ScottsdaleCommunity College
Chemistry 151 and Chem Lab 151 LL
[ AP Chemistry]
Course Syllabus – Fall 2009
Statement of Intent
This Dual Enrollment college course is provided through collaboration of Scottsdale Community College (SCC) and FountainHillsHigh School. This course is governed by policies and procedures of SCC and Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD). Concerns about assignments, grades, attendance, discipline, etc. will be managed according to those policies and procedures. Access to further information and assistance may be found in the MCCCD Online Policy Manual at Persons desiring a hard copy of any of MCCCD’s policies may obtain one from Paul Langworthy, SCC Dual Enrollment Coordinator, 480-423-6302 or .
Instructor Name: Dr. Paul McElligott
Office phone #: 480-664-5573
E-mail address:
Course Information Description: Course credit hours: 4 semester hours.
Begin / End Dates: August 10th to December 17th
Course Location: Fountain Hills High – Einstein Hall Room 110
Required Textbook & Materials: Chemistry Chang 8th Edition
ISBN #: 0-07-251264-4
Publisher: McGraw Hill)
Suggested Materials, Reading List:
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INSTRUCTORDr. Paul McElligott
Phone / Email: 480-664-5573
WEBSITE: PJMCELLIGOTTCOM.COM
PREREQUISITES
Prerequisites: (CHM130 and CHM130LL), or (one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or better taken within the last five years), and completion of intermediate algebra or equivalent. Completion of all prerequisites within the last two years is recommended.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MCCD Official CHM 152 Course Description:
Detailed study of principles of chemistry for science majors and students in pre-professional curricula.
An Overview of the CHM 151 Class:
At the beginning of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate evidence of a mastery of general chemistry concepts and relationships. Topics presented in General Chemistry I Definition of "chemistry"
A. History
B. Scientific method
II. Measurement
A. Metric system
B. Significant figures
C. Exponential notation
D. Dimensional analysis
III. Matter
A. States of matter
B. Classification of matter
C. Properties of matter
D. Physical and chemical changes
E. Atomic theory
F. Formulas and nomenclature of substances
G. IUPAC nomenclature
IV. Chemical reactions
A. Balancing equations
B. Types of reactions
C. Net ionic equations
V. Mole calculations with formulas and equations
A. Atomic and molecular weights
B. Mass-mole conversions
C. Percentage composition
D. Empirical and molecular formula
E. Stoichoimetry
F. Limiting reagents and percentage yields
G. Solution stoichiometry
VI. Gases
A. Gas laws
B. Stoichiometry with gases
C. Kinetic molecular theory
VII. Thermochemistry
A. Temperature/heat
B. Energy and units
C. Calorimetry
D. Enthalpy and enthalpy changes
E. Hess's law
VIII. Atomic theory and periodic table
A. Fundamental particles
B. Isotopes
C. Quantum theory and electronic structure
D. Periodic table and trends
IX. Chemical bonding
A. Ionic and covalent bonds
B. Electron dot structures
C. Electronegativity
D. Shapes and polarities of moleculesÑVSEPR
E. Hybrid orbitals
X. Solids and liquids
A. General properties
B. Changes of state
C. Intermolecular attractions
D. Types of solids
E. Phase diagrams
XI. Solutions
A. Definitions
B. Terminology
C. Concentration and stoichiometry
D. Colligative properties
Learning chemistry is challenging. You will need to learn a whole new language and grasp new concepts. The term "MASTERY" is used here, because success is not simply memorizing the knowledge, but also the ability to utilize these concepts, theories and principles to explain the behavior of matter and to relate them to real life applications.
Pre - read the assigned material. Attend all lectures. Discussion questions will be asked during the lecture. Expect to spend from 6-9 hours per week in preparation for this course. The more you prepare, the more you will participate in class discussions and the more you will benefit from the course. Ask questions in class and consider forming outside study groups. Developing effective problem solving skills is essential to success in chemistry. The text and the listed websites provide you with a wide variety of opportunities. Remember, it is perhaps more important to know the process involved than the answer to each problem.So,Practice! Practice! Practice! Take advantage of the instructor’s office hours.Make use of the facilities on campus such as the LearningCenter, TutoringCenter, Library, and the ComputerCenter. Consult the instructor’s Blackboard site for useful information.
