Rev. 3/25/08
Chemistry 112 Lecture (Section 005A) and Lab, Spring 2008*
Instructor: Dr. John Terapane
Lecture: T: 4:30PM to 7:20PM, Room AA 355
Lab R: 4:30PM to7:00PM, Room
AA 429
*Note: This
web page course outline is the official version of the course outline. It may
be revised as appropriate to reflect changes in schedules or course procedures.
Students are responsible for periodically accessing this web page, and knowing
and following course schedules and procedures.
Office Hours ; M,-2 :50-4 :50PM, W-3:00-4 :30PM, T,R-9-10 :00AM, 3 :00-4 :30PM, F-10 :00AM-12 :20PM mail: jt243@email.vccs.edu; Phone: (703) 845-6504; web page: http://www.nvcc.edu/home/jterapane/dreamweaver/
Text/supplies:
Zumdahl, “Chemistry”, 7th edition, Student Solution Manual
(Optional-strongly recommended)
Topics to be covered: Liquids and Solids;
Solutions; Kinetics; Equilibrium; Acids and Bases; Aqueous Equilibria;
Thermodynamics; Electrochemistry.
Grading:
Tests: The final grade is determined mainly by five tests
and your lab grade. Class attendance and participation are also considered in
determining the final grade. No make-up
on individual exams. A single Final exam (cumulative, covering selected material)
is given at the end of the quarter that can be used to replace a missing grade
or your lowest grade if all exams were taken. The test will consist of multiple
choice and non-multiple choice problems drawn from lecture material and homework.
Tentative Test Dates (subject to change): 2/4, 2/25, 3/24,
4/7, 4/28, and 5/6(Final exam)
Your
grade will be calculated as follows:
5
Exams
70%
Lab
25%
Attendance and participation
(A&P) 5%
90% and above: A; 80-89 %:
B; 70-79%: C; 60-69: D; < 60%: F
Lab Grade: Your lab instructor will discuss lab
procedures and grading for your section of Lab.
If you are in my lab, the following
procedures apply: The lab grade is determined mainly by prelabs (@ 7 %), lab
quizzes (@ 7%) and lab reports (@11 %). Pre labs are due at the beginning of
class. The Lab will begin with a quiz covering the current and previous
lab. The lab report with the analyzed
data is due at the beginning of the next lab period. Lab reports must
include a data page with all calculations and a written or typed page(s)
containing a Conclusion
identifying what
were the principal findings of the experiment and an Error Analysis which identifies a) what step(s) possibly introduced
error in your experiment, b) how would you do the experiment differently to
minimize the error, and c) a calculation of the percent area where the true
value is identified. Late
pre lab and lab reports are subject to a 50% late penalty.
Each individual must do his
own prelab and lab report. Identical or
copied lab reports will be given zeros. The lowest lab report and quiz grade
will be dropped. If one lab/quiz is
missed, it will be considered to be the lowest lab grade and it will be
dropped. If two or more labs are missed, zeros will be averaged into the
student’s grade. Labs may not be made up after the week that they are
scheduled. Permission of the instructor is needed to attend another lab
section. The instructor must be asked to date and initial the final lab reprt
sheet(s) to get credit for the lab.
Attendance and
Participation. Attendance is expected. Each absence in lecture or lab (including
absence(s) resulting from missing goggles) will result in a 1 point reduction
in your A&P grade. Lab
Safety and Protocol: All
laboratory safety rules must be obeyed at all times in the Lab. A copy of
the safety rules is available on the web site. Goggles are required for
most labs, beginning the week of Feb 4. Students without goggles will not be
permitted to remain in lab for the experiment. Splash proof
goggles must be worn while conducting any experiment in the Lab. Sandals
are prohibited. Students will work in groups of two or three while
acquiring data. All data analysis and report write-ups will be completed
individually.
Other
Information: You must be
officially enrolled to attend class. Last day for schedule adjustment WITH
TUITION REFUND is January 31. You can withdraw from the course without a grade
penalty up to March 31by completing a withdrawal form from Admissions and
Records. Failure to complete withdrawal
form; or dropping the class after the last allowable date, without permission,
will result in an "F" grade.
Incomplete (“I grade”) is rarely given and only given for an
extraordinary reason.
for an audit. Tuition costs for credit or audit are the same. Audit is a final grade and may not be changed.
Homework: Homework is assigned for each chapter. This
homework is not collected, but at least 30% of the problems on each test will
be similar to problems on the assign homework.
Cheating: Any attempt to give or receive information
(Cheating) on an Exam, Pre lab, lab quiz, or lab report will result in an
immediate zero for that item that cannot be dropped. This includes looking at another student's
exam or quiz, having any type of notes on your desk or person during an exam or
quiz. Providing information to another
student during an exam or quiz is also cheating and will result in both of you
getting zeros. A second attempt at
cheating will result in an automatic F for the course.
