SPRING 2019 SEMESTER

14 JAN 2019
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Introduction 2

Learning Outcomes 3

Delivery Method 4

Assessment 5

Academic Policy 7

Scheme of Work 10

INTRODUCTION

This course involves the study of basic chemistry phenomenological laws as well as their
applications, matter, atomic structure, stoichiometry and chemical bonds. The objectives of this
course are for student to understand the concept of matter, the different states and classification
of matter. During the course you will learn the concept of atom, molecules, ions, the mole and
molar mass, different types of chemical reactions and calculations in chemical reactions, the
concept of ionic and covalent bonding, and the electronic structures of atoms and the
arrangement of elements in the periodic table. You will also learn how to conduct experiments in
the laboratory according to scientific methods.

Lecturers’ Detail:

Lecturer Name : Wong Yau Hsiung

Email Address : YauHsiung.Wong@taylors.edu.my
Telephone No : 603-56295410
Office : Block D level 9A 11
Consultation Hour : Tue and Thu 9:30-11:00am

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Differentiate elements from compounds and mixtures as well as differentiate
physical from chemical changes
2. Name and write the chemical formulas for elements and compounds that are
commonly used in the laboratory
3. Write, balance and predict the products of chemical equations
4. Calculate and do conversions of mass to mole and vice versa in chemical equations
5. Use of the periodic table in calculations, writing electronic structures and in the
classification of elements
6. Know how ionic and covalent bonds are formed
7. Write a scientific report for each of the lab experiments done

PRE-REQUISITE / ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE: (IF ANY)

High school Chemistry and additional math or MATH 110/ CHEM101

CO-REQUISITE : (IF ANY)

None

TAYLOR’S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES (TGCs)

This module hopes to prepare students with several important soft skills identified by the
university known ‘Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGCs)’. There are eight (8) elements listed
under TGCs as follows:

A. KNOWLEDGE
TGC 1: Discipline Specific Knowledge
1.1 Able to put theories into practice.
1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of study.
1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of study.
B. COGNITIVE SKILLS
TGC 2: Lifelong Learning
2.1 Learn independently
2.2 Locate, extract, synthesize and utilize information effectively.
2.3 Be intellectually engaged
TGC 3: Thinking & Problem Solving skills
3.1 Think critically and creatively.
3.2 Define and analyze problems to arrive at effective solutions.

C. SOFT SKILLS

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 TGC 4: Communication Skills
4.1 Communicate appropriately in various settings and modes.

TGC 5: Interpersonal Skills

5.1 Understand team dynamics and work with others in a team.
5.2 Understand and assume leadership.

TGC 6: Intrapersonal Skills

6.1 Manage one self and be self-reliant.
6.2 Reflect on one’s actions and learning.
6.3 Embody Taylor’s core values.
TGC 7: Citizenship and Global Perspectives
7.1 Be aware of and form opinions from diverse perspectives.
7.2 Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement.

TGC8: Digital Literacy

8.1 Effective use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and
related technologies.

*Specifically, this module is designed to equip students with TGC1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

DELIVERY METHOD

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

√ LECTURES

Lectures are direct communication between students and lecturers in the lecture room in
which the lecturer conveys information to the students. The focus is on the explanation and
discussion of the concepts, theories and examples related to the topics. Two-way interaction
is strongly encouraged.

Class attendance is compulsory. Students are advised to attend lectures because important
information related to the module such as syllabus as well as types and method of assessment
will be covered during the lecture sessions. Failure to attend lectures may lead to confusion
and misunderstanding on the module assessment and topics discussed in the coming classes.
Tardiness later than 15 min after the commencement of class / lab is considered as
absenteeism.
REMINDER: Students who fail to maintain a minimum of 80 percent attendance might be
barred from sitting for the final examination.

√ SELF-INDEPENDENT STUDY

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Students are responsible to do exercises, self-studying and search for additional information
and references from the library or the internet. Students should not expect they can master
the module by attending lectures only. Students also should not fully rely on information and
materials provided by the lecturer.

UNIT VALUE OF MODULE

4 credit hours

MAIN REFERENCE
Raymond Chang, Kenneth A. Goldsby, Chemistry, 12th edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2016. (Chapter 1-11)

ADDITIONAL REFERENCES

Brady/Holum, Fundamentals of Chemistry, John Wiley and Sons.

Darrell D. Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon. General Chemistry. 10th ed.

Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, c2013.

John E. McMurry, Robert C. Fay. General Chemistry : atoms first. Pearson/Prentice

Hall, 2010.
Martin S. Silberberg. Principles of general chemistry. 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2013.

ONLINE SUPPORT

 Taylor’s Integrated Moodle e-Learning System (TIMeS)

Taylor’s University provides a portal on Learning Management System known as Taylor’s

Integrated Moodle e-Learning System (TIMeS). Students can conveniently access to the
following module resources through TIMeS Portal.

 Module Information Booklet

 Lecture Slides
 Tutorial Questions and Quizzes
 Related documents such as Assignment Cover Form, Assignment Feedback Form,
etc.
 Important announcement such as exam date, assignments due date, class
postponement, etc.
 Other module information

Students are advised to visit TIMeS Portal every day to get latest information on the module.

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 ASSESSMENT

ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Assessment Student TGC’s Percentage

Learning
Outcomes

Quizzes 1,2,3,4,5,6 5%
Tests 1,2,3,4,5,6 30%

Assignments 1,2,3,4,5,6 10%

Lab 2,3, 4, 7 20%

Attendance and - 5%
class participation

Final Examination 1,2,3,4,5,6 30%

Total 100%

ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS

ASSIGNMENT

This task is to be done individually or in group and students are to work collaboratively. Refer
to the assignment guideline for details.

QUIZ AND TEST

This is an individual assessment which will be conducted in the class room within certain
period of time only.

FINAL EXAMINATION

Final examination is a closed-book examination. It seeks to determine students’ individual

effectiveness in responding to specific questions under time-constrained invigilated
conditions.

*Students are required to sit/attempt the final examination. Failure to do so would result
in a fail grade (F).

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ASSESSMENT DETAILS

If a student is unable to participate in any assessment, notification should be given to the

lecturer concerned within 24 hours of the assessment time. Replacement assessment is not
given

Students are awarded a final grade which corresponds with the marks obtained.

All students must adhere to the Taylor’s University’s Examinations, Assessment Policies and
Procedures manual available at http://portals.taylors.edu.my.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Attendance
Class attendance is compulsory. Students are advised to attend lectures because important
information related to the module such as syllabus as well as types and method of
assessment will be covered during the lecture sessions. Failure to attend lectures may lead
to confusion and misunderstanding on the module assessment and topics discussed in the
coming classes. Only absences with valid reasons and documented proof will be accepted.

REMINDER: Students who fail to maintain a minimum of 80 percent attendance will be

barred from sitting for the final examination.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of someone else's language, ideas, information or original material
without acknowledging the source. All students are expected to attend a course on proper
usage of referencing.

Plagiarism is a serious offence and any individual (who is suspected of plagiarism) would be
referred to the Academic Integrity Committee of Taylor's University. Please refer to the
Student Handbook for further information.

Tardiness
POSITIVE ATTITUDE means, among others, being on time at the designated place. Tardiness
reflects bad planning and being rude to the person(s) who has/have been kept waiting. Being
late to class without valid reasons will be construed as unexcused absence (although you will
be allowed to attend the class).

Class conduct
No eating or drinking will be allowed during the lab sessions. All electronic devices (mobile
phones, tablets or laptops) should be turned off during lecture & Lab hours, unless
permitted for class use by the lecturer. If you have any questions during the lecture, do not
hesitate to raise your hand to clear your doubt. Class participation during discussion is
encouraged.

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Assignments
All assignments must be submitted on or before the scheduled date and time. Penalties will
be imposed for late submissions.

Repeat
Students are only allowed to repeat a course for a maximum of 3 times over the duration of
study, if they fail. Students are advised to retake the course if they obtain any grade below C
in the subsequent semester. A student has to obtain 70% or a min C grade in order to Pass
the course.

GRADING

Percentage Grade Points per Credit Hour Definition

97% - 100% A+ 4.00
90% - 96% A 4.00 Outstanding
87% - 89% A- 3.70
84% - 86% B+ 3.30
Very Good
80% - 83% B 3.00
77% - 79% B- 2.70 Good
74% - 76% C+ 2.30
Average
70% - 73% C 2.00
67% - 69% C- 1.70
64% - 66% D+ 1.30
Below Average
60% - 63% D 1.00
55% - 59% D- 0.70
0% - 54% F 0.00 Fail
N/A W N/A Withdraw
N/A I N/A Incomplete
N/A P N/A Pass

Laboratory
Before entering the lab:
A student must be in proper attire to attend any lab session. He must also equipped himself
properly (calculator, textbook, graph papers, various stationery, etc)

Safety measures:
Safety glasses and lab coats must be worn in the lab at all times. All safety rules must be
followed while in the lab. Any student who ignores such rules will be asked to leave the lab
and will receive ZERO marks for that day’s lab class.

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Clean up:
All students must clean up any mess around the lab bench, sink and balance areas before
leaving the lab. Marks will be deducted for any mess left behind. A student is responsible for
his apparatus. Students who break or misplace an item during the semester must pay for
the item. Failure to pay will result in a fine and the item’s replacement.

Lab weekly schedule (The course instructor reserves the right to modify lab experiment as
and when deemed necessary)

Expt. No Week Experiment

1 1 Introduction to common lab glass wares
2 2 Measurement
3 3 Density
4 4 Paper chromatography
5 5 Acid-base titration
6 6 Redox titration
7 7 Classification of chemical reactions
8 8 Empirical formula of a hydrated salt
9 9 Ionic reactions in aqueous solutions

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 SCHEME OF WORK

Course Schedule (the course instructor reserves the right to modify the work schedule as and when deemed necessary)

Wee Topic Learning Teaching & Learning Activities Readings Assessment Taylor’s
k Outcomes Graduate
Capabilities
1 Chapter 1 Chemistry: 1, 2, 6, 7 1.Lecture and discussion 1. Classification of matter Quiz 1
The Study of Change 2. States of matter
3.Physical and chemical
properties of matter
4. Measurement
5. Significant number

2 Chapter 2 Atoms, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 1.Lecture and discussion 1. The atomic theory Quiz 2

molecules and ions 2.The structure of the
Atom
3.Atomic number, mass
number & isotopes
4.The periodic table
5. Molecules and ions
6.Writing chemical formulas
7. Naming compound

3, 4 Chapter 3 Mass 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 1.Lecture and discussion 1. Atomic mass, molecular Quiz 3

relationships in mass, molar mass, mole Test 1
chemical reactions 2. Avogadro’ s number
3. Percent composition of
compounds
4. Empirical formulas
5. Amounts of reactants and
reaction yield
6. Limiting reagents

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Wee Topic Learning Teaching & Learning Activities Readings Assessment Taylor’s
k Outcomes Graduate
Capabilities

5, 6 Chapter 4 Reactions in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1.Lecture and discussion 1. Precipitation reactions Quiz 4

aqueous solutions 2. Acid-base reactions
3. Oxidation-reduction
reactions
4. Oxidation numbers
5. Concentration of
solutions
6. Acid base titrations
7. Redox titrations
7 Chapter 5 Gases 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 1.Lecture and discussion 1. Substances that exist as Quiz 5
gases
2. Pressure of a gas
3. The gas laws
4. The ideal gas equation
5. Gas Stoichiometry
6. Dalton’s Law of partial
pressures
7. The Kinetic Molecular
Theory of gases
8. Deviation from ideal
behavior
8, 9 Chapter 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1.Lecture and discussion 1. The nature of energy & Quiz 6
Thermochemistry types of energy Test 2
2. Energy changes in
chemical reactions
3. Introduction to
thermodynamics
4. Enthalpy of chemical
reactions
5. Calorimetry

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Wee Topic Learning Teaching & Learning Activities Readings Assessment Taylor’s
k Outcomes Graduate
Capabilities
6. Standard enthalpy of
formation and reaction
7. Heat of solution and
dilution
10 Chapter 7 Quantum 1, 2, 6 1.Lecture and discussion 1. From classical physics to Quiz 7
theory & the electronic quantum theory
structure of atoms 2. The photoelectric effect
3. Bohr’s theory of the
hydrogen atom
4. The dual nature of the
electron
5. Quantum mechanics
6. Quantum numbers
7. Atomic orbitals
8. Electron configuration
9. The building-up principle

11 Chapter 8 Periodic 1, 2, 6, 7 1.Lecture and discussion 1. Periodic classifications of Quiz 8

relationships among elements
the elements 2. Periodic variation in
physical properties
3. Ionization energy
4. Electron affinity
12 Chapter 9 Chemical 1,2,3,6 1.Lecture and discussion 1. Lewis dot symbols Quiz 9
bonding I 2. The ionic bond Test 3
3. Lattice energy of ionic
compounds
4. The covalent bond
5. Electronegativity
6. Writing Lewis structures

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Wee Topic Learning Teaching & Learning Activities Readings Assessment Taylor’s
k Outcomes Graduate
Capabilities
7. Formal charges and Lewis
structures
8. Exceptions to the octet
rule
9. Bond energy

13 Chapter 10 Chemical 1,2,6 1.Lecture and discussion 1. Molecule geometry Quiz 10

bonding II 2. Dipole moment
3. Polarity
4. Hybridization

14 Chapter 11 1, 2, 3, 6 1.Lecture and discussion 1. The kinetic molecular Quiz 11

Intermolecular forces theory of liquids and solids
2. Intermolecular forces
3. Phase diagrams

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