Principles of Chemistry I Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

CHEM-1311-006 Principles of Chemistry I

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: CHEM 1305-minimum grade of C or high school chemistry; MATH 1314; RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills
Corequisite: CHEM 1111

Course Description

Fundamental principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, atoms and molecules and their structures, state and properties of matter, gas laws, solutions, enthalpy, reactions and acid/base chemistry. For students who plan careers in the physical sciences or related science, medical or engineering fields.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Zumdahl Chemistry, 5^th edition, by Zumdahl and Zumdahl

Supplies

Spiral notebook, pencil, graphing calculator (preferably TI)

Student Performance

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

            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.

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Grading Criteria

            Assessments: The unit tests will consist of Multiple Choice and Free Response and will be graded following the AP College Board style. These will be 30% of your grades. At the end of each unit, there will also be a net ionic equation quiz and a take home quiz. These will be 30% of your grade.

            Homework Problems: Problems will be assigned throughout each unit. I highly suggest that these problems be done on the day they are assigned. The problems must be in order given on the individual unit schedules and must be in a spiral notebook. The problems will be graded on the same day as the unit assessment. These will be worth 25% of your grade.

            Final Exam: Exam will be the General Chemistry ASC exam and will be worth 15% of your grade. Taking the final is not an option. The date is subject to the Randall HS final exam schedule.

Attendance

Attendance is required.

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Additional Information

Reading the text: It is vital that you read the text before the lecture on that class. This will greatly improve your understanding of the topic and, therefore, your grade. As there is a large amount of information to cover in this class, not all of it can be covered in the time allotted for the class. You are responsible for the information presented in the text even if it is not covered in lecture.

Resources available: The school will provide your textbook.

***This syllabus is subject to change. You will be informed of any changes to the syllabus.***