De La Salle University Dasmarias

College of Science and Computer Studies

PHYSICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
Dasmarias City, Cavite

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title

General Chemistry 1 Lecture

Course Code

CHEM210

Credit Unit

3.0 units

Co-Requisite

MATH111 (College Algebra), CHEM210L (General Chemistry 1

Laboratory)

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will give emphasis on the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry to provide you an opportunity to appreciate its relevance
to societal issues and technological advancement. This course is designed for students like you who intend to apply these principles and methods to
other fields particularly in Engineering and Industry. Furthermore this course will also educate you socially, morally, and spiritually by integrating social
awareness; thereby providing you ways of solving practical problems of society such as those arising in Industry, Engineering, and Environmental
Sciences.
II. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Expected Lasallian
Graduate Attribute
(ELGA)

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

God Loving

Has Passion for

Excellence

Patriotic

Exhibit the spirit of Faith in God and in oneself by believing that understanding the characteristics of materials around
us make us aware of our responsibilities in protecting our God-given earth.

Demonstrate the spirit of Zeal by translating scientific principles and methods to actual everyday experiences.

Manifest the spirit of Communion when engaged in your respective professions by showing commitment to social
development and collaboration with others.

Appreciate that atomic development, molecular structures, and models are of prime importance in understanding the
characteristics and properties of substances around us.

Develop mathematical, critical, and analytical thinking skills by interpreting stoichiometric relationships of chemical
equations and relate them in real situations

Compare and contrast the physical and chemical characteristics of different substances by studying the environmental
problems in the country particularly in the province of Cavite.

Evaluate the importance of various theories and principles in solving real-life problems by relating them to observed
environmental problems in the country.

III. FINAL PRODUCT/PERFORMANCE TASK

Audiovisual /PowerPoint Presentation on Conversion of Residential/Commercial/Industrial Wastes Found in Cavite Area into Useful
Materials

Engineering

The goal is to present an audiovisual presentation on the conversion of waste materials commonly found in residential/commercial/industrial sites
of Cavite and to transform it into a product that can be useful in the field of engineering and technology.
i.

You shall make a thorough investigation and research on the different waste materials that can be converted to a more useful product.

ii. You shall use different techniques in the preparation of the project such as observations, surveys, group discussions, interviews,
experimentation and other appropriate methods.
iii. You shall make a presentation of the project and discussion of its relevance/uses in different fields of engineering.
The format and rubric for assessment of the final product/performance task should be an agreement between the subject teacher and the
students. It will be discussed during the first meeting of the class. Sample rubric is given below:
VALID ASSESSMENT OF THE FINAL PRODUCT
ELGA: GOD-LOVING
2

Criteria

Attitude of students in
valuing/appreciating the
materials in the
environment after the
activity

Level 4

Materials in the
environment are seen as
Gods gift and must be
taken care of

Level 3

Materials in the
environment are seen as
wealth that must be taken
care of

Level 2

Materials in the
environment are seen as
an enormous source of
commodities that does not
need to be taken care of
seriously

Level 1

Materials in the
environment does not
need significant attention
at all.

ELGA: HAS PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE

Criteria

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Organization and
coherence of the audio
visual / PowerPoint
presentation

Presentation is logically
organized. The topics are
also clear and coherent.

Presentation may be
logically organized and
coherent, but the
discussion is not clear.

Presentation is not
logically organized. The
discussion is also not clear
or coherent.

Presentation is
disorganized. The
discussion is inadequate.

