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New Hampshire Community Technical College
Berlin

Science Dept.

CHE 111 Chemistry Syllabus


NEW HAMPSHIRE COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
2020 Riverside Drive, Berlin, New Hampshire 03570

COURSE OUTLINE

CHE111 CHEMISTRY

Prepared by

JOSEPH CABAUP
Instructor

JANUARY, 2003
Date

COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: CHE111 - Chemistry


CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
The fundamental laws and concepts of chemistry, including atomic theory, periodic classification of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solution equilibria, and organic chemistry, as well as qualitative and quantitative applications. Includes a two-hour lab.

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

COURSE TIMETABLE

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 MethodsHandouts, 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

Prepared by: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Approved by
Department Chairperson: __________________________________ Date: ______________________

Approved by
Dean of Academic Affairs: _________________________________ Date: ______________________

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