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Science Department

CHM 1046C-E10  

General Chemistry II [CRN #26857]

East Campus

Tuesday 4:00-6:45 Lecture Building 1 Room 112

Thursday 4:00-6:45 Lab Building 1 Room 322A

SPRING 2014

 

Instructor’s Name: Vanessa Prasad-Permaul (Professor Prasad)

 

Email Address: vprasadpermaul@mail.valenciacollege.edu

                           vprasadpermaul@valenciacollege.edu

 

Website:    http://frontdoor.valenciacollege.edu/?vprasadpermaul

 

Course Description:

Continuation of CHM 1045C dealing mainly with equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. Laboratory illustrates principles of ionic equilibria within framework of qualitative analysis. 

Prerequisite: CHM 1045C with C or better.

 

Lecture Text and Materials:   Bring these materials to each lecture.

               Text: General Chemistry, 10^th Edition, Ebbing and Gammon                                                            Scientific calculator. NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS ALLOWED

               Lecture Notebook (loose leaf type, 2-3” inch)

                                                   pen, pencil and an eraser.

                       

 

Lab Text and Materials:       Laboratory Manual for Principles of General Chemistry CHM 1046L, Beran

                                                TI30x series calculator. NO GRAPHING CALCULATORS ALLOWED

                        Laboratory safety goggles.

                        Student  Lab Notebook: 100 Carbonless Duplicate Sets- Hayden-McNeil

                        (OR SIMILAR)

 

 

Evaluation Process:                                                               Grade Scale:

Hour Exams (5) 50%                                                  A = 90-100%

In-Class Quizzes 10%                                                 B = 80-89%

Final Exam 15%                                                          C = 70-79%

Lab Reports 25%                                                        D = 60-69%

                                                                                    F = 0-59%

 

Attendance: Regular attendance and class participation are the most important factors that promote success in college. Please attend class and be prepared for each scheduled lecture. Read each chapter before its scheduled lecture, and then come to class with appropriate questions.

 

Homework: Homework assignments are due before class prior to that chapters lecture. The reason is to force you to open up the book and familiarize yourself with that day’s lecture. Do not concentrate too much on the correctness of the problem, but more of the attempt to understand the concept. We will go through the homework problems during lecture.

 

Cheating: I have zero tolerance for cheating. If you are caught cheating on any assignment, quiz, or exam you will be failed from the course.

 

There will be NO make-up quizzes, exams, or late homework unless you have a documented VCC excuse.

 

 

Withdrawal Policy: A student who withdraws from class before the withdrawal deadline of March 21^st 2014  will receive a grade of “W.” A student is not permitted to withdraw after the withdrawal deadline. A faculty member MAY withdraw a student up to the beginning of the final exam period for violation of the class attendance policy. A student who is withdrawn by faculty for violation of the class attendance policy will receive a grade of “W.” Any student who withdraws or is withdrawn from a class during a third or subsequent attempt in the same course will be assigned a grade of “F.”

 

Final exam policy:

The final examination in this course is MANDATORY. Any student not completing the exam will receive a grade of F for the course.

 

Important Dates:

Add/Drop Refund Deadline: January 14th 2014

Withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” grade: March 21^st 2014

Final Exam: Tuesday April 22nd  2014 (5:00pm-7:30pm)

 

 

 

 

 

·       Print out syllabus and have with you at all times

·       Be prepared for a quiz EVERY meeting

·       Hand in homework assignment before lecture begins or you will receive a zero for that day’s HW

·       Have completed pre-lab in lab notebook at the beginning of each lab period. If you are late for any reason, you will receive a 0 for that lab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tentative Schedule: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

Disclaimer Statement: This outline may be altered, at the instructor’s discretion, during the course of the term. It is the responsibility of the student to make any adjustments as announced.

 

Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations must provide a letter from the Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) and discuss specific needs with the instructor, preferably during the first two weeks of class. The Office for Students with Disabilities determines accommodations based on appropriate documentation of disabilities.

 

Academic Honesty: Plagiarism is defined as claiming as your own a paper, report, article, or speech which in whole or in part was prepared by someone other than yourself. Cheating on an exam or copying someone else’s laboratory report is also a violation of this policy. A violation of this policy can result in failure of an assignment, the entire course, or your current status as an active student. Each student is expected to be informed and compliant with the college policy on academic honesty as stated in the Student Handbook.

 

Expected Student Conduct: Valencia Community College is dedicated not only to the advancement of knowledge and learning but is concerned with the development of responsible personal and social conduct. By enrolling at Valencia Community College, a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding the general rules of conduct. The primary responsibility for managing the classroom environment rests with the faculty. Students who engage in any prohibited or unlawful acts that result in disruption of a class may be directed by the faculty to leave the class. Violation of any classroom or Valencia’s rules may lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from Valencia. Disciplinary action could include being withdrawn from class, disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate and authorized actions. You will find the Student Code of Conduct in the current Valencia Student Handbook.

 

Valencia Student Core Competencies: Valencia’s faculty have defined four interrelated competencies (Think, Value, Communicate, ACT) that prepare students to succeed in the world community. These competencies are outlined in the college catalog. In this course, through lecture and discussion, group work, and other learning activities, you will further develop your mastery of those competencies.

 

Computer/Equipment Use Policy: Use of computers in the Business, IT, and Public Service classrooms at Valencia Community College is restricted to those activities designated by the instructor to enhance the class materials. Any other use is strictly forbidden. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to:

Use of computer to send Email or access Internet sites not specifically assigned in class.

Use of computer for job, internship, or other activities not assigned in class.

Modifying any hardware or software system configuration or setting.

Activities not in accordance with the Valencia Student Code of Conduct.

Use of computers in the departmental open lab is limited to those activities involved with preparing homework or coursework in this department and is subject to the same restriction as listed above.

Computer use is remotely monitored; any student using computers inappropriately may be subject to dismissal from class or banishment from the lab. Subsequent offense may be sent to the campus administration for further disciplinary action.

 

 

 

STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Valencia College is interested in making sure all our students have a rewarding and successful college experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. Free face-to-face counseling is also available.