You’ll be taught the skills you need to dissect and solve any problem. Keep in mind that the text, handouts, review sheets, your hard work and your instructor can bring the success you desire.
MAKE USE OF ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND BE SURE TO ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR QUESTIONS, IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS!
CO-REQUISITE
You are required to take CHM 151LL along with this lecture class. The appropriate section would be 5581. Some of the lecture content may be covered by the lab course.
TIME AND PLACE
5:45-7PM
8/21 – 12/14 / 07
C308 (Pecos Campus)
EMAILpjmcelligottcom.com
PHONE
OFFICEHOURS
MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAYOffice Location:
W101C / By Appointment
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- Text – Chemistry: The Central Science, Tenth Edition, 2006, by Brown, LeMay, and Bursten, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
- A scientific calculator
3.Please bring loose-leaf notebook paper to class for working either in-class problems or writing “One Minute Papers”.
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
Solutions Manual: Solutions to the Red Exercises, Chemistry: The Central Science, Tenth Edition, 2006.
USEFULL URL’S
Textbook website:
Students may find out their ChandlerGilbertCommunity College account name and password at
Blackboard sign-up instructions may be found at . If you have difficulties, please contact either Mr. Michael Curtis or Mr. Jordan Casale at (480)-732-7221.
General Chemistry site:
Additional sites may be announced at a later date and posted on the course Blackboard site.
MCCD OFFICIAL CHM 151 COURSE COMPETENCIES
1. / Define "chemistry" and describe its main branches. (I)2. / Use the factor-label (dimensional analysis) method in solving chemistry-related problems. (II)
3. / Use metric and SI systems of units. (II)
4. / Define the relationships between matter and energy. (III)
5. / Describe the physical states of matter with the aid of the kinetic molecular theory. (III)
6. / Classify matter as elements, compounds, or mixtures. (III)
7. / Describe the properties of metallic and nonmetallic elements. (III)
8. / Write formulas for and give names of simple inorganic compounds. (III)
9. / Classify a property or change as physical or chemical. (III)
10. / Complete and balance chemical equations. (IV)
11. / Write a net ionic equation from a given reaction. (IV)
12. / Determine the empirical and molecular formula from percentage composition or mass data. (V)
13. / Perform calculations using the mole concept of mass and number. (V)
14. / Solve problems involving the ideal gas laws. (VI)
15. / Solve problems involving energy changes that result from physical state changes and from chemical reactions. (VII)
16. / Apply Hess's law to given set of equations. (VII)
17. / Calculate heats of reactions from calorimeter data and/or bond energies. (VII)
18. / Solve stoichiometry problems, including problems involving solutions and heats of reactions. (VII)
19. / Deduce the electronic structure of atoms and show the relationship between electronic structure and the chemical properties of atoms. (VIII)
20. / Use the periodic table to predict the properties of elements and compounds. (VIII)
21. / Identify substances as electrolytes or nonelectrolytes. (X)
22. / Describe the properties of ionic and covalent compounds. (IX)
23. / Write the electron dot structure for an atom, ion, ionic formula, or a covalently bonded specie. (IX)
24. / Describe covalent chemical bonding. (IX)
25. / Use the concepts of electonegativity and bond polarity in conjunction with VSEPR theory to predict the shapes and polarities of simple ions and molecules. (IX)
26. / Classify intermolecular forces in a given substance. (X)
27. / Classify a crystal as molecular, ionic, covalent, or metallic. (X)
28. / Describe the properties of solutions. (XI)
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ATTENDANCE
Attendance is essential to the development of the required competencies for success in this course. Therefore, attendance is mandatory and will be taken in class. If you miss three or more classes in a row, you may be withdrawn from the class up to the point of the drop date. Absence after that day will result in the student’s failure unless the student requests a withdrawal before the second to the last full week of lecture. The absent or late student is responsible for the material missed. It is the responsibility of the absent student to get class notes and assignments from another student. Although attendance is not a component in computing your grade, students with a borderline percentile grade (within 0.5% of the next level) and fewer than three total absences will receive the higher grade at the end of the semester. The term "absence" refers to missing an entire class period, arriving late for class (approx. 20 min), or leaving early from class.
