NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES, ALLIED HEALTH AND NURSING

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

SPRING 2023

MAJOR: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical technology, Biological Sciences,

Environmental Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Engineering, Agriculture,
Agronomy.
COURSE NAME: General Chemistry II
COURSE CODE: CHEM122
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 4
NUMBER OF HOURS: 90
NAME OF LECTURER: Nicole White, PhD

CONTACT INFORMATION: nicole.white@ncu.edu.jm, 876-288-3259 (whatsapp)

OFFICE HOURS: Mondays and Wednesdays @ 10:00 .m. – 12:20 p.m.

RESPONSE TIME TO STUDENTS: Whatsapp - maximum wait – 72 hours (send a reminder after the 72 hours)
Email – maximum wait – 72 hours (send a reminder after the 72 hours)

MODALITY DELIVERY: Class will meet online at class times. Labs will be online

FINAL EXAMINATION PERIOD: As outlined on the Academic Administration calendar

PREREQUISITES: CSEC Chemistry/Equivalent, CHEM111 and CHEM112

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is designed to give the student, the chemist, an appreciation of what is considered the central science. Chemistry has wide
spread applications, not only the discovery of new technologies but in everyday life, from the cleaning items found in the bathroom to
the liquid crystal displays found in some flat screen televisions. It is important that any new chemist understands that the technologies
that are common today are a direct effect of the revolutionary discoveries made by early pioneers of this subject. This section focusses
on individual sections of chemistry, namely, organic, physical, inorganic and analytical. It is imperative, however, that students
understand that God has blessed us with the tools in which to grow as human beings as seen through the wonders of chemistry.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES

At the end of this course the student will be able to:

• calculate the electrode potential of an electrochemical cell; apply the Nernst equation
• communicate clearly and effectively
• carryout problem solving
• differentiate between saturated and unsaturated compounds in organic chemistry
• understand and apply current chemical theory and content
• understand intermolecular forces and the kinetic theory of matter and account for the properties of gases, liquids, and solids
• perform laboratory experiments demonstrating safe and proper use of standard chemistry glassware and equipment

The outcome will be measured as follows:

One mid-semester test, one end of semester test. The content on the mid-semester will not be repeated on the end-of semester test.
You will carry-out several simulation laboratory sessions for the semester. This course carries no final exam and so it is important that
each student endeavours to do his/her best in understanding the material covered in this course.

Integration of Faith and Learning Outcomes: Chemistry is a tool of creation. The many topics that are to be covered in this course
will serve to only strengthen the scheme of creation as the many substances and their applications to be discussed could not have
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occurred by chance. Students should appreciate that God has created elements with properties and interactions useful to mankind.
Demonstrate the fulfilment of God’s manifestation in our lives….

1. Exhibit behaviours that reflect a lifestyle ….

NCU Values and Attitudes: Focus

1. Christlikeness
2. Integrity
3. Justice

Christlikeness:

I, _Nicole White__ (instructor) and all the students of CHEM122: Resource Development class, commit to exercising the highest
levels of Christlikeness in all actions during this semester concerning the following:

1. Handling student issues in a fair and equitable manner

2. Displaying honesty with submitted work
3. Displaying kindness to each other
4. Displaying humility, compassion, and unselfishness to each other
5. Showing confidence in all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

Integrity:

The facilitator and students will undertake learning experiences that exercise the highest levels of integrity such as:
• Honouring deadlines in the submission of assignments
• Practising academic honesty with respect to the use of published works and other intellectual property
• Participating equally in group work and activities
• Good stewardship of tools, equipment, and other resources in the teaching-learning environment
• Give a fair evaluation to student work
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• Display proper deportment and conduct.

Justice:

The facilitator and all students will exercise the highest level of justice and fairness in all actions related to this course in the areas of:

• Fair grading for tasks submitted for evaluation

• Timely feedback and redress of inquiries, challenges, issues, grouses
• Impartial treatment of all students regardless of race, age, religious affiliation, nationality, or ethnicity.

Access to Computer and Internet Resources: Completing these course requirements necessitates regular access to computer
technology and the Internet. If a student does not have a personal computer with Internet access, computers on the University’s Main
Campus and Extension Sites are available for student use.

