EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

COURSE CODE CHEM105 COURSE LEVEL Freshman

COURSE TITLE General ChemistryII COURSE TYPE University Core – Physical / Natural Sciences

CREDIT VALUE (4,1) 4 ECTS VALUE 6

PREREQUISITES None COREQUISITES None

DURATION OF COURSE One semester Semester and year SPRING 2012-2013

Name (group) e-mail Office Telephone

Instructor

Dr. Kıvanç Yüney (01) kivanc.yuney@emu.edu.tr OAT 106

Y303 630 2676

630 1567

Assistant

(labs and tutorials)

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Matter and measurements; Atoms and elements; Molecules, compounds and chemical equations; Chemical quantities and aqueous reactions ;

Gases, Thermochemistry; The quantum-mechanical model of the atom; The periodic table; Chemical bonding; Liquids, Solids and

Intermolecular forces.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

This course is the first component of the two-semester General Chemistry course for biology and pharmacy students. The course is aimed at

providing the student with

an adequate background in fundamentals of chemistry

an understanding of chemical concepts,

critical and analytical thinking skills to draw relationship between chemical concepts,

systematic problem solving skills through conceptual and numerical problems,

scientific literacy and awareness to establish connections between chemistry and real life or their major field of study

basic chemistry laboratory skills.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student who will complete this course successfully will be able to

identify the classes, constituents and properties of matter

Understand the scientific method,

Understand the atomic and molecular structure

Understand the role of energy in chemistry and become acquainted with thermodynamics

Understand chemical bonding

Be able to represent molecules and compounds using chemical and structural formulae

Understand mass relations in chemistry

Understand the mole concept

Be able to write and balance chemical equations

Identify and name the substances

Distinguish between types of substances

Understand periodicity and the periodic table

Identify types of reactions

Express solution concentration

Comprehend gas laws, ideal and real gas behaviour

Interpret liquid and solid state and their general properties in relation with intermolecular interactions

Use symbols and units correctly

Use mathematical and chemical equations for solving numerical problems

Use dimensional analysis method for solving numerical problems

Apply the theoretical concepts and methods of chemistry covered in this course to solve conceptual and numerical problems

Use printed and electronic text effectively to cope with the course

Use decent scientific English for written and oral communication

Handle chemicals properly,

Perform experiments safely,

Write lab reports

Perform individually or as a team member whenever necessary.

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Grading Criteria for

A

(excellent)

~85% and above

Excellent understanding of the concepts and the principles as demonstrated by correct and accurate knowledge and

application of theory/laws in solving problems. Response to problems is clear, legible, concise and accurate.

Excellent performance.

B

(good)

~70% and above

Better than average understanding of the concepts and the principles as demonstrated by correct and accurate

knowledge and application of theory/laws in solving problems, but doesn't have the depth and outstanding quality of

an "A". Response to problems is fairly clear, legible, but occasionally contains some inaccuracies. Performance

exceeds the minimum requirements

C

(average)

~60 % and above

An average understanding of the concepts and the principles as demonstrated by reasonably correct knowledge and

application of theory/laws in solving problems, but doesn't have any depth. Response to problems is reasonably

clear, legible, but contains inaccuracies. It reveals a sufficient understanding of the material, but lacks depth in

understanding and approach/application. Content and form don't go beyond basic expectations and/or display some

substantial errors. Acceptable but non-exceptional performance that doesn't go beyond the minimum requirements.

D

(barely sufficient)

~50% and above

Minimal knowledge and barely sufficient understanding of the concepts and the principles as demonstrated by

approximately correct application of theory/laws in solving problems. Response to problems is not very clear and is

barely legible, and contains many inaccuracies. It reveals a minimum (confused) understanding of the material, and

lacks depth in understanding and approach/application. Content and form do not adequately meet the basic

expectations, and/or display significant errors. Performance demonstrates severe problems in one or more areas.

F

(fail)

Below 50%

Work does not meet the most minimal standards. It reveals no understanding of the material, lack of basic academic

skills and knowledge, or completely incomprehensible writing. Performance is not acceptable

NG

nil grade

Conditions that might lead to NG grade.

Not attending the class more than 80% of total lecture hours.

Not attending any two exams, including make-up.

EXAMS (See Grading Criteria)

1. There will be two quizzes, one midterm exam and one final exam. Exam results are announced on the Chemistry Department

Notice Board.

2. All students should have a scientific calculator for use in exams.

3. Mobile phones are not allowed to be used in the exams as a calculator.

4. Students can see their papers in the first 10 days following the announcement of results, but not later than that.

MAKE-UP EXAM The student is allowed to make-up only one missed exam; the midterm, or a quiz exam. The make-up exam is given at the end of the

semester after the final exams are completed.

OBJECTIONS

Student’s marked exam papers are available for inspection from the course instructor upon request. To conform to regulations these

requests should be made within 10 days of announcement of marks. Objections to any grade must be made to the instructor.

LABORATORY WORK Laboratory work is compulsory. Missing three or more experiments will result in failure in CHEM105.

Repeating students holding a passing lab mark (4/10 or higher) do not have to repeat the lab work.

A quiz is given before each lab session on the experiment to be performed. The lab report need to be submitted at the end of the lab session.

The total lab mark is composed of Quiz marks: 20%, Reports: 50% and Lab Final Exam 30%.

ATTENDANCE - Lectures: At least 80% attendance is compulsory. Failure to fulfill this criterium may result with an “NG” grade. (See the Grading Criteria).

- Labs: Laboratory work is compulsory. Missing three or more experiments will result in failure in CHEM105.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Quiz I 10%

Midterm 30%

Quiz II 10%

Laboratory work 10%

Final 40%

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TEXTBOOK/S

Principles of Chemistry-A Molecular Approach by Nivaldo J. Tro, 2011, PEARSON

LEARNING / TEACHING METHOD

- Regular classroom lectures and tutorials.

- Biweekly regular lab sessions.

COURSE CONTENT- The lecture topics within the semester are as in the following schedule

Group Lecture Lab

Tutorial

01 MON 3-4 (CMS 222), FRI 7-8 (CMS 302) FRI 3-4 (AS G07)

FRI 3-4 (CMS 220)

LECTURE SCHEDULE

Week Date Topics

1 February 18 Matter, Measurement and Problem Solving (Chp 1) 2 periods

1, 2 February 22-

March 01

Atoms and Elements (Chp 2) 6 periods

3, 4 March 4-11 Molecules and Compounds and Chemical Equations(Chp3) 6periods

4, 5 March 15-18 Chemical quantities and aqueous reactions (Chp 4) 4 periods

5 QUIZ 1

5, 6 March 22-25 Gases (Chp 5) 4 periods

6, 7 March 29- April

02

Thermochemistry (Chp 6) 4 periods

7-8 April 03-13 MIDTERM

9 April 15-19 The Quantum mechanical Model of the Atom (Chp7) 4 periods

10 April 22-26 Periodic properties of the elements (Chp 8) 4 periods

11, 12 April 29- May 06 Chemical Bonding I (Chp 9) 4 periods

11 QUIZ II

12 May 10 Chemical Bonding II (Chp 10) 2 periods

13, 14 May 14-24 Liquids, Solids and Intermolecular Forces (Chp 11) 8 periods

15-17 May 27 – June 11 FINAL EXAMS

OTHER IMPORTANT REMARKS

- Each student needs a non-programmable scientific calculator.

- Students are not allowed to the lab without a lab coat.

- Mobile phones are strictly prohibited in classes, laboratory sessions and in exams.

ACADEMIC HONESTY - PLAGIARISM

Cheating is copying from others or providing information, written or oral, to others. Plagiarism is copying without acknowledgement

from other people’s work. According to university by laws cheating and plagiarism are serious offences punishable with disciplinary

action ranging from simple failure from the exam or project, to more serious action (letter of official warning, suspension from the

university for up to one semester). Disciplinary action is written in student records and may appear in student transcripts.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL STUDENTS REPEATING THE COURSE FOR A BETTER GRADE;

WHATEVER GRADE YOU RECEIVE AT THE END OF THIS SEMSTER WILL REPLACE YOUR

PREVIOUS GRADE.

PLEASE KEEP THIS COURSE SYLLABUS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT CONTAINS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION