CHEM 111AC CRN 24070

Spring 2023 Syllabus

General Chemistry I (5 units)

Cypress College Chemistry Department SEM Division

Instructor: Phyllis Mays-Larson email: [email protected] phone: 714-484-8926

CLASS MEETING DAYS/TIME Lecture: Room SEM 310 Tuesday: 3:00pm - 3:50pm Thursday: 3:00pm - 5:05pm Problem Solving: Room SEM 310 Tuesday 4:00 - 5:05pm

Laboratory: Room SEM 317 Tuesday: 12:15pm - 2:40pm Thursday: 12:15pm - 2:40pm





What's inside

Course Objectives Student Learning Outcomes

Course Description Required Materials Web Enhanced Course Communication Attendance & Participation Assignments & Grading How to get the grade you want Campus Resources & Policies Course Weekly Overview

Contact me during Student Hours Room SEM 148 Mon: 11:00am - 12:30pm Tue: 11:00am - 12:00pm Wed: 11:00am - 12:30am Thur: 10:30am - 12:00pm Welcome to Chem111A. I am super excited to teach this course. I hope you will enjoy it as well. I am an enthusiastic instructor who fell in love with Chemistry as a high school student and didn't look back. Like many students, my educational path was long and rocky. I hope to show you that all things are possible as long as you stay focused and don't give up. I promise to support you in any way I can to achieve your educational goals. I'm looking forward to being your champion. A little about me - I'm married to a retired disabled Boeing painter who looks like Santa Claus. We have 2 dogs and 2 African Sulcata tortoises. We are avid gardeners, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Los Angeles Chargers. Bolt Up! I love to cook meals that include vegetables from my garden, walking the dogs and the "fiber arts" (knitting and crochet).

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

1.

Perform dimensional analysis to unit conversion problems and stoichiometry.

2.

Identify chemical substances using knowledge of chemical nomenclature.

3.

Classify, identify, and interpret chemical reactions.

4.

Analyze and solve thermochemistry problems.

5.

Compare and contrast gas laws and solve gas law problems.

6.

Construct the structure of an atom using the principles of quantum theory.

7.

Compare and contrast the properties of liquids and solids.

8.

Deduce and explain different types of chemical bonding.

9.

Deduce molecular structure and geometry by applying Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory.

10.

Explain the behavior of solutions and express their quantity in terms of concentration.

11.

Practice appropriate laboratory techniques, emphasizing the importance of safety.

12.

Perform experiments as well as evaluate experimental data.

Student Learning Outcomes

1.

Given the reactants or products, students will be able to complete, balance and classify a reaction, as well as name all the components of the reaction with 65% accuracy.

2.

Given example experimental data, students will be able to solve quantitative chemistry problems and demonstrate reasoning skills with 65% accuracy.

3.

Given a periodic table, students will be able to predict, explain and model chemical and physical properties, processes, and trends with 65% accuracy.

4.

Students will understand proper chemistry laboratory techniques and safety procedures with a 65% accuracy.

CHEM 111AC - CRN 24070 General Chemistry I Spring 2023 - Jan 24th - May 18th

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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COURSE PREREQUISITE Successful completion of CHEM 107 C with a grade of C or better or a passing score on the Chemistry Proficiency Test. Successful completion of MATH 40A, MATH 41C, Math 141C or equivalent with a grade of C or better.

(UC/CSU, AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC, C-ID: CHEM 110 and CHEM 120S=CHEM 111AC+CHEM 111BC)

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Term hours: 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence designed to cover the principles of general chemistry, including laboratory analysis. Topics covered include the general principles of chemistry with associated laboratory analysis. This includes atomic structure, bonding, the mole concept, properties of solutions, gas laws, and thermochemistry.