Civility, Courtesy, and Respect: As professionals, mutual respect is required; the instructor expects all class members to
communicate in a professional and courteous manner. While everyone may feel passionate about a particular subject and is entitled to
his/her opinions, classroom discourse must always be conducted in a respectful and civil tone. No disrespectful or disparaging
comments about gender, ethnicity, religion, et cetera will be tolerated.

Honour Code: Regulations on plagiarism and other forms of cheating are strictly enforced. Since engaging in either activity may
result in very serious penalties, including failing grades, or dismissal from the University, you should endeavour to avoid such
activities. Any assignment or work submitted for this course must not have been submitted for any other course. No written or
digitally authored work may be submitted for academic credit more than once. If you have questions about how this may apply to an
assignment you are considering for this course, please ask the facilitator for clarification. Below is the Code of Honour Statement that
students need to abide with:

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 Code of Honour Statement

I, (ID#)__________, pledge on my honour that this is my honest work and I did not cheat and I did not receive
any unauthorised assistance; neither did I assist anyone to cheat nor share with anyone, nor give unauthorised assistance to
any person in completing this examination, assignment, assessment or work submitted to Northern Caribbean University.

Regulations on any form of cheating are strictly enforced. Engaging in any activity deemed as cheating or an attempt to cheat
may result in very serious penalties, including failing grades, or dismissal from the University. You should endeavour to avoid
such activities and guide your actions accordingly.

Choosing to continue with this assessment is an indication that you - the student - read, understood and consented to sit and
submit this assessment.

Students with a Disabling Condition: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in
order to meet course requirements, should communicate with the instructor in a timely manner, to seek such special considerations.
Students should present appropriate verification from the relevant administrative office at the University. There is no guideline
indicating that special considerations be given prior to the completion of the existing university verification process.

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LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND LEARNER INSTRUCTIONS

COURSE CONTENT

UNIT1
Number of hours:13

Resources:
Balancing redox reaction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBmwhTzc41o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtjThFBbtZQ

http://preparatorychemistry.com/Bishop_Balancing_Redox.htm

Specific heat capacity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEI-pHHAKd8&feature=fvwrel

Heat of reaction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9UUzNUPJOQ&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7aTBxA7sL8&feature=relmfu

Bond energies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGs65F-WtmU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FCf2UhPS40&feature=related

Instructional Objectives:
The student should be able to:
1. apply the half-reaction method to balancing reactions in acidic or basic solution
2. be cognisant of the physical makeup of a voltaic cell: arrangement and composition of half cells, relative charges of electrodes,
and purpose of a salt bridge
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 3. difference between voltaic and electrolytic cells
4. carryout calculations using the Nernst equation
5. appreciate how the difference in reducing strength of the electrodes determines the direction of flow
6. explain the significance of the standard reference electrode in determining an unknown E0half-cell
7. understand the relationship between heat capacity and specific heat capacity
8. be cognisant of the importance of Hess’s law and the manipulation of ΔH values
9. draw the enthalpy diagrams for chemical and physical processes
10. use bond energies to calculate ΔH0rxn

Major Content Topics:

1. Electrochemistry
2. Thermochemistry

Sub Topics:
1. Balancing redox equations
2. Electrolytic and Galvanic cells
3. Nernst equation
4. Heat capacity and specific heat capacity
5. Hess’s Law
6. Enthalpy diagrams
7. Bond enthalpies

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UNIT2
Number of hours:11

Resources:
Intermolecular forces of attraction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90q7xl3ndJ8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8QsLUO_tgQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ipttIAvvCk&feature=related

Youtube videos to help with transposing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYio47o4a2o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeWdpi3kCbs

Instructional Objectives:
The student should be able to:
1. explain the processes involved, both within a phase and during a phase change, when heat is added or removed from a pure
substance
2. be cognisant of the types and relative strengths of intermolecular forces acting in a substance
3. appreciate how temperature and intermolecular forces of attraction influence vapour pressure
4. differentiate between a phase diagram and a heating curve
5. understand the meanings of surface tension, boiling point and viscosity and how intermolecular forces influence their
magnitude
6. have knowledge of the different types of solids
7. know the meaning of pressure and the operation of a barometer and a manometer
8. appreciate the relations among gas variables expressed by the different gas laws
9. have an understanding of how the postulates of the kinetic molecular theory are applied to explain the origin of pressure and
the gas laws
10. rearrange the ideal gas law to calculate gas density and molar mass of a volatile liquid
11. have knowledge of the meanings of diffusion and effusion and how their rates are related to molar mass

