Engineering Chemistry

CHEM 1335, Section-001

Fall 2019

Professor: Dr. Shiva K Rastogi

E-mail: skr55@txstate.edu
Office: Centennial building Room No. 340D
Office Phone: (512) 245-1098
Lecture: Section-1: MWF: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM, CENT-157

Office Hours: M-W-F 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, Office: Centennial building room no. 340D

Any variation to these hours will be announced in class and/or on TRACS. If you cannot come to the posted
office hours, you may schedule an appointment to meet with me at an alternative time.

Required Text: The textbook for the CHEM 1335 course is: Chemistry for Engineering
Students (3rd or 4th Edition) by Brown and Holme (Cengage Learning). A loose leaf
version of this textbook is available in local bookstores for a discounted price. The
textbook can be purchased from either the bookstore or on-line.

*Calculator Requirement:
A non-programmable scientific calculator is required for the course.

Suitable models include, but are not limited to,

TI-30XS MultiView,
TI-34 MultiView,
TI-30X IIS,
TI-30Xa,
and TI-36X Pro.
No cell phone, smartwatches, or graphing/programmable calculators will be
permitted!
• No Cell Phone Calculators will be permitted.
Supplies:  A non-programmable scientific calculator is required for the course.
• OWLv2 online homework from Cengage Learning will be used for the
completion of all homework assignments. Registration instructions will be
provided soon in the class.

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 • A Turning Technologies account is required for this class. You can purchase a
remote response pad at the bookstore for approximately $40. Alternately you can
purchase a subscription that allows you to use a smartphone or tablet to submit
your answers, but since this is the first year of this function this may be buggy. If
you previously purchased a clicker, you can use the same clicker. All users will
need to register for this course on-line and purchase a license to use the clicker
(~$21 for a one- year license). Registration instructions are posted at the end of
this syllabus.

Laboratory: Concurrent registration in Chemistry 1141 is highly recommended. The laboratories

begin on August 30, 2019

Description: This one semester lecture course is tailored to engineering students. Topics include
stoichiometry, gases, chemical bonding and structure, periodic trends, materials,
energy, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Course is a
stand-alone course and does not serve as a prerequisite to any courses currently
requiring CHEM1341 as a prerequisite. Restricted to Engineering and Engineering
Technology majors. Prerequisite: MATH1315 with a grade of C or higher, ACT
Mathematics score of 24 or more, SAT Mathematics score of 520 or more,
Accuplacer College Mathematics score of 86 or more, or Compass College Algebra
score of 46 or more.

Chapter Titles: Chapter 1: Introduction to Chemistry

Chapter 2: Atoms and Molecules
Chapter 3: Molecules, Moles, and Chemical Equations
Chapter 4: Stoichiometry
Chapter 5: Gases
Chapter 6: The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure
Chapter 7: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Chapter 8: Molecules and Materials
Chapter 9: Energy and Chemistry (9.1 and 9.4)
Chapter 11: Chemical Kinetics (11.2 and 11.5)
Chapter 12: Chemical Equilibrium (12.2, 12.3 and 12.5)
Chapter 13: Electrochemistry (13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.6)

Objectives The goal of this course is to enable engineering and engineering technology students
to apply fundamental concepts in chemistry toward the solution of industrial
problems. This goal will be accomplished by the following learning objectives.
Specifically, students will be able to:

• Describe and interpret statements and questions concerning the forms and states of
matter, the structure of the atom, arrangement of electrons, and how this relates to the
organization of the periodic table.
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 • Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and types of chemical bonds and their
implications for the structure and properties of engineering materials.
• Apply the principles of gas theories and thermodynamics to the engineering
analysis of heat engine cycles.
• Apply the principles of stoichiometry, thermochemistry, kinetics and equilibrium
in analyzing the industrial and environmental impacts of material synthesis and
processing such as in the instance of the making and shaping of iron and steel
products.
• Apply the principles of acids and bases in industrial applications such as the
analysis and prevention of scale formation in pipes and boilers.
• Apply electrochemistry and redox concepts and reactions in resolving industrial
problems such as those that involve various types of corrosion.
• Demonstrate an understanding of nuclear chemistry in the context of industrial
applications such as those that involve energy generation and environmental impact
assessment.

