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FALL 2021 Fundamentals of Chemistry II (4 credit hours) CHEM 120 SEC. 501-524 Lecture Times: T, R 12:45 to 2:00 for sec 501 – 512 OR T, R 3:55 to 5:10 PM for sec 513 - 524 Lecture Room: ILCB 226 Instructor: Dr. Vickie M. Williamson E-Mail: [email protected] Please put “Chem 120” in the subject line or your message goes to junk! Office Hours: (access this Zoom link on Canvas) 3-4 on M, or 10:30-11:30 on T & R, or 1:30-3:00 on W, or by appointment. (note: you will need to log into TAMU to access) Instructors’ Assistant: Connor Allen E-Mail: [email protected] Supplemental Instruction Leader: Maria Machon E-Mail: [email protected] Lab Coordinator: Dr. Edward Lee E-Mail: [email protected] Dr. Abigael Songok E-Mail: ________________________ Laboratory TA: __________________________________ TA E-Mail:________________________

Welcome to CHEM 120. As the science that describes matter, chemistry is central to our understanding of many fields from health to the environment to the evaluation of materials. Rapid new developments in very diverse areas virtually guarantee that chemistry will become even more important in the years to come. Knowledge of chemistry will surely be a vital ingredient in your liberal arts education and an essential foundation for your technical education. As educated citizens, it is likely that it will be important for you to be able to understand, interpret, and evaluate information that involves the molecular world. Check with your advisor if you have any doubts concerning the suitability of this course for your degree. CHEM 119 and 120 are the first-year chemistry sequence in the core curriculum. These are 4-credit courses that contain both lecture and laboratory portions. This section is a part of a much larger program. Those of us in the First Year Chemistry Program and the Chemistry Department at Texas A&M University are committed to providing a meaningful and stimulating course. Each section of this course is independent of the other instructors’ sections, but we strive to cover common content, etc. This handout outlines the course policies for my sections. Other instructors’ policies may differ slightly. You should read this material carefully to familiarize yourself with the various rules and procedures, especially those that govern examinations and grades. The objectives of this course are to develop your: (1) problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities, (2) knowledge of general concepts in chemistry, (3) understanding of chemical terminology used in society, (4) ability to perform basic chemistry calculations, (5) appreciation of the importance of chemistry in society, and (6) positive attitudes towards chemistry. Specific learning objectives (what you should be able to do) are later in this syllabus. I expect you to have the following prerequisites: (1) basic math and chemistry skills, (2) curiosity about the world around you (3) willingness to learn (even though your friends say chemistry is yucky) (4) commitment to do all components (Chemistry "builds" on itself, thus you are lost if you miss earlier steps) (5) commitment for regular study (starting the first day!) 6-10 hours per week is average for studying and problem solving, preferably some time every day. NOTE: We will MOVE FAST! A calendar is attached, which contains exam dates, reading assignments, and a schedule for lecture & lab.. In the First Year Chemistry Program, we try to make ourselves approachable. Feel free to contact me whenever you have a question on the lecture portion, which is ¾ of the total course. If you have questions on the laboratory portion, contact your TA for specific experiments, [email protected] for general, no-technical issues or Dr. Lee. I look forward to a good semester. Vickie M. Williamson 8/26/21

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PHILOSOPHY BEHIND MY TEACHING The philosophy of how students learn that is held by an instructor should directly impact his/her philosophy of teaching. As a teacher, my job is to facilitate student learning. As a chemical education researcher, my job is to investigate strategies that improve student learning. I believe that learning is an active process in which the individual builds or constructs meaning from experiences and events, which must be integrated into their existing conceptual frameworks. This is constructivism to some, but I had rather explain my philosophy than to use a “buzz word” that might convey misconceptions. I believe that students learn best from direct experience, when they are active in the educational process. At primary grades, direct experience with concrete objects is required. As we mature, this direct experience can take more abstract forms. Methods to actively involve students can be incorporated even into a large lecture class. These include the use of questioning skills, 'wait time', analogy, visual aids, practice, the type of problems assigned, etc. Equally important to the process is drawing meaning from this direct experience through discussion and reflection. Last is the integration of the new idea or meaning with our existing understandings. These ideas are well-represented by a learning cycle approach, in which students gather data about a phenomenon, draw generalizations, and apply or extend the generalizations in other contexts.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: From the undergrad catalogue: Theory and applications of oxidationreductions systems; thermodynamics and kinetics; complex equilibria and solubility product; nuclear chemistry; descriptive inorganic and organic chemistry; introduction to analytical and synthetic methods and to quantitative techniques to both inorganic and organic compounds with emphasis on an investigative approach. COURSE PREREQISITES: CHEM 119 or CHEM 107 and CHEM 117 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students will be able to describe the theory and perform calculations for topics specified in the course description. Specific learning objectives are listed at the end of the lecture policies.

