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The course syllabus of NATSCI 211 - Chemistry course in Don Bosco College Canlubang, under Engr. Jose Felimar Valenzuela
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NAT SCI 211 - CHEMISTRY
Engr. Jose Felimar B. Valenzuela
Instructor, DBC
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Code: NAT SCI 211
Credit Units: 3 units
No. of Hours: 3 hours per week
Instructor: Engr. Jose Felimar B. Valenzuela
Email address: [email protected]
Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the
instructor for questions, additional information or
any other related matter. Office hours are WTh,
10:30am – 12:00nn, no appointment required.
Any other time can be scheduled by appointment
(request by email or in class).
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is an introductory course that focuses on the
fundamental principles of chemistry and the impact of
chemistry in society. It is intended for non-science majors
that might not have a background in chemistry. There are
three units in this course:
1. Fundamental Principles of Chemistry: introduces
students to the building blocks of matter, chemical
bonding, principles of reactivity, intermolecular forces,
solutions, thermodynamics and kinetics, as well as the
basics of nuclear, organic and biochemistry
2. Health Applications of Chemistry: explains, in a general manner, the input of chemistry in the health sciences, ranging from the process to develop a new drug and the mechanisms of action in the body, to chemistry in the food industry and the molecular basis of exercise
3. Societal Applications of Chemistry: the relation between chemistry and other sciences or areas of society will also be discussed, like energy production, the impact of human activity on the environment, forensic science to study a crime scene or the chemistry behind painting a work of art.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To introduce students to the fundamental principles of chemistry
- To establish relations between learned concepts and a series of topics on health and society
- To promote an understanding of the importance of chemistry in many aspects of every day life and the implications in other fields and sciences, from the arts to environmental science
- To provide the student a scientific basis to help him/her developing a critical, educated analysis of
major societal matters.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students who complete this course will be able to:
Know and define the basic principles of chemistry
Formulate basic chemical equations and perform
calculations with quantitative material
Relate those concepts to other sciences and aspects of
everyday life
Recognize and value the impact of chemistry in our society
Distinguish between the different areas of chemistry and
their applications
- Describe the chemical basis of energy production,
including some renewable sources
- Analyze the impact of human activity on the environment
and discuss some possible ways of remediation
- Summarize the processes for drug discovery and
development in pharmaceutical companies
- Explain the mechanisms of action of medicinal
compounds that have a profound impact on society, from
medicinal drugs to “recreational” drugs
- Explain the basis of cutting-age biochemical topics
(cloning, genetic engineering, etc) and discuss their
implications)
VALUES FORMATION
Logical thinking
Analytical thinking
Diligence
Patience
Problem solving
COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1 : Introduction , Chapter 1: Chemistry in the Sciences
Week 2 : Chapter 2: Historic Perspective
Week 3 : Chapter 3: Atomic Structure ; Chapter 4: Nuclear Chemistry
Week 4 : Chapter 4: Nuclear Chemistry ; Chapter 5: Chemical Bonds
Week 5 : Chapter 6: Mass and volume Relationships
Test 1 (Chapters 1-6)
Week 6 : Chapter 7: Acids and Bases ; Chapter 8: Oxidation and Reduction
Week 7 : Chapter 8: Oxidation and Reduction ; Chapter 9: Introduction to
Organic Chemistry
Week 8 : Chapter 10: Polymers ; Chapter 11: Metals and Minerals
Week 9 : Chapter 11: Metals and Minerals ; Topic 1: Biochemistry
Test 2 (Chapters 7-11)
Week 10 : Topic 1: Biochemistry ; Chapter 16: Chemistry and Food
Week 11 : Topic 2: Chemistry, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Industry
Week 12 : Chapter 20: Chemistry and Toxicology
Test 3 (Topics 1, 2 and Chapters 16, 20)
Week 13 : Topic 3: Chemistry and Art ; Topic 4: Chemistry and Forensic Science
Week 14 : Topic 4: Chemistry and Forensic Science; Topic 5: Chemistry and the Environment
Week 15 : Topic 5: Chemistry and the Environment ; Topic 6: Chemistry and Energy
Week 16 : Topic 6: Chemistry and Energy
Week 17 FINAL TEST (Topics 3, 4, 5, 6)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Lecture Long Exams (Prelims, Midterms, Final)
Quizzes
Assignments
Class Participation
Group Report
Laboratory Laboratory Report
Practical Exam
Quizzes
Performance
GRADING SYSTEM
65% Class Standing
Quizzes – 15%
Participation/ Performance (Lab & Lec)– 15%
Project / Group Presentation – 10%
Assignment/Seatwork– 10%
Attendance / Behavior – 10%
Lab Report - 5%
35% Major Exams
Prelims – 10%
Midterms – 10%
Finals – 10%
Practical Exam (Lab) 5%
CONVERSION TABLE FOR THE FINAL GRADE
RAW SCORE FINAL GRADE
96.01 – 100.00 1.00 Outstanding
91.51 – 96.00 1.25
87.01 – 91.50 1.50
82.51 – 87.00 1.75
78.01 – 82.50 2.00 Above Average
73.51 – 78.00 2.25
69.01 – 73.50 2.50 Satisfactory
64.51 – 69.00 2.75
60.00 – 64.50 3.00 Passing
58.00 – 59.99 4.00 Conditional
LESS THAN 58 5.00 Failure
COURSE POLICIES
Attendance:
Late – the student arrives 5 minutes after the scheduled class period.
3 tardy marks = 1 absence
Anyone who comes in after 23 minutes is considered absent.
The maximum number of hours of absences is 11 hours (for a 3-unit
course). Above this, the student gets a failing grade and earns no credit
for the subject.
If a student incurs 50% of the tolerated number of absences will be
issued his/her 1st written warning by the OSA.
Dropping of Subjects:
Should have endorsement of the subject teacher.
Should be done within a week after Midterm Exam.
REFERENCES
Lemkin, William Ph.D. “Graphic Survey of Chemistry.” Revised and enlarged
edition. Oxford Book Company, Inc. 1971.
Mortimer, Charles E. “Chemistry.” Sixth edition. Wadsworth Publishing
Company. 1986.
Sienko, Michell J. & Plane, Robert A. “Chemistry.” McGraw Hill Book
Company. 1976.
Silberberg, Martin S. “Principles of General Chemistry.” International
Edition. McGraw Hill. 2007.
Course curriculum adapted from the course
CHEM 100 – Chemistry and Society of
University of Hawai’i Manoa, under Dr. Oscar
Navarro, PhD. Permission granted by the
author.