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39 Chemistry 11 -- Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry
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111 Office location: SE--26 (395--4243 or 4224)
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232 My BC home page is at
241 url{http://www2.bc.cc.ca.us/kvaughan}
258 BC's catalog description:
261 Principles of Inorganic, Organic and Biochemistry (5 units):
264 A systematic study of the principles of inorganic, organic and biochemistry
265 using a qualitative and quantitative approach.
266 Topics include physical principles of chemistry; inorganic compounds and
267 reactions; a survey of organic chemistry---classification, compounds, reactions
268 , nomenclature; biochemistry---classification, composition, reactions in
274 MATH BA with a grade of C or equivalent.
275 Reading Level 5 or 6.
276 Hours: 54 lect, 72 lab.
277 CCS: Liberal Arts and Sciences.
278 Transferable: CSU and private colleges.
292 Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this
293 class are encouraged to contact Supportive Services in FACE 16, 395-4334,
294 as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented
311 Bettelheim, Brown, and March,
312 \begin_inset Quotes eld
315 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry
316 \begin_inset Quotes erd
320 \begin_inset Formula $^{\textrm{th}}$
326 Study guide which accompanies the text, if it helps you.
330 \begin_inset Quotes eld
333 Chemistry, An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry,
336 Essential laboratory manual
339 \begin_inset Quotes erd
343 \begin_inset Formula $^{\textrm{th}}$
346 ed., Benjamin Cummings)
349 Combination lock, lab apron, and bookstore--brand fully enclosed goggles
357 Learning outcomes you are expected to achieve
360 Chemistry 11 students are expected to show some proficiency in the following
361 by the end of the course.
364 They should recognize the interwoven nature of matter and energy, in particular
365 the role that energy plays in guiding matter's behavior.
371 It is important to learn that chemistry is a cumulative subject.
372 Ideas you hear the first day about energy and matter will be on the final
373 exam, despite the fact that the exam is not comprehensive.
377 This also means that these outcomes apply to all areas we will encounter
378 in our studies, whether we are speaking about salt in water or large proteins
386 Throughout the course, students will be asked to explain various phenomena.
387 Their answers will require relating the material changes occurring in those
388 phenomena to the potential/kinetic energy changes of the system.
392 Homework, quizzes, and exam problems will address this.
396 They should acquire a fundamental knowledge of the building blocks of matter
397 (subatomic particles and atoms) and why/how atoms bond together to form
398 larger structures (molecules).
402 Students will be asked to identify subatomic particles
406 their properties, atoms
410 their subatomic particle composition, bond types
414 comparison of the involved atoms' electronegativities, and the shapes of
415 the simpler molecular combinations based on a simple theory (VSEPR).
419 Labs, quizzes, homework, and exams will be the medium for this assessment.
423 They should present an understanding of how these molecules interact with
424 one another and what influence this has on what we see macroscopically.
428 Students should demonstrate knowledge of the basis for intermolecular interactio
429 ns (like/opposite charges), the existence of apparent charge in molecules
430 (prediction of polarity and the nature of electron clouds), and the different
431 levels of interactions possible (e.g.
434 They should be able to predict various observed properties for materials
435 based on their understanding of these concepts (e.g.
436 solubility or vapor pressure).
439 Assessments will include questions on homework and exam problems, and lab
440 exercises working with models to predict both what interactions are possible,
441 and molecular (dis)similarity between different substances (e.g.
442 the relationship between acetylcholine and nerve agents).
446 They should recognize what constitutes physical and chemical change.
450 This will be assessed by classification of phenomena through direct observation
451 or from a description, and also by the student defining these changes at
456 They should be able to characterize/identify several standard, ubiquitous
457 chemical systems and behaviors.
462 A few examples are electrolytes, buffers, equilibria, and osmosis.
463 These form a framework for later learning in the biological sciences.
467 Assessments for these will come in labs, quizzes, homework, and exams.
471 They should be able to characterize/identify several standard, ubiquitous
476 Oxidation/reduction reactions, acid/base reactions, condensation--dehydration
477 reactions, hydrolyses reactions, and addition reactions are examples of
478 ones frequently encountered in biochemistry.
