Course Information - Updated
August 20, 2010
Course Information - Updated
August 20, 2010
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| Chemistry 152/152L Fall 2010 Syllabus: Information | |
| Instructor: Dr. David W. Lingner (dlingner@sdccd.edu) | Fall 2010: Aug 23 - Dec 18, 2010 (16 weeks) |
| Office Hours: Sundays, 7-9 pm, at Panera in Mira Mesa. You can contact me any time via email. Another good time to ask questions is during lab periods, if you finish early. Other times are possible, as needed, depending on our schedules. | |
| This syllabus
is your contract with me regarding course
policies. Please use this syllabus and the website as your
primary information resources.
Read the entire syllabus at least once, so that you know what
to expect. The website address for this syllabus and additional
information is http://lingnerchem.com/miramar/152/. According to District policy, you must be enrolled in both the lecture (152) and lab (152L) concurrently. If you are not enrolled in my lecture course AND my lab course this semester, to avoid being dropped, you must show me one of the following: (a) your transcript showing that you have passed the co-requisite course, or (b) your current schedule showing that you are enrolled in another section of the co-requisite course, or (c) a petition to waive the co-requisite course obtained from the admissions office and signed by the chair of the chemistry department. |
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| Chemistry 152 Lecture (3.0
unit) M & W 4:55-6:20 pm, Rm S5-203 (CRN 65702) |
Chemistry 152L Lab (1.0 unit) M 6:30-9:40 pm, Rm S5-200 (CRN 65717), or W 6:30-9:40 pm, Rm S5-200 (CRN 49550) |
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| Chem 152 is a one-semester preparatory course in chemistry consisting of an intensive study of some of the principles of inorganic and physical chemistry that are needed before taking Chem 200. Topics include unit conversions, atomic structure, chemical names and equations, periodicity, stoichiometry, solutions, intermolecular forces, and gas laws. | Chem 152L is a one-semester laboratory course intended as the companion course for Chem 152. Topics include chemical measurement, significant figures, laboratory safety, laboratory techniques, chemical reactions and stoichiometry. An emphasis is placed on problem solving, data analysis, and chemical calculations. |
| Textbook: Introductory
Chemistry,
3rd Edition, by Nivaldo Tro. Calculator: You will need a calculator that can do basic arithmetic, logarithms, and exponential notation. Please bring your calculator to every class and lab. Recommended: TI-30XA solar, for about $10-15. Important: Programmable calculators are not allowed on exams. If you can enter words or letters into your calculator, or if the letters A-Z appear on the front of your calculator, then don't bring it to this class. You may not share calculators during exams. |
Lab
Manual: Chemistry 152L Lab Manual, San
Diego Miramar College.
Available at the college bookstore. Supplies: Students must use splash-proof safety goggles during lab and use a V-629 lock. Grade deductions for "loaner" locks & goggles begin on 9/13. Safety: Please read the safety information carefully and pay special attention to safety instructions given during each lab session. A chemistry laboratory can be a very safe place to work if you and your fellow students understand and respect the various chemical and physical hazards. |
| Prerequisite: Math 096 with grade of "C" or
better, or equiv, or assessment Skill Level M50. Advisory: Engl 051 & Engl 056, each with grade of "C" or better, or equiv, or assessment Skill Levels W5/R5. |
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| Co-requisite: Students must enroll concurrently in Chem 152 and Chem 152L. This course is not open to students with previous credit for Chem 151. It is intended for those students majoring in one of the natural sciences, engineering, or related curricula who do not meet the entrance requirements of Chemistry 200. City, Mesa,Miramar- Chem 100, 100L and 152, 152L combined: maximum credit, 4 units. No credit for Chem 100, 100L or 152, 152L if taken after Chem 200. | |
| Follow-on: Chem 152 and 152L are prerequisites for Chem 200 and 200L. | |
| Students with Disabilities: Any student with a disability should talk with me during the first two weeks of class, so that we accommodate your learning process. You should also contact the DSPS office on campus. I will do my best to make the class workable for you. | |
| “Haec studia adolescentium alunt,
senectutem oblectant, secundas res ornant, adversis perfugium ac solacium
praebent.” “These studies fortify one’s youth, delight one’s old age; amid success they are an ornament, in failure a refuge and comfort.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero |