Chemistry 1152 Spring 2008   General Chemistry Syllabus

Purpose:

This is the second course in a sequence that is required for students with majors in chemistry, biology, geology, chemical engineering, teaching physical science and several pre-professional programs such as medicine, medical technology, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry and veterinary medicine. Chemistry 1152 is an introductory college level chemistry course which covers fundamental concepts of the states of matter, solutions, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, descriptive chemistry of main group and transition families and nuclear chemistry. The prerequisite for Chem 1152 is Chem 1151. The Chem 1151-52 sequence prepares students for more advanced chemistry courses. Students should complete Math 1105 prior to registering for Chem 1151.

Instructor: Mrs. Patricia Splan  Office: Chem 237,     Phone: 726-6828
Office Hours: 2-3 Mon, 9-10 Tues & Wed, or by appt. Email: psplan@d.umn.edu

Goals of the Course:
  1. Study the content, principles and methods of chemistry;
  2. Develop an appreciation for the relevance of chemistry in our daily lives;
  3. Improve analytical and problem solving skills;
  4. Learn and improve experimental skills and methods.

Required Texts:

  1. Package: Zumdahl & Zumdahl, Chemistry, 7th ed. Houghton Mifflin. This includes text, student solution manual and study guide.
  2. 1152 Lab Packet and lab notebook.
  3. Webassign student access code card (if you did not have one from Chem 1151).

Computer and Web Resources:

  1. http://www.webassign.net/login.html   for graded homework assignments and practice problems. If you do not have a webassign access code from Chem 1151, please see me. We will review Webassign registration on the first day of class. 
  2. www.d.umn.edu/~psplan   for syllabus, study assignments and class anouncements, sample tests and grade posting.
  3. Chemistry CD which accompanies text.
  4. http://college.hmco.com/chemistry/zumdahl/chemistry/7e/student_ home.html   for publisher website for student help.

Course Information:

     

Lecture:  MTWF at 10 - 10:50 in Chem 200;  Discussion:  8am, 9am, 12 or 1pm on Thursdays.   Always bring calculator to class and discussion.

Webassign:: Graded homework assignments will be made via Webassign. These must be printed and turned in to your TA by the assigned date. Practice exercises will also be posted on Webassign.  These will have 0 point value and will not be turned in.

In-class Work :  There will perhaps be some graded problems done in class for extra credit.   Students must be present in class to participate.

Weekly study assignments of problems from the end of the  chapter will be made via my web page. These are not to be turned in, but should be used as means of learning the material in the chapter.

Quiz and test keys and grade information will be posted on the bulletin board outside of Chem 237.  I will also communicate by email, as will your TA.  You should check these resources regularly.  Test scores will be posted on my web page according to last 4 digits of your student I.D. number.

Students who have concerns about the lecture, lab or other issues in this course should discuss them with the course instructor. Issues that remain unresolved should be discussed with the Chemistry Department Head.

Access for Students with Disabilities:   Individuals who have any disability or physical condition (such as pregnancy or allergy), which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester. Adaptation of the methods, materials or testing may be made as required for equitable participation. This publication/material is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Penny Cragun, Disability Services and Resources, 726-8727

 

 Tentative Course Topics (Zumdahl) and Exams

Point Distribution -Tentative
Exam 1:  Feb. 25 on Ch. 10, 11, 12, 13 (part) 270 points: Hour Exams (3)
Exam 2:  April 7 on Ch. 13, 14, 15 100 points: Quizzes, 50 points: Homework.
Exam 3:  May 5 on Ch. 16, 17, 18, (19,20 part) 180 points: Final Exam

Final Exam: Tues. May 13, 8-9:55 am in Chem 200. Cumulative

Americal Chemical Society, 2nd semester Gen.Chemistry Exam.

 150 points: Laboratory

6 or 7 quizzes will be given in discussion. Each quiz is worth 20 points and the best 5 will count toward the quiz grade.

 

Liberal Education Goals and Objectives:    This course is a liberal education course in the physical sciences and as such includes topics basic to the understanding of the physical world, applications of these topics in society and an historical development of the laws and theories of physical science. Problem solving and analytical thinking skills are stressed in both the lecture and laboratory components of the course.