COURSE POLICIES (as of 8/26/21) REQUIRED MATERIALS: Lecture Materials: (1) The Textbook and homework are combined. We are using the 1st edition of General Chemistry: Atoms First by Young, Vining, Day, and Botch. The bundle can be purchased from http://www.owlv2.com/tamu_fa21.html at a special price for TAMU. At this website, first scroll down to find our section and click the ‘register’ button.Here is a movie of how to register: https://www.screencast.com/t/QSdf4UCovjI After registering go back to http://www.owlv2.com/tamu_fa21.html and click on purchase by our section. I would recommend that you RETURN WHAT YOU HAVE IF YOU PAID MORE THAN $65 FOR IT! If you just register in the course, you will have a 14-day free trial. There will also be a virtual Homework help desk to give you help with purchasing and /or registering during the first week or so of the semester. I will publish the hours for this on the homepage. NOTE: THE ISBNS GIVEN ABOVE ARE FOR THE BOOKSTORE, THE CHEAPER ONLINE VERSIONS HAVE SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT NUMBERS, BUT ARE THE SAME. Your purchase options include: (a) For Chem 120 only, you can choose: -- the electronic version only with no hard copy version for 6 months, and it is $45 ISBN13978-1-337-62198-4. --or a 6-month access with a loose-leaf hard copy of the text for $65 ISBN13-978-1-33781151-4 note that this is the epack! (b) The best option if you are taking another course that uses a Cengage book might be to purchase Cengage Unlimited for the semester. With this option, for $119.99 per semester you get access to all of digital materials (online textbooks, homework, etc.) for as many courses as you have that use Cengage materials. There is also options to rent or purchase hardcopy versions of the textbooks. (2) Non-programable calculator. Calculators may not have alphabetic memory. Students cannot use calculators that are programmable or have alpha-numeric capabilities for the exams. This means no

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TI-eighty anything. You want a scientific calculator under $15-20. You can check to see if the keystroke is what you prefer by hitting the log key prior to purchase. Some calculators require you to put in the number first then hit log; these will give an error if you only hit the log button. Others require that you hit the log button then the number, similar to the TI-80 series. Check with me if you have any questions. Any student attempting to use an unacceptable calculator, smart watch, cell phone, or any other electronic device will receive a zero for the exam or activity plus other penalties. (3) You will need iClicker Reef Web App for your laptop, tablet, iPhone or Android device(6-months for $17.35 at the bookstore OR for $15.99 from iclicker website: https://www.iclicker.com/pricing#studentpricing ) Be sure to use your TAMU ID number without any spaces or dashes. You will need to use it once in class to complete your registration. (4) You will need access to a laptop computer or tablet with wifi access that you can bring to class to complete your exams on exam day.

Lab Materials:

(5) Composition or spiral-bound notebook for recording lab data.

(6) Hayden-McNeil Online. Instructions provided in first lab session. (7) Approved eye protection: Chemical splash goggles (fully enclosing goggles with four indirect vents) are required. These are the ONLY approved form of eye protection. No other goggles will be allowed.

COURSE DESIGN: All meetings and course materials are structured in a face-to-face format. Both Lecture and lab video material will supplement the interactive meetings. For Lecture: Interactive problem-solving sessions will occur during the normal lecture time throughout the semester. Prior to each problem-solving session, there will be video lecture material that you are required to watch, while filling in the pdf for the lecture topic. You should begin the homework over those topics prior to the problem-solving session. Hopefully, you will easily get all of the easier questions completed and will have, at least, seen the more difficult questions. During the problem-solving session, we will work the most difficult homework problems via direct instruction, group work, and clicker questions, so you can easily finish up the homework after the session, but before the due date. For Lab: Interactive laboratory meetings will occur on your scheduled laboratory day/time. There will also be pre- and post-lab videos to watch each week. The videos consist of course content material necessary for the problem-solving sessions and lab activities/assignments. The expectation is that students will watch those videos prior to completing the associated assignments/activities. More details on these sessions are in the following sections of this syllabus.

ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY:

YOU SHOULD ATTEND ALL LECTURE CLASSES AND LABORTORIES ON TIME.

In the lecture portion, I will not be taking attendance as such; however, to encourage you to attend class, as there will be clicker points daily and could be periodic in-class assignments that will account for part of your lecture grade (See grades below). Arrive to class on time. If you arrive late to lecture, you will be responsible for any material covered before your arrival. If you miss a lecture, you are responsible for both notifying the Lecture Instructor and all material covered during the missed class period. For the lab, you will begin the experiment promptly at the start of the lab sessions. If you arrive late to your lab session, you will need to request an unexcused makeup lab, which may or may not be permitted. All absences from lab must be reported to and processed by the First Year Program office at [email protected] in order to request a make-up lab. Your TA does not have the authority to approve a request for a make-up lab or to schedule a make-up experiment. An absence for a non-acute medical service, such as a routine doctor’s appointment, does not constitute an excused absence. We are under no obligation to allow make-up opportunities for unexcused

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absences. All students with University-approved excused absences may request to schedule a make-up. The student is responsible for providing documentation substantiating the reason for the absence. See Student Rule #7 (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule07 ) for further guidance.