HELPFUL
HINTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Read the text prior to coming to lecture
2. Solve
assigned problems in the text. Students are encouraged to do all problems.
In working a problem, it is important that you first try to solve it without
the aid of the Solution Manual. If you are unable to solve the problem in a
reasonable period of time (e.g., 10 min.), then use the Solution Manual as a
learning tool.
3. (Borrow (not buy!) another General Chemistry text
to use as an auxiliary text.
4. KEEP CURRENT!!!!!
Special Needs and Accommodation:
Please address with the instructor any
special problems or needs at the beginning of the semester. If you are seeking accommodations
based on a disability, you must provide a disability data sheet, which can be
obtained from the counselor for special needs, who is located in Room 148 of
the
The Learning Environment:
The Alexandria Campus is committed to
providing a positive learning environment in which students of all ages and
backgrounds can learn together in a setting that encourages the free exchange
of ideas and information. To accomplish this goal, the members of the
Alexandria Campus Council have established the following expectations for
learning.
1. All backgrounds and cultures are respected.
2. During class discussions, everyone feels
welcome to participate and a free exchange of ideas takes place.
3. All members of the class arrive on time and
leave the class only on breaks or in case of emergency.
4. Distractions are kept to a minimum. Cell
phones and other electronic devices are turned off in class, labs and library.
Students remain seated throughout the class and refrain from talking with
classmates while another class member or the instructor has the floor.
5. Each student turns in work that is his or
her own.
6. Consideration is always given to other
classes that are taking place in adjoining classrooms.
7. At the end of a class, the members of the
class and the instructor leave the classroom in good condition so that the next
class can begin without disruption.
Topics to be covered:
Homework: located at the end of each chapter.
Chapter
10: 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 40,
45, 46, 61, 62, 71, 72, 79, 81, 83, 84
92, 93, 96
Chapter
11: 26, 27, 31, 37, 39, 45, 49, 57, 58,
61, 64, 67, 71, 72
Chapter
12: 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 36, 39, 43, 44,
49, 50, 53, 54, 59, 60
Chapter
13: 17, 18, 24, 25, 29, 31, 34, 35, 38,
39, 40, 43, 46, 47, 51, 53, 54, 58, 60, 63,
67
Chapter
14: 28, 29, 37, 38, 42, 43, 47, 48, 53,
56, 59, 61, 65, 70, 71, 77, 81, 84, 87, 91,
93, 95, 97, 99, 100,
107, 110, 111, 113, 114, 116, 119, 121
Chapter
15: 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39,
44, 48, 51, 52, 53, 56, 75, 77, 82, 91
Chapter
16: 19, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 33, 37, 41,
42, 43, 44, 45 c, 51, 56, 57, 65
Chapter
17: 25, 27, 29, 31, 37, 43, 44, 46, 49,
55, 60, 71, 77 a, 81, 82
A solution manual is on
reserve in the library. The publisher’s web site has additional study aids to
assist the understanding of assigned subject matter. Other helpful information
is available on the INTERNET.
Tentative schedule:
|
Week of |
Lecture Schedule |
Lab Schedule |
|
Jan
14 |
Chapter
10 |
No Labs |
|
Jan
21 |
(Monday Holiday) Chapter 11 |
No Labs |
|
Jan
28 |
Chapter
11 |
Graphing with
Excel
|
|
Feb
4* |
Exam 1, Chapter 12 |
Molar Mass by Freezing Point Depression |
|
Feb
11 |
Chapters
12 |
Iodune Clock (I) |
|
Feb
18 |
Chapter 13 |
Iodine
Clock (II) |
|
Feb
25* |
Exam 2
|
Global Warming Lab |
|
Mar
3 |
Chapter
14 |
Determination
of an Equilibrium Constant |
|
Mar
10 |
Spring Break
|
No Labs |
|
Mar
17 |
Chapter 14
|
Titration
of a solid Acid |
|
Mar
24* |
Exam 3, Chapter 15 |
No Lab |
|
Mar 31 |
Chapter 15 |
Hydrolysis and Buffers |
|
Apr
7* |
Exam 4 |
|
|
Apr
14 |
Chapter 16 & 17 |
Heat
of Neutralization |
|
Apr
21 |
Chapter 17 |
Electrochemistry |
|
April
28* |
Exam 5 |
No Labs |
|
May
5 |
Final Exam |
No Labs |
|
Final * |
Finals week begins May
6. Regular classes end May 5. |
Final: Tuesday, May 6 |
*Test Dates
The
official course outline/syllabus is found on my web page. This document may be
amended as necessary by me.