Engineering Majors: Depending on the degree requirements of the school, chemistry is either required or strongly recommended for students studying engineering. Chemistry deepens understanding of science and math, which is useful for engineers who design buildings, goods and services that improve quality of life. Health related fields: Health care professionals must have a strong science background. Courses in chemistry provide an understanding of human physiology and the types of medications that can most effectively treat disease and other health conditions

Required Materials Lecture Textbook: General Chemistry I, (13th edition) by R. Chang, and J. Overby, 2019, McGraw-Hill Publisher. A Cypress College Custom edition, which contains chapters 1-12 from the full text is also available. You can purchase these hard bound texts or the eBook from the Cypress College bookstore Chang hard bound text only: ISBN: 9781265284602 - $70 net Chang eBook: ISBN: 9781266389139 - $57 ALEKS 360: Your instructor may require you to purchase and use ALEKS 360 for homework or quizzes. You may purchase either the access card alone (if you already have access to the textbook) or the access card + hardcopy book can be purchased through the Cypress College bookstore. ALEKS 360 Chang Access Card: ISBN: 9781265284961 - $80 net ALEKS 360 Chang w/ Looseleaf Combo: ISBN: 9781265274016 - $100 net You can also rent or purchase both the eBook as well as the direct ALEKS 360 purchase through the McGraw-Hill website: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/chemistry-changoverby/M9781259911156.html Recommend – click on "ALEKS from $90.00" option. This price includes the ebook + ALEKS 360. It’s your best option, financially speaking, if you do not currently have the textbook. Note: Any format is acceptable as long as a student has access to the textbook during the semester to read the chapter and study the end-ofthe-chapter sections and recommended problems.

Laboratory Textbook: Custom Laboratory Manual for Cypress College CHEM111AC Printed Version [ISBN13: 9781305753693] is available from the Cypress College Bookstore. This is a custom manual which contains excerpts from Experiments in General Chemistry (6th Edition) by S. Murov, 2015, Cengage Learning. [ISBN13: 9781285971964]. Rental and eBook formats available for this complete version of lab manual via Publisher website [https://www.cengage.com/c/experiments-in-general-chemistry-6emurov/9781285458540PF/#]

Required Materials... more stuff Non-graphing Non-programmable Calculator : A scientific calculator which can perform exponential, logarithmic, power, square roots functions in addition to its arithmetic capabilities. Please know that students will not be allowed to use any type of programmable calculators, graphing calculators, cellular phones, PDAs, and calculator app of tablet/smart phones/computers, etc. during quizzes and exams. RECOMMENDED - TI-30x-IIS

Approved Safety Goggles for Chemistry Laboratory: Goggles must have protective shields on the side and at the bottom to protect student’s eyes from chemicals.

Tips for Success The consensus among universities is that for every hour spent in class, students should spend approximately 2-3 hours studying, per unit taken! Form a study group. Work the chapter examples as you read the chapter – don’t wait until later. Spend some time on the course every day. Tutors are available at the Math and Science Learning Center at no cost to students. Strive to understand, not memorize. This will take more time but will be worth it later on. Do not get behind, even if you have upcoming tests in other classes. Do each homework problem twice, three times if possible. These questions will often show up on quizzes and exams

Web Enhanced Course Canvas This course will require you to have a reliable internet connection and be able to access Cypress College’s Canvas website on a regular basis either on a smart phone, laptop, tablet, etc. You must be prepared to submit various items on Canvas in pdf, jpg, jpeg, txt, etc. formats. Lecture notes, practice problems and grades will be posted on Canvas and updated regularly.

Other computer stuff ALEKS 360 - Supplemental homework problems and units quizzes will be found on the ALEKS 360 website. These will be required for any exam re-do's. I may also use Phet simulations for additional practice. Lectures may be recorded on CypressZoom. A pdf reader will also be required.

Classroom/Laboratory Lecture is designed to present the fundamental concepts of chemistry, problem solving techniques, and sample problems. Laboratory is designed to learn the basic chemical techniques and strategies. The laboratory component is a major part of the course. Students must pass the laboratory section in order to pass the course.

