Office Hours:
Tuesday 3:00 - 3:45 pm in CFS 91041
Wednesday 5:10 - 5:40pm in CFS 92021
and by appointment
Required Class Meetings:
Lecture on Zoom* M 11:10 - 12:35pm
Lecture in room CFS 91125 W 11:10 - 12:35pm
Laboratory in room CFS 92021
Section P03 (20422/20423) Tuesday 3:45 - 8:00pm
Section P04 (20424/20425) Wednesday 12:55 - 5:10pm
Workshop in room CFS 92026
Section P03 (20422/20423) Thursday 12:50 - 2:55pm
Section P04 (20424/20425) Thursday 3:05 - 5:10pm
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A continuation of Chemistry 101. Topics covered include a detailed study of chemical equilibrium as applied to analytical chemistry including solubility, complex ion, and redox equilibria, pH, buffers, weak acids, weak bases, monoprotic and polyprotic systems; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; the solid state; the relationship between structure and properties; kinetics; coordination chemistry and ligand field theory; visible spectroscopy; and the chemistry of selected metals and nonmetals. The laboratory work continues to develop skills in observation, the use of chemical glassware and equipment, making deductions from observations, analyzing results and communicating them in a written laboratory report.
Chem 102 PREREQUISITES: Chemistry 101. It is strongly recommended that you completed Intermediate Algebra and Intermediate Reading and Composition before enrolling in this class in order for you to have the writing skills necessary for this class. More importantly, proficiency in algebra (manipulating variables in an equation to solve for an unknown, properties of log and natural log, solving a quadratic equation) is needed for your success in this class. You may need to do spend additional time honing your math skill on your own.
CHEMISTRY 102: General Chemistry II Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Explain and design solutions to quantitative and qualitative problems by applying the concepts of kinetics, thermodynamics and dynamic equilibrium.
Implement written protocols to carry out basic chemical laboratory procedures independently, efficiently, and safely and interpret the resulting data.
ATTENDANCE: The guidelines in the course catalog apply to this class: Any student who has unexcused absences equaling one week’s worth of class time prior to census date will be excluded. It is your responsibility to drop this class if necessary. Three lateness’s will count as an absence. Please contact the instructor if you know you are going to miss several days of class. Please read the attendance regulations printed in the Schedule of Classes.
“Class attendance appears to be a better predictor of college grades than any other know predictor of college grades – including SAT scores, HSGPA, study skills, and the amount of time studying. Indeed the relationship is so strong as to suggest that dramatic improvement in average grades (and failure rates) could be achieved by efforts to increase class attendance rates among college students.” From Crede, Roch, & Kieszynka (2010) in the Review of Educational Research.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Texts:
Tro, N. J. Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, Fifth Custom Edition for L. A. Pierce College, Pearson 2016. (The 4th or 3rd or non-custom editions are also ok)
Chemistry 102 Study Guide. Available to download and print on our Canvas Page.
ALEKS is our online homework platform. You have access to this through Canvas. If you used ALEKS for Chem 101, it is likely still active for you to use for Chem 102. See Canvas for more details.
· Chemistry in the Laboratory, Laboratory Manual with Selected Experiments, Postma/Roberts/Hollenberg, Customized for Los Angeles Pierce College Chemistry 102 (available for purchase in the Pierce College bookstore)
· Chemistry 102 Laboratory Manual, Compiled by the Chemistry Department faculty, L. A. Pierce College. Revised 2019 (you will not need this until approximately week 7 – available for purchase in the Pierce College bookstore)
Other Materials:
Computer & internet for ALEKS and submitting assignments
ALEKS homework notebook
Laboratory notebook (with duplicate pages)
Scientific calculator with exponents and logarithms (NOT graphing/ programmable)
Download & install the full version of Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel Watch the to learn how to download MS Office on your computer. You will be required to use my Excel template for data input and calculations.video
Protective Eyewear for laboratory (you need to purchase and bring these to lab every week, goggles are not provided by the college)
Close-toed shoes are required for laboratory
Lab Coat (highly recommended for lab. Required for Chem 211. Not provided by the college)
OFFICE HOURS: Please attend office hours if you want extra help with homework problems, new concepts, preparing for exams, etc. Feel free to attend office hours to work on homework and ask questions as they arise. You may also ask me questions online by posting them in our Canvas Discussion Forums and on Discord.
CANVAS: Most course materials are available online such as lecture slides, exam study material, exam keys, and lab report details. You can access the course webpage at LoginURL: https://mycollege.laccd.edu
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Our learning experience in this class will involve a community. The more support and courtesy you give this community the better you and your fellow students will perform. Please arrive on time and prepared, do not annoy or distract others during lectures, workshops, and lab. Refrain from talking to classmates while the instructor is speaking, turn off all cell phones, etc. before class, and obey all safety rules in the laboratory. Please read and follow the Conduct Code for Students in your schedule of classes.
WORKSHOPS: Workshops meet two hours each week. You are required to attend the workshop in which you are enrolled. You are graded on participation and effort. The workshops will focus on group work and improving problem solving skills. We will at times use ALEKS during workshop time. Please bring a laptop computer if you have one you like to bring to school. We have a class set of laptop computers for students who prefer to use a Pierce Computer. Please complete assigned reading and homework from the text before you attend each workshop.
LABORATORY:
You are required to attend the lab section in which you are enrolled.
You may be dropped from the course if you have two consecutive unexcused absences.
There are no makeup labs.
If you miss a lab period, you will earn zero points for all components of the entire experiment for that day.
You must come to lab on time.
All experiments will be performed individually unless otherwise noted.
When working with a laboratory partner, each student must record his or her own data in their lab notebook and turn in an individual Post-lab Report written in your own words.
Turning in post-lab reports containing the same wording is considered cheating.
You must pass the laboratory section in order to pass the course.
Pre-lab Assignments: Prelabs are due at the beginning of the lab period. You may not perform the experiment if you have not completed your pre-lab assignment:
Title –This can be found in your lab manual
Purpose – state what the experiment is and how it will be accomplished
Safety – include safety guidelines for the chemicals used in the experiment
Procedural notes – written by hand in ink in your lab notebook. Briefly summarize the experimental procedures (do not copy from your lab manual) on the left hand side of the page. The right hand side should be left blank to record experimental data in lab.
Completed pre-lab questions, when applicable.
In-class Laboratory Work: You are graded on your preparation, safety, and technique in the laboratory. You are required to take notes of both qualitative (mass, volume, etc) and quantitative (color, physical state, etc) data in ink in your laboratory notebook throughout the course of the experiment. At the end of each lab period, I will initial your data pages. You are responsible for obtaining my signature.
Post-lab Reports: Lab reports must be typed (size 12 font, 1.5 line spacing) and data graphed with Microsoft Excel. Show all calculations and report final answers with the correct significant figures and units. All laboratory post-lab reports will be turn in online through Canvas. These reports are automatically checked for originality. All calculations will be hand-written and turned in during lab.
Grading: In addition to the above criteria, lab reports are also graded on the accuracy in your technique. Some experiments will be performed in pairs. In these cases, the wording on your lab report MUST be different than your partner’s; otherwise it is considered to be cheating. You cannot share pages, or photocopy each other’s data. Each of you must produce an original report, with the data handwritten in your handwriting. Sharing/modifying data is also considered cheating. Lab Reports are due at the beginning of the following lab. Any lab reports handed in after this deadline are considered late. Late lab reports will be penalized as follows: reports received 15 minutes late on due date will be marked down 1 point; lab reports received at next class meeting will be marked down another point. Lab reports received after that will be marked down another point each day the report is late. You WILL NOT pass this class if you do not pass the laboratory section of the course.
Post-lab Reports must include the following sections. Please clearly label each section.
Chemistry 102 Lab Report Format
Title Page (use title from your lab notebook)
Purpose (What is the objective of this experiment? How (What technique) will you accomplish this objective?)
Procedure (one short (1/2 page) paragraph summarizing the procedure from your prelab. You do NOT need specific quantities.)
Data / Observations (Organize your data into data tables using word. Also answer post-lab report questions here)
Conclusions (what does your data mean? Make references to, and thoroughly discuss the significance of your numerical values. What are some sources of error?)
Appendix (graphs - when applicable, and detailed hand-written calculations)
Attach the top copy of your data pages from lab (including my signature).
