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South Texas College
MATH AND SCIENCE DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
Master Syllabus
Fall - 2008
Instructor : Dr. Enriqueta Cortez
Office Location : G-258 Campus--Pecan
Telephone # : office (956) 872-2502;
FAX # : (956) 872-
E-mail Address : quetac@southtexascollege.edu;
Course Information:
Course Name: General Chemistry I
Course #: CHEM 1411
CRT HRS: 04 – LE. HRS: 03 – LAB HRS: 03
Course Description:
In this course, basic principles are introduced. Emphasis is placed on fundamental laws, atomic structure, bonding, acids and bases, selected elements and their compounds.
Prerequisite: A passing score of 78+ on the Reading ACCUPLACER Exam or equivalent, or completion of READ 0090 with a grade of “C” or better; and a score of 95+ on the Elementary Algebra ACCUPLACER Exam or equivalent, or completion on MATH 0090 with a grade of “C” or better.
Required Textbook & Resources:
Textbook: Chemistry 9th^ Edition 2006 by Chang, ISBN: 978-0-07-298068- Lab: Custom Lab Manuals for CHEMISTRY, 6th^ Edition 2006 by Wentworth & Hall, ISBN: 0-618-74744- Lecture Notes: Chem 1411 Lecture Notes – Available at Copy Zone, N. 10th
A. Department Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Core Curriculum Exemplary Educational Objectives:
To understand and apply method and appropriate technology to the study of natural sciences. To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses, and interpretation both orally and in writing. To identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories. To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies. To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture.
2. Departmental Outcomes or Course Specifics
The student, after taking this course, will:
♦ Understand and apply the Scientific Method ♦ Use the Units of Measurement and Dimensional Analysis ♦ Use the Significant Figures in calculations ♦ Distinguish between Dalton’s Atomic Theory and Modern View of Atomic Structure ♦ Understand and use The Periodic Table ♦ Name the Simple Compounds ♦ Define Atomic Mass and understand The Mole Concept ♦ Write and balance Chemical Equations ♦ Calculate Amounts of Reactants and Products ♦ Calculate Limiting Reactant ♦ Understand the Composition of Solutions – Molarity ♦ Distinguish between Precipitation Reactions, Acid – Base Reactions, and Oxidation – Reduction Reactions ♦ Cary out the Stoichiometry of Chemical Reactions in Solutions ♦ Understand and apply The Laws of Boyle, Charles, and Avogadro, The Ideal Gas Law, Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures ♦ Apply the Chemistry in the Atmosphere ♦ Understand the Nature of Matter ♦ Describe The Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom ♦ Identify different Orbital Shapes and Energies ♦ Identify different Periodic Trends in Atomic Properties ♦ Identify different Types of Chemical Bonds ♦ Relate the Ions: Electron Configurations and Sizes ♦ Explain the Formation of Binary Ionic Compounds ♦ Explain the Formation of The Covalent Chemical Bond ♦ Understand and write Lewis Structures ♦ Understand and write Molecular Structure: VSEPR Model and Resonance
3. Intellectual Competencies:
Evaluation:
a. Evaluation method for exemplary educational objectives
Testing the 5 exemplary Objectives:
Questions testing the exemplary educational objectives will be
administered either by quiz or on a test.
b. Departments Course Grading Criteria
Lecture:
Lecture Section 75%
Term Paper/Oral Presentations 10 %
Tests, quizzes, homework, final exam
(Instructor’s choice) 65 %
Laboratory
Reports, lab attendance, quizzes 25 %
(Instructor’s choice)
90 or more = A grade; 80 or more = B grade; 70 or more = C grade;
60 or more = D grade; Less than 60 = Fail
SCAN SKILLS
Reading: Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials—books, articles, and documents. A core curriculum should offer students the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.
Writing: Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Although correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that the
composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say. Students need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities can be acquired only through practice and reflection . Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer- based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core- educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
Speaking: Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Developing this competency includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.
Listening: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternatives strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking, used to address an identified task.
Developmental Studies Policy Statement:
The College’s Developmental Education Plan requires students who have not met the college-level placement standard on an approved assessment instrument in reading, writing, and/or mathematics to enroll in Developmental Studies courses including College Success. Failure to attend these required classes may result in the student's withdrawal from ALL college courses.
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ADDENDUM
Following are examples of suggested instructional strategies for teaching some of the
intellectual competencies and perspectives:
Listening
During the class session ask each student to formulate the answer to a question and then
turn to a partner and share his or her answer with the partner. Through discussion the
