Science Dept.
CHE 111 Chemistry Syllabus
COURSE OUTLINE
CHE111 CHEMISTRY
Prepared by
JOSEPH CABAUP
Instructor
JANUARY, 2003
Date
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: CHE111 - Chemistry
PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE:
PRE013 Introduction to Algebra or permission of instructor.
| Class Hours: | 3 |
| Lab Hours: | 2 |
| Credit Hours: | 4 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Joseph Cabaup |
| Phone: | 752-1113 x2040 |
| Office Hours: |
TEXTBOOK(S) REQUIRED:
| Author: | Zumdahl, Steven S. |
| Title: | Intro to Chemistry, A Foundation |
| Edition: | Latest |
| Publisher: | D.C. Heath and Company |
RECOMMENDED SUPPLEMENTARY READING:
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: manipulate typical laboratory equipment in order to observe, describe and quantify chemical phenomena and also will use mathematical skills in quantitative chemical work. The student will also demonstrate through appropriate class and lab work, an understanding of important chemical concepts, such as atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical equilibria, and also a knowledge and understanding of the chemistry of natural systems, and how chemical fundamentals have a major bearing on current environmental problems.
Course # CHE111 Chemistry
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Class Lecture; Laboratory
GRADING POLICY:
| Tests (3 tests @ 100 pts. each) | 30% |
| Highest test score of 3 tests | 10% |
| Labs | 40% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
INSTRUCTOR'S POLICIES:
Attendance as per Student Handbook. Reasons for an excused absence must be given to the instructor in written form, i.e. letter. Should makeup be approved, it must be completed on the day of return, whether or not there is a class, and also as per Student Handbook.
If you have a documented disability that may affect your performance in this course, please advise the instructor immediately so appropriate accommodations may be put in place. Accommodations may be arranged through the Disability Services Coordinator, Deborah Stewart in room #106. Accommodations and assistive technology are available to students at no additional cost, and should be accessed at the beginning of each semester.
REQUIRED TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT:
Splash Proof Goggles; Calculator
SPECIFIC DIRECTIONS OR RECOMMENDATIONS: None
| WEEK | CLASS/UNIT LEARNING | LEARNING ACTIVITY/ |
| NUMBER | OBJECTIVE | READING ASSIGNMENT |
| Week 1 | -Introduction | Chapter 1, |
| Syllabus Outline | Lecture | |
| -Metric System | Chapter 1, AV Aid | |
| -Significant Digits, | Chapter 2, | |
| Force, Mass, Conversions | Lecture | |
| -Lab: Significant Figures | Chapter 2, Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 2 | -Energy, Temp., Sp. | Chapter 2, Lecture |
| Heat, Density, Sp. Gravity | ||
| -Gravity | Chapter 2, Lecture | |
| -States of Matter, | Chapter 3, | |
| Elements, Compounds, | Lecture | |
| Mass-Energy, Constant | ||
| Compositions, Periodic Chart | ||
| -Lab: Density | Chapter 2, Lab | |
| Week 3 | -Structure of the atom | Chapter 4, 10, 18, Lecture |
| -Lab: Acids & Bases | Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 4 | -Periodic Law | Chapter 11, |
| and Atomic Theory | Lecture | |
| -Lab: Acids & Bases | Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 5 | -Test I | |
| -Valence, Oxid. No. | Chapter 12, Lecture | |
| -Ionic Bonds & Convalent | ||
| Bonds | ||
| -Formulas | Chapter 5, Lecture | |
| Lab: Alkalinity | Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 6 | -Chemical Nomenclature | Chapter 5, Lecture |
| -Chemical Equations | Chapter 6, Lecture | |
| -Lab: Error, Accuracy, Precision | Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 7 | -Chemical Equations | Chapter 7, 8, Lecture |
| -Calculations | Chapter 9, Lecture | |
| -Lab: Chemistry drill | Chapters 6, 9, Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 8 | -Stoichiometric problems | Chapter 9, Lecture |
| -Test II | Lecture | |
| -Lab: Hardness | Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 9 | -Gases | Chapter 12, Lecture |
| -Gases/Liquids/Solids | Chapter 13, Lecture | |
| -Gases/Liquids/Solids | Chapter 14, Lecture | |
| -Lab: Electronic Methods | Handouts, Lab | |
| prelab | ||
| Week 10 | -Water | Chapter 14, Lecture |
| and 11 | -Solutions/Suspensions | Chapter 14, Lecture |
| -Lab: Electronic Methods | Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 12 | -Acids and Bases | Chapter 15, Lecture |
| -Lab: Electronic Methods | Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 13 | -Oxid. - Red. | Chapter 17, Lecture |
| -Reaction Rates | Chapter 16, Lecture | |
| - Lab: Chemistry Drill | Handouts, Lab | |
| Week 14 | -Test III | |
| -Reaction Rates | Chapter 16, Lecture | |
| -Lab: Electronic Methods | Handout, Lab | |
| Week 15 | -Organic Chemistry | Chapter 19, Lecture |
| -Hydrocarbon derivatives | Lecture | |
| -Lab: Chloride ion | Handout, Lab | |
| or Review | ||
| Week 16 | -Biochemistry | Chapter 20, |
| or Review | Lecture & AV Aid | |
| -Lab: Final | Lab Final |
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Department Chairperson: __________________________________ Date: ______________________
Approved by
Dean of Academic Affairs: _________________________________ Date: ______________________
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