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY: Anyone found cheating including fabricating data or plagiarizing data and/or lab report will receive ZERO points for the experiment and will be recommended to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.
Item
Description
%
EXAMS
Your final exam percent will replace your lowest exam score. If you miss an exam, this is he exam score that will be replaced
40%
WORKSHOP
Workshop grade is based on participation, effort, assignments, and quizzes.
2%
ALEKS
50% - completing assigned objectives on time
50% - Open Pie %
8%
LABORATORY
You must pass the lab (70%) in order to pass the course.
20%
FINAL EXAM
A comprehensive exam must be taken. There are no make-up final exams. Please make sure you can attend the final exam
30%
TOTAL
100%
GRADING POLICY:
Final grade = (0.40)(Exam%)+(0.02)(Workshop)+(0.08)(ALEKS)+(.20)(Lab%)+(0.30)(Final Exam%)
GRADING SCALE: A = 90.0% - 100% B = 80.0% - 89.9% C = 70.0% - 79.9% D = 60.0% - 69.9% F = 0% - 59.9%
Student Academic Integrity Policy Statement: Please be honest and respectful, it’s expected by your fellow students and me. Cheating in any form on an assignment will, at a minimum, result in a zero grade on that assignment and filing of an Academic Dishonesty Report Form describing the incident with the Vice President of Student Affairs. Prior or future cheating incidents anywhere in the College could result in expulsion. Cheating includes: the copying or exchanging of information during exams or quizzes, including letting someone copy your material; using banned materials/information/devices during exams or quizzes; and plagiarism (copying someone else's work, lab data or writing and turning it in as your own). Exact reproduction of written materials from other students on any lab report will result in all parties receiving a zero. Please read more about Student Conduct and Academic Integrity in the Pierce General Catalog.
https://www.lapc.edu/sites/lapc.edu/files/2022-10/LAPC_2022-2023_General_Catalog.pdf
DIVERSITY STATEMENT: In this class, everyone matters. Everyone deserves to work and learn in a supportive environment, and all individuals are to be treated with dignity and civility. Specifically, we will embrace our individual differences as an integral resource for our learning experience and transformation. We will value our community and our classmates for their intersectionality which includes but is not limited to our sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics (SOGIESC), ethnicity and socio-economic class.
YOUR SUCCESS IS IMPORTANT TO ME, so please let me know if you have a learning disability that requires accommodations, a health or economic challenge that may affect your classroom experience, or a preferred gender pronoun. Also, please let me know if you have a schedule conflict due to your religious holiday, other concerns that impede your ability to be effective in our course, or input about how to create a welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for you or for other students.
Religious Holidays: There are a variety of religious holidays occurring during any given semester. While many of these are neither Federal or State sanctioned holidays, they are days of religious observance that may impact some students’ attendance. If you think that you will miss a lecture, lab, assignment due date, or exam because you will be practicing your religion on a particular day, please notify me in advance. Official notification will take the form of a note or email, which specifies the anticipated date(s) of your absence. I will work with you to allow you to make up any missed assignments.
GUIDELINES TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY 102:
Attend all lectures, workshops, and labs.
Ask questions: during lecture, after lecture, in workshop, in lab, in office hours, on facebook.
Complete lab assignments on time. Start lab reports early so you can get help if necessary.
Read the material from text before class! Take notes while reading. Write down important definitions, equations, concepts, etc.
Re-read the text after lecture and work the example problems as you read.
Do all of your homework! You need to work lots of problems in addition to reading the book and attending lecture and lab to succeed in this class. You need to be able to solve chemistry problems on your own. Reading over the solutions manual or watching someone else solve the problem will not prepare you for an exam. Reference the solutions manual if you get stuck on a problem, but re-do the problem at a later time and make sure you can solve it on your own on a blank piece of paper without referencing any other material.
Work additional homework problems to the ones assigned. Keep your homework in a separate homework notebook. Make notes of questions you have and bring them to office hours or post on facebook. This notebook will be a beneficial study guide when preparing for exams. I frequently put homework questions on exams.
Do not fall behind on the material. Keep up with the reading and homework problems.
Re-read all of your lecture notes daily. Make notes of questions and ask them on facebook or bring them to office hours.
