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Version: May 13, 2015
CHEMISTRY 178 COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor:
Office:
E-Mail:
Office Hours:
Dr. Cristina Bonaccorsi
2754 Gilman
cbonacco@iastate.edu
TBD
and by appointment
Summer 2015
Assistant
Jianwu Gong
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND SUPPLIES
“Chemistry: The Central Science”, 12th Ed., Brown, LeMay, Bursten and Murphy, Prentice Hall, 2012 [use the 13th
Edition (2013) if you bought it for an other class]. Turning Point RF Clicker (RFC-03). Mastering Chemistry Access
Code (this can be purchased at the bookstore or on-line at masteringchemisty.com; more details are given below).
Optional: Student Guide and Student Solutions Manual for the textbook; “Preparing for Your ACS Examination in
General Chemistry, The Official Guide”, L. Eubanks, and I. D. Eubanks, Examinations Institute, American Chemical
Society, Division of Chemical Education, ISBN 0-9708042-0-2. A scientific calculator is required, at the very least one
with ln x, log x, 10x, ex, and yx functions.
WEB RESOURCES
Department of Chemistry:
Blackboard (Bb)
http://avogadro.chem.iastate.edu/CHEM178
https://bb.its.iastate.edu
GOALS FOR CHEM 178: Chem 178 is the second semester of a full-year rigorous introduction to and overview of
fundamental chemical principles. This course will help you understand everyday observations from a chemical point of
view, how chemistry is indeed the “central science”, and how chemistry and a solid understanding of chemistry helps to
improve our lives and the life of our planet. You will continue to acquire and enhance your chemical vocabulary, develop
skills of using the language and formulae of chemistry to perform quantitative calculations, and will be able to apply
fundamental chemical concepts to estimate and predict various phenomena. Current research topics and applications will
be explored to help demonstrate the relevance of chemistry. The problem-solving and analytical skills utilized in this
course will help prepare you for critical thinking and problem solving in your college and professional career. This course
will prepare you for your future chemistry and science coursework. Our hope is that you will gain an appreciation for the
art and science of chemistry.
LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR CHEM178:
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Students will learn to use the language of chemistry: symbolic representation, nomenclature, and terminology.
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Students will learn to think about chemical reactions and chemical and physical properties at the particulate level
and will be able to visualize and depict the structure of matter and its reactions at the microscopic (atomic and
molecular) level.
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Students will enrich their understanding of the significance of the periodic table and will use it to predict chemical
and physical properties of elements and compounds and as a resource for problem-solving.
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Students will gain a conceptual understanding of and will be able to perform qualitative and quantitative problemsolving skills in atomic structure, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria,
chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry.
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Students will gain an appreciation for and understanding of the importance of chemistry and a chemical perspective
in the world around them.
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Students will be able to use their knowledge to analyze and construct solutions for new and unfamiliar problems.
INSTRUCTIONAL FORMAT
This course will be using a blended Lecture and Team-Based-Learning (TBL) format (www.teambasedlearning.org).
This instructional method aims to help develop your workplace learning skills and will be done in a way that will hold
teams accountable for using course content to make decisions that will be reported publically and subject to cross-team
discussion/critique. You will be assigned to a team with approximately 6 members. Teams will be announced during the
first week of the term and are permanent for the entire semester. You will sit with your team during all classroom
sessions. We will provide a room map to help you locate and sit with your teammates.
Phase 1 – Preparation: You will complete specified readings, watch specified tutorial videos, and/or complete
specified homework assignments before each class period. See Blackboard and Mastering Chemistry for details.
Phase 2 – Readiness Assurance Test: At the beginning of the TBL class meeting, you will be given a Readiness
Assurance Test (RAT). The RAT test measures your comprehension of the assigned readings, and helps you learn the
material needed to begin problem solving in phase 3. Once the test period is over, if needed, the instructor gives a short
mini-lecture to clarify concepts that are not well understood as evidenced by the individual test scores. The purpose of
phase 2 is to ensure that you and your teammates have sufficient foundational knowledge to begin learning how to apply
and use the course concepts in phase 3. RATs are closed book and based on the assigned readings and homework.
• Individual RAT (iRAT) – You individually (with your own clicker) complete a 2-5 question multiple-choice test
based on the readings.
