A Non-Programmable Scientific Calculator Is Required for the Course

Engineering Chemistry CHEM 1335, Section-001 Fall 2019

Professor: Dr. Shiva K Rastogi

Office: Centennial building Room No. 340D

Office Phone: (512) 245-1098

Lecture: Section-1: MWF: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM, CENT-157

Office Hours: M-W-F 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM, Office: Centennial building room no. 340D

Any variation to these hours will be announced in class and/or on TRACS. If you cannot come to the posted office hours, you may schedule an appointment to meet with me at an alternative time.

Required Text: The textbook for the CHEM 1335 course is: Chemistry for Engineering Students (3rd or 4th Edition) by Brown and Holme (Cengage Learning). A loose leaf version of this textbook is available in local bookstores for a discounted price. The textbook can be purchased from either the bookstore or on-line.

*Calculator Requirement: A non-programmable scientific calculator is required for the course.

Suitable models include, but are not limited to, TI-30XS MultiView, TI-34 MultiView, TI-30X IIS, TI-30Xa, and TI-36X Pro. No cell phone, smartwatches, or graphing/programmable calculators will be permitted! • No Cell Phone Calculators will be permitted.

Supplies:  A non-programmable scientific calculator is required for the course. • OWLv2 online homework from Cengage Learning will be used for the completion of all homework assignments. Registration instructions will be provided soon in the class.

1 • A Turning Technologies account is required for this class. You can purchase a remote response pad at the bookstore for approximately $40. Alternately you can purchase a subscription that allows you to use a smartphone or tablet to submit your answers, but since this is the first year of this function this may be buggy. If you previously purchased a clicker, you can use the same clicker. All users will need to register for this course on-line and purchase a license to use the clicker (~$21 for a one- year license). Registration instructions are posted at the end of this syllabus.

Laboratory: Concurrent registration in Chemistry 1141 is highly recommended. The laboratories begin on August 30, 2019

Description: This one semester lecture course is tailored to engineering students. Topics include stoichiometry, gases, chemical bonding and structure, periodic trends, materials, energy, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Course is a stand-alone course and does not serve as a prerequisite to any courses currently requiring CHEM1341 as a prerequisite. Restricted to Engineering and Engineering Technology majors. Prerequisite: MATH1315 with a grade of C or higher, ACT Mathematics score of 24 or more, SAT Mathematics score of 520 or more, Accuplacer College Mathematics score of 86 or more, or Compass College Algebra score of 46 or more.

Chapter Titles: Chapter 1: Introduction to Chemistry Chapter 2: Atoms and Molecules Chapter 3: Molecules, Moles, and Chemical Equations Chapter 4: Stoichiometry Chapter 5: Gases Chapter 6: The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure Chapter 7: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Chapter 8: Molecules and Materials Chapter 9: Energy and Chemistry (9.1 and 9.4) Chapter 11: Chemical Kinetics (11.2 and 11.5) Chapter 12: Chemical Equilibrium (12.2, 12.3 and 12.5) Chapter 13: Electrochemistry (13.1, 13.2, 13.3, 13.6)

Objectives The goal of this course is to enable engineering and engineering technology students to apply fundamental concepts in chemistry toward the solution of industrial problems. This goal will be accomplished by the following learning objectives. Specifically, students will be able to:

• Describe and interpret statements and questions concerning the forms and states of matter, the structure of the atom, arrangement of electrons, and how this relates to the organization of the periodic table. 2 • Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and types of chemical bonds and their implications for the structure and properties of engineering materials. • Apply the principles of gas theories and thermodynamics to the engineering analysis of heat engine cycles. • Apply the principles of stoichiometry, thermochemistry, kinetics and equilibrium in analyzing the industrial and environmental impacts of material synthesis and processing such as in the instance of the making and shaping of iron and steel products. • Apply the principles of acids and bases in industrial applications such as the analysis and prevention of scale formation in pipes and boilers. • Apply electrochemistry and redox concepts and reactions in resolving industrial problems such as those that involve various types of corrosion. • Demonstrate an understanding of nuclear chemistry in the context of industrial applications such as those that involve energy generation and environmental impact assessment.