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Major Content Topics:
1. States of matter
2. Gases

Sub Topics:
1. Interpreting phase diagrams and heating curves
2. Intermolecular forces of attraction
3. Kinetic molecular theory
4. The gas laws
5. Gas law calculations
6. Diffusion and effusion

Mid Semester Evaluation:

Sectional 1 on units 1 & 2

UNIT3
Number of hours:10

Resources:
Alkanes, alkenes and alkynes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKAD-OOOHxg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJRQ8gOjq4E&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NygjuEFkIc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkeOPe-Ia0U

Cis-trans isomerism (alkene): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjtzMQDdyuM

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StyqGmtYF7A

Nomenclature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsPHGOepns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYZJXWBMqBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eROc_ANNVLo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B02E4REukXE

Structural formula vs geometric formula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvUQ8jClleM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgzFok_BA_0&t=83s

Alkyl groups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP4VcbcwjVo

Green chemistry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0K1XRT1myg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHROd9ly7OQ

Instructional Objectives:
The student should be able to:
1. appreciate the importance of the analytical method
2. be able to calculate the error associated with results obtained
3. determine the structures and names of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
4. draw the structural, condensed, and line angle formulas for hydrocarbons
5. draw constitutional and geometric isomers
6. appreciate the importance of green chemistry
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Major Content Topics:
1. Introduction to analytical chemistry
2. Introduction to organic chemistry I
3. Introduction to green chemistry

Sub Topics:
1. The analytical process
2. Identification and treatment of errors
3. Alkanes
4. Alkenes
5. Alkynes
6. Green chemistry

UNIT4
Number of hours:7

Resources:
Born-Haber cycle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG2VVYzPsgA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxjaYlUNepI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46iTz6feViY

Carboxylic acids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uy2Wh9e0ABs

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Aldehydes and Ketones: https://www.angelo.edu/faculty/kboudrea/index_2353/Chapter_04_6SPP.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muXSkjFVfzw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65yxWnpkC1Q

Amines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STIamn93rds

Alcohol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuW3Rp1bj2k

Instructional Objectives:
The student should be able to:
1. Name alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and amines
2. Draw the structures for alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and amines
3. explain the diagonal relationship between periods 2 and 3 elements
4. construct a Born-Haber cycle and use it to determine the lattice energy

Major Content Topic:

1. Introduction to organic chemistry II
2. Introduction to inorganic chemistry

Sub Topics:
1. Alcohols
2. Aldehydes
3. Ketones
4. Carboxylic acids
5. Amines
6. The diagonal effect
7. Born-Haber cycle
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UNIT 5
Number of hours: 4

Resources:
Nuclear chemistry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fES21E0qebw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPRFF-eCGT8&t=37s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrk7Mt2fx6Y

Instructional Objectives:
The student should be able to:
1. Identify various types of radiation and their related transmutations
2. Differentiate between nuclear fusion and fission

Major Content Topic:

1. Introduction to nuclear chemistry

Sub Topics:
1. Radioisotopes
2. Alpha, beta and gamma radiation
3. Electron capture
4. Positron radiation
5. Nuclear fusion and fission

End of Semester Evaluation:

Sectional 2 on units 3, 4 & 5
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ASSESSMENT

The mid-semester and end of semester tests will be uploaded to the system, the student is to download – complete-upload the finished paper. Each
student is to ensure that on test days they have a data plan and credit. If the student is unable to get a data plan then the student must ensure he/she
moves to a location where there is internet connection. If the student comes across any connectivity challenges, he/she must contact the lecturer
immediately; failing to do so will result in a zero grade.

