Chemistry 10 Syllabus - Winter 2011 - Dr. Klinepage 1 of 2Lecture: M/W 7:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Sci 153Lab: Tu/Th7:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m., Sci 332Dr. Kline Contact InformationOffice: Sci 272 Phone: 310-434-4745 E-mail: [email protected] 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 Su-Th; otherwise, generally get response within 24-36 hours)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.GradingAssessmentTests (3 of 4): 300 pointsQuizzes (15 of 17): 75 pointsLab Reports (11 of 12): 100 pointsFinal Exam: 125 pointsTotal = 600 pointsStandards (based on total points)A ≥ 540 points (90%)B ≥ 480 points (80%)C ≥ 390 points (65%)D ≥ 300 points (50%)F < 300 pointsThe 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.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.Books, Supplies, and Web SupplementsBooks 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) - requiredAvailable 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).Chemistry 10 Syllabus - Winter 2011 - Dr. Klinepage 2 of 2Course Information★Course material will be posted on the class web site in eCompanion, or emailed (make sure that your email listed in eCompanion is correct and one you use!) to students. ★Students are responsible for knowing what happens in class, including schedule changes, material not in the book, information about what’s going to be on the next test and so on. It is a good idea to have the names and contact information for a few students whom you can contact if you miss class.★Topics for test and quiz questions will be taken from information presented in lecture, assigned problems, and labs. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of the class period. ★There will be no makeup tests or quizzes; if you miss a test or quiz it will be dropped (one test and two quizzes only).★Please use the threaded discussion feature of .NExT (formerly known as eCompanion) to ask course-related questions. Use email only for personal questions. Use the course name as the subject in any email to help keep it from getting trapped in the spam filter or send email via .NExT★The Academic Honesty Policy of Santa Monica College will be strictly enforced. Acts of academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, plagiarism, providing test/quiz answers to another student, and copying from another student can result in a failing grade for the assignment or the course. Plagiarism consists of presenting the words of another person as your own and includes “recycling” written work from other students and the Internet. Both the provider and the recipient of the information will be penalized. In