• Team RAT (tRAT) - Following the iRAT, the same multiple-choice test is re-taken with your team by using the team
scorecard. You negotiate with your teammates and then answer. Immediate feedback is given after each tRAT.
• Feedback and Mini-lecture - Following the RATs, the instructor provides a short clarifying lecture on any difficult
or troublesome concepts.
Phase 3 - In-Class Activities (Application Exercises): You and your team use the foundational knowledge acquired in
the first two phases to make decisions that will be reported publically and subject to cross-team discussion/critique. We
will use a variety of methods to have you report your team’s decision at the end of each activity. Sometimes you will
answer using the scorecard, sometimes you will write your answer on small whiteboards, and other times short worksheets
will be completed. Teams will be selected at random to report their findings to the rest of the class and/or cross-team
discussion/critique will take place.
CLASS MEETINGS: MTWR 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in Gilman 2205.
THE LINK TO A DETAILED CALENDAR INCLUDING READING ASSIGNMENTS AND TBL SCHEDULE IS LOCATED ON
BLACKBOARD
RECITATION: Recitation sections meet on Friday in Hach Hall at 11am (Section 1, Hach 1221; Section 2, Hach 1222) and
are lead by a teaching assistant (TA). These meetings will include discussion of concepts and principles, problem solving,
and general question-answer sessions. You will be in the same recitation sections as your teammates, thus, you are
encouraged to sit together as a team; however, the TA may or may not use TBL. In any case, you are expected to ask
questions related to the suggested textbook problems. There will be a 12 to 15-minute individual quiz in recitation every
week (except on July 3rd and 10th, 6 quizzes total). The 5 best quiz scores will count towards the final grade. There are no
make-up quizzes. One missed quiz will be dropped; a second missed quiz will receive a score of zero. No exceptions.
ASSIGNMENTS: there will be one homework assignment (online via masteringchemsistry.com) due each day of class;
assignments are due at 10am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Each assignment covers topics pertinent to
the upcoming class period, includes tutorial as well as end-of-chapter problems, and should take about 1 hour to
complete. Each assignment is followed by a Follow-Up assignment (see below) due a day after the parent assignment.
Each mastering chemistry assignment is part of phase 1 (TBL).
MASTERING CHEMISTRY is an online homework and tutorial system. You must purchase a new code unless you have
had one for less than two years. Codes are non transferrable. To join the course, visit masteringchemistry.com and use the
course ID: MCBONACCORSI10612 (not case sensitive). Step by step instructions for registering Mastering Chemistry
and joining the course are located on Blackboard. Follow-Up assignment designed to provide personalized help by
selecting additional problems based on the difficulties encountered in the parent assignment. Each follow-up assignment
contains one set of questions (about 15 minutes of content) and it is worth 1 extra credit point. Students with a raw score
of 90% or higher on the parent assignment will automatically test out and receive full credit.
A clear explanation of how assignments are scored can be found on each assignment. All Mastering Chemistry
assignments must be completed by Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 10 PM to count for credit. Note: if you miss a
deadline, complete the assignment at your earliest convenience before July 10th: partial credit will be granted. However,
it is strongly recommended that you complete the assignment as scheduled because it is part of phase 1.
Additional problems will be suggested in lecture for practice and consideration in recitation. Unless otherwise stated by
the instructor, these problems will not be graded and will not contribute directly to your final grade; however, these
suggested problems reflect a major portion of the course content and it is essential that you be able to understand and
solve these problems.
EXAMS: There will be three, one-hour examinations during class time and a two-hour comprehensive final exam on
Friday, July 11th at 11:00am (tentative time). The hourly exams dates are indicated on the tentative schedule and are
subject to change. The instructor will announce any change at least one week in advance. There are no make-up exams.
No Exceptions. No cell phones, PDA devices, etc. may be used during exams. If a student must miss one hourly exam
under extraordinary circumstances (limited to very serious facts such as illness), the student must contact the instructor
immediately. If a student misses two hourly exams, she/he will be asked to drop the course (regardless of the
circumstances).
