CHEM111 - University of Macau

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CHEM 111 - Chemistry and Modern Society ... Raymond Chang, Chemistry, 11th ... Bauer, Birk, Marks, Introduction to Chemistry, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill.
UNIVERSITY OF MACAU GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM GE AREA: PHYSICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIETY

CHEM 111 - Chemistry and Modern Society 1st Semester 2012/2013 Part A – Course Outline General Education Programme: General Education (GE) of University of Macau is defined as "that part of a curriculum that is shared by ALL students (regardless their original major/profession), provides broad exposure to multiple disciplines, and forms the basis for developing important intellectual and civil capabilities". GE is designed to achieve more than just broadening students' knowledge. It is learning that empowers individuals and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity and change. University education is more than subject knowledge teaching or career training. GE is a major part of liberal art education or whole-person education (social, personal, academic, experiential integration). GE comprises of both formal general education courses and informal general education activities.

GE Area - Physical Science and the World: Physical science is a branch of natural science and it can explain or model a particular aspect of the behavior of nature. The objectives of this course area are in four folds and the first emphasis is about basic scientific fact exploration that helps students understand and interpret natural phenomena. Secondly, the technique of critical thinking skills is studied by providing experiences in assessing information and assessment to solve problems. In addition to the above basic goals, the study of recognition of social consequences of technology is covered so that students will examine the usefulness and limitations of technology. Finally, the understanding of the role of science in everyday life helps students to gain appreciation of science.

Course Description: This course is designed for students that are non-chemistry majors and will be taught with a physical science basis. This course relates application of chemistry to the benefits of modern society. It provides an introduction to the study of the properties and change in matter. . Course emphasizes topics such as: classification of matter, chemical nomenclature, structure of atoms and compounds, the mole, chemical reactions, solids, liquid and gases.

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Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: • To have some understanding of the ways in which they can gain and apply knowledge of the natural world, of society, and of themselves • To better define and comprehend students own experiences in the modern world • To think critically about application of scientific knowledge in society • To develop analytical and solving problem skills

Textbook:

• Raymond Chang, Chemistry, 11th Edition, McGraw Hill. References: • Julia Burdge, Chemistry, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill. • Bauer, Birk, Marks, Introduction to Chemistry, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill. • Raymond Chang, Essential Chemistry, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill. • Eubanks, Middlecamp, Heltze , Chemistry in Context Applying Chemistry to Society, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill.

Tentative Class Schedule:

Week 1–2

Topics

Themes

Introduction to Chemistry and Modern Society

Universe; Matter; Energy; Measurement

Matter: Physical States

Gas; Liquid; Solid

4–5

Macro-Substance: Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Classification; Nomenclature; Periodic Table

6–7

Micro-Substance: Atoms, Molecules and Ions

Symbols; Formula; Mole

8–9

Chemical Formula and Chemical Equations

Composition; Equation; Stoichiometry

9 – 10

Solution

Concentration; Properties

10 – 11

Aqueous Reactions

Acid and Base; Redox; Thermochemistry

12 – 13

Chemical Reactions: Principles

Kinetics; Equilibrium

13 – 14

Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding

Structural Formula; Molecular Geometry

Chemistry, Life and Society

Science, Technology, Society and Environment ;

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Review

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Part B – General Course Information and Policies Instructor’s Information: 

Name:

Dr. Yuen, Pong Kau (Paul)



Office:

B1-A711



Phone:

(853) 8397-8463



Email:

[email protected]

Time/Venue: 

Lecture:

001 Tuesday / Friday 002 Monday / Thursday



Office Hour: Monday / Thursday /

10:00 – 11:30 a.m. ,

ILG128

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. ,

ILG126

4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ,

B1, A711

Other hours by appointment

Course Objectives: The objectives are designed to enable students:

• to develop an interest in the study of chemistry in a changing world; • to develop an understanding of basic knowledge and basic techniques in chemistry; • to develop an understanding of the concepts and principles of chemistry; • to develop the ability of critical thinking and problem solving; • to introduce applications of chemistry in modern society; • to develop an awareness of the importance of chemistry in the fields of science, technology, society and environment.

Pedagogical Methods: The course will be taught on a problem-based approach to provide students basic knowledge and principles of modern chemistry. 

Lectures



Workshops



Activities / Project

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Assessment: Final assessment will be determined on the basis of: 

Worksheets:

20 %



Activities / Project:

20 %



Test:

20 %



Final Examination:

40 %

Tentative Test Dates: 

Test:

Week 9 or Week 11



Final Examination:

(to be announced )

Policies: 

All items on the syllabus are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.



Students are responsible for reading and understanding the syllabus and the course materials.



The work that you do in this course is subject to the students’ commitment to the ethical integrity in academic conduct.



Cheating will not be tolerated. Faculty members have the right to determine actions to be taken when a student is caught cheating.



No make-up test will be given unless the cause is justified.

Grading System: The credit is earned by the achievement of a grade from ‘A’ to ‘D’; ‘F’ carries zero credit. Grades are awarded according to the following system: Letter Grades

Grade Points

Percentage

A

4.0 (Excellent)

93-100

A-

3.7 (Very good)

88-92

B+

3.3

83-87

B

3.0 (Good)

78-82

B-

2.7

73-77

C+

2.3

68-72

C

2.0 (Average)

63-67

C-

1.7

58-62

D+

1.3

53-57

D

1.0 (Pass)

50-52

F

0 (Fail)

Below 50

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