Review your exams and use them to study for the final exam. Go over your exam the same week that it is returned to you. Re-do any questions that you lost points on. Refer to the exam keys posted on Canvas. Print out blank exams and take them again. Make sure you fully understand all exam material! Bring any questions to office hours or ask them on facebook.
Please get extra help in office hours and in the tutoring center!
IMPORTANT DATES:
The last day to add a class with a permission number is Feb 20
The last day to drop this class without incurring fees is Feb 19
The last day to drop this class without a “W” is Feb 20
The last day to drop this class with a “W” is May 7
Tentative Lecture and Exam Schedule
Week of
Monday Zoom*
Lecture
Wednesday
Lecture on campus CFS 91125
Thursday Workshop
CFS 92026
Week 1
Feb 6
Kinetics
Kinetics
Kinetics & ALEKS
Week 2
Feb 13
Kinetics
Kinetics
Kinetics
Week 3
Feb 20
HOLIDAY
Equilibria
Equilibria
Week 4
Feb 27
Equilibria
*On campus lecture today*
EXAM 1
Week 5
Mar 6
Acids & Bases
*On campus lecture today*
Acids & Bases
Week 6
Mar 13
Acids & Bases
Acids & Bases
Week 7
Mar 20
Buffers, Titrations, Ksp, Kf
Buffers, Titrations, Ksp, Kf
Week 8
Mar 27
Buffers, Titrations, Ksp, Kf
Buffers, Titrations, Ksp, Kf
Apr 3
Spring Break Week
Week 9
Apr 10
Thermochemistry
Thermochemistry
Week 10
Apr 17
Electrochemistry
EXAM 2
Week 11
Apr 24
Electrochemistry
Coordination Chemistry
Week 12
May 1
Coordination Chemistry
Coordination Chemistry
Week 13
May 8
Coordination Chemistry
Coordination Chemistry
Week 14
May 15
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Week 15
May 22
Organic Chemistry
EXAM 3
Week 16
May 29
HOLIDAY
June 5
Monday June 5th
Cumulative Final Exam
11:00am - 1:00pm
CFS 91125
Week of
Tuesday/ Wednesday
Week 1
Feb 6
Lab Orientation; Safety Instruction; Check-In; Safety Film & Quiz, Review
Week 2
Feb 13
Qualitative Analysis: Identification of Ag+, Hg22+, & Pb2+ & Practice Unknown
Week 3
Feb 20
Qualitative Analysis: Identification of Fe3+, Al3+ and Zn2+ & Unknown #1
Week 4
Feb 27
Identification of Alkaline Earth & Alkali Metal Ions & Unknown #2
Week 5
Mar 6
The Qualitative Analysis of Some Common Anions & Unknown #3
Week 6
Mar 13
Solid Unknown Day #1
Week 7
Mar 20
Solid Unknown Day #2
Week 8
Mar 27
pH Measurement and Potentiometric Titration, Day #1
Apr 3
Spring Break Week
Week 9
Apr 10
pH Measurement and Potentiometric Titration, Day #2
Week 10
Apr 17
Electrochemistry
Week 11
Apr 24
Kinetics, Part 1
Week 12
May 1
Kinetics, Part 2
Week 13
May 8
Spectroscopy
Week 14
May 15
TBA
Week 15
May 22
Cleanup and Checkout
Week 16
May 29
No lab finals week
ESSENTIAL RESOURCES
Tutoring - The chemistry department offers FREE drop-in tutoring in Student Success Center on the first floor of the library. A tutor schedule will be posted during the second week of the semester. No appointment necessary.
Academic Counseling Services – 818.719.6440 Student Services Bldg, 1st floor
Academic counselors are available to assist you with many of your educational needs such as help in clarifying your values and goals; develop a student education plan (SEP); interpret articulation agreements with other colleges and universities, and much more.
ASSIST.org – www.assist.org
ASSIST is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferred to another. ASSIST is the official repository of articulation for California’s public colleges and universities and provides the most accurate and up-to-date information about student transfer in California.
