West Hills College Lemoore

Chemistry 2A Syllabus
Spring 2018

Course Title: Introductory Chemistry I

Instructor: Brian Abela

Voice mail/Office phone: (559)925-3000 ext. 3793

Email: brianabela@whccd.edu

Office Location: 208C located at the Lemoore Campus

Student Help Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 12:00 pm on the Lemoore Campus. I
am also available to help students by appointment or during lab sections.

Course Website: This is a web enhanced course with access to online materials available on the
West Hills College website using Canvas.

Prerequisites: Math 63 or 64 or equivalent.

Course Description: Chemistry 2A is a study of the applied principles of chemistry for the
allied science and non-science majors. Included are scientific methodology, composition of
matter, physical and chemical changes, bonding, nomenclature, chemical periodicity and
reactivity, stoichiometry, states of matter, atomic and molecular modeling, chemical energetics,
properties and models of solids, liquids, gases, aqueous solution and redox reactions, pH,
reactions of elements/acids/bases/salts, and a brief introduction to organic chemistry.
Appropriate training in chemical safety is provided. (AA, CSU, UC) The Chemistry 2A, 2B
sequence is a state university curriculum requirement for students planning to transfer to majors
in agriculture, nursing, home economics, industrial technology, industrial technology, industrial
arts and other applied sciences.

Chemistry 2A Credits (Units): 4.00

Start Date: Wednesday January 17, 2018

End Date: Monday May 21, 2018

Census Date: Census date is the last day to add/drop a course without a “W” or letter grade.
This semester census date is Friday January 28, 2018.

Drop Date (last day to drop with a “W”): Friday April 20, 2018

Chemistry 2A Textbook Option 1: Introductory Chemistry An Active Learning Approach, 5th

ed., Cracolice & Peters, Thomson/Brooks/Cole, 2010 (ISBN-10: 1-111-99007-7)

Chemistry 2A Textbook Option 2: Introductory Chemistry An Active Learning Approach, 6th

ed., Cracolice & Peters, Thomson/Brooks/Cole, 2010 (ISBN-10: 1-305-07925-6)

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Chemistry 2A Lab Manual: This is a web enhanced course with access to online materials
available on the West Hills College website using Canvas.

Required Materials: Scientific calculator

Class Time and Location:

Day(s) Time Room

Chemistry 2A L01 Lecture Monday/Wednesday 9:30am - 10:45am Room 719

Chemistry 2A L01 Lab Monday/Wednesday 8:00am – 9:15am Room 203

Chemistry 2A L02 Lecture Monday/Wednesday 9:30am - 10:45am Room 719

Chemistry 2A L02 Lab Monday/Wednesday 11:00am – 12:15pm Room 203

Chemistry 2A L03 Lecture Monday/Wednesday 9:30am - 10:45am Room 719

Chemistry 2A L03 Lab Monday/Wednesday 1:00pm – 2:15pm Room 203

Chemistry 2A Grading: Points are earned from lab assignments and exams. Points for each
component and range of percentages are listed below.

Chemistry 2A Components Percentage

Lab Assignments 35%

Exams 45%

Final Exam 20%

Total 100%

Chemistry 2A Grade Formula: % = 0.35(average labs) + 0.45(average exams) + 0.20(final)

Chemistry 2A Lecture Attendance: Attendance in lecture is not mandatory (although strongly

recommended) and does not affect an individual course grade. However, failure to attend class
may result in administrative drop in the class at the discretion of the instructor (see Drop
Policy). Attendance to lecture on exam days is mandatory.

Chemistry 2A Lab Attendance: This course includes a lab component. Enrollment and
completion of a lab is required to complete this course. It is important to be in lab on time. A
missed lab will result in a zero score for that lab if not made up in a timely manner.

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Chemistry 2A Lab Assignments: All lab assignments will be given a due date one week after
the assigned day unless otherwise specified. Some assignments will require work outside of lab
(homework).

Chemistry 2A Exams: Exams will be scheduled according to the syllabus, however, exact
exam dates are be subject to change.

Chem 2A Grading Scale Letter Grade

90%-100% A

80% - 89% B

70% - 79% C

60% - 69% D

Below 60% F

Academic Accommodation: If you need academic accommodation or materials in alternate

media (i.e.: Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) per the Americans with Disabilities Act or
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, please advise your instructor.

Cell Phone Policy: any cell phone usage during exams will result in the early termination of that
exam for that student. No make-up will be given.

Drop Policy: Failure to attend the first day of class will result in the student being dropped from
the class. A student not attending class for three consecutive scheduled class days will result in a
drop from the course prior to the drop deadline.

Academic Honesty: This course abides by the Academic Honesty Policy set forth by Board
Policy 5505. This policy states student’s will complete all academic work without plagiarism,
cheating, lying, tampering, stealing, or receiving unauthorized or illegitimate assistance from any
other person. For more information use the following online link:
http://www.westhillscollege.com/mywesthills/academic_honesty.asp

Photocopy Policy: All students will be given an account with 200 copies for use as they wish,
which they can access when they login at any district location. Any additional copies beyond
that amount will need to be purchased by the student at a cost of $0.10 for black and white and $
0.25 for color prints. Credits for these additional copies may be purchased from the student
services center.

Disclaimer: This syllabus is subject to change during the course of the semester.

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Week Date Lecture Schedule

1 January 15 Martin Luther King Day Holiday: No Class

January 17 Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemistry
2 January 22 Chapter 1 Introduction to Chemistry
January 24 Chapter 3 Measurement and Chemical Calculations
3 January 29 Chapter 3 Measurement and Chemical Calculations
January 31 Chapter 2 Matter and Energy
4 February 5 Chapter 5 Atomic Theory
February 7 Chapter 11 Atomic Theory: The Quantum Model of the Atom
5 February 12 Chapter 11 Atomic Theory: The Quantum Model of the Atom
February 14 Exam 1 Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, labs 1, 2
6 February 19 President’s Day Holiday: No Class
February 21 Chapter 6 Chemical Nomenclature
7 February 26 Chapter 8 Chemical Reactions
February 28 Chapter 12 Chemical Bonding
8 March 5 Chapter 7 Chemical Formula Relationships
March 7 Chapter 7 Chemical Formula Relationships
9 March 12 Chapter 10 Quantity Relationships
March 14 Chapter 13 Structure and Shape
10 March 19 Chapter 13 Structure and Shape
March 21 Exam 2 Chapters 6, 8, 11, 12, labs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
11 March 26 Spring Break: No Class
March 28 Spring Break: No Class
12 April 2 Chapter 4 Introduction Gases
April 4 Chapter 14 The Ideal Gas Law
13 April 9 Chapter 15 Gases, Liquids and Solids
April 11 Chapter 15 Gases, Liquids and Solids
14 April 16 Chapter 16 Solutions
April 18 Chapter 16 Solutions
15 April 23 Chapter 9 Chemical Change
April 25 Exam 3 Chapters 4, 7, 10, 13, 14 labs 8, 9, 10, 11
16 April 30 Chapter 17 Acid-base Reactions
May 2 Chapter 17 Acid-base Reactions
17 May 7 Chapter 18 Chemical Equilibrium
May 9 Chapter 18 Chemical Equilibrium
18 May 14 Chapter 18 Chemical Equilibrium
May 16 Final Exam Review
19 Monday May 21 Comprehensive Final Exam 9:00 am to 11:00 am

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Week Date Lab Schedule

1 January 15 Martin Luther King Day Holiday: No Class

January 17 Lab Safety Agreement
2 January 22 Lab 1 Introduction to the Periodic Table
January 24 Lab 1 Introduction to the Periodic Table
3 January 29 Lab 2 Introduction to Measurements
January 31 Lab 2 Introduction to Measurements
4 February 5 Lab 3 Spectroscopy
February 7 Lab 3 Spectroscopy
5 February 12 Lab 4 Chemical Properties
February 14 Lab 4 Chemical Properties
6 February 19 President’s Day Holiday: No Class
February 21 Lab 5 Chemical Nomenclature
7 February 26 Lab 6 Equation Writing
February 28 Lab 6 Equation Writing
8 March 5 Lab 7 Copper Chemistry
March 7 Lab 7 Copper Chemistry
9 March 12 Lab 8 Percent composition of oxygen in KClO3
March 14 Lab 8 Percent composition of oxygen in KClO3
10 March 19 Lab 9 Formula of a Hydrate
March 21 Lab 9 Formula of a Hydrate
11 March 26 Spring Break: No Class
March 28 Spring Break: No Class
12 April 2 Lab 10 Stoichiometry
April 4 Lab 10 Stoichiometry
13 April 9 Lab 11 Molecular Geometry
April 11 Lab 11 Molecular Geometry
14 April 16 Lab 12 Synthesis of Alum
April 18 Lab 12 Synthesis of Alum
15 April 23 Lab 13 Solution Calculations
April 25 Lab 13 Solution Calculations
16 April 30 Lab 14 Titration of a Primary Standard
May 2 Lab 14 Titration of a Primary Standard
17 May 7 Lab 15 Titration of an Unknown Acid
May 9 Lab 15 Titration of an Unknown Acid
18 May 14 Final Exam Review
May 16 Final Exam Review
19 Wed. May 23 No lab

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Course Objectives

A. Apply analytical evaluations to the chemical nature of matter.

B. Complete stoichiometric chemical computations which apply dimensional analysis and
conversion factors.
C. Develop critical problem solution styles with a logical, sequential tracking format
appropriate for easy calculator reduction.
D. Develop system modeling skills for a wide array of chemical parameters using common
principles.
E. Apply chemistry as a central science to all the other sciences in that it explains all systems
that have an atomic/molecular basis.
F. View chemical systems from various points of view: bulk or macro, atomic or micro,
statistical, open or closed, equilibrium or non-equilibrium, each with their inherent
information limits.
G. Organize the global applications of chemical principles to the sub-disciplines of inorganic,
organic, biochemical, analytical and physical chemistry.
H. Apply symbolic notation used to represent elements, compounds & chemical parameters.
I. Write inorganic chemical formulae/nomenclature.
J. Employ dimensional analysis and apply conversion factors.
K. Interpret electron configurations, atomic-molecular spectra, the periodic table, and
periodic trends.
L. Interpret the effect chemical bonding type (ionic, covalent, etc.) has on chemical
reactivity.
M. Interpret and apply pure/hybrid orbital geometry models.
N. Predict products for and balance all categories of chemical equations including redox.
O. Perform analytical composition & mole-based stoichiometric calculations.
P. Interpret applied models used for the solid, liquid, true and colloidal solutions, and the
gaseous states.
Q. Interpret P, V, T applications such as blood gases in human systems.
R. Model and calculate chemical thermodynamic parameters that influence reaction
feasibility, kinetics and energetics.
S. Model and calculate effect/value of acid/base/buffer properties of materials.
T. Apply graphical analysis to Beer’s Law dependent chemical assays.
U. Develop a basic understanding of nuclear reactions and medical tracer applications.
V. Access the Internet for chemical resource information.
W. Interpret MSDS data to scope and develop experimentally safe and prudent procedures &
personal protection.
X. Verify theoretical chemical concepts through application of scientific methodology &
experimental laboratory testing.
Y. Word-process basic technical reports with graphs, tables, and printed structures.

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Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s)

1. CHEM-2A CSLO 1: Development of dimensional analysis problem solving, physical

properties of elements and atomic theory.
2. CHEM-2A CSLO 2: Demonstrate the ability to write formulas, name compounds, write and
balance chemical equations, work with quantum theory and chemical bonding.
3. CHEM-2A CSLO 3: Use mathematical principles to solve gas law problems, mole and
stoichiometry problems, and molecular geometry concepts.

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