Special Needs: If you are a student with a disability who will require an accommodation(s) to
participate in this course, please contact me as soon as possible. You will be asked to
provide documentation from the Office of Disability Services. Failure to contact the
Office of Disability Services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations.

TRACS: A TRACS site will be used for this course. You can access TRACS at
https://tracs.txstate.edu/portal/login or from the link on the Texas State homepage.
Course information, announcements, learning goals, practice exams, keys to quizzes
and exams, and the like, will be placed on the TRACS site. In order to access the
site, you must have a valid Texas State username and password. If the site for this
course does not appear on TRACS next to “My Workspace” at the top, click on “My
Active Sites.”

Grading: There are : -

Four regular examinations = 60% (15% each)
A cumulative final examination = 15%
Quizzes = 10%
Required homework = 10 % and
Clicker = 5% (2.5% participation + 2.5% accuracy)

The total possible are = 100 %

The lowest exam score may be replaced by the final exam score (only if this benefits
the student). The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. The lowest three participation
grades will be dropped when averaging these for the participation grade.

The minimum grading scale is given below. The grading scale may be adjusted at
the end of the course to account for a low average.

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 90% − 100% A
80% − 89% B
70% − 79% C
60% − 69% D
below 60% F or U

Exams: There will be three regular exams given. The tentative dates for the exams are:

Exam Exam Date Material Covered

1 Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Chapters 1-4
2 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Chapters 5-7
3 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Chapters 8-11
4 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Chapters 12-13
5 Friday, December 13, 2019 Chapters 1-13

Any changes to these dates will be announced at least one week in advance.

Make-up Exams. Make-up exams are not guaranteed. If prior notification is given
arrangements to take the exam will be made. If an exam is missed it is the student’s
responsibility to notify the professor as soon as possible. It may be possible to make
up the exam within 24 hours if a suitable time and location can be found. If not, the
missed exam score may be replaced by the final exam score (this will count as the
replaced exam score as described in the grading policy). This may be done only one
time during the semester.

You will need to bring a #2 pencil, a non-programmable calculator, and your Texas
State Student ID card for each examination. Calculators will not be provided.
Smart phones, computers and other similar devices may not be used in lieu of a non-
programmable calculator. Your Texas State ID number must be bubbled in on any
Scantron used for any test or quiz. The Texas State ID card must be presented when
turning in your exam to be graded.

Quizzes: THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. The first quiz will be given at the end of
class on and will take ~10 minutes. Subsequent quizzes (usually 10-15 minutes in
length) will be given periodically (see the class calendar for details). A total of 10
quizzes, will be given. The lowest quiz score will be dropped before the final
quiz average is calculated. You will need to bring a No. 2 pencil and a non-
programmable calculator to each quiz. Calculators will not be provided. Smart
phones, computers and other similar devices may not be used in lieu of a non-
programmable calculator.

Homework: Online homework assignments (OWLV2) will be supplied by completed by

Cengage.com. Registration for OWLV2 homework will be announced in the class.
The lowest homework score will be dropped before the final homework average is
calculated. The due dates for the homework assignments will be announced in class.
Any modifications to the due dates will be announced in class and posted on TRACS.
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 All homework assignments must be submitted on-line. Printed out or e-mailed
answers will not be graded. Due to potential complications with the OWLV2
homework learning platform, it is recommended that the homework
assignments be completed and submitted for grading in advance of the due date.
All questions concerning the OWLV2-homework MUST be directed to
Cengage.com. NOTE: Late homework assignments will not be accepted under any
circumstances.

Students are encouraged to work together on these homework assignments; however,

it is essential that each student learn the material thoroughly to prepare for exams and
quizzes.

Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and will be given at the following time:

Section-1: Friday, Dec 13, 2019 8:00 – 10:30 AM

Every student must take the final exam. Failure to take the final exam will result in
an additional 15% reduction in your final grade calculation.

The final exam is comprehensive. It consists of 70 multiple-choice test items, and

has a 120 minute time limit. Only non-programmable calculators are permitted for
use on the final exam.

Attendance: You are expected to be on time for lecture and attend every day. Class attendance
will be monitored by participation throughout the class period using the Turning
Technologies clicker system. Attendance in the class will represent 2.5% of your
overall grade. You are expected to bring your clicker to class every day, ensure that
the batteries are working, and know how to use the clicker. The clickers are the
ONLY way that class attendance will be monitored.