482 Students will find practice and assessment of this outcome in all areas
487 A number of specific (but older) objectives exist for the areas we will
488 study (see my website); these can serve as one of the guides you should
489 use in gaining these proficiencies.
490 Do understand that assessing these outcomes is an ongoing process in the
491 classroom which extends beyond any given chapter test!
494 Attendance and Grading
497 You are expected to attend all classes and all labs in their entirety.
498 The general attendance policy for BC will be followed.
499 This translates to a probable drop if you miss more than 18 hours of class
500 total or 2 weeks of lecture.
505 \begin_inset LatexCommand \label{Absences}
512 If you should be absent for unavoidable reasons, you
518 check with me before I will consider allowing
525 This includes tests, laboratory work, and announced quizzes.
526 Lab reports will not count if you are absent from that lab.
532 If you decide to discontinue the course for ANY reason, please make an
539 If you fail to officially withdraw from a class which you are no longer
540 attending, you may receive an
544 on your permanent transcript.
545 The Bakersfield College catalog says:
548 Students are responsible for officially withdrawing from any class or classes
549 in which they no longer wish to be enrolled.
550 Non-attendance does not release the student from this responsibility.
556 Students who find it necessary to withdraw from the college are required
557 to return check-out supplies
561 (chemistry lab drawer)
565 and pay all fines and debts
569 (chemistry stockroom)
578 If you fail to check out
580 of your lab locker when you stop coming to class, you may be charged for
581 their having to check the drawer out for you.
582 If you owe money to the chemistry stockroom, you will be ineligible for
583 future class registrations at BC until you settle the account with the
587 Assessments and grades
588 \layout Subsubsection
593 My policy concerning late work is as follows:
596 Up to one period late: 70% of grade awarded (e.g.
598 \begin_inset Formula $\textrm{A}-$
602 \begin_inset Formula $+$
608 Two periods late: 35% of grade awarded (e.g.
610 \begin_inset Formula $\textrm{A}-$
616 Later than that: Forget it!
619 There are no make--ups for missed unannounced quizzes/assignments.
622 Unless otherwise noted, lab reports are due at the beginning of the second
623 lab period following the last day we actually work on the lab in class.
624 For example, if we do an experiment on a Thursday, those reports will be
625 due the next Thursday (in a TTh lab).
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628 Tests and other non--lab activities
631 There should be three major exams during the course.
632 These exams are expected to be mostly multiple choice, short answer, and
633 matching--type questions.
634 You should expect to encounter a range of difficulties in these questions.
635 Some practice exams will be made available.
638 Various quizzes and assignments will appear throughout the course.
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645 The reports will be graded and returned as quickly as possible to you.
646 Worksheets will accompany some labs.
647 These worksheets will due before you leave the laboratory on the day of
649 \layout Subsubsection*
651 The grading of labs/homework
654 We will have a large number of labs, quizzes, and homework.
655 This makes a full assessment of every paper from every student nearly impossibl
657 So I use a modified system which works as follows.
660 Approximately 50% of all labs assessed will be
661 \begin_inset Quotes eld
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668 graded using the rubric I have available on my website (http://www2.bc.cc.ca.us/kva
670 Which labs are graded will
674 be announced ahead of time, for obvious reasons.
675 The average of these graded labs forms the basis for all other report grades.
678 Other labs will initially be credited with either this average grade or
679 an average C (whichever is higher).
680 They then will be assessed using a less rigorous guide: is the lab
684 (required parts answered)? is the work merely cursory in nature or did
685 the student put some obvious effort into it? are the answers to a few select
686 questions appropriate and/or totally correct? The credited grade will be
687 adjusted up or down by as much as 1 grade under normal circumstances, but
688 extreme cases may lead to further adjustment (e.g.
689 no lab equals a zero).
692 There are several labs which I never grade (ones which are
693 \begin_inset Quotes eld
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703 Do remember that lab reports won't count if you aren't there to do the work!
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711 The final is mandatory.
722 regardless of prior work
728 The final is essentially a fourth test.
729 The lowest of the four grades will be replaced with the next one up (if
730 there is a tie for last, only one will get shifted up).
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748 will get replaced by the C
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752 at the end of the semester.
753 Your exam average would change from a C
754 \begin_inset Formula $+$
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762 I expect this will help a number of people!
765 There is no practice exam for the final.
768 Did I remember to say that the final is mandatory?
769 \layout Subsubsection
774 Grades are assigned as a modified GPA score.
775 It's not hard to understand, and will be discussed the first day of class.
776 The GPA scale used within this class is F: 0.00--0.99, D: 1.00--1.99, C: 2.00--2.99,
777 B: 3.00--3.99, and A: 4.00--5.00.
778 So if you see a 2.50 on your test, you received an average C.
781 The approximate formula for one's grade is as follows:
782 \begin_inset Formula \begin{eqnarray*}
783 \textrm{GPA} & = & (0.50\times\textrm{GPA}_{tests+final})+(0.30\times\textrm{GPA}_{lab})+(0.05\times\textrm{GPA}_{quizzes})+(0.15\times\textrm{GPA}_{HW})\end{eqnarray*}
790 Each part of your grade shown above is an average of all your work in that
792 For example, your GPA
793 \begin_inset Formula $_{lab}$
796 is an average of what you get on all lab reports.
800 Did I remember to say that the final is mandatory?
801 \layout Subsubsection
803 Cheating and other forms of dishonesty
808 I have no tolerance for cheating in any form.
809 Such will earn the student an automatic zero.
816 I am primarily interested in helping you to understand and learn a subject
817 which is both complicated and important for people heading into the allied
819 Don't be surprised to hear me egging you on to be prepared for classes,
820 to study harder for exams, and to learn how to study.
821 I do not bite and my bark is pretty minimal, so I hope dearly that you
822 all ask questions and attend some office hours.
823 Please come by if you need help!
826 Additionally, BC does have tutoring services as well as a series of study--skill
838 recommend that every student go to the classes, and seek out a tutor if
840 Don't let pride or anxiety keep you out of these classes.\SpecialChar \@.
843 have will only get worse as the semester goes on if you
847 get the help when it's available.
850 I cannot overemphasize how helpful these skills classes can be for everyone!
856 You definitely should get a computer account at BC.
861 and is very easy to acquire.
862 Head over to the library and go downstairs into the computer commons area.
863 Go catty-corner to the farthest kiosk, and use one of the computers there
864 to set up your account.
865 Someone will be there to help you if needed.
868 Like many other BC instructors, I now have very few handouts for class because
869 of the budget issues we face.
870 Nearly all of what I provide the class is through the Internet on my home
878 url{http://www2.bc.cc.ca.us/kvaughan}
882 Homework, announcements, changes in plans, etc., are all placed there, often
883 before I say them in class.
886 All practice exams are made available solely off of my web site.
889 Having a school account gives you access to that information while you
891 For a lot of people, it is the only access available except through the
895 Additionally, there are actually some good things to be found on the Internet
896 (somewhere in the morass of junk...), and some of our work will involve your
898 If you have an account, you also can work anywhere on campus and be able
899 to access your saved work from any other place on campus.
900 If you have Internet access at home, then you can send your work home via
902 No more floppies to carry around!
908 Coverage of lecture topics will proceed at the approximate rate of one chapter
910 \begin_inset Formula $4\frac{3}{8}$
914 The following schedule is tentative; it is recognized that this is subject
915 to change as circumstances dictate.
916 The labs, in particular, are undergoing revision.
917 Please keep yourself updated by visiting the web site and noting the assignment
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922 Vaughan's chem 11 class, Spring, 2005
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1221 P with structural studies
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1499 Spring break! \SpecialChar ~
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1619 4/8 = last day to withdraw with W
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1774 23 (or equiv.), exam 3 (10
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1899 check--out in lab on last day
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1963 Did I remember to say that the final is mandatory?