1 Chemistry 112: CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIA AND ANALYSIS Spring, 2009 Cedar Crest College Dr. Pamela Kistler SYLLABUS COURSE OBJECTIVES 1.To discuss topics associated with fundamental solution chemistry, including principles and methods in theoretical and analytical chemis-try. 2.To study acid-base theory, solubility, the chemistry of coordination compounds, and redox equilibria. 3.To introduce the basic principles of thermodynamics and electrochemistry. COURSE OUTCOMES 1.The students will demonstrate critical thinking and quantitative reasoning skills related to solution chemistry, chemical equilibria, and chemical thermodynamics. 2.The students will acquire fundamental scientific knowledge and skills required in more advanced chemistry and biology courses. MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE All of the following books and supplies are available in the campus bookstore. Chemistry: The Central Science, Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Jr., and Bruce E. Bursten, 11th Edition, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ (2009). Chemistry 112: Chemical Equilibria and Analysis Lab Manual, Dr. P. Kistler, Spring 2009 Edition. Laboratory Notebook, W. H. Freeman and Company (1963). You may continue to use the same notebook used for Chemistry 111. Scientific hand calculator. MEETING TIMES Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM in room SC 136. Recitation: Section 01 Friday 10:00 - 10:50 AM ALH 212 Moll Section 02 Monday 2:30 - 3:20 PM OBC 1 Vedage Section 03 Tuesday 2:30 - 3:20 PM OBC 1 Vedage Section 04 Thursday 2:30 - 3:20 PM ALH 211 Moll Section 71 Wednesday 7:00 - 7:50 PM ALH 211 Raker2 Dr. Kistler's Office: SC 130; Phone extension 3508. Office Hours: Dr. Kistler's schedule will be posted on the bulletin board across the hall from her office. Dr. Kistler's e-mail address is [email protected]. She will also accept telephone calls at home before 11:00 PM. Home phone: (610) 258-4892. GRADING SYSTEM This 3-credit includes both lecture and recitation. The laboratory portion of the course must also be taken concurrently, unless the student has already earned credit for the CHE 112 laboratory with a grade of C- or higher. The student will receive a separate syllabus for the laboratory portion of the course. To assist you in determining your performance in the course, printouts indicating your current status will be posted on the bulletin board outside Dr. Kistler's office at regular intervals. The grade for the lecture portion of the course will be based on performance with respect to five items: quizzes, hour-exams, a final exam, attendance at recitation sessions, and an evaluation by the instructor. There will be five 15-minute quizzes. The five quiz scores will be averaged. This quiz average will constitute 35% of the lecture grade. Two hour-exams will also be given. The two hour-exam scores will be averaged. This exam average will constitute 35% of the lecture grade. The final exam will be comprehensive and constitute 21% of the lecture grade. Recitation attendance will constitute 4% of the lecture grade. For each unexcused absence from the scheduled recitation sessions, 1% will be deducted from the lecture grade, up to the maximum of 4%. The remaining 5% of the lecture grade will reflect completion of homework assignments and classroom participation. Awarding of this 5% is left to the discretion of the instructor. In summary, the lecture grade will be computed as follows: 0.35(Quiz Average) + 0.35(Hour-Exam Average) + 0.21(Lecture Final Exam) + Recitation Attendance [0 - 4 %] + Instructor Evaluation [0 - 5 %] The instructor operates on the principle that student earn grades and, therefore, she does not use a curve when assigning letter grades. The final letter grade will be awarded according to the following scale: 93-100 % A 80-82.9 % B- 67-69.9 % D+ 90-92.9 % A- 77-79.9 % C+ 60-66.9 % D3 87-89.9 % B+ 73-76.9 % C Below 60 % F 83-86.9 % B 70-72.9 % C- POLICIES Lecture Attendance Attendance at the lecture will not be taken on a regular basis. However, regular attendance is expected and necessary. Students are responsible for all assignments given in class. Attendance on Quiz and Examination Days Students are required to attend class on all testing days. See the Testing Schedule later in this syllabus. If the student has some other important responsibility which prevents her from attending on a testing day, she must inform the instructor in advance and make arrangements for an alternate testing time. If this policy is followed, a make-up test will be given. If a quiz or exam is missed with no advanced notice, a make-up test may be given at the discretion of the instructor. In such instances, a valid written excuse is required: (1) from a doctor or the school nurse in case of illness. (2) from the Dean of Students' Office in the case of family emergency. (3) from the student giving a satisfactory and reasonable explanation of why the test was missed. If these procedures are not followed, no make-up will be given and the student will receive a zero for the missed quiz or exam. Recitation Session Attendance Attendance at the student's scheduled recitation session is required. The student will be allowed ONE unexcused absence from her scheduled recitation during the term. In addition, EVERY student is welcome to attend ANY recitation session which fits her schedule. Obtaining Assistance Opportunities for personal assistance are NOT limited to these recitation sessions. Dr. Kistler will be glad to discuss your concerns at ANY time in which she does not have a previously scheduled commitment. The Instructional Assistants for this course are: Kassie Woodard, Andrea Eberhardt, Christina Matika, and Jennifer Bonetti. The IA's will hold several informal help sessions each week during the term. Attendance at these help sessions is voluntary. The times during which these help sessions will be held is to be established after consultation with the students' class schedules and will then be posted on the bulletin board outside the instructor's office.4 The Cedar Crest College Advising Center provides individual tutoring by upper level science students or by Mr. Gary Moll. If you feel a tutor is necessary for your