Associated Students Organization – 818.719.6411
The Pierce College student government supports the growth of the Pierce Campus through active involvement with students, faculty, and staff. Our goal is to create a better environment for an overall academic experience through leadership. The ASO consists of two branches: Student Senate and Club Council. These branches work together to create a student-oriented environment at Pierce College.
Book Store – 818.710.3303 College Services Bldg
The Pierce College Bookstore provides for the sale of books and supply requirements connected with the academic programs of the college.
Career Center – 818.710.4126 Student Services Bldg 1st floor
The mission of the Pierce Career Center is to educate and to serve the students of Pierce College in the career education, planning and development processes. Career Center services and resources provide assistance to students with the exploration of career options, the cultivation of a comprehensive employment and education plan, and the enhancement of job search techniques and strategies.
Center for Academic Success – 818.719.6414 Library Learning Crossroads Bldg, 1st floor
The CAS is committed to helping students in need of academic support acquire the skills and tools necessary to meet their individual academic, vocational, or personal goals. All tutoring services are free to currently enrolled Pierce College students.
Copy Tech – 818.710-3303 Bookstore Complex
Pierce College's High-Tech Document Production Center where students can make it, print it, and copy it, at the CopyTech!
Copy Tech also issues picture ID cards to new students upon presentation of proof of enrollment (registration/fee receipt.)
Equal Opportunity Programs and Services – 818.719.6422 Student Services Bldg, 2nd floor
EOP&S is a state-funded support program designed to assist qualified low-income and educationally disadvantaged students in completing their educational goals with the assistance of financial and student support services. It is an invitational program open only to those who qualify and commit to participate in the program.
Financial Assistance – 818.719.6428 Student Services Bldg, 1st floor
If you need help paying for books and other college expenses, please contact the Financial Aid Office.
GAIN/CalWorks – 818.719.6400 Student Services Bldg, 2nd floor
The GAIN/CalWORKs program serves all CalWORKs students attending Pierce College. A variety of services designed to support your educational, career and personal goals is offered, such as advocacy for child care, student education plans (SEP), work-study opportunities, child care in the campus Child Development Center for eligible children, and much more.
Health Center – 818.710.4270 Student Services Bldg, 2nd floor
The Pierce College Student Health Center is committed to delivering expert medical care to students. Each student is given professional and cost effective medical attention. All registered students, regardless of insurance, are eligible for the same no charge or low cost care. Personal Counseling is also available to all currently enrolled students. The Pierce College Student Health Center is committed to providing care to support your academic and personal well being.
Library – 818.710.2833 Library Learning Crossroads Bldg, 2nd floor
The Pierce College Library serves all currently enrolled students, college faculty and staff, and members of the community. The library is a comfortable place to study, to investigate a topic of interest, or to enjoy reading a current book, periodical, or magazine. Please feel free to ask for assistance in using the library; a reference librarian is available to help you with your research questions.
Pass-No-Pass Courses
Did you know you can take courses on a pass-no pass basis? Pass-No Pass is a great way to maintain your GPA while you take classes that you may not be particularly strong in. Any questions about Pass-No Pass check with an academic counselor.
Special Services – 818.719.6430 Student Services Bldg, 1st floor
Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact the office of Special Services as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Authorization, based on verification of disability, is required before any accommodation can be made.
Transfer Center – 818.710.4126 Student Services Bldg, 1st floor
The mission of the Pierce College Transfer Center is to help students successfully transfer to a four year institution. The Transfer Center offers aid to students in the transfer process to ensure a smooth and positive transition.
Veterans Office – 818.710.3316 Student Services Bldg, 2nd floor
Are you a veteran? First of all, thank you for your service to our country and the time you served to protect life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The mission of the Pierce College Veterans Office is to provide a supportive environment for veterans and to assist them with the services they need to receive VA benefits and to successfully complete their educational goal at Pierce College. The Veterans Office is designed as a liaison between you as a veteran and the Veterans Administration. Our Veterans staff will forward all documents required by the Veterans Administration directly to the Muskogee Regional Office. Our email contact is pierce-veteran@piercecollege.edu
We are making a special effort to support current and former foster youths at Pierce College. If you are a current or former foster youth you may qualify for other support services to help you achieve your educational goals. Please contact our Guardian Scholars Program by sending an email to guardianscholars@piercecollege.edu so you can get the support you are eligible for.