Student Academic Integrity Policy :  "Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students.  UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity  to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of trust, honesty and fairness.  As a result academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academics community.  In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at: www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity.  This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university."

University Student Conduct Code: Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach or student learning, is prohibited.  Disruptive behavior includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom.  Examples include ringing cell phones, test-messaging, watching videos, playing computer games, doing email, or surfing the Internet on your computer, instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities  This code will be enforced and can be found at: www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code.

 Laboratory Syllabus

Laboratory is an essential part of this course and must be completed in order to receive a grade. If you are repeating this course and have completed the laboratory satisfactorily, you do not have to redo it. Each student is issued a lab drawer, though some experiments are done with a partner. Every student registering for this course should maintain a minimum of $25 on their UCards to cover check-in and laboratory expenses. If your UCard does not have sufficient funds for a necessary expenditure at either check-in or check-out, you must leave the laboratory and add sufficient funds to cover the cost. The charge for a lost key is $20 and the charge for failure to check-out is $25. Student's with charges from Fall semester must cover those charges before they are allowed to check into lab for Spring semester.

Lab Rules.

You are responsible for knowing and obeying all safety rules. Safety glasses are required in lab at all times; they must be purchased in the Chemistry Stockroom. Students may not work in lab if they are wearing sandals or shorts.  Protective clothing and booties may be purchased in the stockroom.

  1. All accidents and medical problems (e.g. epilepsy, fainting spells) must be reported to the teaching assistant (TA).
  2. Unauthorized work in the lab may be cause for dismissal from this course.
  3. You will be issued a lab drawer containing an inventory of equipment needed to complete the laboratory portion of this course. You are responsible for this equipment and the drawer key. During the last lab period you will check out of lab, verifying that you have all of the original equipment checked out to you, and return the key. Lost and broken items must be replaced. Failure to check out of lab and return the key will cost you $45.00 plus breakage charges.
  4. Food and drink are not allowed in lab.
  5. Your lab notebook must be signed and dated by your TA before you leave lab. 

Lab Makeup:  (No exceptions to policy)

Lab may be made up during the week the experiment is missed or the following week if the student has a valid reason for missing lab, and space can be found in lab for the student to work. Students must see or email the course instructor at least 24 hours prior to a scheduled lab makeup indicating why you missed lab, your lab section # and the times you could possibly do the lab.

Lab Grading:  The lab grade is based on lab reports and the lab notebook.

  1. Lab reports are due at the beginning of the lab period one week after the experiment is completed.
  2. Students are expected to remain in lab the entire three hours working on the lab report. Calculations for the Vernier experiments must be completed before leaving lab and must be signed by the TA.
  3. Lab reports are penalized 1/2 point for each school day late. You must complete the lab report to receive credit for doing the experiment.

 

The Lab Notebook: is an authentic and complete record of your work in lab. It must be a bound notebook and written in ink. If a mistake is made in writing, draw a line through the error and continue writing. The notebook must have a table of contents and it must be signed by your TA at the end of each lab period. For each experiment the notebook must contain the:

Before Coming to Lab You Must:

Read the lab handout.

  1. Record the Lab Notes modifying the printed instructions into the lab handout procedure and complete the pre-lab assignment.
  2. Write the following in your lab notebook:

During Lab:  During the TA's lab lecture, write down in your lab notebook any special instructions on the experiment. While you are carrying out the experiment, record data, observations and comments in your notebook in ink. Do not enter data on the Data Sheets from the lab module during lab. Enter that data in your notebook.

The Lab Report:  Each person turns in a lab report which consists of cover page ( name, date, lab section number, title and purpose of experiment) plus data sheets, calculations, results, graphs, computer printouts, post-lab assignment and any other specific questions from the lab handout.

Qualitative Analysis Notebook: each person works alone on the qualitative analysis portion of lab.

The qualitative analysis portion of lab is a project in which selected inorganic cations are systematically tested and the results are then used to identify four unknown cations from among those that were preliminarily tested. Each student works at his/her own pace with no weekly deadlines to be met other than the completion of the project and check-out of lab by the last week of the semester. The student will complete a series of chemical tests using known cations in order to observe and describe characteristic chemical reactions for each ion. The student then must develop a scheme for unknown determinations and for cation separations. Therefore the laboratory notebook must contain: