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Syllabus for General Chemistry I (CHEM1109-05) Boston College, Fall Semester, 2020 Course Instructor: Professor Nathaniel J. Hartmann E-Mail: Please contact me via Campuswire (see below for info on how get setup on Campuswire) Office Hours (subject to change): In lieu of office hours, I will be holding live Zoom sessions during the regularly scheduled course time on Wednesday and Friday 12:00-12:50. I intend to record these sessions and post them on the Canvas page. If this time is inconvenient for you or if you would like to meet with me one-on-one or as a group, I will set aside times each week where you can sign up to meet with me (https://hartmannfall2020.youcanbook.me). Teaching Assistant: TBD Office hours: TBD Required Materials: Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, 5th edition by Nivaldo J. Tro, Pearson, 2020. (ISBN: 978-013-498912-9). New copies of the text from the bookstore may come packaged with the MasteringChemistry online learning tool which is NOT required (although you may find it to be useful). From the publisher: Students can order 24 month access to the eText directly from Pearson for $65 (https://www.pearson.com/store/p/chemistry-a-molecular-approach/P100001032927/9780136874201). The mastering chemistry software is completely optional, but there is also a bundle from Pearson that is $65 (https://www.pearson.com/store/p/chemistry-a-molecularapproach/P100001032927/9780134989860) to purchase it you will need to use the course code: hartmann86586. Mastering Chemistry is Pearson's online homework software that comes with some additional features to help guide your studying. Communication: The primary mode of communication for this class will be via Campuswire. Campuswire class communication hub: All course questions are answered on the Campuswire online discussion forum. Sign up for Campuswire at https://campuswire.com/p/G9130DDF4 (code: 7838). The Campuswire app, if you choose to use it, is available for free for both IOS and android devices. Think of the course Campuswire platform as a shared space for the course. This is the best place to get in touch with other members of the course: you can set up a chatroom for your study group; send direct messages to myself, your TA, or other students; ask and answer questions about the course and the course content. If you have questions of a personal or private nature, please contact me directly. Note, all direct messages are private, your instructor cannot view the content of these conversations unless they are part of it. Structure of this Course: For the safety of students and faculty, the administration at Boston College has determined that all lecture classes with enrollments over 75 students must be taught remotely during the fall 2020 semester. This course has been redesigned with this mode of instruction in mind. Monday of each week a new “Module” will be posted on Canvas detailing the course content that will be covered that week. Multiple short lectures on the various topics in the module will be posted as videos you to watch through over the course of the week. Each module includes a schedule for the week detailing the assignments for the week and providing a suggested watch schedule for the video lectures. Corequisite Course: CHEM1111 General Chemistry I Laboratory. Location: Merkert Center 116

Discussion Sections (required): Each week, all students will participate in their scheduled discussion section. During each discussion, students will work in groups (3-4 students per group) on problem solving (selected book problems and other problems), interactive exercises, and class-wide discussions. The discussion leader will facilitate discussion, working with groups to help them on their work. Students are expected to arrive on time and to actively participate in all of the discussion sections. A portion of your course grade (10%) will be awarded based on your discussion work, including (on-time) attendance and engagement (in group work and class-wide exercises) in discussion. Please note that if you are unable to do not feel comfortable attending discussion sections in person all discussion sections will held in a mixed in-person/online format. Please make sure you are enrolled in one of the following discussion sections. CHEM 1113-02 Merkert 129 Tuesdays 4:00 pm TA CHEM 1113-03 Merkert 129 Tuesdays 5:00 pm TA CHEM 1113-16 Campion 204 Wednesdays 2:00 pm TA CHEM 1113-19 Merkert 130 Mondays 9:00 am TA For Gateway students: CHEM 1127-01 Higgins Hall 265 Thursdays 4:30 pm TA CHEM 1127-02 Higgins Hall 265 Thursdays 5:30 pm TA Homework: Book problems will be posted on Canvas on a routine basis. These problems will not be graded, but it is highly recommended that you complete all homework problems, as problem solving is primarily how you learn chemistry. You may choose to use Mastering Chemistry from Pearson for online homework. In order to register for Mastering Chemistry, follow the instructions below: You may choose to use Mastering Chemistry from Pearson for on-line homework. https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringchemistry/students/getregistered/index.html. There, you should register for my course using this ID: hartmann86586. Use your BC ID username (not ID number). For technical support, start by going to: http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringchemistry/students/support/index.ht ml. Please let me know if you do not get the support you need right away. Calculators: A scientific calculator is necessary for the course. Calculators may be used for exams. Problem solving assignments: Learning in chemistry courses occurs primarily via applying what you know to solve problems. These exercises are designed to assess your approach to problem solving: including, but not limited to, identifying important and unimportant information, defining what is unknown, planning out and/or diagraming the problem, working symbolically before inserting values (when necessary), and including correct units. Exams: There will be three exams and one final exam. Exams will be administered on Canvas during the designated time. Please contact me if you require accommodations, e.g. students that are off campus or require extra time. -

Exam 1: Fri. 9/25, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. Exam 2: Fri. 10/23, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. Exam 3: Fri. 11/20, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m.