Important Dates January 23, 2023(Mon) Start of Instruction for Spring 2023 February 5, 2023 (Sun) Last day to drop classes without a “W” grade February 17, 2023 (Fri) Lincoln Birthday Holiday - campus closed February 20, 2023 (Mon) Presidents Day Holiday – campus closed March 20 – 24, 2023 (Mon – Fri) Spring Recess ·March 31, 2023 (Fri) Cesar Chavez Holiday – campus closed April 23, 2023 (Sun) Last day to drop classes with a “W” grade May 15 – 18, 2023 (Mon-Thurs) Finals week May 20, 2023 (Sat) End of Fall 2022 Semester

Communication e-mail I value communication. I know that some students will struggle with this class. I remember my struggles, well. I know that life happens, and occasionally interferes with our educational plans. I hope you are comfortable enough with me to reach out to me with your concerns. Hopefully, together, we can figure out how to keep you on track. Email is the best way to contact me, either through the Canvas Inbox or through my campus email, [email protected]. Please be sure to sign your e-mails since your address may not adequately identify you. If I'm not teaching a class, I generally will respond to your e-mail within an hour after I receive it. If I do not respond to your email in 24 hours, please re-send it, or follow up with a message from Pronto. Any emails received after 9:00pm will be answered the following day.

Pronto The fastest way to reach me (and your classmates) is through the Canvas text message system called Pronto. This system will allow you to direct message me and/or your classmates. You can send video, copies of assignments that you have question about, start a conversation about a topic, anything you want. Log into Canvas, the click on home. You will see Pronto at the bottom of the menu bar. You will be directed to log into Pronto.

Attendance & Participation Attendance I value your attendance in this class. You will get the most out of this class by attending the class regularly, being on-time, and staying for the entire class meeting. If you are struggling to attend class, especially in the first couple of weeks, please email me. Please keep me informed if you are unable to attend class. Let's talk about it. If you can no longer attend class, for any reason, please be sure to drop through MyGateway.



Participation I value regular participation in the class. Students are encouraged to ask questions when they do not understand a concept and to give advice when they have a particularly good idea. If you wish to participate, students should raise their hands. I encourage discussion, but discourage disruptive or unproductive conversation. I encourage all students to participate and stay engaged in the conversation. Although points are not specifically allotted for it, participation may have an influence on your final evaluation of the course.

Assignments & Grading All submitted assignments must be accompanied by the student’s first and last name (not initials) on the top of the front the first page. All writing must be able to be easily read or minimal credit will be given. The students final grade will be based on their understanding of the course materials and their performance in the following categories in the lecture and the laboratory. Grades: ~80% from Exams + ~20% from Lab = 100%

Relative Grade Distribution Category 

Frequency 

Point (each) 

Total Points 

% of grade 

Lecture Exams 

4 exams

100 - 200

600

55%

Lecture Final Exam 

2

100

200

18%

Lecture / Lab Safety Quiz

4

10

40

4%

Introductory paperwork 

5

2

10

1%

Lecture Exit Ticket

28 drop 3

2

50

5%

Laboratory Experiments 

13 labs drop 1 

15

180

16%

Lab (SLO Quiz) Final 

1 

20

20

2%

1100

~100%

Total 

Grading Scale A = 90.0 - 100.0 % B = 80.0 - 90.0 % C = 70.0 - 80.0 % D = 50.0 - 70.0 % F = below 50.0 % To achieve these grades, be sure you do not have more than 3 unexcused absences from lecture and lab and that you pass the lab portion of the class with a "C" or higher!

YOU CAN DO IT!



Late Work You may turn in any assignment up to one week beyond the due date. You will be docked 10% per 24 hours. If there is something unavoidable that arises which prevents you from meeting the due dates for any assignment, contact me by email or visit me during student hours and lets discuss it. There are No make-up labs since the experiments are cleaned up to prepare for the following week's experiment. However, your lowest lab score will be dropped.

Grading category description Category

Description

Lecture Exams

Four exams will be given this semester. Each exam will consist of a combination of multiple choice, short answer, and word problems. The exams will cover 2-4 chapters and will be split into chapters. Each chapter is worth 50 points. You will have an the opportunity to retake any chapter section for higher grades. You can discuss with me which chapter you’d like to retake. In this class, we emphasize that mistakes are how we learn. So you can make mistakes, learn from them and demonstrate your better understanding of the material. Lecture exams will be on Thursdays. You will have the opportunity to re-do portions of Exams 1, 2 & 3 two weeks after your first attempt with an re-do ticket.

Lecture Quizzes

There will be one lab safety quiz and 3 quizzes on Canvas testing your understanding of the fundamentals required for success in the course during the first two weeks of the semester. You will have multiple attempts to achieve your best score on these quizzes.

Lecture Exit Ticket

There will be one activity in the last 10 minutes of every class meeting starting in Week 2 of the semester, twenty-eight total. The activity is based on chemical nomenclature. The three lowest scores will be dropped. If you are absent, talk to me about how to make this up.

Intro paperwork

In the first week of the semester, please submit the requested documents. These documents are to show your understanding and mastery of communication with me and your classmates through email and Pronto. You will be required to demonstrate your ability to successfully upload documents to Canvas and email. In addition, you will have the opportunity to tell me a little bit about yourself.

Laboratory

There are 13 physical labs that we will complete. The lowest Laboratory Experiment score will be dropped. Laboratory assignments are due one week after completing the lab on Thursdays.

Lecture Final

The Final Exam is cumulative and will scheduled to be on Thursday May 18th. The final exam will be in two parts. Part A is multiple choice. Part B is problem solving.

Laboratory Final (SLO Quiz)

The laboratory final covers basic laboratory techniques and concepts and will be during the laboratory period in Week 10 of this semester.

How to get the grade you want!

See me! I am an important resource for you in the class. If you are struggling with the material, studying or with figuring out your future, I am here to help! Email me or come visit me at student hours or before or after class.

Go to SI meetings! This course is fortunate to have the best Supplemental Instructor in all the land, Amy Le! She is a Cypress College alumni and recently graduated from UCLA with a B.S. degree in Biology. She excelled in Chem 111A, 111B, 211A and 211B. Tutoring Chemistry is a great way for her to prepare for the MCAT's this spring! Take advantage of her great learning tricks and problem & exam reviews.

Go to the LRC! Cypress College Library has an excellent Learning Resource Center (LRC) with Chem 111A tutors. You can get free 30-minute sessions with several Chem 111A tutors available at various hours.

Practice / Re-do Ticket ALEKS 360 The key to your success in this course is practice. The more problems you complete and master is directly proportional to your understanding of the course concepts. We will complete problems in class to guide you, but the practice must come from your desire to do your best in this course. You should want to complete as many problems as you can, more than once, to gain mastery. I highly recommend that you complete all problems in the Chapter Problem Sets found in Canvas. In addition to these, please log into ALEKS 360. You will have unlimited attempts to solve approximately 25 homework questions per chapter. You will have access to the eBook, a message center, examples, explanations and guided solutions to help you. Exam re-do ticket: To prove that you are prepared to retake a Chapter Exam and demonstrate your understanding of the material, you must present a ticket for each chapter exam you would like to retake. You will find the chapter tickets on ALEKS 360. You are required to answer 10 questions with 80% or better to re-take an exam. The questions on the ticket are randomly selected from the homework questions for each chapter. The tickets must be completed by 11:59pm the day before the Exam re-do day (Wednesday's). No ticket = no exam re-do.

Note: You will not earn points for completing any homework problems or exam re-do tickets.

Campus Recources & Policies I value academic honesty. Collaboration is good, but copying is not. I want every student to learn the concepts and that starts with you trying, making mistakes, learning from your mistakes, then making progress. You can read more about Cypress College's Academic Honesty Policy which we will follow in this class. Any student who does not adhere to these policies will trigger a report and follow up with the Cypress College Charger Assessment Team (ChAT). I value a safe environment for all students in our class. Please treat one another with respect. Cypress College has a sexual harassment and discrimination policy that helps keep our learning environment safe and equitable. Student Wellness: Some students may experience stressors that can impact academic experience and personal well-being. These stressors may include challenges related to mental health, identities, finances, etc. If you experience concerns, please let me know so that I can assist you. If I cannot help, I can complete a well-being support request to Cypress College's Charger Assessment Team (ChAT) who will provide you with support and resources. If you have personal concerns that you prefer not to share with me, Cypress College offers many resources including physical and mental health support at the Health Center (714-484-7361). Please always know that your success and well-being are my priority. Mental Health Counseling. Taking care of your mental health is incredibly important. If you find that you are struggling, please take advantage of the free resources the campus has available to you. Cypress College Health Center. Special Needs: I have made every effort to make this course accessible to all students. If you encounter a problem accessing anything in this course or require an academic adjustment based on the impact of a disability, please contact Disability Support Services (DSS) at 714.484.7104 or email [email protected]. Feel free to visit them when on campus. You will find their very friendly staff in CCCPLX 100. For students who have already been determined eligible for DSS services please make sure DSS contacts me directly at the beginning of the semester and at least one week prior to the verified and identified need. If you have any other special needs for accessibility or any other issues, (including, but not limited to, medical issues, physical/mental difficulties, pregnancy), please discuss this with me soon as possible so that appropriate accommodations can be made in timely manner. Laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots: If you need access to a Chromebook or a Wi-Fi hotspot to engage in your classes, the Library and Learning Resource Center may have some available in the F2022 semester. Basic Needs: Any student who is facing challenges meeting their basic needs is urged to contact Student Resources. Here you will find links to the Cypress College Food Bank, Emergency Services, help with domestic and sexual violence, Veteran’s, and LGBTQ+ resources. Always remember that help is available.

Weekly Overview The instructor reserves the right to change the following topics, assignments, and due dates if necessary. Check the course announcements weekly for any such changes.

Week 1 Jan 23 - Jan 27 Complete the Introductory Paperwork found in Module 1 Lecture: Course orientation/Prerequisite Check / Chemistry & Math review & diagnostics Chapter 1: The Study of Change Laboratory: Lab Safety Video / Laboratory Equipment / Elements & Ions you should know

Week 2 jan 30 - feb 3 Complete Quiz 1, 2, 3 and the lab safety quiz. Lecture: Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules and Ions Laboratory: ·Lab Locker check-in / Laboratory room orientation / Laboratory safety contract / Laboratory report workshop ·Laboratory: Exp1: Early Explorations

Week 3 feb 6 - feb 10 Lecture: Chapter 3: Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions Laboratory: Exp 2: Separation of Mixtures (Part A, B, C)

Week 4 feb 13 - feb 17 Lecture: ·Chapter 4: Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Laboratory: Exp 3: Measurements and Identification Exam 1 - Ch 1, 2 & 3

Week 5 feb 20 - feb 24 Lecture: Chapter 4: Covalent Bonding and Simple Molecular Compounds Laboratory: Exp 6: Classification of Chemical Reactions (omit part B)

Week 6 feb 27 - mar 3 Lecture: Chapter 5: Introduction to Chemical Reactions Laboratory: ·Exp 4: Density, Accuracy & Precision (Omit part D)

Week 7 mar 6 - mar 10 Lecture: Chapter 6: Thermochemistry Laboratory: Experiment 5 Empirical Formula

Week 8 mar 13 - mar 17 Lecture: Chapter 7 Quantum Theory & the Electronic Structure of Atoms Laboratory: Prep day for Exp 9 Exam 2 - Ch 4, 5, & 6

Spring Break Week 9 mar 27 - mar 31 Lecture: Chapter 7 continued Laboratory: Experiment 9 Ionic Reactions Review for Lab Practicum Exam 2 re-do

Week 10 apr 3 - apr 7 Lecture: Chapter 8: Periodic Relationships among the Elements Laboratory: Experiment 12 Thermochemistry Part A & B SLO Lab Practicum

Week 11 apr 10 - apr 14 Lecture: Chapter 9: Chemical Bonding I: Basic Concepts Laboratory: Experiment 12: Thermochemistry Part C

Week 12 apr 17 - apr 21 Lecture: Chapter 10 Chemical Bonding II Laboratory: Activity 15 Lewis Structures Exam 3 Ch 7, 8 & 9

Week 13 apr 24 - apr 28 Lecture: Chapter 11 Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids Laboratory: Experiment 14 Spectroscopy of Co(II) ion

Week 14 may 1 - may 5 Lecture: Chapter 12 Physical Properties of Solutions Laboratory: Experiment 16 Molecular Polarity & Chromatography Exam 3 Re-do

Week 15 may 8 - may 12 Lecture: Chapter 12: Continued Laboratory: Exp 20 Organic Molecules & Isomerism Exam 4 Ch 10 & 11

Week 16 may 15 - may 19 Lecture: Final Exam Review Cumulative Final Exam Part A Laboratory: Cumulative Final Exam Part B

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