CHEM121

Includes the study of atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions & equations, stoichiometry,
thermochemistry, chemical bonds & structures; typically taken by science, health professional &
engineering majors. 3 lecture hours & 1 recitation hour per week. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 122
highly recommended. Credit by exam is available. Prerequisites: 1) Minimum grades of C in CHEM 107
and 108 or a passing score on the Chemistry Placement Test; 2) (ENGL 051 or ESOL 051) and (RDNG
052 or ESOL 054) and MATH 083.. This course may be used to fulfill 3 credits of
General Education requirements in Physical and Biological Sciences.

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the process of science including the scientific method.
2. Make conversions within the metric system as well as to and from the English
system of measurement.
3. Give the names or formulas of common inorganic compounds and ions.
4. Apply knowledge of formulas and nomenclature to construct and balance
chemical equations and make quantitative mass to mass conversions.
5. Apply the mole concept to solve problems involving stoichiometry.
6. Apply what has been learned to solve problems involving concentration and
dilution of aqueous solutions and concerning precipitation, acid/base and
redox reactions.
7. Apply what has been learned to solve problems associated with the first law of
thermodynamics, Hess's Law, and enthalpies of formation and reaction.
8. Describe the electronic structure of atoms and the organization of the periodic
table.
9. Determine the structure of simple covalent molecules and polyatomic ions
using Lewis structures
10. Apply VSEPR theory to determine molecular geometry
11. Describe the physical behavior of gases, gas laws and the kinetic molecular
theory of gases.
12. Describe the many ways that chemistry has an impact on the individual,
society, and the biotic and abiotic environment using specific examples.

Matter and Energy
Measurement
Nomenclature
Stoichiometry
Reactions in solution
Oxidation and Reduction reactions
Thermochemistry
Atoms and Atomic Structure
Electronic Structure and the Periodic Table

CHEM 121 (along with its laboratory component, CHEM 122) is a first semester course in a two-semester sequence for students who intend to major in chemistry or a field of study that requires a minimum of one year of chemistry. It is designed to provide the background and understanding necessary to pursue higher-level chemistry courses that are required for careers in fields such as chemistry, physics, engineering, medicine, and biology.

Three(3) Hour Tests will be given. In addition, a portion of the final grade will be for homework, another portion for attendance, and a comprehensive final exam will be given during the final exam period (see tentative syllabus).

Every student is expected to prepare for and take all Hour Tests. Students who miss a scheduled test must contact the instructor on the day of the test to be considered for make-up. No make-up Hour Tests will be given after the exam has been graded and returned to the class (usually the class period after the test is given). If, in the opinion of the instructor, a student has missed a test due to dire circumstances and is unable to make-up the test during the allotted period, an alternate test may be prepared. The giving of an alternate exam occurs only rarely and only in extremly extenuating instances. In most cases alternate exams tend to be more challenging than the original exam.

Students are also advised that the college operates a free tutoring program. The schedule of chemistry tutors is not yet available but students who feel that tutoring might be needed should contact the tutoring office in the Student Success Center. The time to seek tutoring is before one gets in trouble in the course not after doing poorly on the first exam!

Each student is expected to attend class regularly. Students who miss lectures are responsible for obtaining notes and/or other information from classmates or from the instructor. It should be noted that attendance will be regularly taken in the course and 5 % of the final grade will be based on attendance and class participation. Thus regular attendance may be the deciding factor in grade decisions for students whose work is borderline (A vs B, C vs D, etc.)

Habitual lateness for lecture or laboratory sessions reveals a lack of respect for the instructor and fellow students as well. All students are expected to be present in the classroom when the lecture is expected to start. Students who arrive late for lecture interrupt the teaching/learning process of the classroom. If you must be late for lecture due to an unavoidable circumstance, please enter the classroom quietly and sit at the nearest available desk. The instructor reserves the right to deduct points from the attendance portion of the final grade for students who are habitually late for lecture.

Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change, Fourth Edition by Silberberg
CHEMSKILLBUILDER Access Card
Electronic Calculator (with exp or Yx functions)

All students are invited to avail themselves of the opportunity of meeting with the instructor during office hours. No appointment is necessary to confer with the instructor during these times. It must be stressed that some questions asked by a student during lecture may not be appropriately dealt with at that time as the time required to deal with a matter which is particular to only one student is time which is not available to the other members of the class. If the instructor asks a student to confer with him about a particular matter after class or during office hours, the student should not feel put-off but should take advantage of the chance to work with the instructor one on one.

