Course Syllabus AND Instructor Plan: Waco, Texas
Course Syllabus AND Instructor Plan: Waco, Texas
Course Syllabus AND Instructor Plan: Waco, Texas
COURSE SYLLABUS
AND
INSTRUCTOR PLAN
Spring 2012
General Inorganic Chemistry I
1411-50
Course Description:
Covers the fundamental laws, theories, and concepts of chemistry, methods of writing chemical
formulas and equations, structure of the atom and matter, periodic classification related to the
properties of typical elements and compounds, and electrolytic dissociation and solutions. This
course serves as the prerequisite requirement for engineering, medicine, and advanced work in
chemistry and other fields of science. Semester Hours (3 lec/4 lab)
It is strongly recommended that the student take adequate notes and study outside of class.
The suggested problem sets will assist in understanding the concepts covered in each lecture.
Also, a problem from the set will appear on the exam, so prior effort will pay off. If any
material is unclear to the student, it is highly recommended to consult with the instructor as
soon as possible. Do not wait until the last minute to request help.
Instructor Information:
Instructor Name: Dr. Vanessa Castleberry
MCC E-mail: [email protected]
Office Phone Number: 254-299-8186
Office Location: SB 345
Office/Teacher Conference Hours: Wednesday evenings, 6 - 7
Other Instruction Information:
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Course Dates
Week Text
Topics
Starting Chapter
January 16th 1 Some Fundamental Concepts
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Laboratory Dates
Evening of: Lab # Experiment Description
January 24 th CHECK IN Introduction, safety in the laboratory and regulations
January 31th 1 Development of Laboratory Skills and Errors in Measurement
February 7th 2 Identification of a Substance Based on Physical Properties
February 14 th 3 Study of Physical and Chemical Changes
February 21 st 4 Determining an Empirical Formula
February 28 th 5 Percentage of Water of Hydration
March 6 th 6 Purity of Sodium Bicarbonate
March 13 th 7 Atomic Mass by Calorimetry
March 20th 8 Chemical Activity of Metals
March 27 th 9 Physical Behavior of Gases
April 3 rd 10 Molar Mass of a Substance (Vapor Density Method)
April 10 th 11 A Study of Solutions and Solubility
April 17 th 12 Acid – Base Titrations
April 24 th CHECK OUT Clean up
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ADA Statement:
In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the
regulations published by the United States Department of Justice 28 C.F.R. 35.107(a), MCC’s
designated ADA co-coordinators, Mr. Gene Gooch - Vice President, Finance and
Administration and Dr. Santos Martinez – Vice President, Student Services shall be responsible
for coordinating the College’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under
ADA. Students with disabilities requiring physical, classroom, or testing accommodations
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