CHE 101
INSTRUCTOR: J. PADULA	CHE 101 – APPLIED CHEMISTRY
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SYLLABUS - Spring 2012

Jan Padula

Phone: 562-4335

Office: 217T

e-mail: Padula's Contact Information

Course Description:  This is a basic chemistry course appropriate for non-science majors, elementary education majors, and students in pre-nursing. Students learn basic concepts and the vocabulary used in chemistry as well as how to apply concepts to quantitative problems. The topics include measurement, atoms, molecules, mass, energy, naming compounds, acids and bases and basic organic chemistry concepts. (Students receiving credit for CHE 111 cannot receive credit for this course.) Prerequisites: Eng 094 and MAT 100 or equivalent. Co-Requisite: ENG 101

General Education Learning Outcomes: This course meets the SUNY General Education knowledge area for science.  Students will demonstrate the ability to:

1. understand the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including:

§ observation

§ hypothesis development

§ measurement and data collection

§ experimentation

§ evaluation of evidence

§ employment of mathematical analysis

2. apply scientific data, concepts and models in one of the natural sciences

Course Objectives:

1. Calculate an initial unit of measurement to another unit using conversion factors from the unit of an equality.

· Understanding the methods scientists use to explore natural phenomena, including observation, hypothesis development, measurement and data collection, experimentation, evaluation of evidence, and employment of mathematical analysis.

· Convert an initial unit of measurement to another unit.

· Identify conversion factors from the units in an equality.

· Calculate density of a substance.

· Convert between mass and volume using density.

2. Describe the characteristics of an element using the periodic table and the relationship between electron arrangement, group number and periodic law.

· Explain the relationship between electron arrangement, group number and periodic law

· Identify an element and the characteristics of an element using the periodic table

· Identify number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom using the periodic table.

· Isotopes

3. Determine the correct formulas for ionic and covalent compounds and balance a chemical equation.

· Identify elements and compounds in a chemical formula.

· Write the correct formulas for ionic and covalent compounds.

· Name ionic and covalent compounds.

· Write a balanced equation for a chemical reaction.

4. Determine the mole/mass relationships in chemical equations using principles of stoichiometry.

· Determine the molar mass of a compound from its formula.

· Convert between grams of a substance and number of moles using molar mass.

· Use mole conversion factors to determine number of moles for a reactant or product.

· Calculate the mass of a reactant or product using a given mass of a substance in a reaction and appropriate mole factor and molar masses.

5. Describe physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases and the energy involved with changes of states in matter.

· Identify the physical properties of three states of matter.

· Describe the changes of state between solids, liquids, and gases.

· Calculate the energy involved with changes of states in matter.

6. Calculate pressure, volume, temperature, or moles using the appropriate gas law.

· Describe the kinetic molecular theory of gases.

· Describe the units of measurement used for pressure, volume, temperature, or moles of a specific amount of gas.

· Calculate pressure, volume, or temperature using the appropriate gas law

7. Identify the solute and solvent and calculate the concentration in a solution.

· Identify solute and solvent in a solution.

· Describe hydrogen bonding.

· Calculate concentration of a solution.

· Describe hypotonic, isotonic, and hypertonic solutions.

8. Identify conjugate acid-base pairs for an acid base reaction and determine the strength of an acid or base using the pH scale.

· Identify an acid and base in a reaction.

· Identify a solution as acidic, basic, or neutral using the pH scale.

· Calculate concentration of hydronium and hydroxide ions using the ion product of water.

· Calculate pH from the hydronium or hydroxide ions in solution.

· Identify conjugate-acid-base pairs for an acid base reaction.

9. Describe the properties that are characteristics of organic compounds

· Describe the properties that are characteristics of organic compounds.

Laboratory Objectives: The laboratory experience will reinforce the understanding that experimental work is the foundation of chemical knowledge and which requires fundamental laboratory skills. Students will:

1. anticipate, recognize, and respond properly to potential hazards in laboratory procedures

a. complete laboratory safety training as designed by the CCC science department

b. review the contents of MSDS & location of MSDS sheets storage area

2. keep accurate and complete experimental records

a. write all lab records in a bound lab notebook using Proper Lab Documentation (PLD) as required for Good Lab Practices (GLP)

b. enter all data as it is generated in the lab

3. perform accurate quantitative measurements

a. use properly calibrated instruments (i.e. spectrophotometers) and volumetric glassware

4. interpret experimental results and draw reasonable conclusions

a. record in the lab notebook all information/data using tables, graphs, formulas and calculations

b. write a conclusion of results in the lab notebook at the end of each lab to summarize what was discovered in the laboratory

5. communicate effectively through oral and written reports

a. write 3 formal lab reports – Empirical Formula, Hess’s Law and UV/Vis Spectroscopy

b. report required information such as tables, graphs, formulas, calculations background and summary in electronic format

c. use Excel, Word and PowerPoint to present laboratory data and reports to the instructor and classmates as required

6. analyze data statistically, assess the reliability of experimental results, and discuss the sources of systematic and random error in experiments

a. use statistical interpretation as needed in the summary of lab information and required lab reports

b. include correlation of data on all graphs via electronically generate linear trend lines

7. plan & execute experiments through the use of appropriate chemical literature & electronic resources

a. research background information required for labs and lab reports from reputable sources such as American Chemical Society (ACS) or .edu, .org, and .gov websites

Course Design: This course will be presented by a series of lectures, demonstrations, interactive computer exercises, journal articles, and laboratory experiments. Angel will be an important part of this course to access course notes, lab information, discussions, and grades. The grading scheme is as follows:                     

7 Module exams          @   100 points   =   700 points

  Homework & Quizzes      @    varied      =    50   "

15 Graded Labs          @    varied      =   250   "

  Final grade total             1000 points / 10 = grade

Text and materials: Timberlake, K. Chemistry an Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, Eleventh Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-321-69345-7 (e-books are just fine) , a scientific or graphing calculator, a bound composition notebook with graph paper pages for lab, safety glasses, and a straight edge are all required for this course.

Attendance:     It is extremely important to attend all classes, labs and sessions. In order to be successful in this course, you are expected to spend at least (on average) an additional 15 hours per week reading the textbook, doing the assignments, writing up your labs and preparing for/completing your exams. The College policy states that students must attend class regularly. Students who miss more than 15% of classes may be withdrawn from the course or given a grade of "F". Attendance will be marked during the first few minutes of class. Entering the classroom late is disruptive to me and to other students. Please make every effort to be on time. 

Attending class is defined in this course as arriving on time, remaining in the classroom until the end of class, and being attentive and not engaging in disruptive or distracting behaviors.

Attention and Distractions

On the days you attend class, you should plan to be fully present and focused on class for the entire period. Cell phones must be OFF, not on vibrate or silence. Talking to others, sleeping, and any other behaviors that do not contribute to your learning or could distract other students are included under this policy

Disruptive or distracting behavior will result in the student being marked absent for the day. Students will be informed at the end of class or via email when this policy is enforced to avoid any further disruption to the class.

Note:    Refer to your student handbook for policies that pertain to attendance, academic integrity, and behavior. Please understand your work must be your own. YOUR LAB REPORTS MUST BE WRITTEN BY YOU; NOT AS A JOINT REPORT WITH YOUR LAB PARTNER. I have a zero tolerance for anyone caught cheating or plagiarizing work. In order to understand what constitutes plagiarism, check out the following websites: 

http://www.plagiarism.org/resources/documentation/plagiarism/learning/preventing_plagiarism_instructor.doc

http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_plagiar.html

I hope you enjoy this class! Do not hesitate to seek help from me, tutors in the Academic Assistance Center or fellow classmates to clarify course materials. Study groups work very well in this course. If you need help finding a study partner, just tell me.

If you have or suspect that you may have, any type of disability or learning problem that may require extra assistance or special accommodations, please speak to me privately as soon as possible so I can help you obtain any assistance you may need to successfully complete this course. You should also contact Laurie Bethka, Room 420M in the Academic Assistance Center, for further assistance.

If you have any allergies to chemicals or latex, suspect that you may be pregnant or have an illness or condition that may be complicated by working in the lab, please let me know.  I can remove you from handling chemicals in certain labs depending on the situation.

CHE 101 - Course Outline  

Introduction - An overview of the course

Chapter 1 – Chemistry & Measurement

EXAM 1

Chapter 2 – Matter & Energy

EXAM 2

Chapter 3 - Atoms & Elements

Chapter 4 – Compounds & Their Bonds

EXAM 3

Chapter 5 – Chemical Quantities &Reactions

EXAM 4

Chapter 6 – Gases

EXAM 5

Chapter 7 - Solutions

Chapter 8 – Acid & Bases

EXAM 6

Chapter 9 – Nuclear Radiation

Chapter 10 – Organic Chemistry - Alkanes

Chapter 11-18 – As Time Permits

EXAM 7       

 LABORATORY EXERCISES

DATE	NUMBER	TITLE
1/31	LAB 1	Introduction, Lab Safety, MSDS & Orientation
2/07	LAB 2	Density and Measurement
2/14	LAB 3	Mixtures and Separations
2/21	LAB 4	Energy & Specific Heat
2/28	LAB 5	Periodic Table of Elements
3/6	LAB 6	Ions, Polyatomic Ions & Flash Cards
3/20	LAB 7	Balancing Equations
3/27	LAB 8	Mass Relationships
4/03	LAB 9	The Gas Laws
4/10	LAB 10	Solutions, Concentrations and Solubility
4/17	LAB 11	Acid & Base Identification
4/24	LAB 12	Acid/Base Titration
5/1	LAB 13	Radiation & Nuclear Energy
5/8	LAB 14	Organic Molecular Models
TBA	LAB 15	Identification of Organic Compounds

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Last Updated: 01/25/2012