Last day to drop with 50% refund -----February 15

Spring Holiday (College Closed) ----March 21 - 28

Last day to drop -----April 16

Last day of class -----May 10

Reading assignments for each chapter covered this semester are presented in the tentative syllabus. It is expected that students will read this material prior to the instructor’s going over it in lecture. This provides an opportunity for the student to anticipate which sections of a chapter may be troublesome and, hopefully, will stimulate questions as the material is presented in class. It should also be noted that the textbook provides complete solutions to many types of exercises assigned in the homework sets within the reading assignments. Such information provides an excellent resource and model for set-up and solution of the “classic” types of problems encountered in this course.

Practice exercises have been assigned for each chapter (see tentative syllabus). Homework problems are discussed during recitation each week. These homework sets will not be collected or graded in any way. However, recitation will involve individual student board work and presentation of homework problem solutions. In addition to the homework problems listed above, additional assignments will be given in CHEMSKILLBUILDER (www.chemskillbuilder.com). These assignments will be computer graded and grades will be collected in an online grade book. These online problem sets must be completed by the deadlines which will be set and will constiute 15% of the final grade It cannot be emphasized too strongly that the homework constitutes the nucleus of material that the student is expected to know in this course. It is logical, therefore, that exam/test questions will be structured similarly to homework problems and the more practice that a student has in doing problems such as these the better prepared he or she will be to do well on tests and exams.. In some situations items placed upon tests and exams are taken directly from the homework!!

Course Drop/Audit Policy
The deadline for withdrawing from a course or changing to an audit for the Spring 2008 semester is Wednesday, April 16th before 7:00 pm. NOTE: The SIMON online system is unavailable after the first day of classes and as such an official change of schedule form must be completed and processed in person by the Records and Registration office for any schedule changes. Failure to officially withdraw from a class you have stopped attending may result in an "F" grade.

Course Repeat Policy
Policy on Repeated Courses, as stated on the 2007-2008 CCBC online catalog states, “Students who have already received two grades (including W, AU, I, and R) in any course are prohibited from registering for the course for the third or subsequent time without the written permission of an academic dean or his/her designee. (Note: If the course is developmental, the recommendation of a support team [including at least one individual selected by the Senior Director of Developmental Education and at least one individual selected by the academic unit] must be included in the decision making process of the academic dean or his/her designee.) ” Please note: The instructor does not have the authority to grant permission to register for a third attempt at the course.

Services for Students with Disabilities
CCBC is committed to providing equal access to educational opportunities for all students by arranging support services and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. A student with a disability may contact the appropriate campus office for an appointment to discuss reasonable accommodations. An appointment must be scheduled within a time period which allows staff adequate time to respond to the special needs of the student. The student must provide the appropriate office with proper documentation supporting the need for reasonable accommodations.
For more information, contact:

CCBC Catonsville
410-455-6946 or
410-455-4163 (TTY)

CCBC Dundalk
410-285-9808 or
410-285-9529 (TTY)

CCBC Essex
410-780-6741 or
410-238-4601 (TTY)

Code of Academic Integrity
For the College to make its maximum contribution as an institution of high learning, the entire college community must uphold high standards of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. In seeking the truth, in learning to think critically, and in preparing for a life of constructive service, honesty is imperative. Each student has a responsibility to submit work that is uniquely his or her own, or to provide clear and complete acknowledgement of the use of work attributable to others. To these ends, the following actions are expected of students:

Complete all work on exams without assistance.
Follow the professor’s instructions when completing all class assignments.
Ask for clarification when instructions are not clear.
Report to the instructor any unauthorized information related to an exam.
Provide proper credit when quoting or paraphrasing.
Submit only one’s own work.

Students who do not accept responsibility for the integrity of their own work will experience sanctions, including a written reprimand, failure of the assignment, failure of the course, and/or dismissal from the program. For repeat and extreme offenses, the College reserves the right to suspend or expel students.

Writing Policy
The College recognizes that clear, correct, and concise use of language is characteristic of an educated person. Therefore, whenever possible, faculty members in all disciplines should require written assignments in their courses in order to encourage effective writing by their students. Also, instructors should consider the quality of writing in determining a grade for a written assignment. Poor writing can be a sufficient cause for a failing grade on a paper and, in extreme cases, a failing grade in a course.

