Course Description: Introductory course to all advanced work in chemistry covering liquids and solids, solutions, equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry and thermodynamics. Course Attributes: Focus B; Supplemental Instruction. Restrictions/Exclusions: None
Section 1 (11286), Lecture (P), 4 units; Meets: MWF 7:40 - 8:50 am, Royall Hall 111
1. Instructor: Dr. Todor Gounev; Dept. of Chemistry; Office, SCB 233C; Phone, 235-2294
E-mail, gounevt@umkc.edu (preferred contact method; response time within 48h)
Office hours, MW, 9:15-11:15 AM and by appointment (email to schedule)
Help sessions, F, 10-11 AM, Zoom https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/96883202043
Course website, g.web.umkc.edu/gounevt
2. Required Materials: #1) WebAssign access (~$30 per semester); Scientific calculator (~$10)
#2) “Principles of General Chemistry,” or “Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change,” Any Edition, by Silberberg; McGraw-Hill ($ vary by edition)
Option 1: E-book AutoAccess for “Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change,” 9th Edition (~$30 per semester). This option is available through Canvas, and your student account will be charged automatically for it. However, you can opt-out and get a refund. The opt-out deadline is February 1st.
Option 2: Hardcopy (as low as $5 used); Some ISBNs for online search:
“Principles of General Chemistry,” 3rd, 2nd or 1st Edition:
Hardcover – 9780073402697, 9780077274320, 9780073511085, 9780073221052, 9780073107202, 9780073301716; Paperback – 9780071317986, 9780077491260, 9780070172630, 9780071107495
“Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change,” 4th, 5th or 6th Edition:
Hardcover – 9780073101699, 9780073268088, 9780072558203, 9780077216504, 9780073048598, 9780073402659, 9780077760045; Paperback – 9780071278256, 9780071283540
3. Tech requirements: #1) A laptop or desktop computer with installed Respondus Lockdown Browser (Chromebooks cannot run Lockdown Browser!) and having a webcam (needed for online video proctoring of the exams)
#2) A Respondus Monitor access (~$15 per year for all of your classes)
#3) A reliable broadband internet connection capable of streaming videos
#4) A cellphone (or another mobile device) with an internet browser
4. Pre-requisites: A grade of C- or better in CHEM 211 and 211L or equivalent
5. Co-requisites: CHEM 212LR
6. Schedule of Lecture Topics:
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Jan. |
19 W |
Orientation, Chapter 12, Lecture 1 (12.1) |
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21 F |
Chapter 12, Lecture 2 (12.2) |
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24 M |
Chapter 12, Lecture 3 (12.3-12.4) |
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26 W |
Chapter 12, Lecture 4 (12.5-12.6) |
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28 F |
Chapter 12, Lecture 5 (12.6) |
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31 M |
Chapter 13, Lecture 6 (13.1) |
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Feb. |
2 W |
Chapter 13, Lecture 7 (13.2-13.3) |
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4 F |
Chapter 13, Lecture 8 Silb (13.4) |
Hwk 12 |
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7 M |
Chapter 13, Lecture 9 (13.5) |
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9 W |
Chapter 13, Lecture 10 (13.5) |
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11 F |
Chapter 16, Lecture 11 (16.1-16.3) |
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14 M |
Exam I (Chapters 12, 13) |
Hwk 13 |
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16 W |
Chapter 16, Lecture 12 (16.3) |
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18 F |
Chapter 16, Lecture 13 (16.4) |
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21 M |
Chapter 16, Lecture 14 (16.5) |
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23 W |
Chapter 16, Lecture 15 (16.6-16.7) |
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25 F |
Chapter 17, Lecture 16 (17.1-17.2) |
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28 M |
Chapter 17, Lecture 17 (17.2-17.4) |
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Mar. |
2 W |
Chapter 17, Lecture 18 (17.5) |
Hwk 16 |
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4 F |
Chapter 17, Lecture 19 (17.6) |
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7 M |
Chapter 18, Lecture 20 (18.1) |
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9 W |
Exam II (Chapters 16, 17) |
Hwk 17 |
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11 F |
Chapter 18, Lecture 21 (18.2-18.3) |
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14 M |
Chapter 18, Lecture 22 (18.4) |
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16 W |
Chapter 18, Lecture 23 (18.5-18.6) |
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18 F |
Chapter 18, Lecture 24 (18.7-18.8) |
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21 M |
Chapter 19, Lecture 25 (19.1) |
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23 W |
Chapter 19, Lecture 26 (19.2) |
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25 F |
Chapter 19, Lecture 27 (19.2) |
Hwk 18 |
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28 M |
Spring Break (No Classes) |
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30 W |
Spring Break (No Classes) |
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Apr. |
1 F |
Spring Break (No Classes) |
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4 M |
Chapter 19, Lecture 28 (19.3) |
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6 W |
Chapter 19, Lecture 29 (19.4-19.5) |
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8 F |
Chapter 20, Lecture 30 (20.1) |
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11 M |
Exam III (Chapters 18, 19) |
Hwk 19 |
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13 W |
Chapter 20, Lecture 31 (20.1-20.2) |
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15 F |
Chapter 20, Lecture 32 (20.3) |
Last day to withdraw |
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18 M |
Chapter 20, Lecture 33 (20.4) |
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20 W |
Chapter 21, Lecture 34 (21.1-21.2) |
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22 F |
Chapter 21, Lecture 35 (21.2-21.3) |
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25 M |
Chapter 21, Lecture 36 (21.3) |
Hwk 20 |
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27 W |
Chapter 21, Lecture 37 (21.4) |
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29 F |
Chapter 21, Lecture 38 (21.5-21.7) |
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May |
2 M |
Chapter 21, Lecture 39 (21.7) |
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4 W |
Exam IV (Chapters 20, 21) |
Hwk 21 |
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6 F |
Overview |
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9 M |
Final Exam (Chapters 12 - 21) |
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7. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will apply scientific logic in relating the intermolecular forces in liquids and solids to their physical properties and solubilities. They will learn how to use chemical kinetics data along with the principles of the scientific method to validate or reject reaction mechanisms through their experimental rate laws. Students will become familiar with the theoretical aspects of chemical equilibrium as well as their application to determining the extent of various types of reactions (acid-base, precipitation, complex-formation, etc.). They will learn to calculate the amounts of reactants and products at equilibrium which will improve their problem-solving skills and quantitative literacy. Students will use the major thermodynamic functions combined with the methods of math and statistics to predict the direction of physical, chemical and electrochemical processes. They will learn to comprehend and evaluate this information in a broad range of contexts through numerous examples relating it to real-world phenomena.
8. Homework: Homework problems from the end of each chapter will be assigned regularly. The homework will be administered via WebAssign and will be graded. These assignments will reinforce concepts and principles described in the text and assist you in preparing for the examinations. I will create your WebAssign account a few days before classes start. Your WebAssign Username will be the same as your UMKC Email Address (for example, alias@mail.umkc.edu). Your initial Password will be the same as your UMKC Student ID number followed by the letter A (for example, 12345678A). This process will also create a Cengage account for you with the same username and password. Cengage is the parent company of WebAssign. You will be able to change your password and your profile details from within your Cengage account if you wish. However, please do not change the fields with your name and email address as they are taken directly from Pathway and should match the UMKC records. If you already have a WebAssign/Cengage account from a previous semester, your username and password are most likely the same as before. After the initial grace period of about 2 weeks, you will be required to purchase access (~$30/semester) in order to use WebAssign. Extension for late homework can be submitted through WebAssign (see announcements in WebAssign). Each extension comes with a 5-points penalty.
9. Class Attendance: Attendance at lecture is expected and will be recorded on a regular basis. Although your presence in the classroom is highly recommended, you will have a second option to attend and participate in lectures. Classes will be broadcast in real time via Zoom. If you have a reliable Internet connection, you will be able to see the broadcast by clicking on the appropriate link in Canvas or https://umsystem.zoom.us/j/96883202043. Please use this option sparingly. You can access the recordings of previous lecture broadcasts through Panopto Recordings in Canvas. However, in order to get class attendance credit (see below), you must watch the broadcast in real time or be present in class in real time.
