COURSE SYLLABUS. Luis Hernandez Chemical & Environmental Building J TBA. luis.hernandez@harlingen.tstc.edu

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1 COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION: Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry. Co-requisite: CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I Laboratory Pre-requisite: MATH 1314 INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE: OFFICE HOURS: CONTACT INFORMATION (TELEPHONE AND ): Luis Hernandez Chemical & Environmental Building J TBA luis.hernandez@harlingen.tstc.edu (956) MAJOR COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ This course consists on the following units: A. Foundations of Chemistry B. Chemical Formulas and Composition Stiochiometry C. Chemical Equations and Reaction Stiochiometry D. Structure of Atoms E. Chemical Periodicity F. Types of Chemical Reactions G. Chemical Bonding H. Molecular Structure and Covalent Bonding Theories I. Molecular Orbitals in Chemical Bonding J. Reaction in Aqueous Solutions K. Gases and the Kinetic Molecular Theory Each unit in this course will consist of lessons, and assignments directly related to the material covered in class. Unannounced quizzes for each unit will demonstrate the students ability to use critical thinking of theories and principles. There will be 4 knowledge exams. Each exam is based on the information covered in each lesson and information found in the corresponding course text chapters.

2 LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO): Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1. Define the fundamental properties of matter. 2. Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions. 3. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms. 4. Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table. 5. Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions. 6. Solve stoichiometric problems. 7. Write chemical formulas. 8. Write and balance equations. 9. Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds. 10. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions. 11. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems. 12. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions. 13. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills. CORE OBJECTIVES (CO): 1. Critical Thinking- to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information 2. Communication Skills to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication 3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions 4. Teamwork to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal MAJOR COURSE LECTURE, TOPICS DESCRIPTION/REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED READINGS/ELECTRONIC RESOURCES TO VIEW: Tentative Schedule (Subject to change by your instructor) Week Topic/Lecture/Event Required/Recommended Readings/Electronic Resources to View Measurable Activities 1 Course Expectations, Introduction, How to Study for Chemistry Course Syllabus, Handouts 2 The Foundations of Chemistry Chapter 1 (LO 1,2, 13 CO 2, 4) 3 Chemical Formulas and Composition Chapter 2 (LO 6, 7, 9 CO 1,2,3, 4) Stoichiometry 4 Chemical Equations and Reaction Stoichiometry, Chapter 3(LO 8,9, 13 CO 1,2,3,4) Exam #1 5 The Structure of Atoms Chapter 4 (LO 2, 3 CO 1,2) 6 Chemical Periodicity Chapter 5 (LO 4 CO 1,2,4) 7 Types of Chemical Reactions, EXAM #2 Chapter 6 (LO 10, 12 CO 2,4)

3 Week Topic/Lecture/Event Required/Recommended Readings/Electronic Resources to View Measurable Activities 8 Chemical Bonding Chapter 7 (LO 12,2 CO 1,2,4) 9 Molecular Structure and Covalent Bonding Chapter 8 (LO 5,2 CO 1,2,4) Theories 10 Molecular Orbitals in Chemical Bonding Chapter 9 (LO 5,2 CO 1,2,4) EXAM #3 11 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Chapter 10, 11 (LO 1,2 CO 2,4) 12 Gases and the Kinetic Molecular Theory Chapter 12 (LO 11 CO 1,2,3,4) 13 Liquids and Solids,EXAM #4 Chapter 13 (LO 1, 10 CO 1,2) 14 Solutions Chapter 14 (LO 5, 10 CO 1,2,3,4) 15 FINAL EXAM Comprehensive REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: TEXTBOOK Chang and Goldsby., Chemistry, 11 th ed., McGraw-Hill Education, 2014, ISBN: SUPPLIES - scientific calculator - Internet accessibility (high speed) - Adobe Reader - Can be downloaded for free at - Access to TSTC Moodle ( If you have trouble logging into the website scroll down to Quick start guide for students for instructions. You can also call the TSTC network help services at GRADING CRITERIA: Unit Exams... 60% Quizzes... 25% Final Exam 15% Grading Criteria Students must receive a letter grade of C or better in each major course to receive credit. A temporary grade of IP may be given and indicates that a student has not satisfactorily completed a course. This grade will be given only when the deficiency is due to an authorized absence or other cause beyond the control of the student. When the quality of work finished has been acceptable for satisfactory completion of the course, a grade will replace the IP. A student must complete the required work within the period of time specified in the contract between the student and instructor. If it is not, the IP will be administratively converted to an F.

4 GRADING SCALE: Numerical Grade Requirement A B C D 0-59 F IP--In Progress (course completion beyond control) CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION POLICY: A. CLASS PARTICIPATION TSTC school policy has a minimum attendance/participation standard for the student to get credit for the class. Because class attendance is essential to the student s ability to master the information presented, I will adhere to the policy on attendance. Any unexcused absence resulting in a missing graded assignment will result in a grade of zero for that assignment. Excused absences will be granted only under extreme circumstances. B. EXCUSED ABSENCE An excused absence is recorded when you notify your instructor in advance of an impending absence, and the excuse is approved by the instructor. If you have an excused absence, you must take the initiative - it is your responsibility to see the instructor before or after class to schedule any make-up work. You must meet with your instructor within three working days of your return to class. C. UNEXCUSED ABSENCE When you fail to notify the instructor of an impending absence or the instructor believes that the excuse does not justify the granting of an excused absence. No make-up work will be allowed if the absence is unexcused. It is the student s responsibility to acquire any notes, handouts, announcements, etc., that are distributed in class. All materials will be available on the class website in the colleges Learning Management System (MOODLE). D. GRADING Class work will be weighted according to the grading criteria previously described. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped before calculating the final grade. Assignments/Homework is assigned in order to provide practice on the material. Students may earn additional points by attending tutoring sessions (supplemental instruction) with the designated tutor. Tutoring includes active instruction as well as supervised homework. No exam will be dropped for the purpose of calculating the final grade. Missed exams MUST be excused before a make-up is allowed. Any make-up exam must be completed within one week of the missed exam date or result in a grade of zero. The final exam will be comprehensive, covering all the material during the semester.

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