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The last day to drop with a "W": 04/17/2025
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CHEM-1412-DC003 General Chemistry II
Prerequisite: CHEM 1311, Principles of Chemistry I with minimum grade of C and CHEM 1111, Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory with minimum grade of C, or CHEM 1411, General Chemistry I (Lecture and Lab) with minimum grade of C.
This lecture and lab course should combine all of the elements of 1312 General Chemistry II Lecture and 1112 General Chemistry II Lab, including the learning outcomes listed for both courses.
Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1412 Lecture; introduction of the scientific method, experimental design, chemical instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports.
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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
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Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
Dual Credit Course
Refer to your high school teacher about the lecture textbook to be used in this course.
The ACS exam allows students to use a non-graphing scientific calculator. I would suggest purchasing one to use all semester so that you are used to its functions for the ACS final exam.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. State the characteristics of liquids and solids, including phase diagrams and spectrometry.
2. Articulate the importance of intermolecular interactions and predict trends in physical properties.
3. Identify the characteristics of acids, bases, and salts, and solve problems based on their quantitative relationships.
4. Identify and balance oxidation-reduction equations, and solve redox titration problems.
5. Determine the rate of a reaction and its dependence on concentration, time, and temperature.
6. Apply the principles of equilibrium to aqueous systems using Le Chatelier’s Principle to predict the effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature changes on equilibrium mixtures.
7. Analyze and perform calculations with the thermodynamic functions, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
8. Discuss the construction and operation of galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells, and determine standard and non-standard cell potentials.
9. Define nuclear decay processes.
1. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory.
2. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
3. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.
4. Make careful and accurate experimental observations.
5. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
6. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
7. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and
communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
8. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry.
9. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving
principles of chemistry.
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Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying from another student’s paper, using unauthorized sources of information on any assignment, turning in work that is not your own (copied from the solution manual, having someone else do your work, etc.), and allowing someone to cheat. Any student who cheats will receive a grade of zero for that assignment (grade may NOT be dropped or replaced) and/or other disciplinary action as described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor at any time. Material included is intended to provide an outline of the course and rules that the instructor will adhere to in evaluating the student's progress.
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor at any time. Material included is intended to provide an outline of the course and rules that the instructor will adhere to in evaluating the student's progress.
Testing:
Students are required to read all test directions before testing and abide by all test rules. Grades will be posted in Blackboard online and is the responsibility of the student to check their grade on Blackboard.
*All tests, including the Final Exam, will be taken at the students' high school classroom setting.
5 major unit exams will be given throughout the semester. The 4 BEST exam scores will be used and account for 37.5% of your total grade. These will be done online, through Blackboard, during high school class time.
Homework:
There will be 10 homework assignments throughout the semester, given through Blackboard. The best 8 homework scores will be used and account for 18.75% of your grade.
Lab Reports:
There will be seven or eight labs that will account for your grade in this course. The lowest lab report grade will be dropped.
Final Exam:
The final exam is comprehensive and will account for 18.75% of your grade. Students are expected to take the ACS exam in the allotted 110 minutes and adhere to the rules and regulations specified by the ACS.
Grading:
Grades will not be curved nor are extra credit assignments allowed / given for ANY REASON.
90-100 % = A
80 - 89.99% = B
70-79.99% = C
60-69.99% = D
59.99% or less = F
MAKE UP POLICY:
Grade Disputes: While I encourage you to come to me with questions, if you wish to dispute a grade, you must contact me within a week of the grade being posted or there will be no change to the disputed grade.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. If a student does not attend class or contact the instructor by the 12th class day of the semester, the student will automatically be dropped from the course and will not be allowed to re-enroll in this class.
If you miss class for any reason, it is YOUR responsibility to read in the textbook over the material you missed and fill out your notes accordingly.
Scheduled LECTURE FINAL: TBA. BE ON TIME. Finals are taken in the regularly assigned classroom (Failure to arrive on time will forfeit the student's right to take the final).
The instructor sets the pace to meet these requirements. Any student having trouble maintaining the pace should seek extra help from the instructor and/or a tutor.
Cheating Policy: There is a no tolerance cheating policy in this course. If the instructor suspects or catches a student(s) cheating, an "F" will be issued to that student(s) for the course. The instructor also reserves the right to issue an "F" without confronting the student especially if it is finals week.
WITHDRAW: A grade of "W" will be given for drops or withdraws on or before the published official withdraw date. 04/21/2022
FINAL GRADE CHANGES: The final grade turned into the registrar's office will not be changed unless approved by all full time chemistry faculty committee. Request must be submitted in writing.
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