CH 221 Syllabus (OSU General Chemistry)

The Mole-Hole is the general chemistry tutorial room--staffed by Teaching Assistants and Faculty . It is located in the Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) which is in the southeast corner of the main floor of the Valley Library. Students are encouraged to drop by for assistance; no appointment is necessary. The Mole-Hole is generally open during weeks 2-10 of the term:

Monday-Thursday: 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday: 11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 3:00pm-9:00pm
And open for limited hours during Finals Week.
The link to the Mole-Hole, including the schedule is: http://www.chem.orst.edu/courses/molehole.html

III. Tentative Lecture Schedule

Week	Meeting Number	Day	Topic	Reading Assignment	Worksheet	Lab	Mastering Chemistry (Due dates posted within MC)	www.onlinechemlabs.com
0	0		Advanced/Review Reading	1.1-1.5
1	1	M	Introduction to Chemistry 221 Matter & Measurement	1.6	1	No Lab	Introduction Chapter 1	Laboratory Techniques (Due October 7 at 5pm)
	2	W	Matter & Measurement	1.7-1.8
	3	F	Atoms and Elements	2.2-2.5

2	4	M	Atoms and Elements	2.6-2.8	2	Check-In and Safety	Chapter 2	Working with Spreadsheets (Due October 14 at 5pm)
	5	W	Molecules	2.9, 3.2-3.3
	6	F	Molecules	3.4-3.5

3	7	M	Molecules	3.6, 3.11	3	Density of Liquids and Solids	Chapter 3	Combustion Analysis (Due October 21 at 5pm)
	8	W	Stoichiometry	3.7-3.9
	9	F	Stoichiometry	3.10, 4.2

4	10	M	Stoichiometry	4.3	4	The Analysis of an Inorganic Fertilizer	Chapter 4
	11	W	Review of topics covered in Chapters 1-4
		R	Exam 1--8:30-9:50 p.m. (Focusing on the material we discussed to date)
	12	F	Thermochemistry	6.2-6.3

5	13	M	Thermochemistry	6.4-6.5	5	The Synthesis of Aspirin I	Chapter 6
	14	W	Thermochemistry	6.6-6.7
	15	F	Thermochemistry	6.8

6	16	M	Thermochemistry	6.9-6.10	6	The Synthesis of Aspirin II	Chapter 6 Chapter 7	Calorimetry (Due November 11 at 5pm)
	17	W	Quantum Mechanics	7.2
	18	F	Quantum Mechanics	7.3-7.4

7	19	M	Quantum Mechanics	7.5	7	The Heat Capacities of Metals	Chapter 7 Chapter 8
	20	W	Quantum Mechanics	7.6
	21	F	Periodic Trends	8.2-8.3

8	22	M	Periodic Trends	8.4-8.6	8	The Analysis of Sunscreen	Chapter 8
	23	W	Review of topics covered in Chapters 6-8
		R	Exam 1--8:30-9:50 p.m. (Focusing on material to date with emphasis on material discussed since Exam 1)
	24	F	Periodic Trends	8.7

9	25	M	Periodic Trends	8.8-8.9	No Week 9 Recitations	No Week 9 Labs	Chapter 8 Chapter 9	Absorbance (Due December 2 at 5pm)
		W	No CH 221 Meetings--Safe Travel Day-Self Study 9.2-9.4
		F	No CH 221 Meetings--Thanksgiving Holiday

10	26	M	Bonding I	9.5-9.6	9	Check-Out	Chapter 9
	27	W	Bonding I	9.7-9.9
	28	F	Bonding I	9.10-9.11

Finals			Special Note: Final Exam Tuesday 7:30-9:20 AM (Good Morning) (cumulative)

IV. Prerequisites

One year of high school chemistry and acceptable aptitude test scores or CH 121. CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 must be taken in order.

V. Course Description

CH 221. GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5). A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 121 is accepted in lieu of high school chemistry as a prerequisite for this sequence. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core Course)

The solutions manual for the textbook (cost $; optional) is available for "solutions manual type students."

The online chemistry laboratory package (cost $) (required and available September 26, 2011--do not purchase before September 26, 2011) is www.onlinechemlabs.com .

The on-campus laboratory manual will be issued during your first visit to the general chemistry laboratory (week 2 of the term).

Laboratory goggles, a lab towel, and a lab coat will be issued during your first visit to the general chemistry laboratory (week 2 of the term).

A. Demonstrate mastery of basic chemical concepts and principles covered in this course as measured by performance on exams.

1f. Be able to apply the principles of units of measurement and significant figures to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

2a. Be able to apply the principles of atomic theory to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

2f. Be able to apply the principles of mass and mole to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

3d. Be able to apply the principles of formula mass and the mole concept to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

4a. Be able to apply the principles of reaction stoichiometry to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

4b. Be able to apply the principles of limiting reactant, theoretical yield, and percent yield to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

6b. Be able to apply the principles of heat and work to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

6c. Be able to apply the principles of enthalpy to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

6d. Be able to apply the principles of calorimetry to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

7a. Be able to apply the principles of the nature of light to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

7b. Be able to apply the principles of atomic spectroscopy to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

7c. Be able to apply the principles of the wave nature of matter to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

7d. Be able to apply the principles of the quantum-mechanical model of the atom to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

8a. Be able to apply the principles of periodic properties to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

9b. Be able to apply the principles of Lewis Theory to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

9c. Be able to apply the principles of resonance and formal charge to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

9d. Be able to apply the principles of bond energies and bond lengths to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

9e. Be able to apply the principles of bonding in metals to a variety of quantitative and qualitative problems

B. Demonstrate the ability to think scientifically and critically as measured by performance on quiz questions, laboratory report questions, and worksheet questions requiring written explanations.

C. Demonstrate problem-solving skills applicable to a wide variety of problems drawn from the topics covered in this course, as measured by performance on exams.

D. Continue to build and refine an understanding of how molecular structure, thermodynamics, atomic structure, and bonding are interrelated and are all factors that affect the feasibility and outcome of chemical processes, including those involving organic and biological systems, as measured by performance on exam and homework questions and quiz questions, laboratory report questions, and worksheet questions requiring written explanations.

Successful completion of CH 221 partially fulfills OSU's Baccalaureate Core course requirements in the Perspectives category under Physical Science (Lab). Physical Science Baccalaureate Core Rational: Science seeks to develop a fundamental description and understanding of the natural world, from elementary particles to the cosmos, including the realm of living systems. Students should have the opportunity to explore the insights of science, to view science as a human achievement, and to participate in scientific inquiry. This experience includes the challenge of drawing conclusions based on observation, analysis, and synthesis. CH 221, 222, 223 has adopted the "atoms first" approach to teaching general chemistry. This means that early on we will discuss quantum mechanics and the seminal experiments that have lead to our current conception of atomic structure and function. One advantage to this approach is that it emphasizes the tentative nature of science. Science, and by extension chemistry, will be viewed as a process rather than a static set of facts. The process of 'doing science' will be further explored in the laboratory component of these courses. Students will perform experiments, collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from the data, and write formal laboratory reports to communicate the results of the experiments.

IX. Grading

Two midterm exams (Exams 1 and 2) will be administered during the course. These exams will contain multiple-choice and open-ended problems similar to those discussed in class. These exams are administered during the 80 minute evening exam periods. Because exams are promptly marked and returned to students, no make-up exams can be administered. A missed exam will receive a score of zero.

Exam Supplies: Bring THREE number two pencils, a calculator without a cover, a 3" x 5" notecard with handwritten notes on two sides, and a good eraser to each exam. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OSU CARD TO THE EXAM AND PRESENT IT TO THE PROCTOR UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXAM. DO NOT FORGET YOUR OSU CARD. THIS IS YOUR FORM OF I.D. AND THE PROCTOR MAY NOT ACCEPT YOUR EXAM WITHOUT THIS FORM OF I.D. If you bring notes, papers, or books to the exam, place them in a sealed pack and place the pack at the front of the classroom. You will be provided with a periodic table.

Please be on time. A late student may disturb the other students. The final exam is comprehensive and will be administered during the 110 minute period. The final exam cannot be rescheduled. A missed final exam will receive a score of zero.

Exam Supplies: Bring THREE number two pencils, a calculator, a 3" x 5" notecard with handwritten notes on two sides, and a good eraser to each exam. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OSU CARD TO THE EXAM AND PRESENT IT TO THE PROCTOR UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXAM. DO NOT FORGET YOUR OSU CARD. THIS IS YOUR FORM OF I.D. AND THE PROCTOR MAY NOT ACCEPT YOUR EXAM WITHOUT THIS FORM OF I.D. If you bring notes, papers, or books to the exam, place them in a sealed pack and place the pack at the front of the classroom. You will be provided with a periodic table.

Problems from Mastering Chemistry are assigned. Scores are assigned based on the number of assignments mastered.

