HESSTON COLLEGE GENERAL CHEMISTRY I--Fall 2004
Classroom: C-4
Jim Yoder, jimey@hesston.edu, (620) 327-8139; 327-2513(home)
HESSTON COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT
Hesston College educates and nurtures each student within Christ-centered community, integrating thought, life, and faith for service to others in the church and the world.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for
students who intend to pursue a major or additional work in science.
It is not necessary, but is advantageous to have previously taken
a high school or equivalent course in chemistry. The basic areas covered
are the mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity,
energy, and the kinetic-molecular theory of matter. Emphasis is on
conceptual thinking and quantitative problem solving.
Keys to success in the course
include studying the assigned material, keeping up on all assignments,
asking lots of questions, consulting with the instructor as often
as needed, and working many practice problems--from the text and the
CSB units. Working in groups on assignments--other than the CSB units--is
encouraged as long as it leads to more complete understanding.
Text
Chemistry; 8th ed.; Chang (McGraw-Hill)
Chem Skill Builder, 6.3; Spain & Peters; Electronic Homework Systems,
Inc.
Lab Manual
Experiments in General Chemistry; 8th ed.; Wentworth (Houghton Mifflin)
Schedule
Lecture/discussion: 1:00-1:50 M W F
Laboratory (2 hrs): Th (8:00-5:00)
Grading
Grades will be based on lab reports, problem assignments, tests, and the final exam.
- Chem Skill Builder Units: 66 pts (1 pt/unit; 80% min) 6.6%
- Lab Reports: 250 pts total (10-25 pts @) 25%
- Problems: 84 pts total 8.4%
- Tests: 400 pts total (100 pts @) 40%
- Final Exam 200 pts 20%
For an "A" an overall average of 88% or better must be achieved and all laboratory experiments completed with reports handed in.
For a "B" the overall average must be above 74% and at least all but one laboratory experiments completed with reports handed in.
For a "C" the overall average must be above 60% and at least all but two laboratory experiments completed with reports handed in.
5 credit hours: A series of experiments and problems are assigned in addition to a case study research paper. This is outlined on the back page of this syllabus.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Any student in the course who has a disability that may prevent them from fully demonstrating their abilities would contact the instructor personally as soon as possible to discuss any accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate equal educational opportunity.
SEQUENCE and ASSIGNMENTS
| Week | Chapter (summary s&c’s) |
Problems assigned* | CSB units*** |
Lab** |
| Aug 23-27 | 1(1-7) | 35,39,41,49,55,93 | 1.1-6 | 1B |
| 30-Sept 03 | 2(1-10) | 7,25,31,35,43,55,57 | 2.1-6 | 13 |
| Sept 06-10 | 3a(1-3) | 5,19,25,29,41,43 | 3.1-6 | 2+(5) |
| Test 1 (Monday, Sept 13 +/or Saturday, Sept 18) | ||||
| 13-17 | 3b(4,5) | 59,71,77,83.93 | 4.1-6 | 9A |
| 20-24 | 4a(1-3,8,9) | 9,17,21,59,61,69,73 | 5.1-5;6.1 | 4B |
| 27-Oct 01 | 6(1-11) | 17,33,37,53,63 | 8.1-6 | (1&4) |
| Test 2 (Friday, Oct 01) | ||||
| Oct 04-08 | 7a(1-5) | 17,31,39,93,107 | 9.1-3 | 7 |
| 11-15 | 7b(6-14) | 56,79,83 | 9.4-6 | 4C |
| fall break--Oct. 18-20 | ||||
| 21-22 | 8(1-6) | 25,29,43,55,105,133 | 11.1-4 | (18&19) |
| 25-29 | 9(1-5) | 5,25,37,43,45,63 | 12.1-2 | 9B |
| Test 3 (Monday, Nov 01) | ||||
| Nov 01-05 | 5(1-12) | 21,23,33,47,63,77,85 | 7.1-5 | (6&7) |
| 08-12 | 11(1-9) | 7,13,17,31 | -- | (9&10) |
| 15-19 | 11(9-16) | 39,47,55,81,93 | 14.1-6 | (15) |
| 22-24 | 4b(6-8) | 43,47 | 10.1-3 | -- |
| Test 4 (Wednesday, Nov 24) | ||||
| 29-Dec 03 | 10a(1-3) | 7,9,13,21,23 | 12.3 | 20A |
| Dec 06-10 | 24(1-7) | 13,27,31,41 | 24.1-3 | VSEPR |
| Final Exam (Tuesday, Dec 14, 1:00pm) | ||||
NOTES:
- Programmable or graphing calculators are not to be used during tests and exams.
- *Problem assignments are due at the beginning of class on the Monday following the week of assignment. Problem sets handed in by class time the Friday before the due date will receive a 25% bonus. Any of the odd-numbered "additional problems" can be done for extra credit—due at the same time as the others for that chapter.
- **Laboratory reports are due at the beginning of class on Wednesday following the experiment. (Experiments in parentheses are hand-outs that will be used with experiments utilizing computer assisted data collection and analysis.)
- ***CSB scoring disks are due at the beginning of class on each test day. No points will be given for late CSB work.
The contents of this syllabus and especially the schedule, are subject to change, provided adequate and timely notification are given to all involved. (Absence from class is not considered an excuse for not being informed of such changes.)