Special Needs: If you are a student with a disability who will require an accommodation(s) to participate in this course, please contact me as soon as possible. You will be asked to provide documentation from the Office of Disability Services. Failure to contact the Office of Disability Services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations.

TRACS: A TRACS site will be used for this course. You can access TRACS at https://tracs.txstate.edu/portal/login or from the link on the Texas State homepage. Course information, announcements, learning goals, practice exams, keys to quizzes and exams, and the like, will be placed on the TRACS site. In order to access the site, you must have a valid Texas State username and password. If the site for this course does not appear on TRACS next to “My Workspace” at the top, click on “My Active Sites.”

Grading: There are : - Four regular examinations = 60% (15% each) A cumulative final examination = 15% Quizzes = 10% Required homework = 10 % and Clicker = 5% (2.5% participation + 2.5% accuracy)

The total possible are = 100 %

The lowest exam score may be replaced by the final exam score (only if this benefits the student). The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. The lowest three participation grades will be dropped when averaging these for the participation grade.

The minimum grading scale is given below. The grading scale may be adjusted at the end of the course to account for a low average.

3 90% − 100% A 80% − 89% B 70% − 79% C 60% − 69% D below 60% F or U

Exams: There will be three regular exams given. The tentative dates for the exams are:

Exam Exam Date Material Covered

1 Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Chapters 1-4 2 Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Chapters 5-7 3 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Chapters 8-11 4 Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Chapters 12-13 5 Friday, December 13, 2019 Chapters 1-13

Any changes to these dates will be announced at least one week in advance.

Make-up Exams. Make-up exams are not guaranteed. If prior notification is given arrangements to take the exam will be made. If an exam is missed it is the student’s responsibility to notify the professor as soon as possible. It may be possible to make up the exam within 24 hours if a suitable time and location can be found. If not, the missed exam score may be replaced by the final exam score (this will count as the replaced exam score as described in the grading policy). This may be done only one time during the semester.

You will need to bring a #2 pencil, a non-programmable calculator, and your Texas State Student ID card for each examination. Calculators will not be provided. Smart phones, computers and other similar devices may not be used in lieu of a non- programmable calculator. Your Texas State ID number must be bubbled in on any Scantron used for any test or quiz. The Texas State ID card must be presented when turning in your exam to be graded.

Quizzes: THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES. The first quiz will be given at the end of class on and will take ~10 minutes. Subsequent quizzes (usually 10-15 minutes in length) will be given periodically (see the class calendar for details). A total of 10 quizzes, will be given. The lowest quiz score will be dropped before the final quiz average is calculated. You will need to bring a No. 2 pencil and a non- programmable calculator to each quiz. Calculators will not be provided. Smart phones, computers and other similar devices may not be used in lieu of a non- programmable calculator.

Homework: Online homework assignments (OWLV2) will be supplied by completed by Cengage.com. Registration for OWLV2 homework will be announced in the class. The lowest homework score will be dropped before the final homework average is calculated. The due dates for the homework assignments will be announced in class. Any modifications to the due dates will be announced in class and posted on TRACS. 4

All homework assignments must be submitted on-line. Printed out or e-mailed answers will not be graded. Due to potential complications with the OWLV2 homework learning platform, it is recommended that the homework assignments be completed and submitted for grading in advance of the due date. All questions concerning the OWLV2-homework MUST be directed to Cengage.com. NOTE: Late homework assignments will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Students are encouraged to work together on these homework assignments; however, it is essential that each student learn the material thoroughly to prepare for exams and quizzes.

Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive and will be given at the following time:

Section-1: Friday, Dec 13, 2019 8:00 – 10:30 AM

Every student must take the final exam. Failure to take the final exam will result in an additional 15% reduction in your final grade calculation.

The final exam is comprehensive. It consists of 70 multiple-choice test items, and has a 120 minute time limit. Only non-programmable calculators are permitted for use on the final exam.

Attendance: You are expected to be on time for lecture and attend every day. Class attendance will be monitored by participation throughout the class period using the Turning Technologies clicker system. Attendance in the class will represent 2.5% of your overall grade. You are expected to bring your clicker to class every day, ensure that the batteries are working, and know how to use the clicker. The clickers are the ONLY way that class attendance will be monitored.