Clickers: A maximum of 2.5% percent may be added (extra credit) to the final course average
based upon the accuracy of your clicker answers. Recording of clicker participation
credit will begin on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

NOTE: The use of another student’s clicker to answer questions in their absence is
an example of academic dishonesty. All students involved will be subject to penalty
according to the Texas State Honor Code.

Honor Code: All students are expected to follow the Texas State University-San Marcos Honor
Code. The Honor Code can be found on the Texas State web-site at:
http://www.txstate.edu/effective/upps/upps-07-10-01.html and on the TRACS site.

Grading Issues: Any questions regarding the grading of a homework assignment, quiz, or
examination must be brought to my attention within two weeks of the date that the
item was due or handed back to the students in class. It is your responsibility to pick
up graded quizzes and exams and to monitor your grades on TRACS.
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Drop Policy: The automatic "W" deadline for the University is Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. After
Oct. 28, 2019, you may not drop any single course. If you withdraw from the
University, you may do so until Thursday, Oct. 28, 2019. If you are intending to
withdraw from the University, please meet with me to discuss your grade in the
course.

Syllabus: This syllabus may be changed as necessary.

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 Additional Required Materials

TRACS

This course will make use of TRACS, a website customized to this course. In order to access TRACS,
you must have an active Texas State Net ID. Help may be found here:
http://www.tr.txstate.edu/itac/netid.html. To access TRACS, you may use the TRACS link at
http://www.txstate.edu, or access the site directly at http://tracs.txstate.edu. Log in at the top of
the screen with your standard user ID/password. Once you log in, this course should show up near
the top of the screen in ‘My Workspace’. Most of the files that you will be interested in finding
will be in the RESOURCES subfolder on my site for this course.

Turning Technologies Clickers

We will be using the Turning Technologies Clicker System. The clickers can be purchased at the
bookstore or other locations. Once you have purchased your clicker you need to register it for your
chemistry class.

Registering your clicker:

Student Registration Instructions
TURNING TECHNOLOGIES CLICKERS

1. Go to the TRACS site (https://tracs.txstate.edu/portal/login) and login.

2. Select your chemistry course site.
3. Click on the TurningPoint Cloud tab on the left side of the page.
4. Click on the Launch link and follow the instructions.

Need Help?
Our technical support team can be reached by phone, chat, or by email via the Student Support
Community. To contact support please open a service request by filling out the webform:
https://macmillan.force.com/macmillanlearning/s/.

The following link includes more detailed instructions on how to register for your course:

https://macmillan.force.com/macmillanlearning/s/article/Sapling-Learning-Registering-for-courses

Other Policies

All students must take the final exam. The American Chemical Society standardized Chemistry
II exam was adopted by the department. This exam consists of 70 multiple-choice questions and
has a 110-minute time limit.
The professor reserves the right to change the number of and net weight of exams, as well as the content of each exam. Any
changes will be communicated during class and via email.

Grading:
A number grade (out of 100) will be awarded to each assignment or exam, and the average
percentile value for each category will be weighted.

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Grading Issues:
Any questions regarding the grading of a homework assignment, quiz, or exam must be brought to the attention of the
professor within 72 hours of the date when the item was handed back to all students in class.

Tutoring:
Tutoring services are available on campus, including the –
1. Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) tutoring laboratory. The SLAC tutoring laboratory hours are located on
the SLAC website at http://www.txstate.edu/slac/tutoring/lab-schedules.html.

2. And the Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) CLC hours are listed on the CLC web-site
at: http://hlsamp.science.txstate.edu/clc/clc-tutoring.html. (Phone: 512-245-1674; Email: clc@txstate.edu

Special Needs:
We will do our best to accommodate any special needs. Please process your request through the Office of Disability Services
and talk to your professor during the first weeks of class. All recommendations by the Office of Disability Services will
be followed if possible.

Accommodations. I will do my best to accommodate any special needs you may have. I request that you process your request
through the Office of Disability Services, and I will comply with their recommendations. Please come talk to me if
you have a request.

Academic Honesty. I trust that you will uphold the Texas State Academic Honor Code detailed in the student handbook. This
is especially important in this course due to the confined space in our lecture hall.

The honor code policy may be found here:

http://www.dos.txstate.edu/TxState-Handbook/Rules-and-Policies/Honor-Code.html

Cheating on exams will not be tolerated. Violators will receive a 0 on that exam, and will be subjected to the student
justice system. The following policy statement describes the student justice system:
http://www.txstate.edu/effective/upps/upps-07-10-01.html

Drop Policy. You may drop this course with a ‘W’, regardless of your current grade, at any time prior to the ‘Automatic “W”
Drop Deadline’ listed in the academic calendar. According to university policy, it is not possible to withdraw from
the course after this date without withdrawing from the university.

Class Etiquette:
Appropriate behavior is expected in the classroom. Students engaging in inappropriate behavior may be asked to leave the
classroom and may be assigned a grade or zero for their daily participation score. Please refrain from using your cell
phone in class.

In order for this class to be a worthwhile experience for all, it is important that we:
1. Seek to create a respectful and supportive environment that allows teaching and learning to occur in a safe and
cooperative manner.
2. Participate by attending, taking notes, working out problems, discussing issues, and staying alert and on top of the
class content.
3. Are open to working together with other classmates and instructor.
4. Do no disturb the class with side conversations, texting, web surfing, and entering or leaving the classroom during
the lecture period.

Student Emergency Services:

Please contact SES in case of a documented medical emergency or death of loved one. SES staff can send absence
notifications to instructors, can provide referrals to resources on and off campus, can provide information about limited
emergency funds available, and resources to help students to make informed decisions. SES is located in the Dean of
Students Office in LBJSC 5-9.1, 512-245-2124, dosoffice@txstate.edu.

STEM Engagement & Research Opportunities

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Involvement in STEM student organizations and participation in research opportunities on and off campus is highly
encouraged as a vital part of your education. The following is a non-exhaustive list of resources available to you. Please contact
Dr. Rastogi or Prof. Betancourt (tania.betancourt@txstate.edu) if you’d like any more information:
▪ SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in Science) - biweekly
meetings, STEM community outreach, leadership opportunities, community
https://www.facebook.com/SACNASatTexasState/
▪ STEM Impact SURE Program – Paid summer research at Texas State, application due February 19
http://www.ucollege.txstate.edu/strategic-initiatives/hsi-stem-impact/undergraduate-research.html
▪ NSF REU - Research Experiences for Undergraduates at universities all over the country. Applications due Jan-
Feb. https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp

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AUGUST, 2019 SEPTEMBER, 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Labor Day
Chap 2 Chap 2/3
Quiz 1

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Chap 3 Chap 3 last Chap 3
day to drop
with no
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 record 19 20 21
Chap 3/4 Chap 4 Chap 4
Quiz 2

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Chap 4 EXAM 1 Chap 5
Quiz 3
(through 4)

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30
First Day Chap 5
Chap 1 Chap 1 Chap 1/2 Quiz 4

OCTOBER, 2019 NOVEMBER, 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 1 2
Chap 9
Chap 5 Chap 5/6

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Chap 6 Chap 6 Chap 6/7 Chap 9 Chap 9/11 Chap 11
Quiz 5 Quiz 8

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Chap 7 Chap 7 Chap 7
Quiz 6 Chap 11 EXAM Chap
3 11/12
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Chap 7/8 Chap 8 Chap 12 Chap 12 Chap
EXAM Quiz 9 12/13
2
27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Chap 8 Chap 8 Thanks Giving Holidays
W-Day Quiz 7 Chap 13 Chap 13

DECEMBER, 2019
CHEM1335-1 Fall2019: MWF: Room: CENT157
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 August 26: First day of class
Chap 13 EXAM Reading
Quiz 10
September 02: Labor Day Holiday
4 Day
September 11: Last Day to Drop with no record
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 September 26: EXAM-1
FINAL
(8:00 AM) October 23: EXAM-2
October 28: Course with Automatic W Grade
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
November 13: EXAM-3
Nov.28 - 29:Thanksgiving Break
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 November 21: Withdrawal from University
December 04: EXAM-4
December 05: Last day of class
28 29 30 31
December 06: Reading Day
December 13: Final Exams 8:00-10:30 AM