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South Texas College
MATH AND SCIENCE DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING
Master Syllabus
Fall 2008
Name of Chair : Dr. Enriqueta Cortez
Office Location : G-258 Campus--Pecan
Telephone # : office (956) 872-
FAX # : (956) 872-
E-mail Address : quetac@southtexascollege.edu;
Course Information:
Course Name: General Chemistry II
Course #: CHEM 1412.
CRT HRS: 04 – LE. HRS: 03 – LAB HRS: 03
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of CHEM 1411 covering ionic equilibrium, oxidation- reduction, electrochemistry, gas laws, thermodynamics, introduction to carbon compounds, nuclear and radiochemistry.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 1411 with a grade of "C" or better.
Required Textbook & Resources:
Textbook: Chemistry 9th^ Edition 2006 by Chang, ISBN: 978-0-07-298068- Lab: Custom Lab Manuals for CHEMISTRY, 6th^ Edition 2006 by Wentworth & Hall, ISBN: 0-618-74744- Lecture Notes: Chem 1412 Lecture Notes – Available at Copy Zone, N. 10th McAllen
A. Department Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Core Curriculum Exemplary Educational Objectives:
To understand and apply method and appropriate technology to the study of natural sciences. To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses, and interpretation both orally and in writing. To identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories. To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies. To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture.
2. Departmental Outcomes or Course Specifics
The student, after taking this course, will:
♦ Describe The Nature of Energy ♦ Apply the concept of Enthalpy in Calorimetry ♦ Define and apply Hess’s Law ♦ Describe the Standard Enthalpies of Formation ♦ Name the Present and New Sources of Energy ♦ Define and use different Properties of Solutions like, Solution Composition, The Vapor Pressure of Solutions ♦ Identify the Factors Affecting Solubility ♦ Distinguish between Boiling Point Elevation and Freezing Point Depression ♦ Describe Osmotic Pressure ♦ Describe Reaction Mechanism, Reaction Rates, Rate Laws, Catalysis ♦ Describe and apply The Equilibrium Condition, The Equilibrium Constant ♦ Identify Equilibrium Expressions Involving Pressures ♦ Heterogeneous Equilibria ♦ Solve Equilibrium Problems ♦ Apply Le Chatelier’s Principle ♦ Describe The Nature of Acids and Bases ♦ Calculate the pH of Acids and Bases ♦ Name Acid-Base Properties of Salts ♦ Identify Solutions of Acids and Bases Containing a Common Ion, and Buffered Solutions ♦ Define Titrations and pH Curves ♦ Identify Acid – Base Indicators ♦ Describe Galvanic Cells, Batteries, Corrosion, Electrolysis
applying the rules of mathematics, tracing the history of philosophy describing different aspects of sciences, and finding chemistry’ applications in biology and technology while studying chemistry.
2. Instructor Outcomes
(Instructor’s Choice)
Departmental Course Requirements:
Evaluation:
Departments Course Grading Criteria
Lecture: 75%
Term Paper /Oral Presentations 10 % (At least) Tests, quizzes, homework, final exam (Instructor’s choice) 65 %
Laboratory: 25%
Reports, lab attendance, quizzes, final exam 25 % (at least) (Instructor’s choice)
90 or more = A grade; 80 or more = B grade; 70 or more = C grade; 60 or more = D grade; Less than 60 = Fail
SCAN SKILLS
Reading: Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials—books, articles, and documents. A core curriculum should offer students the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.
Writing: Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Although correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that the composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say. Students need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities can be acquired only through practice and reflection . Computer Literacy: Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
Speaking: Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Developing this competency includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.
Listening: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.
Critical Thinking: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternatives strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking, used to address an identified task.
Developmental Studies Policy Statement:
The College’s Developmental Education Plan requires students who have not met the college-level placement standard on an approved assessment instrument in reading, writing, and/or mathematics to enroll in Developmental Studies courses including College Success. Failure to attend these required classes may result in the student's withdrawal from ALL college courses.
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