Inclement Weather/Emergency Closing Policy
In the event that the college (or a specific campus) opens late due to weather-related or other emergency conditions, classes will commence at the announced opening time and resume the normal schedule thereafter for the remainder of the day. Faculty, students, and classified staff should report to wherever they would normally have been at the announced opening time. **

Students and faculty engaged in field placement programs (such as internships, clinical placements, etc.) should discuss the handling of emergency situations at the beginning of the placement period. Both the requirements of the program and the safety of persons involved should be considered in planning a course of action in those cases where students are expected to report to off-campus locations.

** For example, if you had a class that began at 9:35 and the college opened at 10:00 because of snow, you would report to your 9:35 class at 10:00.

When the college closes because of severe weather or emergency conditions, announcements of class cancellations are made on local radio and television stations and the college website (www.ccbcmd.edu). Closings and delays will also be recorded on the campus weather lines:

Catonsville	410-455-4567
Dundalk	410-282-6700
Essex	410-780-6711

Tutoring Services
Students are encouraged to seek help from their instructors whenever they encounter academic difficulty (either during scheduled office hours or by appointment). In addition, each campus offers free academic support services. For more information, contact:

Campus:	Office:	Room:	Phone:
Catonsville	Tutoring Services	K-205	410-455-4420
Dundalk	Tutoring Services	CAR-530	410-285-9877
Essex	Student Success Center	A-307	410-780-6820

CIVILITY AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EXPECTATIONS
Creating a Culture of CARE©
(Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Empowerment)

As members of the CCBC community of learners, we are expected to act with respect, honesty, responsibility and accountability. Each of us is expected to be aware of the impact our behavior has on the community. CCBC wishes to each learner to commit to the following actions:

                        •   Become an active and engaged learner
                        •   Celebrate the richness of our diversity
                        •   Respect the campus and its code of conduct
                        •   Practice empathy and compassion
                        •   Promote the empowerment of others

Major Religious Holiday Policy
Students not attending class because they are observing major religious holidays shall be given the opportunity, to the maximum extent possible, to make up, within a reasonable amount of time, any academic work or tests they miss. Arrangements between the student and the faculty member(s) for the student to make up missed assignments or tests must be made in advance of the religious holiday, at the initiation of the student.

Student E-Mail Accounts
CCBC has joined the ranks of the very few community colleges in Maryland who provide email accounts to all credit students. Each student who is registered in credit classes now has an email account and up to 5 Mb of storage in their mail box. This account will not be deleted even if the student graduates or leaves CCBC for any reason.

For information about the system and how students can determine their email address, go the CCBC Home Page and click on “Student Email”. From here students can find their email address, get to an on-line user manual and access instructions on how to forward the CCBC email to the system of choice (AOL, Comcast, Hot Mail, etc.)

Chapter	Reading (page #)	Homework Problems
3	116-122	92,94,98,105 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 6, Sections 1,2,4
4	135-154, 161-164	14,18,20,28,29,31,35,43,45,49,58,60,68,83 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 5, Sections 1-4
5	177-205	1,10,17,20,22,24,26,28,30,33,38,42,44,50,51,55,59,66,69 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 7, Sections 2-4
6	225-244	6,8,10,19,35,39,50,52,57,63,65,75,77,83,86 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 8, Sections 1,3,5,6
Exam 1
7	257-259, 265-270, 275-283	9,11,13,20,29,49,51,55,57,59,74,75,81,90
8	291-321	13,21,23,27,31,35,39,53,55,57,59,70,74,78,82,84,89 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 9, Sections 1, 4-6; Unit 11, Sections 1-4
9	329-332, 339, 340, 351-359	4,6,10,14,22,57,61,65,67 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 12, Sections 1-5
Exam 2
10	366-380, 383, 384, 387-389	5,7,9,15,26,34,38,42,55,57,59 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 13, Sections 2,4
11	399-419	5,7,9,11,13,20,21,2326,28,30,36 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 13, Sections 2,4 (cont.),5
12	425-456	5,7,13,14,18,19,23,25,32,34,37,39,41,45,47,68,88 CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 14 Sections 1,2,4,5,6
13	490-510	9,11,13,29,38,46,49; CHEMSKILLBUILDER: Unit 15, Sections 1,3
Exam 3
Final Exam	TBA