Recitation quizzes will be administered during weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 during recitation. A missed quiz will receive a score of zero. There are no make-up quizzes. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. Recitation quizzes contain questions covering lecture material.

Lab quizzes will be administered during weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 during recitation. A missed quiz will receive a score of zero. There are no make-up quizzes. Your lowest quiz score will be dropped. Lab quizzes contain questions covering lab material. The quiz covers the laboratory to be investigated in the following laboratory. For example, the Density Lab will be investigated in Week 3. The student should read the Density Lab before Week 3 and utilize the Mole-Hole and Office Hours for any clarification. The Week 3 Lab Quiz will cover Density Lab concepts.

Students will submit the laboratory packet in recitation one week after the laboratory is completed. For example, during Week 3 the students will investigate the Density Lab. The Density Lab packet will be turned in during recitation during Week 4. The Aspirin packet and lab report will be submitted during Week 7. The Sunscreen packet will be submitted during recitation during Week 10 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. There are no make-up labs. A missed lab will receive a score of zero. The lowest lab score will be dropped. If you miss one of the Aspirin labs you may earn half credit (because this is a double lab).

Five online chemistry laboratories are assigned. Scores are based on completion and the quality of responses.

Accommodations are a collaborative effort between students, faculty, and the Disability Access Services (DAS) office. Students with accommodations approved through DAS are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to, or during, the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations, but who have not yet obtained approval through DAS, should contact DAS immediately at 541-737-4098.

XI. Expectations for Student Conduct

Student conduct is governed by the universities policies, as explained in the Office of Student Conduct: Information and Regulations. In an academic community, students and faculty, and staff each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment, whether online or in the classroom. Students, faculty, and staff have the responsibility to treat each other with understanding, dignity, and respect. Further information may be found at: http://oregonstate.edu/studentconduct/home/index.php

XII. Academic Integrity

Students are expected to comply with all regulations pertaining to academic dishonesty, defined as: An intentional act of deception in which the student seeks to claim credit for the work or effort of another person or uses unauthorized materials or fabricated information in any academic work. For further information, visit Avoiding Academic Dishonesty, or contact the office of Student Conduct and Mediation at 541-737-3656 or http://oregonstate.edu/studentconduct/home/index.php

XIII. Student Resources

Your success in Chemistry 221 is very important to me! You have the following resources to help you with your study:

Lecture Meetings (schedule at the top of this page)
Textbook Reading (reading assignments are listed at the top of this page)
Recitation Sessions
Worksheets (link available on the CH 221 homepage)
Mole Hole Tutors ( http://www.chem.orst.edu/courses/molehole.html )
Mastering Chemistry ( www.masteringchemistry.com )
OnlineChemLabs ( www.onlinechemlabs.com )
Instructor Office Hours (schedule at the top of this page)

XIV. Time for Chemistry 221

Your success in Chemistry may be dependent on the amount of time you devote to the mastery of the material we discuss during the term. Chemistry 221 is a five credit course. Generally, one credit is given for three hours per week--in and out of class--of work. We meet for lecture three hours per week, and we meet for recitation/lab four hours per week. We recommend you work on Chemistry 221 outside of class ten to fifteen hours per week.

Lectures:	MWF	8:00-8:50am	125 LPSC	Ferguson
	MWF	10:00-10:50am	125 LPSC	Watson
	MWF	1:00-1:50pm	125 LPSC	Nafshun
	MWF	2:00-2:50pm	125 LPSC	Nafshun
	MWF	3:00-3:50pm	125 LPSC	Knutson
	MWF	6:00-6:50pm	125 LPSC	Knutson

Exams:	Exam 1	Thursday	October 20, 2011	8:30-9:50pm
	Exam 2	Thursday	November 17, 2011	8:30-9:50pm
	Final Exam	Tuesday	December 6, 2011	7:30-9:20am Good Morning!

Dr. Morgan Ferguson	fergusmo@onid.orst.edu	239 LPSC
Office Hours: M 9am, W 9am, R 10:30am

Dr. Philip Watson	Philip.Watson@oregonstate.edu	239 LPSC
Office Hours: M 11am, W 11am, R 11:30am

Dr. Richard Nafshun	Richard.Nafshun@oregonstate.edu	239 LPSC
Office Hours: M noon, W 3pm, F noon

Chris Knutson	knutchri@onid.orst.edu	239 LPSC
Office Hours: M 4pm, W noon, F 4pm

I. Meeting Information