GRADES
Distribution of points and total
3 hour-exam (100 points each)
In-recitation Quizzes (top 5, 10 points each)
Final exam
Individual Mastering Chemistry
Clicker quizzes (during regular lectures)
iRAT’s
Team contribution
tRAT’s
Team
Application Exercises
Total
Points
300
50
150
100
100
60
20
60
60
900
Weight
33%
5%
17%
11%
11%
7%
2%
7%
7%
100%
IMPORTANT NOTES
1.
Hour-exams (100 points each) and the final exam (150 points) are taken individually and are close-book, closenotes exams. The final exam is a comprehensive, 2-hour long test.
2.
One low in-recitation quiz score will be dropped (including a missing score due to absence.)
3.
Programmable and graphing calculators are permitted but internet-ready devices are not permitted during tests.
4.
Periodic tables: you will be issued a periodic table on card stock paper: you may add notes and use it during tests;
notes must be written in non-erasable pen. If you lose your periodic table, you will not receive a replacement.
Producing a replacement periodic table to subvert this rule constitutes academic misconduct.
5.
Clicker quizzes will be asked during each regular lecture; each quiz may have a variable number of questions.
Clicker quizzes are worth 100 points corresponding to the percentage you accrue. Three low scores will be dropped.
There are no make-up clicker quizzes.
6.
Mastering Chemistry (MC) is worth 100 points and corresponds to the percentage in the MC built-in gradebook.
Your MC score will be only exported to Bb one time at the end of the semester. There is one assignment due every
day of class. No exceptions, no extensions allowed.
7.
iRAT’s are capped at 60 points and these are the actual points you earn in class. There are no make-up clicker
quizzes.
8.
Team contribution is based on the instructors’ (Dr. Bonaccorsi and Jianwu) judgment of your participation to team
activities.
9.
tRAT’s are capped at 60 total points; same as iRAT’s. All students belonging to a team will receive the same credit
for each tRAT.
10. Team application exercises are capped at 60 points and these are the actual points you earn in class. All students
belonging to a team will receive the same credit for each application exercise.
11. Straight percentages will be used to determine the final grade; this gives everyone an opportunity to earn an A. The
instructors reserve the right to adjust the grading scale. Grades are not negotiable.
A
>93%
A–
9092.99%
B+
8789.99%
B
8385.99%
B–
8082.99%
C+
7779.99%
C
7375.99%
C–
7072.99%
D+
6769.99%
D
6366.99%
D–
6062.99%
F
<59.99%
12. Opportunities for a few extra credit points will be available during the semester (bonus points on quizzes and exams,
follow-up assignments on mastering chemistry, end of semester evaluations, etc.). Other than these, no other forms
of extra credit will be allowed at any time during the semester. Under no circumstances will any work be assigned
for extra credit points at any time during the semester.
13. Any errors in points or grades posted on the Bb should be addressed to the instructor (TA or Dr. Bonaccorsi) within
one week from the date posted. It is your responsibility to monitor your score in Bb.
DROPS AND AUDITS: May 23, 2014: Last day to process most schedule changes without a schedule change fee; or to
add/drop a Session I course without signatures of instructor and adviser and last day to change a Session I course from
audit to credit basis (the audit does not count towards full-time student status.)
June 23, 2014: Last day to add/drop a course or withdraw without extenuating circumstances
Students who drop or audit Chem 178 and who are enrolled in Chem 178L must drop Chem 178L (for students who are in
the lab – the lab is not co-requisite).
DISABILITY AND SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: A student who has a disability that requires special accommodation
should: 1) obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form from the Disability Resources office
(Room 1076 Student Services Building; 294-6624); and 2) present the completed form to the instructor with enough
advance notice to allow arrangements to be made for the accommodation.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT: Academic Misconduct in any form is in violation of ISU Student Disciplinary Regulations
and will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to: copying or sharing answers on tests or assignments,
plagiarism, and having someone else do your academic work. Students may not use electronic translators or dictionaries
on exams and quizzes. Depending on the act, a student could receive an F grade on the test/assignment, F grade for the
course, and could be suspended or expelled from the University. See the Conduct Code at www.dso.iastate.edu/ja for
more details and a full explanation of the Academic Misconduct policies.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Cell phone use during lecture, recitation, and lab is strictly forbidden. In class cell-phone
and communication device use will result in a zero grade for any assignment associated with that class including exams
and may impact your grade significantly. Laptops and tablets are allowed during lecture only if used as a study aid.