10. Attendance Bonus: Attendance will be recorded through the UMKC Poll App. This is a browser-based app that can be accessed on various devices with internet access such as laptops, desktops, phones, tablets, etc. Simply bookmark the login page of the browser app, and login using your UMKC credentials at the beginning of each class. At some point during class, I will call attendance and give you a few minutes to respond using the Poll App. The results will be posted in Canvas and will be used to calculate your Attendance Bonus.
11. Exams: Four exams will be administered during the semester. They will cover material indicated in the syllabus. The lowest of the four exam scores will be dropped. You will be given 70 minutes to complete each exam. The exams will be administered online via Canvas during the regular class time using Respondus Lockdown Browser (which must be installed on your computer) and Respondus Monitor proctoring (which requires a webcam). I will have a practice quiz posted in Canvas so you can test your equipment well in advance. Detailed instructions will be given before each exam.
The final exam will be cumulative over all material discussed in class and cannot be dropped. It will be administered online via Canvas in the same way as the other exams, but you will be given 120 minutes to complete it. Further instructions will be given before the exam. The final exam date is Monday, May 9, 2022, 8:00 AM.
There are no make-up exams scheduled for this course. In case of illness or other excusable circumstances, the student must communicate the reason for his or her absence prior to the examination if possible and provide written documentation pertaining to the legitimacy of the absence.
12. Grading: Final grades will be calculated as follows:
4 Exams (3 best scores) ® 60 %
Homework ® 20 %
Final Exam ® 20 %
Attendance Bonus ® Adds up to 10 pts to the final exam score (up to 2% overall bonus)
Total scores (in %) within the following ranges guarantee the student at least the indicated letter grade: A, 103-91.0; B, 90.9-80.0; C, 79.9-69.0; D, 68.9-58.0; F, 57.9-0. Plus/minus ranges will be included at the end of the semester; however, averages within the above ranges guarantee the listed letter grades. Turnaround for grading of Exams and Homework will be instantaneous. All exam scores and current class averages will be posted in WebAssign.
UMKC Resources & Policy Statements
Important UMKC Resources and Policies are applicable to every course and every student at UMKC. As a UMKC student, you are expected to review and abide by these policies. If you have any questions, please contact your instructor for clarification. This course follows the “Faculty allowing recording” option of the Academic Inquiry, Course Discussion and Privacy policy. At the end of the semester, all students will have the opportunity to evaluate this course and instructor. These evaluations, conducted online through RooEval, will remain anonymous and will not be shared with faculty until after the final grades are turned in. Link to RooEval: https://net3.umkc.edu/intapps/rooeval.
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COVID-19 Policies & Resources
· Please see the following link to the UMKC COVID website for up-to-date information and FAQs: https://www.umkc.edu/news/coronavirus.html
· All students will be required to take their temperature and monitor health every day. Those who are showing COVID-19 symptoms should contact their health-care provider immediately. Do not come to campus if you are showing symptoms. If you are experiencing any kind of CoVid-19 Symptoms, please see this website for more information: https://www.umkc.edu/coronavirus/health-and-safety/index.html
· If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, are required to self-isolate because you may have come in contact with someone who has COVID-19, or are at high-risk of severe illness from COVID-19, you should seek academic accommodations. Student Disability Services requires medical documentation of the condition and recommendations for accommodations from a qualified medical professional. Once you have the documentation please contact Scott Laurent at (816) 235-5696 or by email at laurentr@umkc.edu. He will then schedule a Zoom meeting to complete the accommodation plan.
· UMKC Attendance Policy: This academic year we will return to our pre-covid attendance policy. Students are expected to participate/meaningfully engage in classes, regardless of class format. Please familiarize yourself with our campus attendance policy. For more information, please see this website: https://www.umkc.edu/coronavirus/students/index.html