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CHM 130L General Chemistry I 1

GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB

Course Syllabus

Course Code: CHM 130L

Course Type: 45 Hours /4 Months (120 Days)

A. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This General Chemical I Lab works in conjunction with introductory Chemistry concepts by providing a series of real

world, hands-on experiments. This course requires students to complete at home experiments, track and document

results, and submit lab assessments. We start by examining how to properly and safely handle chemicals, identify

variables, and construct a hypothesis. Other topics included in this Lab are: molar mass, electron configuration,

molecular geometry, chemical reactions, ideal gas law, and the pH scale.

B. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

This course is self-paced, independent study, in an online environment. It takes a lot more discipline than an in person

class. You are responsible for scheduling your study time and sticking to it regularly. This course will take approximately

45 hours to complete.

Each of your modules consists of lab links, learning activities, assignments, and a module quiz. Your module assignments

and quizzes determine your grade in the course. The module quizzes are based off material from the lab links and

videos. Your course requires the purchase of a lab kit. It contains all of the materials you will need to perform the labs

for this course.

C. LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Identify how to identify variables and create a hypothesis

2. Recall the concepts behind molar mass and electronic configuration

3. Recognize the fundamentals behind molecular geometry and chemical reactions

4. List the basics of ideal gas law and the pH scale

5. Recall the concepts of analyzing data and graphing


D. COURSE TOPICS/UNITS

Module #

and Topics

Module Subtopics Module Learning

Objectives

Assignments Learning

Outcomes

Module 1: Introduction to Laboratory

and Safety

Lab Preparation Performing

Experiments Lab Clean-Up and

Disposal Clothing Accidents and Injuries Handling Chemicals Handling Glassware Heating Substances

Recall basics of preparing a lab

Recognize how to perform experiments

Identify components of lab clean-up and disposal

Recall proper clothing Identify how to handle

accidents and injuries List how to handle

chemicals

Recognize how to handle

glassware Identify how to handle

substances

1. Review Introduction to Laboratory and Safety Lab

2. Download Lab Assignments from eScience Labs Link

3. Upload Lab Assignments

4. Take the Quiz

1

Module 2:

Scientific Method

Observation Background Research

Develop a Question, and Construct a Hypothesis

Identifying Variables Hypothesis Procedure

Data Collection Conclusion

Identify how to properly observe

Recall the basics of background searches

Recognize how to develop a question and construct a hypothesis

Identify variables

Recall the basics of a hypothesis

Recognize types of procedures

Identify the basics of data collection

Recall how to construct a

conclusion

1. Review Scientific Method Lab



4. Take the Quiz

1

Module 3: Data Analysis and Graphing

The Metric System Units Significant Figures Precision Accuracy

Mass Measurements Weighing by Difference Weighing by Tarring

the Container Length Measurement Volume Measurement

Density

Recall basics of the metric system

Identify units Recognize how to be

precise and accurate

Identify mass measurements

Recall how to weigh by difference

Recognize how to weigh by tarring the container

Recall length

measurements Identify volume

measurements Recognize the basics of

density

1. Review Data Analysis and Graphing Lab

2. Download Lab Assignments from

eScience Labs Link 3. Upload Lab

Assignments 4. Take the Quiz

5


Module #

and Topics


Objectives


Outcomes

Module 4: Molar Mass

Mole Molar Mass Mole Conversion

Define mole Define molar mass Define mole conversion

1. Review Molar Mass Lab



4. Take the Quiz

2

Module 5: Electronic

Configuration

Atomic Energy Writing Electron

Configurations

Energy of Electrons Fireworks

Recall atomic energy Recognize how to write

electronic configurations

Identify the energy of electrons

Define fireworks

1. Review Electronic Configuration Lab Assignments from

eScience Labs Link 2. Upload Lab


2

Module 6:

Molecular Geometry: The VSEPR Model

Lewis Theory

Octet Rule Lewis Dot Diagrams Lewis Symbols Constructing Lewis

Structures for Neutral Molecules

Linear

Trigonal Planar Tetrahedral Wedge and Dash

Projection

Define Lewis theory

Define Octet rule Identify Lewis dot

diagrams Recall Lewis symbols Recognize how to

construct Lewis structures for neutral molecules

Identify linear components Recall trigonal planar Define tetrahedral Recognize wedge and dash

projection

1. Review Molecular

Geometry Lab 2. Download Lab

Assignments from eScience Labs Link


4. Take the Quiz

3

Module 7:

5 Types of Chemical Reactions

Reaction Overview

Chemical Equations Law of Conservation of

Matter Balancing Chemical

Equations Chemical Reactions

Combustion Reaction Decomposition

Reaction Single Replacement

Reaction Double Displacement Synthesis

Recall the basics of

reactions Identify chemical reactions Recognize the law of

conservation of matter Recall how to balance

chemical equations

Identify chemical reactions Recognize decomposition

reaction Recall single replacement

reaction Identify double

displacement

Define synthesis

1. Review 5 Types of

Chemical Reactions Lab


3. Upload Lab


3

Module 8:

Using the Ideal Gas Law

Properties of Gases

Temperature Pressure Atmosphere Volume

Gas Laws Charles’s Law Kelvin Boyle’s Law Avogadro’s Law

Recall properties of gases

Identify basics of temperature

Recognize the ideas of pressure

Define gas atmosphere Identify gas volume Recall gas laws Recognize Charles’s law Define Kelvin Identify Boyle’s law

1. Review Using the

Ideal Gas Law Lab 2. Download Lab

Assignments from eScience Labs Link


4. Take the Quiz

4


Module #

and Topics


Objectives


Outcomes

Define Avogadro’s Law

Module 9: Nature of Acids and Bases: Exploring the

pH scale

Introduction to Buffers Conjugate Pairs Amphoteric Species pH pKa and pH Henderson-Hasselbalch

Equation

Define buffers Identify conjugate pairs Recall amphoteric species Define pH Recognize pKa and pH Identify concepts behind

the Henderson-Hasselbalch

equation

1. Review Nature of Acids and Bases: Exploring the pH scale Lab

2. Lab Assignments from eScience Labs

Link


4. Take the Quiz

4

E. GRADING RUBRIC

We use a percentage system for grading quizzes. Our module quizzes are not timed and we allow you to take your

quizzes a maximum of 3 times. A minimum 70% cumulative score in the course is required to pass the course. This

means you can fail a quiz, but still pass the course if you achieve a 70% cumulative score. All exams and quizzes are

weighted equally.

A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% D = 60-69% F = 0-59%

Total Points Percentage Average Letter Grade

810 - 900 90 – 100 % A

720 - 809 80 – 89 % B

630 - 719 70 – 79 % C

540 - 629 60 – 69 % D

0 - 539 0 – 59 % F

Assignments 24 assignments total (10 points

each)

240 points total

Quizzes 9 exams total = total (100 points

each)

900 points total


Total Course Points 1,140 points

F: SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Internet Connection

Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and

viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher

Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

*Our courses are accessible through multiple mobile learning platforms.

PC Software Requirements

Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher

Microsoft Office 2007 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open

Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)

Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended

o Cookies MUST be enabled

o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)

PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)

Adobe PDF Reader

QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

MAC Software Requirements

Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows

Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)

Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended o Cookies MUST be enabled

o Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)

PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)

Adobe PDF Reader

Apple QuickTime Media Player


G: TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Technical Support is available to assist with computing or classroom technical issues. Technical Support is available at

the classroom login page, as a link in each course or available at [email protected]. Technical Support utilizes a

ticketing system assigning a unique ticket number to track the progress and responses online. For your reference we

provide complete archives and history of all your support requests. A valid email address is required to submit a ticket.

H: INFORMATION, POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

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Online Etiquette & Courtesy

Online communications need to be composed with fairness, honesty and tact. Spelling and grammar are very important

in an online course. What you put into an online course reflects on your level of professionalism. It is important not to

take disagreement personally. Responses to different ideas and observations need to be objective. Being objective

means maintaining boundaries and not making personal attacks on the ability of others or making statements that have

the potential to be taken personally. An important part of online learning is discussion. Differences in thinking are good

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Students are allowed to reference course materials while taking quizzes and tests due to their emphasis on application;

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Students found responsible for an act or acts of academic dishonesty will be subject to academic and disciplinary

sanctions. Academic sanctions may include withdrawal from the course with a grade of F and/or a reduction of a grade

in the course. Disciplinary sanctions may include suspension for a specified period of time, permanent separation from

the program, and/or filing of criminal charges.

No certificate of completion will be given if the course is completed by anyone other than you. When you enroll in the

course you are stating under penalty of perjury that you, and not another person, studied the material in its entirety and

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Utilize good time management skills.

Read your messages in the message system.

Communicate with a respectful, professional tone in discussion threads (collaborative learning).

Uphold the standards of Academic Integrity set forth by this company.

Avoid typing in all caps. Typing in all caps in the online environment is viewed as SHOUTING and should not be

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