PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II                CHEMISTRY 1062                     COMMON COURSE OUTLINE

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Chemistry 1062

February 2006

Catalog Description:

Chemistry 1062 - Principles of Chemistry - 5 Credits.  Offered Fall and Spring Semesters. 

Lecture four hours, lab three hours.

Continuation of  Chemistry 1061:  chemical equilibrium, reaction mechanisms, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, complex ions, qualitative analysis, and nuclear chemistry.

Prerequisites:

Chemistry 1061

Outline of Major Content Areas:

1.         Chemical Kinetics & Mechanisms

2.         Chemical Equilibrium

3.         Acids and Bases:  Theory, Equilibria, and Buffer Solutions

4.         The Atmosphere

5.         Solubility Equilibrium

6.         Thermodynamics

7.         Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

8.         Electrochemistry

9.         Transition Metal Chemistry and Complex Ions

10.        Qualitative Analysis

11.        Metallurgy

12.        Nuclear Chemistry

Requirements:

Reading assignments, questions and problems from the textbook:  Chemistry 9th Edition, by Raymond Chang.  Completion of all laboratory experiments.

Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes:

1.         The student will develop an understanding of the principles and concepts of chemistry.  (Goal Three, Natural Sciences, Competency a)

2.         The student will be prepared for additional chemistry courses which may be required for his/her course of study.

3.         The student will develop an understanding of experimental procedure.  (Goal Two, Critical Thinking, Competencies a, b, c.  Goal Three, Natural Sciences, Competency b)

4.         The student will learn required laboratory techniques.  (Goal Three, Natural Sciences, Competency c)

5.         The student will relate chemistry to our environment and everyday life.  (Goal Three, Natural Sciences, Competency d)

Experiments:

            1.         MSDS and Classification of Chemicals.  

2.         Rates of Chemical Reactions     

3.         Determination of Equilibrium Constant     

4.         Synthesis of Coordination Compounds

5.         Acid-Base titration.

            6.         pH Measurements and Buffers. Part I

            7.         pH Measurements and Buffers. Part II

            8.         Hardness of Water. Part I

            9.         Hardness of Water. Part II

            10.        Qualitative Analysis - Cations

            11.        Spot Tests for  Anions

            12.        Redox Titration

            13.        Electrochemistry

Method of Evaluation:

1.         Four hour exams

2.         Homework problems and quizzes

3.         Laboratory experiments (13 lab sessions)

4.         Comprehensive final exam

Statement of Departmental Policy:

The use of graphing calculators will not be allowed during quizzes or exams.

Grades:

A - 90%            B - 80%            C - 70%            D - 55%

Assessment:

During the semester a number of assessments will be performed in order to monitor students’ progress, provide students the feedback, and to identify areas that require additional attention.