Abu Dhabi University

College of College of Arts and Science

Course Syllabus
Environmental Science Program/Engineering programs/Environment health and safety
Fall 2014-15
Course Name:
Course Code:
Course Pre-requisites:
Course Co-requisites:
Credit hours:
Instructors
Name:
Telephone:

Dr.Jolly Jacob
02
5015808

Class Location:
Office
Location:

General Chemistry I
CHE 205
ENG 100 and UNS 100
None
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DF169

Email:
Class:
Time:

Jolly.jacob@adu.ac.ae
Section 1 & 4
Monday, Wednesday

Office Hours: see BB

1. Course Description
Chemistry is the study of matter and interactions
This course introduces the principles of chemistry including; elements and their symbols, the
periodic table, names and formulas of compounds, chemical reactions, balancing chemical equations,
stoichiometry, and other major principles of organic and in-organic substances. Laws and
applications will also be described in this course. This course gives the students a full idea about the
basic definitions of chemistry, chemical interactions and laws, and characteristics of mater. Also, it
reviews important algebraic concepts and introduces the use of these concepts in chemistry.
2. Learning Outcomes
Expected Learning Outcomes and Associated Measures

Course Learning Outcome

1. Upon successful completion of
this course, students will
acquire:
In-depth understanding of the
concepts required for
developing and managing
emical laws and theories

Relevant Program Learning

Outcome

Assessment Tool(s)*
Examination -1

1.Describe the essential

processes of the ecological
systems in the world in
Mid-term
terms of chemical,
examination
biological and physical
processes

emical calculations
2. Knowledge of the theoretical
concepts underlying
Atoms, the models regarding
the atoms, and the bonding
between atoms
How to use the periodic
table of elements and the
properties of elements
and compounds, and how to
name chemical compounds
properly
Chemical formulas,
chemical reactions and the
mole concept
Energy and matter
relationships
Gases
Solutions and molarity
stoichiometry
Chemical equilibrium
Redox reactions
Thermodynamics
Acids and bases
3.The ability to effectively apply
analytical criteria to solve
relevant problems and
calculations of the studied
chemical laws and concepts

Final Examination

1.Describe the essential

processes of the ecological
systems in the world in
terms
of
chemical,
biological and physical
processes

1.Describe the essential Mid-term examination

processes of the ecological
systems in the world in
terms
of
chemical,
Examination -1
biological and physical
processes

1.Describe the essential Examination -2

processes of the ecological
4.The ability to structure and
systems in the world in
report innovative ideas effectively
terms
of
chemical,
verbally, visually and in writing
biological and physical
processes

5.The ability to manage time and

work deadlines

1.Describe the essential Home work.

processes of the ecological
systems in the world in
terms
of
chemical,
Class Assignments
biological and physical
processes

6.The ability to conduct team

work and work independently as
well

1.Describe the essential

processes of the ecological
systems in the world in Participation
terms
of
chemical,
2

biological and physical

processes
*Please note that the assessment tool(s) are to be used in assessing the course learning outcomes.
3. Weekly Outline
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Topic
Syllabus and Introduction to chemistry
Molecules ,ions &compounds
Atomic theory
Stoichiometry
Stoichiometry Continued
Periodic table
Aqueous solutions

Readings (Textbook)
CHAPTER-1
CHAPTER-2
CHAPTER-7
CHAPTER-3
CHAPTER-3
CHAPTER8
CHAPTER-4

Aqueous solutions

CHAPTER-4

9
10

The Gas Laws

Redox reactions, electrochemistry

CHAPTER-5
CHAPTER-19

11

Redox reactions,
continued

12
13

Chemical equilibrium
Energy relationships &Thermodynamics

CHAPTER-15
CHAPTER-18

14

Energy relationships &Thermodynamics

Chapter-18

15.

Review and make up exams

electrochemistry

CHAPTER-19

4. Pedagogy Learning Process

Engineering and General science courses will be taught using a variety of pedagogical
models. These will include theory-led teaching, case-method education and projectbased/team-based teaching. Teaching based on exposition of theory will be applied to
engineering and construction science. Case-method teaching will use real-world business
experiences in order to demonstrate the application of general principles and to apply them to
specific problems posed during the course of instruction.
Project-based and team-based education will be experiential; students will learn by doing, as
much as they would in a natural sciences laboratory class. Project-based education will also
give students an opportunity to learn how to assemble and coordinate necessary information,
assert authority and delegate responsibility. This is particularly important in the construction
industry, in which the essential tasks are the management of people and information.
The instructors will not expect students to be passive recipients of information. They will
require that students participate actively in their own learning. Learning activities will include
power point lectures, and use of short video films. Both group and individual work will be
expected. Students may also be requested to participate in student-instructor conferences,
small group discussions, audio visual aided presentations, and in other methods of presenting
and analyzing information.
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Students will also be expected to read the textbooks or other assigned reading outside of class and to
participate in the critical evaluation of the material through small-group and class discussion and
individual writing.

5. Textbooks and Learning Material

a.

Textbook

Chang, R. &Kenneth G (2013 ). General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts (7 th Ed.). New
York: McGraw Hill.
References

Chemistry A molecular approach Nivaldo Tro (2010) Pearson

international edition
Trefil, J. & Hazen, R. (2004). The Sciences: An Integrated Approach.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

b.

Internet and World Wide Web Site

www.darthmouth.edu/chem./chemexp
www.chem.tamu.edu
http://highschoolace.com/ace/science.cfm
http://www.aaas.org/
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/segway/index.html
http://www.chemtutor.com/compound.htm
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/aduniv

c. Other Resources

Handouts will be distributed to students. All the course materials will be posted on Black
Board

6. Assessment of Student Learning

Assessment Weights and Descriptions
Assessment Tool
Percentage
Examination 1

15%

Midterm Examination

20%

Examination 2

15%

Description
It will cover all reading materials mentioned in
textbook and lecture (chap 1&2 ),Multiple
choice questions and short answer questions
will be included
It will cover all reading materials mentioned in
textbook and lecture (chap 3,7&8) Multiple
choice questions and short answer questions
will be included
It will cover all reading materials mentioned in

Final Examination

30%

Class Assignments and Home work

10%

participation

10%

textbook and lecture (chap 4&5 ) Multiple

choice questions and short answer questions
will be included
It includes all covered topics and consists of a
variety of questions designed to test students
analytical and problem solving skills in the
subject Multiple choice questions and short
answer questions will be included.

The instructor will give assignments that may

include homework, short quizzes, papers and
participation in all lectures and work related to
the course. It can be from any chapter as the
instructor announces.
Participation in all lectures and work related to
the course. It can be from any chapter as the
instructor announces

7. Grading Key
Grade
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
I

Percentage
90-100
85-89
80-84
75-79
70-74
65-69
60-64
Less than 60
N/A

Grade Point
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.0
0.0

8. Attendance
For all students, absence is marked at a maximum of 30% of total class time. Final dismissals (WA)
will be posted on the students academic record. The calculation of the absence percentage is based
on the total number of class meetings, regardless of the length of the meetings. For example, if a
class meets once a week for 15 weeks, then a student would need 5 absences to reach the 30%
threshold.
Students will be considered absent if they do not arrive on time for a lesson. Taking attendance will
start on the first day of classes and will continue until the last day of classes in the semester.
Final Dismissal will not be waived under any circumstances. The Registrar's Office will accept
excuses only from students missing an exam/major assignment due to absence. Students will be
permitted to take a make-up exam, if its weight is at least 10% of the course total mark upon
approval of a legitimate excuse.
Exams/Tests will be repeated when serious reasons similar to the following take place and
documented evidence are submitted to the Office of the Registrar on the day student returns to class.

Hospitalization,
Contagious Disease,
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Death, may God forbid, of an immediate family member (father, mother, sibling, husband,
son, daughter, grandparent),
Car Accident,
Job Requirement (special assignment), with prior written approval from the Office of the
Registrar
Al Haj

Al Umra
Al Umra trips are not valid excuses for students to be absent.
In the case of excused absence for a final exam, the student has to apply for an Incomplete (I) grade
at the Office of the Registrar within 48 hours of the exam.
9. Academic Integrity
The mission of ADU includes developing students sense of ethics, morality, and social
responsibility. Students at ADU have the fundamental obligation to conduct themselves with utmost
integrity. To ensure an education environment characterized with Academic integrity (AI), ADU has
revised its Academic Integrity Policy (AIP).
The revised Academic Integrity Policy (AIP) copies available on the intranet under the link of the
Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) has identified violations of AI punishable by serious penalties,
including dismissal from ADU. The types of violations identified in AIP, along with the
description and examples of each violation, are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Cheating
Plagiarism
Fabrication of data
Presenting false credentials
Collusion
Free Riding

At the beginning of each semester, your instructor will review the essential elements of AIP in class
and will describe the intrinsic values of compliance, and the consequences of non-compliance (i.e.,
penalties) with the Policy. In addition, OAI undertakes a widespread AI Awareness Campaign at the
beginning of each semester to educate students about AI issues and the ways students can avoid
violations.
In view of resources provided by ADU in this regard, all students are expected to strictly comply
with the tenet of AIP and conduct themselves with highest degree of integrity and ethical conduct.
Students in need of additional information or assistance are requested to seek help from OAI.
Failure to comply with the provisions of AIP will have severe consequences, including dismissal
from ADU.
10. Miscellaneous

Mobile phones: A student whose mobile phone rings during class will be asked to
leave the classroom and will receive a half absence. Should this happen during an exam, the
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student will not be allowed to retake the exam at another time, while at the same time
receiving a full absence.
Eating/Drinking/Smoking: Students will be requested to refrain from engaging in
these activities while in class.
Only emails from university-provided email accounts will be recognized and used in
this course.