Clickers: A maximum of 2.5% percent may be added (extra credit) to the final course average based upon the accuracy of your clicker answers. Recording of clicker participation credit will begin on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.

NOTE: The use of another student’s clicker to answer questions in their absence is an example of academic dishonesty. All students involved will be subject to penalty according to the Texas State Honor Code.

Honor Code: All students are expected to follow the Texas State University-San Marcos Honor Code. The Honor Code can be found on the Texas State web-site at: http://www.txstate.edu/effective/upps/upps-07-10-01.html and on the TRACS site.

Grading Issues: Any questions regarding the grading of a homework assignment, quiz, or examination must be brought to my attention within two weeks of the date that the item was due or handed back to the students in class. It is your responsibility to pick up graded quizzes and exams and to monitor your grades on TRACS. 5

Drop Policy: The automatic "W" deadline for the University is Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. After Oct. 28, 2019, you may not drop any single course. If you withdraw from the University, you may do so until Thursday, Oct. 28, 2019. If you are intending to withdraw from the University, please meet with me to discuss your grade in the course.

Syllabus: This syllabus may be changed as necessary.

6 Additional Required Materials

TRACS

This course will make use of TRACS, a website customized to this course. In order to access TRACS, you must have an active Texas State Net ID. Help may be found here: http://www.tr.txstate.edu/itac/netid.html. To access TRACS, you may use the TRACS link at http://www.txstate.edu, or access the site directly at http://tracs.txstate.edu. Log in at the top of the screen with your standard user ID/password. Once you log in, this course should show up near the top of the screen in ‘My Workspace’. Most of the files that you will be interested in finding will be in the RESOURCES subfolder on my site for this course.

Turning Technologies Clickers

We will be using the Turning Technologies Clicker System. The clickers can be purchased at the bookstore or other locations. Once you have purchased your clicker you need to register it for your chemistry class.

Registering your clicker: Student Registration Instructions TURNING TECHNOLOGIES CLICKERS

1. Go to the TRACS site (https://tracs.txstate.edu/portal/login) and login. 2. Select your chemistry course site. 3. Click on the TurningPoint Cloud tab on the left side of the page. 4. Click on the Launch link and follow the instructions.

Need Help? Our technical support team can be reached by phone, chat, or by email via the Student Support Community. To contact support please open a service request by filling out the webform: https://macmillan.force.com/macmillanlearning/s/.

The following link includes more detailed instructions on how to register for your course: https://macmillan.force.com/macmillanlearning/s/article/Sapling-Learning-Registering-for-courses

Other Policies

All students must take the final exam. The American Chemical Society standardized Chemistry II exam was adopted by the department. This exam consists of 70 multiple-choice questions and has a 110-minute time limit. The professor reserves the right to change the number of and net weight of exams, as well as the content of each exam. Any changes will be communicated during class and via email.

Grading: A number grade (out of 100) will be awarded to each assignment or exam, and the average percentile value for each category will be weighted.

Grading Issues: Any questions regarding the grading of a homework assignment, quiz, or exam must be brought to the attention of the professor within 72 hours of the date when the item was handed back to all students in class.

Tutoring: Tutoring services are available on campus, including the – 1. Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC) tutoring laboratory. The SLAC tutoring laboratory hours are located on the SLAC website at http://www.txstate.edu/slac/tutoring/lab-schedules.html.

2. And the Collaborative Learning Center (CLC) CLC hours are listed on the CLC web-site at: http://hlsamp.science.txstate.edu/clc/clc-tutoring.html. (Phone: 512-245-1674; Email: [email protected]

Special Needs: We will do our best to accommodate any special needs. Please process your request through the Office of Disability Services and talk to your professor during the first weeks of class. All recommendations by the Office of Disability Services will be followed if possible.

Accommodations. I will do my best to accommodate any special needs you may have. I request that you process your request through the Office of Disability Services, and I will comply with their recommendations. Please come talk to me if you have a request.

