Chemistry 10 Syllabus Winter 2011 Dr Kline Lecture M W 7 30 a m 12 35 p m Sci 153 Lab Tu Th7 30 a m 12 35 p m Sci 332 Dr Kline Contact Information Office Sci 272 Phone 310 434 4745 E mail kline peggy smc edu Web Site homepage smc edu kline peggy Office Hours By appointment and via NExt if ask question by 9 p m usually get same day response SuTh otherwise generally get response within 24 36 hours Grading Assessment Tests 3 of 4 Quizzes 15 of 17 Lab Reports 11 of 12 Final Exam Total 300 points 75 points 100 points 125 points 600 points Standards based on total points A 540 points 90 B 480 points 80 C 390 points 65 D 300 points 50 F 300 points The final is mandatory and is a departmental exam that consists of 30 multiple choice questions It will be given from 9 10 30 am on Thursday February 10 Students must receive a passing score in the laboratory portion to get a C or better in the course Books Supplies and Web Supplements Books and Supplies Introductory Chemistry SMC Edition 3rd ed by Nivaldo Tro required Study Manual to accompany text optional but highly recommended and bundled with text in SMC bookstore Safety Goggles not glasses required Blue Laboratory Locker Card available in SMC bookstore for 10 required Available via Internet Laboratory Manual http www smc edu apps pub asp Q 439 T Chemistry B 3 Class Web Page http homepage smc edu kline peggy Chem 10 default html Copies of Old Tests and Quizzes via above Class Bulletin Board NExt http smconline org index real action eCompanion TTI 30Xa scientific calculator or any approved basic scientific calculator capable of doing scientific notation and logarithms Graphing and programmable calculators may not be used during tests or quizzes Chem 10 policy page 1 of 2 Course Description Chem 10 is an introductory level chemistry course with a laboratory component that satisfies the prerequisite for Chem 11 It also serves as a basic chemistry course for allied health majors such as nursing and satisfies general education requirements IGETC Area 5A Physical Sciences Lab Students will be introduced to the principles laws and nomenclature of physical inorganic and organic chemistry An emphasis is placed on the application of these concepts in solving chemical problems The laboratory component will familiarize students with the proper use of common laboratory equipment and facilities with an emphasis placed on developing the skills associated with good laboratory techniques and laboratory safety Prerequisite SMC Math 31 HS Algebra II or the equivalent with a grade of C or better Student Learning Outcomes The Chem 10 Student Learning Outcomes SLOs listed below have been and continue to be developed by a committee of faculty who regularly teach Chem 10 at SMC These SLOs provide examples of what students will know and can do as a result of completing Chem 10 They are assessed using a variety of techniques including a common standardized final lab reports and questionnaires Students will demonstrate the skill of taking accurate measurements and express the results in a variety of units determine the precision of laboratory measuring devices and perform calculations using significant figures correctly describe the composition of pure substances and provide their proper names and formulas demonstrate understanding of atomic theory by writing isotope symbols electron configurations and Lewis Electron Dot structures write balance and classify chemical reactions including redox reactions and will incorporate these skills to predict reaction products product states and reactant involvement be able to provide a solution to a complex word problem which may involve balancing single or double replacement reactions using inorganic and or organic nomenclature demonstrate understanding of the relationships between mass moles and discrete particles by using these relationships to interconvert molar quantities utilize stoichiometric relationships in chemical equations to determine reaction outcomes quantitatively be able to predict bonding in molecular compounds or polyatomic ions and be able to predict their geometry and polarity using VSEPR theory demonstrate understanding of basic gas principles including pressure temperature volume and mole relationships and use this understanding to predict the behavior of gas phase systems demonstrate understanding of solution characteristics and concentrations using appropriate chemical equations and mathematical constructs demonstrate understanding of the concepts of equilibrium and the effects of stresses applied to systems at equilibrium Chemistry 10 Syllabus Winter 2011 Dr Kline Course Information and or to evict the student from the classroom No such devices or computers are allowed to be within your Course material will be posted on the class web site reach during a test or quiz No eating gum chewing in eCompanion or emailed make sure that your email or drinking is permitted in classrooms or labs no food listed in eCompanion is correct and one you use to or drink is permitted unless it s sealed so that it students absolutely cannot spill Students are responsible for knowing what happens Graphing programmable and cell phone calculators in class including schedule changes material not in the are not permitted during tests or quizzes official Chem book information about what s going to be on the next 10 policy No dictionaries or translators are allowed test and so on It is a good idea to have the names and during quizzes or tests contact information for a few students whom you can The Science Learning Resource Center Sci 245 contact if you miss class http www smc edu sciencelrc provides free tutoring Topics for test and quiz questions will be taken for SMC students and other resources see Saundra from information presented in lecture assigned Willis 434 4680 to set up a tutoring appointment problems and labs Quizzes will be given at the Computers located in the LRC and the Computer Lab beginning of the class period Sci 240 have course related software installed on There will be no makeup tests or quizzes if you them miss a test or quiz it will be dropped one test and two SMC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act quizzes only and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Students Please use the threaded discussion feature of NExT requiring permissible accommodations should contact formerly known as eCompanion to ask course related the instructor as soon as possible and no later than the questions Use email