Comprehensive and
balanced evaluation of the
strategies employed

Weaknesses and
strengths of the strategies
are clearly presented
supported by evidences
and specific examples

Weaknesses and
strengths of the strategies
are presented but lacks
evidences and examples

Weaknesses and
strengths are not clearly
defined

Fails to present a
balanced evaluation of the
article

Criteria

Level 4

Level 3

Level 2

Level 1

Awareness and ability to

relate the activity to the
environment with
applications in engineering

The student was aware of

the environmental issues
and effectively made a
direct relationship of the

The student was aware of

the environmental issues
but did not relate the
activity to the environment

The student was not aware

of the environmental
issues but was able to
relate the activity to the

The student was not aware

of the environmental
issues and was not able to
relate the activity to the

ELGA: PATRIOTIC

activity to the environment

with applications in
engineering

with applications in
engineering

environment with
engineering applications

environment as well as
applying the principles of
engineering

IV. ASSESSMENT (ABSOLUTE GRADING SYSTEM)

CRITERIA

PERCENTAGE

Major Exam

30%

Class Performance (Includes Activities done inside the classroom, i.e. Recitation,
Quizzes, Seat/Board work, Oral reporting)
70%
Class Participation (includes Activities done outside the classroom, i.e.
Assignments, Projects, Research output and Final product/Performance task)
TOTAL

Semestral grade = (Prelim grade +Midterm

grade + Final term grade)/3

100%

V. COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTORY TOPICS - PRELIMINARY PERIOD
Week

Unit Outcome
Understand concept of
Matter and classify them
accordingly.
Recall mathematical
concepts and its application.

TOPICS
Matter and Measurement
Matter and Its Classifications
Measurements

HOURS

TEACHING STRATEGY

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

6.0

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

Communicate ideas related

to matter, its classification
and changes and its
relationship to engineering,
technology and environment
exercises on conversion of
units from one system to
another

Know and understand the

developments regarding
atoms and its theories.
Differentiate atoms,
molecules and ions.
2

Atoms, Molecules and Ions

4.0

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

view video chemistry lecture

on atomic theory

5.0

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

Visualization of the atomic

orbitals

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

Draw diagrams (shell or

Lewis-dot) to show formation
of ionic and covalent bond

TEACHING STRATEGY

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Atoms and The Atomic Theory

Components of the Atom
Quantitative Properties of the Atom
Molecules and Ions

Understand atoms
electronic properties.

Electronic
Structure
Periodic Table

and

Identify properties of
different atoms in the
periodic table.

Atomic Orbitals, Shapes and Sizes

The

Electron Configuration in Atoms

Orbital Diagrams of Atoms
Quantum Numbers
Periodic Trends in The Properties of
Atoms

4-5

Know the properties and

structures of different atoms,
ions and molecules.

Basic Concepts of Chemical

Bonding

3.0

Lewis Structures; The Octet Rule

Metallic, Ionic and Covalent Bonding
Polarity of Molecules
Molecular Geometry

submission of a research
paper on the development of
periodic table
play periodic table
games/familiarization with
the periodic table

predict bond types using

electronegativity difference
use models to illustrate
molecular shapes

ENABLING TOPICS - MIDTERM PERIOD

TOPICS

HOURS

Identify different empirical

and molecular formula.

Mass Relations in Chemistry;

Stoichiometry

Understand and practice

solving problems leading to
Stoichiometric calculations.

Mole Concept

6-7

6.0

Empirical Formula
Molecular Formula
Mass-Mass/Weight-Weight
Calculations

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

solve problems converting

between mass, amount in
moles, and number of
particles using Avogadros
number and molar mass

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

e-learning session and

interactive exercises

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

solve problems on different

ways of expressing
concentration of solution

perform stoichiometry
calculations using balanced
equations

Limiting and Excess Reactants

Theoretical and Actual Yields/
% Yield
Understand the nature and
properties of gases.
Solve problems on gases
quantitatively.

Gases

6.0

Nature and Properties of Gases

Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
Gas Laws and Calculations

8-9

Understand and learn

properties of solutions.
Solve stoichiometric
problems on solutions

Solutions

6.0

Properties and Types of Solutions

Principles of Solubility
Concentrations and Units
Colligative Properties

10-11

film viewing about the

thinning of ozone layer
solve problems about gas
laws

view animations on
dissolution and osmosis

CULMINATING TOPICS - FINAL TERM PERIOD

TOPICS

HOURS

TEACHING STRATEGY

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

12-13

Know the different

equilibrium constant
expressions used in
preparation for the concept
of acids and bases.

