Hong Kong Community College

<SEHH1110 General Chemistry I>

< Semester One, 2023/2024>

Tentative Teaching Plan

Subject Leader

Dr. Wilson Wong (Office: Room 1521, Tel.: 3746 0154, email: wilson.wong@cpce-polyu.edu.hk)

Subject Lecturer

Dr. Wilson Wong (Office: Room 1521, Tel.: 3746 0154, email: wilson.wong@cpce-polyu.edu.hk)

Objectives

This subject introduces a molecular perspective for understanding the natural world and helps students identify the fundamental concepts on
physical and chemical changes of matters. Throughout the course, students will visualise the physical and chemical changes through the
understanding of molecular behaviour. Studying this subject also helps develop students’ analytical thinking for their lifelong learning.

Subject Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

➢ describe the macroscopic properties of the states of matters;
➢ describe the basic principles of chemical energetics and equilibria;
➢ apply the chemical principles and knowledge learned to solve chemical problems in real life examples;
➢ demonstrate the abilities in communication skills in problem-solving and analytical thinking.

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Respective Scheme/ Programme Intended Learning Outcomes

This subject contributes to the respective Scheme/Programme Intended Learning Outcomes in the following way:

Students of Associate of Science –

(Row extracted from the Curriculum Map of Associate of Science)

P-ILO-3
S-ILO-1 S-ILO-3 S-ILO-5 P-ILO-1 P-ILO-2
S-ILO-2 Science
Subject IT and Problem S-ILO-4 Ethics and S-ILO-6 Understanding Solving
Subject Title Critical Experiments
Code Quantitative Solving Communication Professional Broadening Scientific Methods Science
Thinking and
Skills Skills Attitude and Concepts Problems
Applications

General
SEHH1110 I I I R, A I I
Chemistry I

* Please refer to your scheme/programme requirement document for the full version of the Outcome Statements.
I: The learning leading to the particular outcome is introduced in that subject
R: The learning leading to the particular outcome is reinforced in that subject
A: The learning leading to the particular outcome is assessed in that subject

Teaching and Learning Approach

Please refer to the Subject Description Form.

Weekly Teaching Pattern

2 hrs of lecture
1 hr of tutorial
2 laboratory sessions (held at HHB-1308), totally 3 hrs (with the duration of each session being 1.5 hrs)

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Tentative Teaching Schedule
Tutorial
Lecture (Gp101: Thu, HHB-209, A: 15:00 – 16:00; B:16:00 – 17:00;
(Gp101: Thu, HHB-UG04, 11:00 – 13:00) C: 17:00 – 18:00; D: 18:00 – 19:00)
(Gp102: Wed, HHB-UG04, 11:00 – 13:00) (Gp102: Wed, HHB-209, A: 15:00 – 16:00; B:16:00 – 17:00;
C: 17:00 – 18:00)
No Content Remarks No Content Remarks
1 Measurement in Chemistry Ch. 1-2 1 Measurement in Chemistry Ch. 1-2

2 Atoms and Molecules and Chemical Reactions Ch. 3,6,11 2 Atoms and Molecules Ch. 3,6,11

3 Thermochemistry Ch. 15 3 Chemical Reactions Ch. 15

4 Chemical Kinetics – part 1 Ch. 16 4 Thermochemistry Ch. 16

5 Chemical Kinetics – part 2 Ch. 16 5 Chemical Kinetics – Part 1 Ch. 13, 14

6 Physical Properties of Solutions Ch. 13, 14 6 Chemical Kinetics – Part 2 and Revision Ch. 13, 14

Physical Properties of Solutions Ch. 17

Physical Properties of Solutions
7 Ch. 13, 14 7
Lab Class 101A (Tue: 09:30 – 11:00); 101C (Mon:
HHB-1308
13:00 – 14:30); 102A (Mon: 14:30 – 16:00)

Principle of Chemical Equilibria Principle of Chemical Equilibria Ch. 17

8 # Test (Material from week 1 to 5), further Ch. 17 8
details will be announced in Blackboard Lab Class 101B (Tue: 09:30 – 11:00); 102C (Tue:
HHB-1308
11:00 – 12:30)

