Download Chemistry 300 - Sacramento City College

Chemistry 305
Summer 2017
Stephen Imai
email: [email protected]
office hours: by appointment
Prerequisite
Mathematics 100 (beginning Algebra) completed with a grade of “C” or better OR Math 103 and Math 104 with
grades of "C" or better OR equivalent. Students who have not completed the math prerequisite will be dropped from the
course. Proof of completion of the prerequisite must be submitted on the first class meeting.
Class meets
Lecture: MTWTh 11:00a - 1:05p L203
Lab:
MW 1:15 – 4:25p L212
or
TTh 1:15 – 4:35p L212
Required materials
Texts: Lecture: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 8th ed., McMurray, et. al.
Lab: Sacramento City College Chemistry 305 Laboratory Manual
Approved laboratory safety goggles – available at the bookstore.
Scientific calculator
Mastering Chemistry access code – included with new text books or can be purchased separately from
www.masteringchemistry.com
Introduction
Chemistry 305 is a one semester Introductory Chemistry course intended for students majoring in the allied health
fields such as nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, etc. Chemistry 305 is designed to provide students to basic
overview of chemical concepts and principles and laboratory skills for the purpose of establishing a foundation on which
clinical and physiological applications are based.
Chemistry 305 satisfies the GE lab science requirement for California transfer institutions.
Study
One of the keys to learning chemistry, as with any college subject, is to remain current by studying regularly and
frequently. The amount of time you spend studying wil directly affect the grade you receive. If you want an "A" in the
course, expect to spend a minimum of 2-3 hours a day studying chemistry.
Some people find it advantageous to study with a partner or with a group. If you've never tried it, try it. Within a
group, if there is something you don't understand you have someone you can ask. If someone else doesn't understand
something, explaining it to them will deepen your understanding.
Use all resources at your disposal. This includes, but is not limited to, your instructor. Please feel free to come to me
with any questions.
Exams, final
There will be three exams, each worth a maximum of 200 points, during the semester and a 300-point final at the end
of the semester. The exams and final will include material from lecture, the text, homework, and lab. The final is on the
last day of lecture, Thursday, July 27, 11:00 am - 1:05 pm.
All work must be shown to receive any credit on exams and the final. Missed exams cannot be made up. No early or
late finals will be given.
Quizzes
Twelve 20-point quizzes will be given during the semester. You must show all work to receive any credit on quizzes.
Quizzes will include, but will not be limited to, the most recent and current material. You will receive a score of zero on
any missed quizzes and your ten highest quiz scores will count toward your grade.
Missed quizzes cannot be made up.
Homework
Homework will be assigned for each chapter. Homework assignments will be online from Mastering Chemistry.
Assignments are at www.masteringchemistry.com. Please check due dates carefully.
At the end of the semester homework will be scaled to a maximum of 50 points possible.
Late homework will not be accepted.
Labs
Lab will consist of experiments and workshops. A report is required following the completion of each lab and is due
at the end of the lab period. You must complete and turn in all lab (experiment) reports to pass the class. Correct spelling
and proper grammar are required.
At the end of the semester your total score from lab will be scaled to a maximum of 120 points.
Cheating
If I am convinced that you have cheated on any assignment, exam, or final you will receive a score of zero for that
assignment, exam, or final. If the offense is severe enough, you will be expelled from class.
Nice people don't cheat. Please don't do it.
Grading
Your final grade will be based on the percentage of the total points possible that you have accumulated during the
semester. The total points possible will be:
Exams
Final
Quizzes
Labs
Homework
Total
600
300
200
120
50
1270
Your grade will be based on the following scale:
A > 90% > B > 80% > C > 70% > D > 60% > F
Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. You are responsible for all material and information presented in class and missed exams
and quizzes cannot be made up. If you miss more than 2 class meetings without an acceptable excuse you may be dropped
from the class. If you miss the first day of class you may be dropped.
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
-demonstrate a knowledge of introductory chemical concepts.
-relate chemistry to applications in everyday life and the health sciences.
-apply knowledge of quantitative chemical methods to chemical calculations, including application of the mole
concept to stoichiometry and the use of dimensional analysis.
-demonstrate the ability to perform basic chemical laboratory procedures using common laboratory equipment and to
analyze the data collected.
-develop chemical formulas from chemical names and vice versa for elements, ions, acids, ionic and molecular
compounds.
-formulate balanced chemical reaction equations and predict states of matter from solubility rules.
-develop a general knowledge of the make-up of the atom and how it relates to periodic trends in chemical properties
and chemical bonding.
-differentiate between the characteristics of the three states of matter, the role of intermolecular forces in liquids and
solids, and quantitative relationships of variables affecting behavior of gases.
-identify the properties of acids and bases (and their conjugates) with the ability to convert back and forth between
acid concentration and pH.
-demonstrate a basic understanding of nuclear chemistry and its applications to medicine.
-interpret simple organic chemical formulas and structures in relationship to VSEPR theory.
General
-All cell phones, computers, etc. must be turned off during class. This does not mean the ringer is turned to silent but that
the device is turned off.
-A web page to provide answer keys and other information will be available at: http://scc.losrios.edu/~imais/chem305
-Ask questions. This is very important to me. If you have a question during lecture raise your hand. If I don't see you, feel
free to speak up.
-Use my email for questions that come up outside of class. I tend to check my email frequently and it works pretty well for
problem solving.
Tentative Lecture Schedule
week
chapter
topic
Jun 5 - 8
1
introduction, matter, metric system, unit algebra
Jun 12 - 15
2
3
matter, atoms, periodic table, atomic structure
ionic compounds
Jun 19 - 22
3
4
ionic compounds, EXAM
covalent compounds
Jun 26 - 29
5
6
reaction types, reaction equations, balancing equations
moles, reactions, stoichiometry, energy in reactions
Jul 3 - 6
6
7
4: holiday, moles, reactions, stoichiometry, energy in reactions, EXAM
reaction rates and equilibrium
Jul 10 - 13
8
9
gases, liquids, solids, intermolecular forces
solutions, concentration
Jul 17 - 20
9
10
solutions, concentration, EXAM
acids and bases
Jul 24 - 27
11
all
nuclear chemistry
catch-up, final review, 27: FINAL
Lab Schedule
week
experiment
Jun 5 - 8
MT
WTh
Workshop: 1 – Math Review, Safety
Workshop: 2 - Sig. Figs./Scientific Notation
Jun 12 - 15
MT
WTh
check-in, Lab 3 - Measurement
Lab 4 - Flame Test & Atomic Structure
Jun 19 - 22
MT
WTh
Lab 6 – Properties of Oxygen
Workshop 5 - Nomenclature
Jun 26 – 29
MT
WTh
Workshop 6 – Covalent Compounds and Large Molecules
Lab 8 - Double and Single Replacement Reactions
Jul 3 - 6
MT
WTh
Lab 9 – Stoichiometry, Tues: holiday (July 4th)
Workshop10 – Free energy (Th = takehome), Thurs: Lab 9 – Stoichiometry
Jul 10 - 13
MT
WTh
Workshop 11 - Molecular Portfolio
Workshop 12 – Gas Laws
Jul 17 - 20
MT
WTh
final exam review
Lab 13 - Solutions
Jul 24 - 27
MT
WTh
Lab 14 – Equilibrium, Buffers, and pH,
check-out/review