Applied Chemistry I CHM 103 - Syllabus
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr. (Fall)
| Instructor: Cynthia MacMahon |
| Office: HO-4 |
| email: cynthia.macmahon@sunyorange.edu |
| Office Hours: See hours on the office door |
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A study of the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry and techniques to be used in clinical laboratories. Topics include the nature of matter, the mole concept, nomenclature, redox reactions, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and the gas laws. Laboratory work stresses skills and techniques useful to the laboratory technician.
TEXT AND MATERIALS:
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Structures of Life by Karen Timberlake
Scientific calculator, notebook, laboratory notebook, goggles, Willingness to learn.
RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAMS:
Chemistry 34103 is a chemistry course which is designed to give an introductory examination of inorganic chemistry.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student who successfully completes this course will:
- Determine the number of significant figures in a measured value.
- Convert numbers from within the metric system and between the English and metric systems.
- Calculate the density and specific gravity of a substance and use these to calculate the mass or volume of a substance.
- Name and give formulas for both ionic compounds and covalent molecules.
- Understand matter, energy, bonding, the gas laws, balancing chemical equations and simple organic chemistry and biological chemistry
- Solve simple stoichiometric problems.
- Calculate Molarity and % for a solution.
- Describe the dilution of a solution.
- Calculate pH, pOH, [H3O+] and [OH-] given one of them using log and antilog.
- Perform experiments and draw conclusions based on the experimental data.
- Understand how to keep a scientific notebook.
- Develop thinking skills that will help in the rest of your college life and life in general.
- Be aware of and confident about your skills as a student and as an effective thinker.
GRADING SYSTEM:
The grading for this course will be determined as follows
| 3 Test = 16 % Each |
| 1 Final = 16 % Total |
| Quizzes= 16% Total |
| Lab = 10% |
| Lab Pre Labs 4% |
| Lab Conclusion 6% |
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| Total% 100% |
Typical grading 100%-90% [A]; 89%-80% [B]; 79%-70% [C]; 69%-60% [D]; < 60% [F]
Quizzes will be based almost exclusively on homework. Quizzes cannot be taken late, but they may be taken early. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped before the average is calculated at the end of the semester. Labs cannot be made up. Any missed labs will receive a grade of zero. Tests will also be based on the homework with the possibility of some multiple-choice questions.
There are many homework handouts that I will be given out throughout the semester. In addition to these handouts, the following are problems found in the book that may help in your understanding of the material.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL:
Attendance is mandatory. Without proper attendance a student will not do well in this course. . Since chemistry is an experimental science, anyone who misses three or more labs in the semester will automatically receive an F for the course. If you are late to lab, it counts as 1/3 of a missed lab. Labs cannot be made up. Each lab notebook will be marked before lab is done. The lab notebook will contain a title, pre-lab answers, procedure, and any data tables needed for that day’s lab. This must all be written in the lab notebook prior to that lab. After that lab is completed a conclusion is added to the end along with any other post answers to conclusion questions.
To be successful in chemistry one must pay attention in lecture and conscientiously do the homework. It is the student's responsibility to ensure she/he is doing well in the course. Note, Friday November 3rd is the last day last day for a student to withdraw from semester-long courses with a grade of W. If you are in need of special accommodations owing to a disability, please see the instructor.
SUPPORT SERVICES:
The best source for help with this course is Cynthia MacMahon as she is the one to write all tests and quizzes. The LRC offers tutoring services if students would like additional help.
Week Topics: (Refer to the .PDR file for a more detailed listing)
- Matter, Measurements Math Review Unit Conversions, Significant Figures
- Unit Conversions, Math Instrument Reading Density, Specific Gravity
- Heat Capacity
- Atomic structure, The Periodic Table Density Atoms isotopic weights, Atomic weights
- Ions and compounds, Chemical Bonds
- Ionic, Covalent Bonds, Polyatomic Ions Periodic Table
- The Mole, Chemical reactions Nomenclature
- Chemical reactions Physical and Chemical Properties
- Chemical reactions Continued
- Gases Test two
- Liquid/ Solutions Boyle's Law
- Solutions Continued
- Osmotic Pressure Know Concentrations
- Equilibrium Solubility
- Equilibrium/Reaction Rates
- Acid and Bases Formation of Salts
- Final Exam Week