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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCHM-140 1 Bergen Community College Division of Math, Science and Technology Department of Physical Sciences Course Syllabus CHM-140 General Chemistry I Basic Information About Course and Instructor: Semester and year: Section Number: Meeting Times: Locations: Instructor: Office Location: Phone: Departmental Secretary: [optional] Office Hours: Email Address: Course Description: ● General Chemistry I is the first course of a two-semester sequence of general chemistry. Topics covered include units of measurement, dimensional analysis, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, thermochemistry, gases, and atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, and molecular geometry. ● Credits: 3; lecture 3 ● PREREQUISITES: MAT-044 or MAT-048 or equivalent by an appropriate placement as a result of the New Jersey Basic Skills Placement AND a grade of C or better in CHM-100, or a passing score on the CHM-100 challenge exam. • RECOMMENDED COREQUISITE: CHM-141 AND MAT-045 are strongly recommended. • General Education Course – Natural Science 2 Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to: Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment: 1. Predicting formulas, naming inorganic compounds and an awareness of the effects of pollution. Tests and Quizzes 2. Understand the mole concept and using dimensional analysis to solve stoichiometry problems. Tests and Quizzes 3. Apply empirical Gas Laws and interpret the Kinetic-Molecular Theory of gases. Tests and Quizzes 4. Interpret enthalpy changes of chemical processes and solve calorimetry problems. Tests and Quizzes 5. Explain the structure of atoms using Rutherford, Bohr and quantum theories and applying those theories to predict type of bonding, chemical formulas and evaluate chemical reactivity of different elements. Tests and Quizzes 6. Understand theories of chemical bonding and applying those theories to the predict the properties of small molecules/polyatomic ions such as shape, polarity, reactivity etc. Tests and Quizzes SLOs: EL 1 EL 2 EL 3 EL 4 EL 5 EL 6 EL 7 EL 8 EL 9 EL 10 EL 11 1. X X X X 2. X X X X 3. X X X X 4. X X 5. X X X 6. X X X X X EL1-Effective Speaking EL2-Effective Writing EL3-Mathematical Reasoning EL4-Scientific Reasoning EL5-Technological Competency EL6-Information and Media Literacy EL7-Social-Behavioral Analysis EL8-Historical Analysis EL9-Humanistic Analysis EL10-Intercultural Awareness 3 EL11-Moral Literacy Signature Assignment: A comprehensive final exam. Starting from the quantum description of the structure of atoms, students would be given a question that allows them to integrate concepts learned over the semester to: (a) Predict the reactivity of elements, formulas for compounds formed from elements and give IUPAC names for the compounds, acids and bases. (b) Draw structural formulas of the compounds from part “a” (c) Predict products of reactions between elements/compounds in aqueous solutions and write balanced equations for the reactions. (d) Answer a question on stoichiometry involving reactions from part “c”, both as pure substances or in solution. (e) Test their understanding of energy changes in chemical reactions. (f) Using simple electron density maps from molecular modelling, predict properties of molecules. Course Content: (Course calendar will be supplied by the instructor) Chapter 1: Introduction: Matter, Energy, and Measurement Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions (Omit: Section 2.9) Chapter 3: Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry Chapter 4: Reactions in Aqueous Solution Chapter 5: Thermochemistry (Optional: Section 5.9) Chapter 6: Electronic Structure of Atoms Chapter 7: Periodic Properties of the Elements Chapter 8: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding Chapter 9: Molecular Bonding and Bonding Theories Chapter 10: Gases Chapter 11: Sections 3.1 and 3.2 TEXTBOOK: Chemistry: The Central Science, Brown LeMay, 15th Edition, Pearson (2023, 2018, 2013). Registration for Mastering Chemistry includes the e- book. The book is also available in print. Student Solutions Manual may be purchased separately. 4 SUPPLEMENTARY READINGS / MATERIALS: 1. Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, 9th Edition: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel and John R. Townsend; Thomson Brooks/Cole; California; 2012. 2. Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change: 8th Edition, Martin S. Silberberg, Patricia Amateis; McGraw-Hill, New York; 2018. 3.Chemistry, 13th Edition, Raymond Chang, Jason Overby; McGraw Hill, New York; 2019. 4. Chemistry, 7th Edition, John McMurry, Robert C. Fay; Prentice Hall, New Jersey; 2016. 5. General Chemistry, 11th Edition: Darrell D. Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon; Houghton Mifflin; Boston; 2016. 6. Chemistry: The Molecular Science, 5th Edition, John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski; Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning, California; 2014. ASSESSMENT MEASURES: The student learning objectives will be assessed by: 1. Assigned homework problems from the text and/or mastering online 2. Quizzes 3. Class participation 4. Unit Examinations (a minimum of 3) 5. Final Examination (comprehensive) 6. A writing component in the form of essays or short answer questions on examinations. At the discretion of the instructor, assessment measures may be somewhat modified. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A scientific calculator is required. Graphing and cell phone calculators are not permitted. Instructor’s Grading Policy: The grading policy for each section will be provided separately by the individual instructor at the first meeting of the class. General Grading Policy Guidelines: ✓ Assigned HW problems from the text and/or online not more than 10% ✓ Quizzes not more than 20% ✓ Class participation not more than 5% ✓ Unit Examinations (a minimum of 3) 50 to 75% ✓ Final Examination (comprehensive) 15 to 25% 5 1. Any examination not taken will receive a grade of zero. Make-up examinations will be administered in accordance with the instructor's policy. 