DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Instructor

Chemistry 108 Dr. Lawrence P. Cook

General Chemistry II for Engineers cooklp@cua.edu
Credit hours 3.0 240-426-2347
Spring, 2020
Undergraduate* Class Meetings
MoWeFr
Course Description and Learning Outcomes 11:10AM – 12:00PM
The second semester of a modern introductory chemistry course Gowan 408
designed to fulfill the chemistry requirements for engineering students Fr 3:40PM – 4:30PM
and to lay the foundation for further course work in chemistry. Topics Gowan 408
include solid materials, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical
equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, aqueous solutions, environmental Office Hours
chemisry, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear NBIO B53A
chemistry, chemistry of nonmetals and transition metals, and the MoWeFr 12:30PM-1:30PM
chemistry of life.
Prequisite
Successful completion of this course will enable you to: Chem 103 or Chem 107
 Complete a concise but thorough introduction to the science of
chemistry Course Communication
 Obtain a firm foundation in the principles of chemical Instructor will contact students
equilibrium and chemical thermodynamics as a foundation for via Blackboard and students
the further study and application of materials in engineering should contact instructor via
problems email regarding assignments,
 Understand the connection between structure and observable absences, questions, or
physical properties accommodations.
 Understand the connections between chemistry and the other
subjects studied by engineering students, especially mathematics Final Exam
and physics. Wednesday, May 6
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Required Materials Gowan 408

CHEMISTRY the Central Science, Author: BROWN et al., Publisher:

PEARSON, Edition: 14TH, Price: 301.00 USD ISBN 9780134414232

A basic scientific calculator

Recommended Materials

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All members of the Catholic University community have a shared responsibility to know and to abide by the
University’s policies, especially relating to:
 Academic Integrity  Conduct
 Accommodations for Students with  Final Exams
Disabilities  Grades and appeals
 Attendance

All of Catholic University’s policies are detailed at http://policies.cua.edu/ . Please follow up with the
instructor if you have any policy-related questions.

Of particular note are the policies regarding Academic Integrity, Accommodations for Students with
Disabilities, and Final Exams, which are described below.

Academic Integrity

Academic dishonesty at The Catholic University of America is not tolerated

(http://policies.cua.edu/academicundergrad/integrityfull.cfm and
http://policies.cua.edu/academicundergrad/integrityprocedures.cfm)

As such, academic integrity is not merely avoiding plagiarism or cheating, but it certainly includes those things.
Academic integrity means, above all else, taking responsibility for your work, your ideas, and your effort, and
giving credit to others for their work, ideas, and effort. If you submit work that is not your own – whether test
answers, whole papers, or something in-between – that is considered to be academic dishonesty. University
procedures related to academic dishonesty are conducted with respect and dignity, while also preserving
accountability, and they presuppose that all participants will treat each other with respect and dignity.

The following sanctions are presented in the University procedures related to Student Academic Dishonesty:

“The presumed sanction for undergraduate students for academic dishonesty will be failure for the course.
There may be circumstances, however, where, perhaps because of an undergraduate student’s past record, a
more serious sanction, such as suspension or expulsion, would be appropriate. ...In the more unusual case,
mitigating circumstances may exist that would warrant a lesser sanction than the presumed sanction.”

At times, you may do group work for an in-class presentation or group project. For that specific assignment, you
are allowed to share material, ideas and information; however, for any related work that is to be submitted on an
individual basis, I expect your submission to be your own in its entirety.

For more information about what academic integrity means at CUA, including your responsibilities and rights,
visit integrity.cua.edu.

Accommodations for students with disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need a reasonable
accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Disability Support Services
(http://www.dss.cua.edu) by email at CUA-DSS@cua.edu or call 202-319-5211 to make an appointment to
discuss possible accommodations. DSS recommends that a student with a disability meet with DSS staff during
the first week of every semester since accommodations are not retroactive. Please note that instructors will only
provide those accommodations included in the DSS accommodation letter. DSS is located in PRYZ 127.
Final Exam: The final exam must be given on the day and time assigned by Enrollment Services. Please plan
accordingly for travel, work, special events, or appointments.

A student having an exam scheduling conflict as defined in the policy must report to her/his school's Academic
Dean's Office no later than fourteen calendar days before the end of classes. The dean will assist the student in
rescheduling the exam(s) for the course having the lowest enrollment(s). All make-up exams must be completed
at the earliest possible time during the final examination period.

Instructional Methods and Course Requirements

Course is given in the lecture format with student participation as appropriate.

Class Policies
Attendance
Attendance for all classes is mandatory; excused absences due to illness will require a signed physician’s note,
or for other excused absences, a signed note from the Dean of Students or other appropriate CUA official. Each
unexcused absence by a student beyond five missed classes will result in two (2) points taken off the student’s
overall score for the purpose of determining the student’s final grade in the course. Any activity not pertaining
to general chemistry is prohibited during the class.

Technology
Other than basic scientific calculators (no wireless communication capability), no electronic devices may be
used during tests, quizzes, or exams. During all test sessions, all cell phones and other electronic devices must
be placed in the student’s bag; the bag must be deposited in the front of the classroom. If the student does not
have a bag, he/she must give the cell phone/device to the instructor for the duration of the test. Laptop and
tablet computers or cell phones or handheld computers must not be used during classes for any purpose other
than note taking.

Late Assignments and Make-Up Exams

You must request, in writing, prior to the test date to take a make-up test if an official University event requires
that you miss a test. Absence from a quiz, test, or exam will result in a grade of zero being awarded. Verifiable
medical emergencies are the only exception to this policy. The make-up tests will cover the same material and
be of the same degree of difficulty as the regular test but will be of a different format. There are no make-ups
for the short weekly quizzes as your lowest (3) scores (out of a total of about 8 quizzes) will not be
counted.

Grades

Your total numerical score (out of 100 maximum will be calculated by adding your weighted average scores
from Class Participation and Attendance (10.0%), Quizzes (15.0%), Tests (50.0%), and the Final Examination
(25%). There will be no midterm exam. Letter grades will be assigned based on your total score in accordance
to the following scale: A (100-91) A- (91-89) B+ (89-86) B (86-82) B- (82-79) C+ (79-76) C (76-72) C-
(72-69) D (69-60) F (below 60).

Quizzes: There will be eight (8) quizzes of which your best five (5) will be counted. The quizzes will be short
(15 – 20 min) and based directly on the current homework assignments.

Tests: There will be four (4) tests. The tests will cover 2-3 chapters, and are based directly on the lecture
material and textbook coverage. No test grades will be dropped.
Final Examination: The final exam will be comprehensive of all materials covered in CHEM 108.

Effect of attendance on grade: Please see “Attendance” under “Class Policies” for the effect of attendance on
your grade.

The University grading system is available at

policies.cua.edu/academicundergrad//gradesfull.cfm#II for undergraduates.
Reports of grades in courses are available at the end of each term on cardinalstudents.cua.edu.

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Course Schedule

Note: there will not be a midterm exam; a midterm grade will be assessed on the basis of quizzes and tests
completed by the halfway point of the semester.

Class Date Coverage (Skim Brown et al. text sections pertaining to Lecture before class)
(HW to be assigned in class)

M 1/13 Lecture on Sections 12.1-12.3

W 1/15 Lecture on Sections 12.4-12.7
F 1/18 Lecture on Sections 12.8-12.9; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 1/20 Martin Luther King Day (no classes)
W 1/22 Quiz #1 on Chapter 12 Sections 12.1-12.9; Lecture on Sections 13.1-13.3
F 1/24 March for Life no Class 11:10-12:00; Lecture on Sections 13.4-13.6 3:40-4:30 PM
M 1/27 Quiz #2 on Chapter 13 Sections 13.1-13.6; Lecture on Sections 14.1-14.2
W 1/29 Lecture on Sections 14.3-14.4
F 1/31 Lecture on Sections 14.6-14.7; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 2/3 Test #1 on Chapters 12-14
W 2/5 Lecture on Sections 15.1-15.4
F 2/7 Lecture on Sections 15.5 – 15.7; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 2/10 Quiz #3 on Chapt. 15 Sections 15.1-15.7; Lecture on Sections 16.1-16.4
W 2/12 Lecture on Sections 16.5-16.8
F 2/14 Lecture on Sections 16.9-16.11; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 2/17 Quiz #4 on Chapt. 16 Sections 16.1-16.11; Lecture on Sections 17.1-17.2
W 2/19 Lecture on Sections 17.3-17.4
F 2/21 Lecture on Section 17.5-17.7; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 2/24 Test #2 on Chapters 15-17
Tu 2/25 Administrative Monday; Lecture on Sections 18.1-18.2
W 2/26 Lecture on Sections 18.3-18.4
F 2/28 Lecture on Section 18.5; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 3/2 Quiz #5 on Chapt. 18 Sections 18.1-18.5; Lecture on Sections 19.1-19.3
W 3/4 Lecture on Sections 19.4-19.5
F 3/6 Lecture on Sections 19.6-19.7
M 3/9 Spring Recess
W 3/11 Spring Recess
F 3/13 Spring Recess
M 3/16 Lecture on Sections 20.1-20.3
W 3/18 Lecture on Sections 20.4-20.6
F 3/20 Lecture on Sections 20.7-20.9; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 3/23 Test #3 on Chapts. 18-20
W 3/25 Lecture on Sections 21.1-21.5
F 3/27 Lecture on Sections 21.6-21.9; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 3/30 Quiz #6 on Chapt. 21 Sections 21.1-21.9; Lecture on Sections 22.1-22.3
W 4/1 Lecture on Sections 22.4-22.7
F 4/3 Lecture on Sections 22.8-22.11; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 4/6 Quiz #7 on Chapt. 22 Sections 22.1-22.11; Lecture on Sections 23.1-23.2
W 4/8 Lecture on Section 23.3-23.5
F 4/10 Easter Recess
M 4/13 Easter Recess
W 4/15 Lecture on Section 23.6
F 4/17 Test #4 on Chapts. 21-23; Lecture on Sections 24.1-24.3 3:40-4:30 PM
M 4/20 Lecture on Sections 24.4-24.6
W 4/22 Lecture on Sections 24.7-24.9
F 4/24 Lecture on Section 24.10; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30 PM
M 4/27 Quiz #8 on Chapt. 24 Sections 24.1-24.10
W 4/29 Reading Day (no classes)
F 5/7 Final Review; Review/Problem/Group Session 3:40-4:30
M 5/4 Reading Period
W 5/6 Final Exam 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Gowan 408