Acid-base Equilibria in Aqueous Solutions- Part 1 Ch. 10, 18, 19

Acid-base Equilibria in Aqueous Solutions –
9 Ch. 10, 18-20 9
Part A
Lab Class 101A (Tue: 09:30 – 11:00); 101C (Mon:
HHB-1308
13:00 – 14:30); 102A (Mon: 14:30 – 16:00)

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 Acid-base Equilibria in Aqueous Solutions- Part 2 Ch. 10, 18, 19
Acid-base Equilibria in Aqueous Solutions –
10 Part B Ch. 20 10 Lab Class 101B (Tue: 09:30 – 11:00); 101D (Mon:
Solubility and Complex-Ion Equilibria 13:00 – 14:30); 102B (Mon: 14:30 – 16:00); 102C HHB-1308
(Tue: 11:00 – 12:30)
Solubility and Complex-Ion Equilibria 2 Ch. 20
Functional Group and Isomerism
11 Ch. 23 11 Lab Class 101D (Mon: 13:00 – 14:30); 102B
HHB-1308
(Mon: 14:30 – 16:00)
Reactions of Organic Compounds- part 1;
12 Ch. 23 12 Functional Group and Isomerism Ch. 23
Assignment 1 due on 26 November, 2023
13 Reactions of Organic Compounds- part 2 Ch. 23 13 Reactions of Organic Compounds and Revision Ch. 23

Note: For lectures/tutorials that fall on public holidays, necessary make-up classes will be arranged and details will be informed to students
concerned after the start of the semester by the respective Subject Lecturer(s).

Assessment Weighting
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
100%

Assessment Methods for Continuous Assessment

Continuous Assessment Percentage Brief Description

Test 50% (Individual) Structural questions and multiple-choice questions; to be conducted in Week 8
face-to-face lecture class (during lecture class, further details will be announced).

Assignment 1 26% (Individual) 100% Structural questions

Due date: 26 November, 2023 (week 12, Sunday)

Group Assignment 24% (Group, ONE short Choose any ONE out of the TWO Lab to do the group short report, due 3 weeks
Lab Report) after the completion of the Lab session or three days before the examination,
whichever is earlier.
100%

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Attendance and Other Rules/ Regulations

It is important that students attend classes and study-related activities regularly and punctually. Participation forms a critical part in the
learning process, contributing to the desired learning outcomes. Absence will affect study progress and students should not be absent
without good reason.

Some subjects offered within this Scheme are reimbursable under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF). To be eligible for CEF
reimbursement claims, students are required to fulfil the attendance requirement, in addition to other requirements as stipulated by the
Office of CEF.

Lecture/ Tutorial Notes and Assignments

Students are required to download lecture/ tutorial notes and assignments from the e-Learning platform.

Textbook and References

Recommended Textbook:

Whitten, K.W., Davis, R.E., Peck, L and Stanley, G.G. (2014). Chemistry. Cengage Learning. (10th ed.).

References:

Bauer, R., Birk, J. & Marks, P. (2019). Introduction to Chemistry. (5th ed.), McGraw-Hill.

Chang, R. & Goldsby, K. (2014). General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts. (7th ed.), McGraw-Hill.

Jespersen, N.D., Brady, J.E., Hyslop, A. (2014). Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter. (7th ed.), Wiley.

Petrucci, R.H., Herring, F.G., Madura, J.D. & Bissonnette, C. (2017). General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications. (11th ed.), Pearson.

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Plagiarism

You are strongly advised to pay attention to the rules and guidance notes regarding plagiarism, how sources should be referred to, and
bibliography referencing as stipulated in the Student Handbook.

The College may take disciplinary actions against students when there is evidence of collusion between individuals. The work of others
which is included in the assignment must be attributed to its source (a full bibliography and a list of references must be submitted). Failure
to observe such requirements may lead to serious consequences for your study in this subject and your registration at the College. Please
refer to the Section “Penalties for Offences” in the Student Handbook for details.

You are also strongly advised to review the hot tips about plagiarism and how to avoid it with reference to the following document:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ogur/docdrive/Academic_Integrity/Plagiarism_Booklet.pdf.

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