W) / Assessment 7 (Ch23: Coordination Chemistry)
Apr 26 (F) / Assessment 8 (Ch16-23: Materials Covered in Classes)
Apr 29 (M) / Post-Assessment Exam (Last day of class)
May 01 (W) / Review & Group study: to enhance core-knowledge
Important Dates
First Class Date / Mon / Jan / 14 / 2013
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. / Mon / Jan / 21 / 2013
Permission from the adviser and professor to register or change classes / Jan/ 22-30 / 2013
NO REGISTRATION BEYOND THIS POINT.
12th class day. Census Date. / Fri / Jan / 30 / 2013 (5:00 pm)
Five week date / Tue / Feb / 19 / 2013
Five week grades due 9:00 am / Tue / Feb / 26 / 2013
Spring Break / Mar / 11-17 / 2013
Last day to drop the course with an “automatic Q” Date / Thu / Mar / 28 / 2013 (5:00 pm)
Good Friday / Fri / Mar / 28 / 2013
The last day to drop the course or withdraw from the university / Wed / May / 01 /2013 (5.00 pm)
Last Class Date (For university on Wed/May/01/2013) / Wed / May / 01 / 2013 (for CHEM 1312)
Students could withdraw for 6 courses at maximum
Policies
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Academic misconduct statement:
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Forms of academic dishonesty:
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