COPYRIGHT: The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. By “handouts,” I mean all materials generated for this class, which include but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, study sheets, in-class materials, review sheets, and additional problem sets, notes, etc. Because these materials are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless I expressly grant permission for the lecture materials. For handouts from Lab, you need the permission of the First Year Chemistry Program Office. Tutors and Tutoring services are expressly forbidden from copying any or all of these materials.

ACADEMIC INTERITY STATEMENT and POLICY: “An Aggie does not lie, cheat or steal, or tolerate those who do.” “Texas A&M University students are responsible for authenticating all work submitted to an instructor. If asked, students must be able to produce proof that the item submitted is indeed the work of that student. Students must keep appropriate records at all times. The inability to authenticate one’s work, should the instructor request it, may be sufficient grounds to initiate an academic misconduct case” (Section 20.1.2.3, Student Rule 20). You can learn more about the Aggie Honor System Office Rules and Procedures, academic integrity, and your rights and responsibilities at aggiehonor.tamu.edu. Students are expected to be the sole source for any work submitted in their name. The utilization or submission of work of others is a violation of Texas A&M University scholastic dishonesty policies and disciplinary steps will be taken. Only authorized electronic or printed materials or equipment may be used in or near the classroom. As commonly defined, plagiarism consists of passing off as one’s own the ideas, words, writings, etc., which belong to another. In accordance with this definition, you are committing plagiarism if you copy the work of another person and turn it in as your own, even if you should have the permission of that person or if you do the work but represent it as someone else’s (like using another student’s clicker). Plagiarism is one of the worst academic sins, for the plagiarist destroys the trust among colleagues without which research and knowledge cannot be safely communicated. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in any form and will be reported to the proper university officials. Expulsion for academic dishonesty does not look good on one's permanent record and is not worth the points you are trying to gain by cheating. If you have questions regarding plagiarism, please consult the latest issue of the Texas A&M University Student Rules, under the section “Scholastic Dishonesty.” Unauthorized collaboration via text messages, social media (Facebook, GroupMe, etc.), or any other means of passing or receiving information about exams or any other graded material are all considered honor violations. Even though laboratory data is collected in pairs all submitted work must be completed individually. Each student has to turn in their own pre-lab, post-lab, and data sheets. Copying entire or portions of prelab, post-lab, and data sheets instead of turning in your own original work is considered cheating. Allowing others to view your work is also cheating. Turning in a post-lab and data sheets for a lab you did not complete is also considered cheating. Changing experimental data after leaving lab, making up or borrowing data that you did not obtain in class is also a violation of the honor code. Reports of academic dishonesty will be filed for those who fail to follow the code. All honor violations will be reported to the Aggie Honor System Office.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY: Texas A&M University is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. If you experience barriers to your education due to a disability or think you may have a disability, please contact Disability Resources in the Student Services Building or at (979) 845-1637 or visit http://disability.tamu.edu. Disabilities may include, but are not limited to attentional, learning,

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mental health, sensory, physical, or chronic health conditions. All students are encouraged to discuss their disability related needs with Disability Resources and their instructors as soon as possible. Disabilities can be either temporary (e.g. broken arm) or permanent (e.g. a learning disability). If you have any questions, see me. Students wishing to receive accommodations for disabilities for the course must submit the appropriate paperwork to both [email protected] and [email protected]. We are not responsible for providing any accommodations until after the appropriate paperwork has been submitted.

TITLE IX AND STATEMENT ON LIMITS TO CONFIDENTIALITY: Texas A&M University is committed to fostering a learning environment that is safe and productive for all. University policies and federal and state laws prohibit gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment, including sexual assault, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. With the exception of some medical and mental health providers, all university employees (including full and part-time faculty, staff, paid graduate assistants, student workers, etc.) are Mandatory Reporters and must report to the Title IX Office if the employee experiences, observes, or becomes aware of an incident that meets the following conditions (see University Rule 08.01.01.M1): • •

The incident is reasonably believed to be discrimination or harassment. The incident is alleged to have been committed by or against a person who, at the time of the incident, was (1) a student enrolled at the University or (2) an employee of the University.

Mandatory Reporters must file a report regardless of how the information comes to their attention – including but not limited to face-to-face conversations, a written class assignment or paper, class discussion, email, text, or social media post. Although Mandatory Reporters must file a report, in most instances, you will be able to control how the report is handled, including whether or not to pursue a formal investigation. The University’s goal is to make sure you are aware of the range of options available to you and to ensure access to the resources you need. Students wishing to discuss concerns in a confidential setting are encouraged to make an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Students can learn more about filing a report, accessing supportive resources, and navigating the Title IX investigation and resolution process on the University’s Title IX webpage.

STATEMENT ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Texas A&M University recognizes that mental health and wellness are critical factors that influence a student’s academic success and overall wellbeing. Students are encouraged to engage in proper selfcare by utilizing the resources and services available from Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS). Students who need someone to talk to can call the TAMU Helpline (979-845-2700) from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. weekdays and 24 hours on weekends. 24-hour emergency help is also available through the National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800-273-8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

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