COLLIN COLLEGE

Department of Math and Natural Sciences

Fall 2011

Course Number: Chem 1411.P02 Course Title: General Chemistry I

Course Description: A classical chemistry course designed for science majors, pre-medical,
dental or engineering students. Topics include stoichiometry, ideal gas behavior, atomic theory,
periodic trends, VSEPR theory, thermochemistry and bonding theory. Laboratory exercises
reinforce concepts presented in class and develop basic lab skills.

Course Credit Hours: 4 LECTURE HRS: 3 LAB HRS: 3 CLN/REC HRS: 1

Prerequisite: Pass Reading requirement of TSI; English 1301, and Math 1314 to Math 2519
within the last five years with a grade of C or better.

Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 1411 recitation and lab.

College Repeat Policy: A student may repeat this course only once after receiving a grade,
including W.

Course Delivery Method: May include, but not limited to, lecture, recitation, laboratory, and
online component administered through Mastering Chemistry.
Instructors Information:
Dr. Michael Jones
Professor of Chemistry
Office: F217 Preston Ridge Campus Office Phone: 972-377-1602
Email: mwjones@collin.edu

Office Hours: Tuesday 11 am-noon & 3:30-4:30 pm, Wednesday 1 2 pm, Thursday 11 am-noon &
2:30-4:30 pm, or by appointment. Please note these are the regularly scheduled office hours. Due
to meetings and other obligations, office hours might be adjusted. In that event, a note will be
posted on my office door indicating the change.
Class Information:
Class Meeting Times: Lecture MWF 11:00 11:50 am, Recitation M 12:00 12:50 pm.
Class Meeting Location: Preston Ridge Campus D114
Textbook:
McMurry, J.E.; Fay, R.C. (2010). General Chemistry: Atoms First. New York: Pearson
Publishing. ISBN 0558318525. [Custom edition for Collin College; includes online HW].

Supplies:
Required: Scientific calculator that has function keys for natural logarithms (ln key) and base
10 logarithms (log key) and perhaps other features for statistics, %, etc.
Mastering Chemistry pass code is required to access the online homework. This is provided
with new textbooks. If a used textbook is purchased, a separate pass code can be purchased
online at the publishers website. You will have regular online homework that has a due date.
You are responsible for accessing the Mastering Chemistry online homework system on a
regular basis and completing the assignments by the due date. To register and/or buy a
passcode (if you bought a used text), go to masteringchemistry.com and follow the instructions.
The course ID for this section is MCJONES1411P02FALL2011.

Optional: HGS Molecular Structure Model Kit (W.H. Freeman and Company; ISBN 0-7167-
4820-7)

Expected Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course students
should be able to do the following:
1. Define the fundamental properties of matter.
2. Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions.
3. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms.
4. Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table.
5. Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions.
6. Solve stoichiometric problems.
7. Write chemical formulas.
8. Write and balance equations.
9. Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds.
10. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions.
11. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems.
12. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions.
13. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills.
14. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry
laboratory.
15. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
16. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.
17. Make careful and accurate experimental observations.
18. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
19. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
20. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and
communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
21. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry.
22. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving
principles of chemistry.
A. Using critical thinking, explain and describe qualitatively, quantitatively and symbolically
chemical compounds (including formulas and names) and different types of chemical
reactions.
B. Determine and explain types of bonding, geometry, bond strength, and polarity.
C. Apply different atomic theories and models to predict and explain periodic trends.
D. Qualitatively and quantitatively describe properties of matter in terms of states and
classification (pure vs. mixture).
E. Use laws of thermodynamics critically to qualitatively and quantitatively express heat
changes associated with different processes.
F. Safely work in teams in the laboratory to collect data (both electronically and manually),
make measurements, make observations and conduct reactions; qualitatively and
quantitatively and critically analyze lab data and communicate results using both written
and electronic formats.

Course Requirements: To successfully complete the course, a student is expected to attend
class, actively participate, read all assigned readings, complete and submit all lecture and
recitation assignments, by the due date, pass exams and successfully complete the laboratory
component. You should work on all of the assignments on a regular basis and not leave them
until the night before they are due. I will NOT make copies of my notes for you if you miss
class. You can access powerpoint slides provided by the text through the homework site.
These are often heavily supplemented. Again, you are responsible for any material covered in
class, regardless of your presence or absence.
If you want to do well in chemistry, you need to be an actively-engaged learner rather than a
spectator. You working problems by yourself (to mirror exam conditions) is much different
than watching me or anyone else work a problem. Also learn to think through chemistry
problems and understand concepts for the long haul as opposed to memorizing information
which you do not know how to apply and rapidly flushing said information from your brain.
Chemistry is very much a subject which builds upon itself and assumes basic understanding
and recollection of prior material.
Method of Evaluation:
Lecture average = 70% of final course grade
Recitation average = 10% of final course grade
Laboratory average = 20% of final course grade

Lecture Average Based On:
Mastering Chemistry Homework* 100 points
Four Major Exams (three lecture, comp. final) 100 points each
500 points maximum
Lecture Average = sum of earned lecture points / maximum possible points

*Homework will be calculated as follows;
(sum of earned points / maximum possible points) x 100. It is the students responsibility
to check Mastering Chemistry regularly for any posted homework.
Tentative Grading Scale:
A: 89.5 - 100 % B: 79.5 - <89.5 % C: 69.5 - <79.5% D: 59.5 - <69.5 % F: <59.5 %

Concerning Exams:
If an exam is missed due to an excused absence, an alternative evaluation
procedure may be used. In such a case, the missed exam grade may be replaced
with your relative exam average (your average score on the remaining exams,
including final, relative to the class average). This will require proper
documentation and must be negotiated with the professor. If proper documentation
is not provided regarding the missed class, a grade of zero will be assigned. No
more than one exam grade will be replaced.
If you have a college-sponsored activity that takes you out of town, you will know
in advance; therefore, you will let me know in advance and you may generally take
the exam in advance.
The lecture exams may include a combination of multiple choice format, matching,
and free response.
Partial credit on exams will be given ONLY with work or thought process shown.
Final exam is a comprehensive multiple choice American Chemical Society exam. The
final exam grade (raw percentage) can replace your lowest exam grade, thus counting
twice; however, I will not replace an unexcused missed exam (a zero remains a
zero). Final exam at the assigned time is mandatory.

Recitation Average Based On:
Average of all assignment grades as well as the participation and attendance grades
(attendance grade will be assessed as the percent of recitations attended.) Not all
recitation periods may have an assignment score to go along with the participation and
attendance score. Please pay close attention to assignment instructions and due dates.
Recitation may include in-class assignments, quizzes, and/or homework.

Recitation Average = sum of earned points / maximum possible points x 100.
Classroom Policies:
Students are required to check their Cougarmail daily in the event class announcements
or information was emailed.
Attending class regularly and on time is expected and necessary for success in this
class.
Laptops and electronic recording are not permitted for note taking during lecture.
Cell phone use during class time is not permitted.
No late work will be accepted.
Students are responsible for bringing all necessary materials for an examination. Testing
materials remain the property of the instructor.
All programmable calculators may be cleared upon entering exams.
No grades will be given over the phone. I will communicate with you by e-mail only
through Cougarmail.
Students should keep all their graded assignments until the end of the semester.
Academic dishonesty will be prosecuted to the fullest extent according to college policy.

Media and Telecommunication Devices Policy: It is a violation of Collin College Student
Code of Conduct, Section 7-2.4, item S, to "engage[s] in the use of media or telecommunication
devices during class, Collin College labs, and/or other learning environments. In addition, all
media and telecommunication devices must be completely turned off (not on silent or vibrate)
while taking examinations and prior to entering the Testing Center testing room." Additionally, if
a student brings their cell phone to class on exam day, (s)he will be required to leave it at the
front of the room with the instructor during examination.

Students are required to bring a scientific calculator to class, as a cell phone will not be
permitted to be used in this capacity. If a cell phone goes off during class, lab or recitation or if a
student uses any other type of electronic communication device during class, they may be
referred to the Dean of Students Office for disciplinary action.

ADA Statement: It is the policy of Collin College to provide reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This College will adhere to all applicable
federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the students
responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-G200 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD:
972.881.5950) in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is necessary for success in the course. The last day to
withdraw from this course is Friday, October 14th.

Course Census Date: If a student feels they need to drop this course and take it at a different
time, this should be done no later than Tuesday, September 6, 2011. After that date, the course
will appear on the students transcript as a withdrawal, W.
Religious Holy Days: Please refer to the current Collin Student Handbook.
Academic Ethics:
Every member of the Collin College community is expected to maintain the highest standards of
academic integrity. Collin College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student accused
of scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, statements, acts, or
omissions related to applications for enrollment or the award of a degree, and/or the submission
of ones own work material that is not ones own. Scholastic dishonesty may involve, but is not
limited to, one or more of the following acts: cheating, plagiarism, collusion, use of annotated
texts or teachers editions, use of information about exams posted on the Internet or electronic
medium, and/or falsifying academic records. While specific examples are listed below, this is not
an exhaustive list and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any
conduct through electronic or computerized means:

Plagiarism is the use of an authors words or ideas as if they were ones own without giving
credit to the source, including, but not limited to, failure to acknowledge a direct quotation.

Cheating is the willful giving or receiving of information in an unauthorized manner during an
examination; collaborating with another student during an examination without authority; using,
buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or examination
questions in advance, copying computer or Internet files, using someone elses work for
assignments as if it were ones own; or any other dishonest means of attempting to fulfill the
requirements of a course.

Collusion is intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of
scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to, failing to secure academic work; providing a
paper or project to another student; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; communicating
answers to a classmate about an examination or any other course assignment; removing tests or
answer sheets from a test site, and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.

Students found responsible for scholastic dishonesty offenses will receive an authorized
disciplinary penalty from the Dean of Students Office. In addition, the academic penalty for
scholastic dishonesty in this course is a grade of zero on the assignment(s)/exam(s) in question.
































TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR: (Subject to change; use as a guide)
Week of
Ch. Topics
Aug 22
1

Syllabus
Matter and Measurement, Sig Figs, Dimensional Analysis.
Aug 29 2 Law of Definite Proportion, Law of Constant Composition,
Law of Conservation of Matter, Daltons Atomic Theory,
Structure of Atoms, Atomic Number and Mass, Mole Concept

Sept 5 3 Light, Line Spectra, Bohr Model, Wavelike Properties of Matter,
Heisenbergs Uncertainty Principle, Quantum numbers, Multi-Electron Atoms

Sept 12 3
4
Electronic Configuration
Periodic Trends; Ionic Configuration, Ionic Radius

Sept 19 *** Exam # I (Ch 1-3)
4 Periodic Trends; Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity

Sept 26 4 Octet Rule, Ionic Bonding, Polyatomic Ions, Ionic Nomenclature
5 Covalent Bonding, Bond Strength, Electronegativity

Oct 3 5 Polarity, Covalent Nomenclature, Lewis Structures of Atoms
Electron Dot Structures, Formal Charge, Resonance

Oct 10

5 VSEPR and Valence Bond Theories
***FALL SEMESTER Last Day to Withdraw 10/14/2011***

Oct 17 *** Exam # 2 (Ch 4-5)
6 Writing and Balancing Equations, Mole Concept, Stoichiometry
Oct 24 6 Yields, Limiting Reactant, Molarity, Empirical Formula

Oct 31 7 Electrolytes, Solubility, Types of Reactions,
Ionic Equations, Neutralization Reactions (only through section 7.5)
Nov 7 *** Exam # 3 (Ch 6-7)
8 Thermochemistry: Enthalpy, First Law; Standard States
Nov 14 8 Calorimetry, Heats of Reactions; Hesss Law
Nov 21 9

Gas Laws
Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov 23
rd
27
Th
All Campuses closed)

Nov 28 9 Kinetic Molecular Theory and Review

Dec 7 COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM: American Chemical Society Exam
Wed., 11 am