Academic Honesty. I trust that you will uphold the Texas State Academic Honor Code detailed in the student handbook. This is especially important in this course due to the confined space in our lecture hall.

The honor code policy may be found here: http://www.dos.txstate.edu/TxState-Handbook/Rules-and-Policies/Honor-Code.html

Cheating on exams will not be tolerated. Violators will receive a 0 on that exam, and will be subjected to the student justice system. The following policy statement describes the student justice system: http://www.txstate.edu/effective/upps/upps-07-10-01.html

Drop Policy. You may drop this course with a ‘W’, regardless of your current grade, at any time prior to the ‘Automatic “W” Drop Deadline’ listed in the academic calendar. According to university policy, it is not possible to withdraw from the course after this date without withdrawing from the university.

Class Etiquette: Appropriate behavior is expected in the classroom. Students engaging in inappropriate behavior may be asked to leave the classroom and may be assigned a grade or zero for their daily participation score. Please refrain from using your cell phone in class.

In order for this class to be a worthwhile experience for all, it is important that we: 1. Seek to create a respectful and supportive environment that allows teaching and learning to occur in a safe and cooperative manner. 2. Participate by attending, taking notes, working out problems, discussing issues, and staying alert and on top of the class content. 3. Are open to working together with other classmates and instructor. 4. Do no disturb the class with side conversations, texting, web surfing, and entering or leaving the classroom during the lecture period.

Student Emergency Services: Please contact SES in case of a documented medical emergency or death of loved one. SES staff can send absence notifications to instructors, can provide referrals to resources on and off campus, can provide information about limited emergency funds available, and resources to help students to make informed decisions. SES is located in the Dean of Students Office in LBJSC 5-9.1, 512-245-2124, [email protected].

STEM Engagement & Research Opportunities

8 Involvement in STEM student organizations and participation in research opportunities on and off campus is highly encouraged as a vital part of your education. The following is a non-exhaustive list of resources available to you. Please contact Dr. Rastogi or Prof. Betancourt ([email protected]) if you’d like any more information: ▪ SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in Science) - biweekly meetings, STEM community outreach, leadership opportunities, community https://www.facebook.com/SACNASatTexasState/ ▪ STEM Impact SURE Program – Paid summer research at Texas State, application due February 19 http://www.ucollege.txstate.edu/strategic-initiatives/hsi-stem-impact/undergraduate-research.html ▪ NSF REU - Research Experiences for Undergraduates at universities all over the country. Applications due Jan- Feb. https://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.jsp

9 AUGUST, 2019 SEPTEMBER, 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Labor Day Chap 2 Chap 2/3 Quiz 1

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Chap 3 Chap 3 last Chap 3 day to drop with no 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 record 19 20 21 Chap 3/4 Chap 4 Chap 4 Quiz 2

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Chap 4 EXAM 1 Chap 5 (through 4) Quiz 3

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 First Day Chap 5 Chap 1 Chap 1 Chap 1/2 Quiz 4

OCTOBER, 2019 NOVEMBER, 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Chap 9 Chap 5 Chap 5/6

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Chap 6 Chap 6 Chap 6/7 Chap 9 Chap 9/11 Chap 11 Quiz 5 Quiz 8

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Chap 7 Chap 7 Chap 7 Quiz 6 Chap 11 EXAM Chap

3 11/12 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Chap 7/8 Chap 8 Chap 12 Chap 12 Chap EXAM Quiz 9 12/13

2 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Chap 8 Chap 8 Thanks Giving Holidays W-Day Quiz 7 Chap 13 Chap 13

DECEMBER, 2019 CHEM1335-1 Fall2019: MWF: Room: CENT157 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 August 26: First day of class Chap 13 EXAM Reading September 02: Labor Day Holiday Quiz 10 Day 4 September 11: Last Day to Drop with no record 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 September 26: EXAM-1 FINAL (8:00 AM) October 23: EXAM-2 October 28: Course with Automatic W Grade 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 November 13: EXAM-3 Nov.28 - 29:Thanksgiving Break 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 November 21: Withdrawal from University December 04: EXAM-4 December 05: Last day of class 28 29 30 31 December 06: Reading Day December 13: Final Exams 8:00-10:30 AM