Introductory General Chemistry
Chemistry 102
(CRN 573)
Class, Test Schedule |
(Room: PSci 128 - W,F 1:00 PM) |
Fall, 2003 |
Instructor: Dr. Terry L. Helser |
Office: PS 227 |
Phone: 607-436-3518 |
E-mail To: HELSERTL@oneonta.edu.
Text: Essentials of General, Organic & Biochemistry,
1st Ed., 2003, H. S. Stoker (Houghton Mifflin Co.)
Catalog Description: This course is a survey of
the basic general, organic and biological chemistry needed to understand
the current advances in biotechnology, medicine, agriculture, etc. It provides
the background needed to take Chem 111, General Chemistry. Whenever possible
topics of current interest are discussed. Credit cannot be applied toward
the requirements for any science or science education major. The course
may not be challenged by students with high school credit in chemistry.
(LA,NL2, NL, TQ) Prerequisite: NONE.
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Month & Days |
Study Topic |
Reading Assignment
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I. General Chemistry |
Autobiography |
August 27
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Introduction, Co-op Class
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Ch. 1 |
29
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Matter, Measurements and Atoms
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Ch. 2 |
September 3, 5
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Atoms, Elements
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Ch. 3 |
10, 12
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Bonds
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Ch. 4 |
17, 19
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Formulas, Equations, Moles and Rxns
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Ch. 5,8 |
24, 26
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Solutions & Water
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Ch. 7 |
Oct. 1
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Acids and Bases
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Ch. 9 |
October 3
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Exam I (Friday, PSci room 128, 1 PM)
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Month & Days
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II. Organic Chemistry
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Reading Assignment |
October 8, 10
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Functional Groups & Alkanes
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Ch. 10 |
15, 17
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Alkenes, Alkynes & Benzene
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Ch. 11 |
22, 24
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Alcohols & Chirality
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Ch. 12 |
29,31
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Aldehydes
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Ch. 13 |
November 5
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Carboxylic Acids
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Ch. 13 |
November 7
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Exam II (Friday, PSci room 128, 1 PM)
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Month & Days
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III. Biochemistry
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Reading Assignment |
November 12, 14
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Carbohydrates & Lipids
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Ch. 14 |
19, 21
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Proteins & Enzymes
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Ch. 16 |
26, 28
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Thanksgiving Vacation - No Classes
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December 3, 5
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Nucleic Acids, Heredity & Genetic Code
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Ch. 17 |
10, 12
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Energy Metabolism
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Ch. 18 |
December17
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Final Exam (Wednesday, PSci room 128, |
11 -1:30 PM) |
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Grading
Hourly Exams
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2 x 100 pts. = 200 pts.
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Scale: 90-100% A
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Final Exam
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200 pts.
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80-89% B
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Lab Research Paper
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100 pts.
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70-79% C
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Laboratory Evaluations
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200 pts.
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60-69% D
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Total: 700 pts.
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0-59% E
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You may earn up to 35 points for extra credit problem sets given throughout
the semester. Tests have 10% more points than listed so I can challenge
the best.
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Laboratory Schedule (Room:
PSci 205 - Mon. 1-3 pm) Fall, 2003
Required Materials: Graph Ruled Lab Notebook, Safety Goggles
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information
on lab time management from here.
Month & Days
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Laboratory Topic
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Evaluation (Due Date)
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September 1
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Form Groups, Check In, Plan Lab
1
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1-Oral Progress Rpt.
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8
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1-Observe
& Measure
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1-Prop. (9/5),
Quiz (Email, 9/15)
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15
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1-Observe & Measure Reports
2-Changes in Matter Preparation
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1-Oral Rpt., Peer Evaluation
2-Oral Progress Rpt |
22
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2-Changes
in Matter
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2-Proposal (9/19)
1-Final Rpt. (9/19)
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29
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2-Changes in Matter Reports
3-Acetic Acid in Vinegars Preparation
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2--Oral Rpt., Peer Evaluation
2-Final Rpt. (10/3)
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Month & Days
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Laboratory Topic
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Evaluation (Due Date)
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October 6
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No Lab - Fall Break
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3-Proposal (10/10) |
October 13
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3-Acetic Acid in Vinegars
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20
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3-Reports
4-Aspirin Preparation
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3- Oral Rpt. , Peer Eval.
4-Oral Progress Rpt.
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27
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4-Aspirin Synthesis & Analysis
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3-Final Rpt. (10/24)
4-Proposal (10/24)
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November 3
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4-Aspirin Synthesis & Analysis
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4-Proposal (10/31)
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Month & Days
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Laboratory Topic
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Evaluation (Due Date)
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November 10
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4-Aspirin Reports
5-Enzyme
Catalyzed Reaction
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4-
Oral Rpt. , Peer Eval.
4-Final Rpt. (11/14) |
17
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5-Enzyme
Catalyzed Reaction
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5-Proposal (11/14)
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24
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No Lab - Thanksgiving Break
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December 1
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5-Enzyme
Catalyzed Reaction
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5-Proposal (11/28)
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8
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5- Enzyme Reports (Check Out)
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5- Oral Rpt. , Peer Eval.
& Final Rpt. (12/12) |
December17
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Final Exam (Wednesday, PSci room 128
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11 AM - 1:30 PM)
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Grading Policies:
Your point total will be divided by the total possible for a % of
200 points. The final report for which you were primary author is worth
a maximum of 100 points of your total grade.
Final reports must be typed, spaced >1.5 lines, and signed by all
group members. They must contain an objective, introduction, procedure
(flow diagram), safety notes, results (an essay w/ tables, plots), and
discussion/conclusion sections. The weekly proposals, with objective, equipment
and reagents needed, procedure (flow diagram) and safety notes, which proves
you are prepared to do each experiment safely, must be accepted
by your instructor before you will be allowed to do the lab ( submit
on email no later than the Friday before the lab). One point
/day will be subtracted for reports submitted after due dates.
Oral reports are awarded 100 points,
of which 80% is for the group's presentation and 20% for the individual's
stage presence, poise and participation. Generally, the score is an average
of the peer evaluations from other teams and the instructor. Copies of
the printed grading form are available in the laboratory.
Lab notebooks may be collected and evaluated at the instructor's whim.
Please note: You are to use your notebook to prepare for each
lab with suitable notes on procedures, flow charts, tables for data,
etc.; to make notes and take data during the lab; and to do calculations
and write your results and conclusions after the lab. Each of
these parts will be evaluated.
Attendance:
You must be credited as the major author of at least 1 lab report
and score 60% on lab evaluations to pass the course. If you miss more than
1/3 of the labs, you will earn an E for the course, no matter what
your test scores total. Plagiarism (see your Handbook ) will not
be tolerated.
Safety:
Approved clothing and safety goggles must be worn when any
experimental work is occurring. Doing unauthorized experiments or procedures
is prohibited. If in doubt, ask the instructor. All accidents involving
personal injury, however minor, must be reported immediately to the instructor.
The instructor has the right to expel anyone from the laboratory without
credit for unsafe or offensive behavior or dress.
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Introductory General Chemistry,
Chemistry 102-01 Lab Information
1st Week, Monday lab:
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Oral (group) report from prior project in 1st hour.
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Receive and study the next project. Groups work on the procedures
and techniques they will need, including doing trials with known materials.
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Last 1/2 hour, teams do oral brainstorming on how they will attack
the problem. Turn in requests for materials, equipment needed.
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On Thursday, submit the group's proposal for the problem
(objective (why ), materials and equipment needed, procedure, flow
chart (how ), safety and how to handle data) by e-mail. Must
be accepted by management before you can do the lab! - 1 point/day off
project total for late or inadequate proposals.
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On Friday , turn in typed, final report on any prior project.
2nd Week:
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On Monday: Do the experimental work in the laboratory. Turn in notebooks
at end of lab, if requested.
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Provide group with progress reports about the project at end of
lab, if requested.
Week after experiments are done:
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On Monday, give oral report on results
(peer groups and instructor evaluations averaged = 100 points. Both individual
and group contributions evaluated). Use feedback from forms and other team
reports to produce a final, group report.
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On Friday, turn in typed, final report on project (each member of
the group signs it to indicate they have read it and accept responsibility
and credit for the work = 100 points).
Grading:
Oral (group) report = 100 points
Group's proposal; Emailed by Fri. = 10 points
Final reports = 100 points
Notebook, Quiz = 10 points each
- 1 point/day late off project total = % of 200 points
total
Final reports earn up to 100 points for the primary
author out of the 300 point total for the lab part of the course. S/he
must
be clearly identified on the first page, and each member must be
the primary author on at least one final report.
If you must miss a class, lab or group meeting, you must inform your
group and instructor. Your group should decide on how you can repay your
responsibilities to the group. Options might be to do extra library research,
proposal or report writing, computer searches or whatever the group decides
is adequate repayment for the loss of your participation. If the group
decides your excuse was not valid, they may consider a loss of credit as
appropriate punishment, and should so inform you and the instructor.
Penalties, generally -1 point a day for group reports which are late,
will be assessed against the primary author of that report, not the rest
of the group members, if requested by the group in writing or by email.
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