CHEMISTRY COURSEAcademic Year: Fall 2015

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry

Classroom: E2 Hour: 15:00

Instructor: Miss Damylen Ruiz Robles, Chem. Eng.

STUDENTS COMMON CORES

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To become familiar with the scope, methodology, and application of modern chemistry and to learn to appreciate its ability to explain the physical world.

To understand that all matter consists of atoms, and that the limitless variety observed around us stems from the ways that these atoms bond with one another.

To become adept at problem solving by learning to interpret data, to employ valid and efficient methods of analysis, and to assess whether or not the results of calculations are reasonable.

COURSE MAIN GOALSThe progression of the course will have emphasis on core chemistry theorical and practical classes, including basic

themes as:

♠ Learning the principles of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry.

♠ Modules on organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.

♠ Atomic structure, constitution and shape of organic compounds

♠ Thermodynamics of fluids.

♠ Spectroscopy and inorganic reaction mechanisms.

♠ Lab work builds confidence and developing good technical skills.

♠ Full time mathematic study cases.

♠ Taking another science course related, such as Physics, or other subject outside of science and engineering.

♠  Preparing presentations and problem-solving exercises.

♠ Being involved in scientific research projects.

CHEMISTRY TYPICAL

STUDY CASES:

Improving efficiency equipments: solar cells and waste streamsCatalysts for fuel cells.

Waste reduction and remediation protocols

Chemistry substances at extreme conditionsModelling of smart materials - molecular machines.Pollution monitoring, simulation and modelling.Carbon dioxide -CO2 utilisation

Achieving a sustainable environment is a major

scientific challenge in which Chemistry plays a fundamental role:

Creating a greener future through green chemistry: increased industrial efficiencies

and provide us a better future

Developing new synthetic routes for medicinesDeveloping new molecules and new materialsUnderstanding reaction pathwaysUse of advanced detection and analysis techniquesObtetion of new crystalline structures

THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS

OVERVIEW

1. Names of the elements TOPICS

2. The periodic table

3. Melting points and boiling points of the elements

4. First ionization energy, electron affinity and electronegativity of the elements

5. Atomic and ionic radio of the elements

6. Covalent bond lengths

7. Bond enthalpies and average bond enthalpies at Organic compounds—thermodynamic

8. Enthalpies of combustion (experimental and theoretical values). Strengths of organic acids and bases

9. Acid–base indicators Infrared data

10. Structural formulas of some medicines and drugs

11. Structural formulas of some biological molecules

12. Structural formulas of some food chemistry molecules

This course provides a systematic presentation of the chemical

applications of group theory with emphasis on the formal

development of the subject and its applications to the physical

methods of inorganic chemical compounds. 

REQUIREMENTS

The required materials for laboratory activities in this course are:

Manual: “Chemistry in the Laboratory” by Scaife, Beachley, and Allendoerfer, University at Buffalo, 11th Ed.” Harcourt Brace Custom Publishers 2009. (Photocopies will not be accepted.)

Lab Materials: laboratory apron, mono goggle safety glasses, and a padlock for lab drawer are required

Proper protective clothing is required, including: long sleeve shirts, pants that reach the ankle, and intact footwear covering the entire upper portion of the foot. You will not be able to work in the laboratory without proper clothing. Protective clothing is also detailed in the Laboratory Notes Document.

SUGGESTED BIBLIOGRAPHYAnother solicited materials are:

Textbook - Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, 7th Ed., by Martin S. Silberberg.

Scientific Calculator - Your calculator must be capable of evaluating logarithms, performing exponentiation, and calculating trigonometric functions.

ASSIGMENTS FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM

Chemistry Homework: Completed online at www.damylen.wordpress.comAssignments are due at 6 am on the designated day

The Introduction assignment is highly recommended for first time users.The Math skills & Introduction to Mastering Chemistry assignments are optional, designed to prepare you to succeed in the course

There are 7 graded assignments:

A. Pre-lab assignment: o Read entire experiment & any information located in the Lab Notes B. Laboratory Experiments: Digital Media o Hand-write a flow chart outlining the experimental section and any safety

precautions. C. Answer pre-lab questions located in the lab manual (specific questions are indicated in the Lab Notes).D. The flowchart & pre-lab questions are handed in to the instructor at the beginning of recitation on the day the experiment is

conducted.E. B. Lab Report: due at the beginning of the next recitation meeting o Hand in the following pages from the lab manual;

measurements, data, sample calculations and post-lab questions (specific questions are indicated on the Lab Notes).F. Quizzes: There are 4 quizzes, administered in recitation, the content is based on lecture and homework material. G. A copy of a previous exams will be made available on the course web site, the day of the test.

ASSESMENT FOR EXPERIMENT REPORTS

This is assessed by means of a single extended practical experiment, which the students carry out and write reports on. The new assessment model uses five criteria to assess the final report of the individual investigation with the following raw marks and weightings assigned:

The exam report is assessed according to the following criteria:

• Personal engagement - (8%)

• Exploration - (25%)

• Analysis - (25%)

• Evaluation - (25%)

• Communication - (17%)

Total - (100%)

Levels of performance are described using multiple indicators per level. In many cases the indicators occur together in a specific level, but not always. Also, not all indicators are always present. This means that a candidate can demonstrate performances that fit into different levels

GRADING SUMARY PLOT

The final course grade (A-F including +/–'s) is determined strictly on the basis of the total number of points accumulated. Individual exams, quizzes, etc., are not assigned letter grades.

Students should keep all examinations, quizzes, laboratory reports and homework assignments until they have received their course grade. These are the only materials which will be accepted as evidence of clerical error in determining a course grade.

CONSIDERATIONS

Late homework will not be accepted.

Medical excuses for missed recitations do not cover homework. If you miss a recitation, turn in your homework at the next meeting.

Numerical answers to the homework problems will be posted on the course webpage shortly before the due date.

All documentation MUST include your name and the dates.

If you are ill on an exam day (or have been ill prior to it and have not been able to prepare adequately) talk with me before the exam - I visit every exam room before the exam begins.

A matter of conduct: When I catch a student cheating they receive an automatic F for the course and they are reported to the dean of their school. Cheating includes carrying any unauthorized written material during a quiz or exam, storing any information in your calculator (which we will check for), talking to anyone other than an instructor during a quiz or exam, copying work from another student (or allowing another student to copy from you), changing an answer on a quiz or exam after it has been graded, and anything else that would give you an unfair advantage over other members of the class. If your cell phone rings during an exam, you lose 10 points. (so … turn it off before the exam!).

EXAMPLE OF A REGULAR TASK

PICK AN ELEMENT, ANY ELEMENT

Name: _______________________________________

Choose an element on the periodic table and answer the questions that follow.

1.) What is the name of the element?

2.) What is the atomic symbol of the element?

3.) What is the atomic number?

4.) What is the atomic weight (including units)?

5.) What period and what group is this element found?

a. Period:_______ b. Group:________

6.) Name two facts/properties that you learned about this element?

7.) What is this element used for? Application

TEACHING LESSON PLAN UNIT 1