SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY
Course Outline
General Chemistry 102
Instructor: Dr. Kenneth M. Maloney
Date:
e-mail kennethmaloney@yahoo.com
Website: www.kennethmaloney.com
Course Description: This course is a more in depth study(than in CHEM 101) of
the physical-chemical-mathematical basis of chemistry.
It is designed as a prerequisite to all other upper-level
courses in chemistry. This course may be taken by both
science and non-science majors, but it is primarily
designed for the former in terms of level and pace.
Topics to be covered are thermochemistry, intermolecular
forces, phase equilibria, solution chemistry, chemical
kinetics, chemical equlibrium, thermodynamics and
electrochemistry.
Co-Requisite: Chemistry 102L
Prerequisite: Chemistry 101(Lecture and Laboratory), basic
mathematics inclusive of algebra.
Course Objectives: To introduce the fundamental chemical concepts and
principles needed to suceed in upper level chemistry and
chemistry - based courses. At appropriate points in the
course, cultural (historical/philosophical) connections
of chemistry to other areas of human inquiry will be
introduced, as will relationships of chemistry to
technology and to the environment.
Student Objectives: Upon satisfactory completion of Chemistry 102,
a student will gain a better understanding and
display mastery of the fundamental concepts and
principles of chemistry and will develop
problem - solving skills.
Course Requirements: Students are expected to attend all scheduled
lecture periods. be prompt for all classes, take
the scheduled exams and quizzes and complete all
assigned homework.
General Comments: BRCC regulations and polices regarding conduct
and attendance will be enforced. The student should
be particularly aware of the fact that excessive
absences, in a given course, may trigger the action
of removal from that course through the AUTOMATIC
WITHDRAWAL POLICY!
Text: [a]General Chemistry, [b]Selected Online Sources
Course Evaluation |
Performance will be evaluated based upon the following criteria: |
Prelab exercises (10% of total grade) |
Lab reports/post lab questions (65% of total grade) |
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Cumulative exams (10% of total grade) |
Final exam (15% of total grade) |
TOTAL 100% Grading Scale 100 - 90-A; 89 - 80-B; 79 - 70-C; 69 - 60-D; Below 60-F |
*Special Note: Late homework and assignments will not be accepted.
Students are solely responsible for informing the instructor of missed
homework, assignments and exams. The aforementioned can only be made
up with an acceptable written excuse and only through arrangements
with the instructor during designated time periods. Late work(not exams)
can only be made up and turned in within two class periods after the
absentee. Any other arrangement is at the discretion of the instructor.
LECTURE SCHEDULE -
Date Title/Chapter Exercises**
WORK-STUDY PLATFORM
Start Molecular Geometry
Date- Intermolecular Forces (**)
Gases/Condensed Matter (**)
Reactions/Thermochemistry (**)
Structure
Liquids and Solids (**)
Solutions (**)
Materials of Technology (**)
Chemical Kinetics (**)
Chemical Equilibrium (**)
Aqueous Acid-Base
Equilibrium (**)
Applications of Aqueous
Equilibrium (**)
Thermodynamics (ch 19) (**)
Electrochemistry (ch 20 (**)
Nuclear Chemistry (ch 21) (**)
Date Classes end
Days Final Exam(Lecture)
**GRADING SCALE**
*Special Notes to Students
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At the end of each chapter there is a checklist for review that
specifies key chapter terms, provides a short summary of pertinent
facts and concepts and outlines chapter specific operational skills
that should be mastered. The statement of operational skills is
proceeded by a highlighted objective statement. The objective
statement is followed by a description of the skill that must be attained
to accomplish that objective. All lectures, homework and in class
assignments are strategically designed to assist you in mastering those
operational skills detailed at the end of each chapter. Examinations
will be specifically designed to evaluate your mastery of the chapter
specfic operational skills. There is a policy of NO "MAKE-UP"
EXAMINATIONS!
**Exercises
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In an effort to reinforce the mastery of concepts and skills
presented in classroom discussions, practice exercises(selected from each
chapter) will be frequently selected and posted(http://www.kennethmaloney.com)
for you to work(i.e., an on going basis). These problems will often be the
focal points of in - class discussions, homework, and group assignments. You
will able to access these exercises either directly by a click on the
appropriate(**) above or from the COURSE SEQUENCES AND ASSIGNMENTS section.