The system will have a due time for each piece of work, if the student misses these deadlines he/she will be penalized. The later the submission the
greater the points. There will be a cut off time for each piece of work, if the student misses the cut off time, with no contact with/permission from
the lecturer, his/her work will not be accepted and will receive a zero grade - allowance of 4 hours for late submission, thereafter
deduction of _8%_ percentage will be applied immediately after the deadline has passed and an addition 5% every 1 hour up to the
4 hour deadline. After which the course work will receive a grade of 0%

COURSE WORK ALLOTTED GRADE/ %

Mid-Semester Test 35
End of Semester 35
Laboratory 30
Total Grade 100

GRADING SCHEME: GRADING SYSTEM:

This section will reflect the scores Grades are assigned numerical values as
attained by students in order to get follows:
an A, B, C, etc
Percentage Score Assigned GRADE Quality Points Definition
90-100 A A 4.00 Superior
85-89 A- A- 3.67 Superior
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 80-84 B+ B+ 3.33 Superior
75-79 B B 3.00 Above Average
70-74 B- B- 2.67 Above Average
65-69 C+ C+ 2.33 Above Average
60-64 C C 2.00 Average
55-59 C- C- 1.67 Average
50-54 D D+ 1.33 Below Average
0-49 F D 1.00 Below Average

EXPECTATIONS:
Students are expected to -
• Students are expected to attend and be on time for all lectures
• All cell phones must be turned off in class
• Participate in group discussions
• Engage in the reading of related literature –assigned or self-selected
• Hand in all pieces of assignments on time

It is an offence to engage in the act of plagiarism. All sources used in any presentation must be properly cited. Violation of this
procedure will result in a failing grade (zero), for the work being submitted. ‘Cutting and pasting’ will not be accepted as students’
legitimate work, as this constitutes fraud, which is a criminal offence.

Attendance Requirement:

Attendance is measured by the number of times you sign in to LMS and do substantive work. You are expected to sign in each day.
LMS records the number of times you sign-in and how long you work. Students can access the classes synchronously and
asynchronously. Synchronous meeting attendance must be at least 70% of the total number of classes. Synchronous learning is online
education/learning that happens in real time, often with a set class schedule and required login times. Asynchronous learning does not
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require real-time interaction; instead, content is available online for students to access when it best suits their schedules, and
assignments are completed to deadlines.

Class Policies:

1. Early submission of the assignment is allowed. (“ allowance of 4 hours for late submission, thereafter deduction of _8%_
percentage will be applied immediately after the deadline has passed and an addition 5% every 1 hour up to the 4 hour
deadline. After which the course work will receive a grade of 0%
2. All assignments are posted on LMS with specific cut-off or due dates. Please observe those due dates. Late work can only
be accepted if originally approved by the professor
3. Students must pay attention while in class and not attempt to complete assignments, etc.
4. All course requirements are to be submitted on LMS in the course shell and must not be sent by email.
5. Unless you have a valid reason for missing an exam, you will get a zero for that missed exam (Please countercheck this and
other rules as approved by the Exam Council)
6. Remember that discussion questions that include your substantive contribution and the reaction to two of your colleagues
are due on dates specified in the syllabus. Late submission will not be accepted
7. When you are responding to the postings of your colleagues, be sure to:
a. Avoid being judgmental of person opinions,
b. Courteous
c. Avoid vernacular and or slang language
d. Avoid using offensive language
e. Avoid attacking individuals. We are dealing with ideas, not personalities.
8. In order to benefit from the appropriate accommodations in this class, students with disability must register with the office
that provides support services for students with disabilities (Student Services Division). While the course instructor will be
duly informed and will accommodate such students, it is the student is responsible for meeting all course requirements
using only approved accommodations. Individualized accommodations are not designed to give the student an advantage
over other students, to alter a fundamental aspect of the course, nor to weaken academic rigour.
9. You are to inform all members of your household that you will be joining a video conference and that they can be seen (if
your camera is on) and heard (if your mic is on)

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 10. There is to be no filming, recording or sharing content. You must not take screenshots or record staff members presenting
information to you.
11. Course outlines may not be shared externally without official permission.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Recommended Texts

John McMurray and Robert C. Fay, Chemistry, Pearson/Prentice Hall Publishers, 2008, Fifth edition.

The student is not confined to this book; any general chemistry book can be used. Three suggestions are:
Moore, J.W.; Stanitski, C.L.; Jurs, P. C. Principles of Chemistry: The Molecular Science; Brooks/Cole, 2010

Ebbing, D; Gammon, S.D.; General Chemistry; Cengage Learning, 2012, tenth edition

Burdge, J; Overby, J; Chemistry: Atoms First; McGraw-Hill, 2015, second edition

Practical Courses/Labs: At the beginning of the semester, a list of the resources that will be needed is to be given.

Students’ feedback on the course: State how the course will be evaluated by the students.
Activity Rubrics: Rubrics must be developed for all activities, projects, and products.

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