Students found using electronic devices for uses other than academic will be asked to leave the room.
HELP CENTER: Teaching assistants are available in the Martha E. Russell Chemistry Help Center and Resource Room,
room 1761 Gilman. In the summer semester the Help Center is open weekly with a reduced schedule. Please see the
announcement on Blackboard for the current schedule.
PARKS LIBRARY: The text, solutions to all text problems, and reference materials are on reserve at the Reserve and Media
Services Desk located in 02 Parks Library (lower level). For reserve items, please see:
http://www.lib.iastate.edu/cfora/courses.cfm
SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTION: not available for the summer semesters.
RIGHT TO PRIVACY: The Federal Right-to-Privacy Act prohibits the General Chemistry office from public disclosure of
exam scores. You may obtain your exam scores from your TAs during recitations or the Blackboard grade book
COMMUNICATION between the instructor (professor and TA’s) and the students on blackboard and via email: You
are encouraged to contact us via email to inform us about your absence and with questions pertaining chemistry. You are
also encouraged to check your ISU email daily as we may contact the class with important information. We will use
Blackboard to upload lecture notes, quizzes and exams keys, and any other material in Word, Power Point, or pdf format.
We will use the Bb grade-book to upload your scores (quizzes, exams, etc.) as well as final letter grades. When you email
the instructors, please write “Chem 178” in the subject of your email.
For a detailed, day-by-day description of lecture type (regular lecture or TBL), reading assignments, mastering chemistry
assignments, etc., see Blackboard.
Tentative Course Schedule – Chem 178 - 18 May 2015 - 10 July 2015
Date
Week 1
May 18 - 22
Weekly Lectures: MTWR, 11:00am to noon
2205 Gilman
[Friday: Recitations meet at 11:00 am in Hach]
Introduction, Chapter 13: Properties of Solution
Chapter 14: Chemical Kinetics
Quizzes and other important facts
Suggested Problems
Quiz-1: Friday, May 22
Chap 13: 5, 10, 38, 40, 62, 65, 68
Chap 14: 2, 4, 6, 7, 12, 16, 20, 26, 30,
38, 42, 58
no class
Quiz-2: Friday, May 29
May 25
Week 2
May 26 - 29
June 1 (Mon)
Week 3
June 2 - 5
University Holiday – no classes
Chapter 14, continued
Week 4
June 8 - 12
Chapter 16, Acid-Base Equilibria
Quiz-4: Friday, June 12
Chap 16: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 12, 16, 18, 20,
22, 24, 28, 31, 32, 36, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46,
48, 52, 53, 56, 60, 62, 66, 74, 76, 78, 80,
82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 92, 93, 94, 95, 101
Week 5
June 15 - 19
Chapter 17: Additional aspects of Aqueous
Equilibria
Quiz-5: Friday, June 19
Chap 17: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14,
16, 18, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 35, 37, 40, 44,
45, 49, 52, 54, 57, 64, 67, 72
June 22 (Mon)
Exam II, 11:00am to noon, 22-5 Gilman
Week 6
June 23 - 26
Chapter 20: Electrochemistry
Week 7
June 29, July 1-2
Chapter 20: continued
Chapter 19: Chemical Thermodynamics
July 3
Week 8
July 6 - 10
July 9 (Thursday)
July 10 (Friday)
University Holiday
Chapter 19, continued
Chapter 21: Nuclear Chemistry
Exam III, 11:00am to noon, 2205 Gilman
Final Exam, 11am – 1pm, 2205 Gilman
Last day to drop without extenuating
circumstances
Quiz-6: Friday, June 26
Chap 20: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 19, 20, 21,
22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 39, 40, 44, 46, 51
no recitation
Chap 19: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17,
22, 23, 24, 30, 33, 34, 40, 41, 44, 46, 49,
53, 55, 57, 61, 65, 66, 73, 75, 77, 80
no recitation
Exam I, 11:00am to noon, 2205 Gilman
Chapter 15: Chemical Equilibrium
Quiz-3: Friday, June 5
Chap 15: 2, 6, 14, 16, 24, 32, 34, 37, 44,
51, 52, 56, 62
no recitation