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Final Exam: TBD

Grading (subject to minor changes): The course grade is based on your overall course score. Letter grades will not be assigned for assignments and exams. The breakdown of the overall scores are shown below. Exams (lowest score dropped): Final exam: Problem Solving assignments: Discussion attendance/participation: Campuswire participation:

45% 30% 15% 5% 5%

All sections of General Chemistry target a goal of a B- average. Should the class reach this average or exceed it, grades will be as earned (see list below). Please note that I reserve the ability to lower cutoff numbers (making achieving a grade easier) but I will not raise them. However, please do not count on them changing. Percent Points Earned 93.0-100 90.0-92.9 87.0-89.9 83.0-86.9 80.0-82.9 77.0-79.9 73.0-76.9 70.0-72.9 67.0-69.9 63.0-66.9 60.0-62.9 0-59.9

Course Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF

Suggestions for Success: Learning chemistry — the molecular basis for life — is a very rewarding endeavor, but also one that requires persistence, diligence, and hard work. The single most important thing you can do is to diligently work out answers to as many problems in the textbook as you can. At a minimum, you must complete the assigned problems. Watching the lectures and participation and engagement in discussions is a good start towards your goals of learning chemistry, but it will also be crucial that you plan to spend a significant amount of time outside of class time. In general, instructors recommend that you spend approximately 10-15 hours per week over and above the scheduled class time. If you are willing to devote this time, and you spend it wisely and effectively, you will be able to perform your best. The course teaching staff will hold office hours throughout each week. These office hours are a great place to work on problems with the support of instructors and peers. A note about using the optional solutions manual: Having access to the full solutions for problems can be helpful if used properly, but if used improperly these solutions can have the opposite of the desired effect. It is important to remember that the solutions should be used as a last resort only. If you struggle to work through a problem, we recommend that you do not go directly to the solutions. Instead, we suggest that you do the following: First, re-read the corresponding section of the book; then look at similar worked examples in the text, finally, collaborate with your study group and attend an office hour. If you find that

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you are regularly needing to read solutions to problems in the solutions please come speak with your instructor during an office hour. Policy on late work: Unless otherwise noted, late work will be assessed a %10 penalty per day that it is late – an assignment that is past due is immediately considered 1 day late. Academic Integrity: Any breaches of academic integrity will be addressed in full accordance with Boston College’s policies and procedures. http://www.bc.edu/integrity Please note carefully that Boston College and its Faculty treat cheating with zero tolerance. Here, “cheating” refers to any violation of the academic integrity policies. There are no small infractions. All instances of misconduct will be reported to the Dean’s office. It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of the Academic Integrity Policies’ contents and to abide by its provisions. Disability Statement: If you anticipate issues related to the format or requirements of this course, please meet with me. I would like us to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in the course. Accommodations for students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder are coordinated through the Connors Family Learning Center. Students with other disabilities receive accommodations through the Office of Disability Services. Connors Family Learning Center: http://www.bc.edu/connors Office of Disability Services: http://www.bc.edu/disability Mental Health Statement: As a student, you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, health issues, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating, lack of motivation, or feeling ill. These concerns or other stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or may reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. Boston College services are available to assist you in addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. You can learn more about the broad range of medical services and confidential mental health services available on campus at the following websites: University Counseling Services: http://www.bc.edu/counseling University Health Services: http://www.bc.edu/uhs Course Withdrawals: The last day to withdraw from this course is November 30th.

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CHEM1109-05 Fall 2020 General Chemistry I Class Schedule and Content (subject to minor changes) Module

Dates

Topics (assigned readings)

Assignments

1

8/31 - 9/6

Ch 1 (Chemistry fundamentals) & Ch 2.1-2.6 (Atoms)

Ch 1/2 Book Probs.

2

9/7 - 9/13

Ch 2.7-2.9 (Elements and the periodic table) & Ch 3.1-3.7 (Representing molecules)

Ch 2/3 Book Probs. Problem Solving Assignment 2

3

9/14 - 9/20

Ch 3.8-3.11 (Molecular composition) & Ch 4 (Chemical reaction and chemical quantities)

Ch 3/4Book Probs. Problem Solving Assignment 3

4

9/21 - 9/27

Ch 5 (Solutions and aqueous reactions)

Ch 5 Book Probs. Exam 1 (Ch 1-4)

5

9/28 - 10/4

Ch 6 (Gases)

Ch 6 Book Probs. Problem Solving Assignment 4

6

10/5 - 10/18

Ch 7 (Thermochemistry)

Ch 7 Book Probs. Problem Solving Assignment 5

7

10/19 - 11/1

Ch 8 (The quantum mechanical model of the atom)

Ch 8 Book Probs. Exam 2 (Ch 5-7) Problem Solving Assignment 6

8

11/2 - 11/15

Ch 9 (Periodic properties of the elements)

Ch 9 Book Probs. Problem Solving Assignment 7

9

11/16 - 11/29

Ch 10 (The Lewis model of bonding)

11/25-11/27 (Thanksgiving) Exam 3 (Ch 8-9) Ch 10 Book Probs.

10

11/30 - 12/10

Ch 11 (VSEPR, MO Theory, and Ch 11 Book Probs. Hybridization) Problem Solving Assignment 8

Final Exam: TBD

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