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School of Science and Technology

Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
P.O. Box 175, Port of Spain,
Trinidad, W.I.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
- General Chemistry II- CHEM 132
- Class Schedule -2nd semester, SemesterCredits-4, T,R 10:50 pm - 12:05 pm
- Location –Remote
- This course is a continuation of the concepts introduced in CHEM131, which gave a broad
overview of the origins and importance of chemistry.
- Pre-requisites – Grade C- or better in CHEM131.
- The course consists of two remote sessions each week and all students will be required to
log on to access online materials. There is weekly one three hour lab session.

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
- Course Coordinator & Instructors:

- Dr Austin Pope
- Office address: Room # Top Floor, Business Building
- Phone: 662-2241 ext.2730
- E-mail address: pope@usc.edu.tt
- Office Hours: By appointment scheduled via email

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PURPOSE OF THE COURSE/COURSE RATIONALE

This course serves to provide a fundamental knowledge of General Chemistry. Concepts in Organic,
Inorganic and Physical chemistry are discussedin this course where topicsinclude states of matter,
solutions, nuclear chemistry, chemical kinetics, Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis theories of acids and bases,
chemical equilibria and reaction energetics.

GOALS/AIMS

1. To aid in the development of independent, critical and logical thinking.

2. To grow in appreciation and love for God through a study of His creative works from the
perspective of Chemistry.
3. To provide students with the knowledge necessary to become proficient in any science related
discipline.
4. To develop student’s problem solving skills necessary to excel in this course as well as to prepare
them to make a positive contribution to others and society as a whole.

LEARNING OUTCOMES (Modules/Unit Learning Outcomes)

1. To introduce the basic concepts of organic chemistry

2. To understand the nature of matter and the changes it undergoes.
3. To be able to predict the results of chemical interactions and nuclear changes
4. To demonstrate proficiency in solving mathematical problems related to chemical reactions.
5. To provide knowledge of general chemistry that would assist in the continuation of specific
areas in chemistry and other science related disciplines.
6. To evaluate the theories of bonding for coordination compounds.

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COURSE CONTENT

LECTURE TOPICS

COURSE INTRODUCTION Week 1

UNIT 1

Organic Chemistry – Chapter 10 Week 2

Nuclear Chemistry – Chapter 23 Week 3

Reactions in Aqueous Solutions – Chapter 17 Week 4

Continuous Assessment EXAM WEEK 1 - 5

UNIT 2

Reactions in Aqueous Solutions – Chapter 18 Weeks 6

Metals – Chapter 21 Week 7,8

Co-ordination Compounds – Chapter 22 Week 8

Co-ordination Compounds (continued) – Chapter 22 Week 10

Continuous Assessment EXAM WEEK 6 - 10

UNIT 3

Principles of Chemical Reactivity -Chapter 5 Week 11

Kinetics – Chapter 15 Week11

Gases – Chapter 11 Week 12

Liquids – Chapter 12 Week 13,14

Continuous Assessment EXAM WEEK 11 - 14

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TEACHING STRATEGIES
 Study questions
 Worksheets and past paper questions
 Group Work
 Projects
 Problem Solving
 Peer teaching

RESOURCES

ELECTRONIC RESOURCE

USC ELEARN

TEXTBOOK
Kotz, J.C, Treichel, P.M, Weaver, G.C, Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity . 7th ed. Thomson., 2006

REFERENCES
Whitten, K.W., Davis, R.E. and M.L. Peck.General Chemistry With Quantitative Analysis. 7th ed. Saunders
College Publishing, 2004.
Baret, Martha B.Student Guide for Chemistry by Steven S. Zumdahl. D. C. Heath and Company, 1986.
Benson, Sidney W. Chemistry Calculations. 3rded. Academic Press, 1982.
Masterton, M. L. and C. N. Hurley.Chemistry: Principles & Reactions. 2nded. Saunders Publishing Co.,
1993.
Brown, T. L., LeMay Jr., H. E. and B. E. Bursten. Chemistry, the Central Science. 6thed. Prentice Hall,
1994.
Geffner, Saul L. Fundamental Concepts of Modern Chemistry. AmscoSchool Publications, Inc., 1968.
Geffner, S.L. and G. A. Kass. Contemporary Chemistry. Amsco School Publications, Inc., 1981.
Holtzclaw, Robinson and Odom. General Chemistry With Qualitative Analysis. 9th ed. D. C. Heath and
Company, 1991.
Masterton, M. L. and C. N. Hurley. Chemistry: Principles & Reactions. 3rd ed. Saunders Publishing Co.,
1996.

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ASSIGNMENTS

Evaluation Percentage Total Due Date

Projects 10% TBA
Assignments 5% TBA

COURSE ASSESSMENT
 There will be three sectional examinations covering the designated areas of the syllabus and
scores. No makeup examinations will be conducted.
 There will be a final 2hr comprehensive examination.

Assessment Weight of assessment

Projects 10%
Assignments 5%
Continuous Assessment EXAM 70%
Labs 15%
Total 100%

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COURSE CALENDAR

Day and Chapter Topic Learning Assignment/Activity

Date Outcome
Reference
WEEK #1 Course Introduction Read Chapter 10 and
23
WEEK #2 10 Organic Chemistry 1,2,3,5 Read Chapter 23

WEEK #3 10,23 Organic and Nuclear 1,2,3,5 Read Chapter 17

Chemistry
WEEK #4 23 Nuclear Chemistry 1,2,3,5 Read Chapter 18

WEEK #5 17 Reactions in 4,5,6 Read Chapter 21

Aqueous Solutions

WEEKS #6 18 Reactions in 4,5,6 Read Chapter 21

and 7 Aqueous Solutions

WEEKS#8 , 21 Metals 4,5,6 Read Chapter 22

9, 10 Read Chapter 5

WEEK #11 22 Co-ordination 4,5,6 Read Chapter 15

Compounds
Principles of
5 Chemical Reactivity 1,4,5
WEEK #12 15 Kinetics 3,4,5 Read Chapter 11

WEEK #13 11 Gases 3,4,5 Read Chapter 12

WEEK #14 12 Liquids 3,4,5 Read Chapter 13

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Standard)

University Policies:
 Attendance Policy/Regulations (USC Bulletin 2010-2012, pg. 15)
 Grading Policy (USC Bulletin 2010-2012, pg. 16)
 Late Assignment
 Plagiarism (USC Student Handbook, pg. 47)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. The course consists of two remote lectures each week for 14 weeks. Students are expected to
prepare lecture topics BEFORE coming online. Punctual attendance is expected at all sessions.
2. All students will be required to log on to the online materials for the course. Students must also
pay close attention to the online notice board for announcements regarding the dates for
activities and assignments.
3. Group project is mandatory. Information regarding the nature of the project will be given during
the course of the semester.
4. There will be continuous assessment examinations covering designated areas of the syllabus.
5. Depending on the topic, other class activities may be scheduled from time to time. Your
participation will be monitored.

NOTE ON LABORATORY COMPONENT (CHEM 132)

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the laboratory component of this course will be conducted virtually.
Students will be required to pay a lab fee for use of this virtual laboratory facility of TT$300.00 during
registration. 

Laboratory sessions will be conducted using a schedule of activities based on the virtual laboratory
exercises. Laboratory reports depending on the extent of the activity should be submitted on the
specified day and time after the relevant exercise/experiment has been completed.  Late laboratory
reports will NOT be accepted by the laboratory instructors, and make-up laboratory exercises
MAY  NOT be entertained for missed labs. 

You will need to follow directions carefully and complete the activity within the time frame set. A lab
technician will be online with you during the lab time period should you have any concerns as you
navigate your virtual laboratory activities. BE ON TIME FOR START OF LAB SESSIONS.  You will need all
the allotted time. If you arrive LATER THAN TWENTY (20) MINUTES AFTER THE SCHEDULED
LABORATORY TIME YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LABORATORY EXERCISES.

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GRADING SYSTEM (Standard)

Letter Grade Marks/Percentage

A 90-100
A- 85-89
B+ 80-84
B 75-79
B- 70-74
C+ 65-69
C 60-64
C- 55-59
D 50-54
F 0-49

HOW TO SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE

 A rule of thumb for science lecture classes is that you should expect to work at least two hours
on your own for every hour in class.
 Read the assigned material before coming to class so that you will have some idea of what we
will be going over that day. You don't need to understand everything before coming to class but
you will find that having some familiarity with the material before coming to class will help you
understand the lectures.
 During sessions, take notes and then review them as soon after class as possible. Then study the
assigned material for that day again and do the assigned class worksheets. For chemistry
classes, it is essential that you work every day outside of class and not fall behind.

The price of success for CHEM 132 includes dedication, hard work and the right attitude and study
habits. Working problems is a sure way to test if you have been absorbing the material and are able to
apply it. Your text contains many example problems within each chapter, and many questions at the end
of each chapter.

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