It is important that you arrive in class on time. Anything due must be turned in to the instructor at the beginning of the class period. Class quizzes may be given at the beginning of the hour. There are no make-ups for any in-class quizzes. Quizzes can be given at the beginning of the classes, a student who is late to class will NOT be given the chance to take the quiz after his/her peers.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY. Incomplete grade “I” will not be given unless the student requests it and the request is reasonable. I (incomplete) and most of the W (withdrawn) grades can only be assigned if the student initiates the process before their respective deadlines (check class schedule). A student cannot assume withdrawal simply by not attending classes. In cases like this, Y (withdrawal with GPA = 0.0) or F (GPA =0.0) will most likely be assigned. The instructor will not sign a drop slip after the 13th week of class.
GRADES
Your grade for this course is based on you performance scores on 1) Unit Homework Portfolios (4 points each); 2) quizzes (10 points each); 3) One project worth 60 pts.; 4) best three out of four unit-exams taken (100 pts each); 5) the cumulative final exam (150 pts):
Homework= 120 pts
Quizzes= 60 pts(extra credit)
Attendance 20 pts
Three unit-exams=300 pts
Final exam=150 pts
Total (total) with extra credit=590 pts
Final grades will be determined as follows:
A90 – 100%B80 – 89%
C70 – 79%D60 – 69%
FLess than 60% of possible points
The instructor reserves the right to lower these standards slightly, if it seems appropriate. Under no circumstances will they be raised.
Unit Homework
You are given homework on Tuesday and the homework is due the following Tuesday.
In-Class Problems, Quizzes and the PRS
Different methods of instruction will be used in class including lectures and cooperative group work sessions. Monitoring students' progress throughout the semester will be accomplished by the use of occasional quizzes and a project. At times, in-class work may be collected for credit and the quizzes may either be used for regular or some extra credit purposes.
Exams
There are four unit exams and one accumulative final exam. You are required to take all four unit-exams. An unexcused missed exam (zero) will count as one of the three unit-exams used in final grade computation. There are NO makeup exams. If you cannot take the exam on the date it is scheduled, you MUST make arrangements with the instructor to take the exam BEFORE its scheduled date. Only under extremely exceptional circumstances can exception be made and it will be under the sole discretion of the instructor. (Possible excusable absences include official school functions, jury duty, hospitalization and other similar situations.) Verifiable documentation should be available and is required for these absences. Please take the responsibility to obtain the documents and communicate with me as soon as possible. In case of unavoidable prolonged absence from the class, the instructor will try to work with the individual student or consider providing an incomplete grade for the course.)
The sense of class progress will also be assessed by frequent use of the “One Minute Paper”. You will be asked to write an ungraded response to “what was the most interesting thing you learned today?” and “what was most confusing?”
Instructor Policies & Attendance There is no late work accepted and absence from assignments due or testsw must be arranged by the day of the event.
SCC Withdrawal Policies Students who wish to withdraw from a course must file a completed Schedule Change Form in the SCC Admissions & Records Office. “Failure to file an official withdrawal form with the college within the published deadlines may result in failing grades and responsibility for course tuition and fees (AR 2.3.6).” Last day to withdraw
- Without Instructor signature – October 1, 2008
- With Instructor signature – December 1, 2008
Failure to drop a class after registration, regardless of nonattendance or nonpayment, does NOT release the student from financial obligation incurred at the time of registration.
Additional information regarding SCC policies on Tuition and Refunds can be found at SCC Academic Integrity / Civility Statement To establish a positive learning environment for this class: Instructors are expected to be professional, courteous, respectful and empathetic to students:
Begin and end class on time.
Be prepared for each class session.
Provide academic feedback and grade assignments in a timely manner.
Be available for individual consultation.
Clarify assignments and inform students of any adjustments to the class schedule.
Students are expected to be reflective, courteous, respectful, and empathic to classmates, instructor and other College staff assisting in your learning:
Be in class and be on time.
Be prepared for class sessions.
Participate in class activities.
Follow instructions and complete assignments.
Keep up with and turn in assignments by the due dates.
Put forth your best effort.
Ask questions when you don’t understand.
Maintain knowledge of your grade status.
Contact instructor right away about concerns or situations that interfere with your success in class.
Comply with policies found in the College catalog and student handbook.
Disclaimer All provisions in this syllabus are subject to revision by the instructor. Such revisions, if any, will be announced in class. The student is responsible for making note of all such announcements concerning syllabus revisions and assignments, and, in the case of absence or tardiness, to contact the instructor to determine if any such announcements, revisions, or assignments were made while the student was absent from class. Resources Additional information regarding SCC policies and information about the availability of services for students who require special accommodations can be found at (Insert list of additional resources here)IMPORTANT DATES
*Registration *Classes Begin Saturday August 18
Labor Day Recess Monday September 3
Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor’s Signature Friday October 5
Apply for December 2006 Graduation On or Before Friday October 12
Veteran’s Day Recess Monday November 12
Thanksgiving Recess Thursday-Sunday November 22 – 25
Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted Monday November 26
Last of Day Regular Classes Sunday December 9
Final Exams Friday-Thursday December 10 – 13
Mid-Year Recess Begins (Students) Friday December 14Fall Semester Ends Friday December 14
* For TENTATIVE SCHEDULE(may be altered to meet the needs of instruction for students)
Wk /Day
/Lecture Date
/ Chapter / Content1 / T / 8/21 / Syllabus ch 1 / Introduction syllabus
2 / TH / 8/23 /
Ch 1
/Matter, metrics, sig figs, exp notation, dimensional analysis
T / 8/28 /Ch 2
/Atomic theory
3 / Th / 8/30 / Ch 2 / Periodic tableT / 9/4 / Ch 2 / nomenclature
4 / Th / 9/6 / Ch 3 / stoichiometry
T / 9/11 / Ch 3 / Empricla formulas, qual and quant analysis/quiz
5 / Th / 9/13 / Exam #1 / Ch 1,2,3
T / 9/18 / Ch 4 / Types of reactions
6 / Th / 9/20 /
Ch 4
T / 9/25 /Ch 4 / 5
/Thermochem
7 / Th / 9/27 / Ch 5T / 10/2 / Ch 5
8 / Th / 10/4 / Ch 6 / Energy quantum lewis dot
T / 10/9 / Ch 6
9 / TH / 10/11 / Ch 6 / quiz
T / 10/16 / Exam 2 / Ch 4,5,6
10 / TH / 10/18 / Ch 7 / Periodic trends
T / 10/23 / Ch 7
11 / TH / 10/25 / Ch 7
T / 10/30 / Ch 8 / bonding
12 / TH / 11/1 / Ch 8
T / 11/6 / Ch 8/ch 9 / vsepr
13 / T / 11/10 / Ch 9
TH / 11/12 / Exam / Ch 7-9
14 / T / 11/17 / Ch 10
TH / 11/19 / Ch 10 / gasses
15 / T / 11/24 / Ch 10
TH / 12/1 / Ch 10
16 / T / 12/3 / Review
TH / 12/8 / Review / [No Class on the 10th]
12/15 / Final / ACS Exam
INTERRUPTION POLICY
The instructor is committed to creating and fostering a learning environment that is caring and conducive to learning. Please respect one another. Please turn off cell phones and pagers during class time. If you are expecting an important message, switch the pagers from the beeping mode to the vibratory mode or set the cell phone to receive messages directly to your voice mail. Any student whose behavior is of a disruptive nature will be asked to leave the class. Please be considerate of your fellow classmates.
TAPINGPOLICY
Lectures may be audio taped with my permission but they cannot be video taped.
LATE MATERIALS POLICY
Any materials handed in late will be graded at 50% of their normal value.
COLLEGE POLICIES
The instructor also adheres to college policies with regard to grading, academic misconduct, disciplinary standards, policies against sexual harassment and discrimination, and providing service to students with special needs, and etc. For example, a student who cheated in a test or an assignment will receive the grade of zero for that test or assignment. These policies can be found in the college's Catalog and Student Handbook.
If a student feels that they have been discriminated against at CGCC, please feel welcome to seek support from the Vice President of Student Affairs Office (480) 857-5188.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Statement Regarding Outcomes and Assessment
The faculty and programs at CGCC are dedicated to effective teaching and successful learning with emphasis in the following areas: reading, speaking, listening, writing, mathematics, science, computer application skills, humanities, problem-solving, information literacy, critical thinking, and personal development.
Periodically, students will participate in formal and informal assessment activities that will help faculty improve programs and teaching strategies. These activities are designed to facilitate student growth in whatever combination of the above outcomes applies to a course.
Statement Regarding Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities are required to register for services in the Disability Resources and Services (DRS) office in the StudentCenterat the beginning of the semester. Do not wait to visit the DRS office if you want support with any CGCC classes.