COURSE’S CATALOG DESCRIPTION
History of chemistry; the metric system, the structure of atoms and molecules; weight and volume calculations from chemical equations; certain laws governing chemical and physical changes in matter; the chemical and physical properties of a select group of elements and compounds; the periodic table; and properties of gases. Prerequisite: TASP reading requirement met or concurrent enrollment in READ 0307. [Offered fall and spring semesters; offered summer I semester at Sugar Land.]

 Any student with a disability or other special circumstance requiring academic accommodations or other consideration in order to successfully complete the requirements of this course should identify himself or herself individually to the instructor to discuss the matter in a private and confidential manner. 

Course Objectives:

1.                    To provide the student with training in the fundamental principles of introductory chemistry.

2.                    To acquaint the student with the relation of chemistry to his daily life.

3.                    To stimulate the students’ further interest in chemistry.

4.                    To help the student gain the ability to analyze and synthesize information in the form of chemical calculations.

5.                    To provide the student with a meaningful and stimulating laboratory experience.

Student Performance Objective:

                Detailed performance objectives have been written and are available.

Topics:

            1.   Introduction

2.   Measurements - one week

3.   Matter and Energy - one week

4.   Elements, atoms and ions - two weeks

5.   Nomenclature - one week

6.   Chemical reactions - one week

7.   Chemical composition - one week

8.   Stoichiometry - two weeks

9.   Modern atomic theory - one week

10. Chemical Bonding - one week

11. Acids and Bases - one week

12.  Organic Chemistry – two weeks

Educational Devices and Media

              1.   Class lecture

               2.   Demonstration of principles, procedures, or concepts

                        a.  mole concept

b.       ion conductivity

c.        periodic table of elements

                3.   Laboratory work

                4.   Models, charts, transparencies, videos

Evaluative Procedures

• Three major tests during the semester

• Ten-minute quizzes - announced and unannounced

• Problem assignments for study guide

• Laboratory reports

• Final examination

                The following scheme is used to arrive at the final grade:                       

• All tests and assignments             50%

• Laboratory grade                        25%

• Final examination                         25%

                 The grade classifications as outlined in the College Catalog are used:

                                                                             Average

                                A   Excellent                          >90

                                B   Good                                 80-89

                                C   Average                           70-79

                                D   Poor                                  60-69

                                F   Failure                               <60

                                W  Withdrawn                     

TEXTBOOKS 

Introduction to Chemistry, Nivaldo J. Tro, 2nd edition. 

Introductory Chemistry Nivaldo Jose Tro, Westmont College Introductory Chemistry develops a unique systematic approach to problem solving using Solutions Maps and multi-column Procedure-Example boxes. This aptly paced and consistently logical approach will guide the anxious and inexperienced students in this course through the process of solving chemical problems. Problem solving skills are emphasized throughout each chapter, developed through many in-chapter examples, reviewed in unique chapter summaries, and practiced and synthesized in end-of-chapter exercises. The molecular art is groundbreaking in this market - student visualization is greatly enhanced. Integrated applications make the chemistry lively and interesting. This text focuses on the development of basic chemical principles including chemical bonding, atomic structure, and gas laws. Click here to view chapters from the text! ISBN: 0-13-032517-1

CHEM 1405 (schedule subject to change)

Text:  Introduction to Chemistry, Tro (2nd edition)

Date*  (approximate Fall dates)

UNIT I (Chapters 1-4)

8-30                 Quiz #1 (biography)

TBA                 Quiz #2

TBA                 Quiz #3

9-29/9-30             EXAM I

                         UNIT II (Chapters 5-8)

TBA                 Quiz #4

TBA                 Quiz #5 (hand-out)

TBA                 Quiz #6

10-27/10-28             EXAM II

                         UNIT III (Chapters 10, 13-14, 18)

TBA                 Quiz #7

TBA                 Quiz #8

TBA                 Quiz #9

12-1/ 12-2             EXAM III

 12- 6 to 12-10            Review

          TBA                 FINAL EXAM

*adjust dates for MWF or TTh classes

LABORATORY

TEXTS

Chemistry in Context by American Chemical Society, special edition for WCJC.

		Laboratory Manual to Accompany Chemistry In Context: Applying Chemistry To Society  American Chemical Society  224 pages ©2003, ISBN 0072424575
	This text is not required for this course, but it is available to students as a reference for the preparation of lab reports.  It is the text that accompanies the Lab Manual, Chemistry in Context.		Chemistry In Context: Applying Chemistry To Society, 4th Edition  American Chemical Society Softcover with access card,  592 pages ©2003, ISBN 0072930411

Chemistry 1405 Experiments

 LAB MANUAL:  Chemistry in Context

(subject to modification)

 Experiment                                                                    Page

2- Chromatographic Study of Felt-tip pen inks                 9

6 – Spectrophotometry of Colored Solutions                  35

7 – Bonds, Molecular Models                                         45

9 – Baking Soda to Table Salt (moles)                           59

12 – Conductivity – ions                                                   75

13 – Analysis of Vinegar                                                  83

15 – Chloride in River Water                                           99

17 – Reaction of Acids                                                       115

18/19 – pH of Common Substances                               123, 131

26 – Synthesis of Aspirin                                                  177

27 OR 29

27 - How much fat in potato chips (or hot dogs)?            187

29 – Vitamin C in Fruit Juices                                          203