2. Any student caught cheating (including using unauthorized formula sheets of any kind) will receive a grade of zero on that particular examination or paper. That zero cannot be replaced by any other examination grade or extra work. Please read The Bergen Community College Statement on academic integrity as found in the college catalog. 3. Late work is not accepted unless specifically authorized by the instructor. 4. Instructors may make minor modifications to these grading guidelines. Conduct demonstrating a lack of integrity will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, cheating (copying or using unauthorized formula sheets), plagiarism, and falsification of data (using fictional data or data from another student, past or present). Please consult The Bergen Community College Statement on academic integrity, as found in the college catalog or Student Handbook, for details and consequences of such behavior. BCC Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. FACULTY ABSENCE PROCEDURE: A list of cancelled classes can be found on the BCC webpage in Student Support Services under Current Students. Under no circumstances are notices regarding class cancellations taped to classroom doors binding. If students find a class cancelled which has not been listed, they should report this to the Divisional Dean’s Office, A-304 or the Evening Office C-107. 6 Other College, Divisional, and/or Departmental Policy Statements: • Statement on plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty: Academic Matters - Bergen Community College - Catalog ACMS™ • Statement on the appropriate use of AI (see the following link for guidance): AI-Guidance-Resource-Page.pdf (bergen.edu) • ADA statement: Disability Services (Office of Specialized Services) | Bergen Community College • Sexual Harassment statement: HR-003-001.2018-Policy-Prohibiting-Sexual-Harassment.pdf (bergen.edu) • Statement on acceptable use of BCC technology: Acceptable-Use-Policy.pdf (bergen.edu) • Recommended Syllabus Statements from the Office of Specialized Services: Syllabus Statements | Bergen Community College OTHER POLICIES: Electronic Devices: The use of portable electronic devices is not permitted while class is in session. Pagers and cell phones are to be silenced before entering class. Computers and recording devices may only be used with the permission of the instructor. Code of Student Conduct: Students are encouraged to read, understand and follow the rules and standards of conduct as explained in the Student Handbook. The Student Handbook is available in the Office of Student Life and on the BCC website. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: The STEM Walk-In Learning Center in Room L-131 and the CLAC Tutoring Center in L-125 provide student support in chemistry, math and other sciences. Faculty office hours may be a productive vehicle for assistance in understanding course material. The BCC Library provides extensive support services for student research. SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Bergen Community College aims to create inclusive learning environments where all students have maximum opportunities for success. Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the 7 Office of Specialized Services, located in L-115, at 201-612-5269 or via email at ossinfo@bergen.edu for assistance. More information is available at https://bergen.edu/oss. STUDENT ACCOUNTS: Self-Service All students enrolled in BCC courses have a Self-Service account accessed at my.bergen.edu, where they may register for courses, make payments, and check schedules, room assignments, GPAs, and program requirements. Canvas The school’s Learning Management System, used for online classes, hybrid classes and as an enhancement to some face-to-face classes, is accessed at through the Self-Service account. For issues accessing Canvas or Self-Service, contact the Help desk at 1-877-612-5381. Accessibility Statement Bergen Community College is committed to ensuring the full participation of all students in its programs. If you have a documented disability (or think you may have a disability) and, as a result, need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this class, complete course requirements, or benefit from the College’s programs or services, contact the Office of Special Services (OSS) as soon as possible at 201-612-5270 or www.bergen.edu/oss. To receive any academic accommodation, you must be appropriately registered with OSS. The OSS works with students confidentially and does not disclose any disability- related information without their permission. The OSS serves as a clearinghouse on disability issues and works in partnership with faculty and all other student service offices. Sidney Silverman Library Online Resources: Guides BY SUBJECT - LibGuides at Bergen Community College General Search and Databases: Library | Bergen Community College 8 STUDENT AND FACULTY SUPPORT SERVICES: Bergen Community College aims to create inclusive learning environments where all students have maximum opportunities for success. Any student who feels he or she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Specialized Services at 201-612-5269 or via email at ossinfo@bergen.edu for assistance. The Writing Center will help you improve your writing for the assignments you will have in this class and is located in the main building in Room C-110. The Online Writing Lab (OWL) is an extension of the Writing Center and includes links to web sites for improving writing. Students experiencing difficulty with the arithmetic or problem solving aspects of this course should acquaint themselves with the services of the Tutoring Center. Also, free online tutoring is available through Smarthinking. The Tutoring Center offers free tutoring, supplemental instruction, and online tutoring for all subjects offered at BCC. It is located in Room L-125, or you can call them at (201) 447-7489. The BCC Library is an excellent resource with outstanding staff to help you with your research needs. In addition to the books, magazines, videos, etc., available in the library, students with a current BCC ID number can access a broad range of electronic databases from home by going to the library web site. In person office hours may be a productive vehicle for assistance in understanding the course material. You may meet with your instructor in person during the office hours indicated at the top of this syllabus.