Gaseous Chemical Equilibrium

6.0

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

view animations on chemical

equilibrium

Gospel reading (you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

discussion on
models/theories on acids
and bases

3.0

Gospel reading (or you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

calculation of the heat

required to change a
substance from one
temperature to another, or
from one phase to another
or both discussion of the
relation of heat, work and
energy changes using the
first law of thermodynamics

3.0

Gospel reading (or you may

choose gospel passages link
to the environment), lectures,
seatwork, quizzes, long
tests/exams, field trips, film
showing, assignments,
research papers, educational
games

writing and balancing redox

reactions

Equilibrium Constant Expression

Determination of Equilibrium Constant
Applications of Equilibrium Constant
Le Chateliers Principle

14-15

Know and understand the

properties of different acids
and bases
Quantitatively solve
problems regarding acids
and bases.

Understand principles of
heat.

17

Apply and calculate different

thermochemical equations.

Acids and Bases

6.0

Models/Theories on Acids and Bases

Ion Product of Water
pH and pOH
Acid-Base Titrations
Thermochemistry
Principles of Heat Flow
Measurement of Heat Flow;
Calorimetry
Thermochemical Equations
First Law of Thermodynamics

17

Understand and compare

the different reductionoxidation reactions.

Electrochemistry
Redox Reactions
Voltaic and Electrolytic Cells
Electrolysis

VI. COURSE POLICIES

7

solve problems on the

determination of equilibrium
constant

evaluation of pH and pOH

different samples of acids
and bases

discussion of the
refining/plating of metals by
electrolytic methods

A.

Students are allowed 11 hours of absences inclusive of tardiness. All absences after that shall mean excessive absences, which merit a
grade of 0.00.

B.

Home works will be due at the beginning of the class. No home works will be accepted thereafter.

C.

Special major exams are scheduled one week after the administration of the major exams. No special exam will be given thereafter.

D.

Students must be honest at all times; cheating and plagiarism in any form will merit a grade of 0.00.

E.
F.
G.

Cellular/Mobile phones should always be in silent mode during class hours; the use of cellular phones is prohibited in class unless a
special permission is sought. Cellular phones cannot be used as calculators during examination.
Borrowing of calculators and modern periodic table of elements during examination are strictly prohibited.
Any complaints (teaching, grades, etc.) against the professor/instructor or against classmates (relative to the class) should be properly
addressed to the subject professor/instructor for appropriate action. Students may seek the help and guidance of their academic/registration
adviser in resolving the issue with the subject professor/instructor.

VII. REFERENCES
A. TEXTBOOK/S
Call #: QD 31.2 .M394g 2012b
Masterton, W.L, Hurley, C.N. and Neth, E.J. (2012). General Chemistry. 7th edition. CA: Brooks/Cole/Cengage Learning.
B. OTHER REFERENCES
Call #: QD 31.3 .B813 2012
Brown, Lawrence S. (2012). Chemistry for Engineering Students. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.
Call #: QD 33.2 .C362 2014
Chang, Raymond. (2014). General Chemistry: The Essential Concepts. 5th Ed. WBC McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Call #: QD 31.2 .K849c 2009
Kotz, John C. (2009). Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity. 7th edition. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.
Call #: QD 31.3 .Si32 2013
Silberberg, Martin S.( 2013). Principles of General Chemistry. 2nd edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Call #: QD 31.3 .W618c 2010
Whitten, Kenneth W. (2010). Chemistry. 9th ed. Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole/Cengage Learning.
Call #: QD 31.3 .Z85 2013
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Other references may be required and/or provided as necessary.

Prepared by:

Physical Sciences Department

1st Semester, SY 2015-2016

Endorsed:

Approved:

Ms. GERALDINE C. ZAMORA

Chair, Physical Sciences Department

Cf. VCAR, AEA, CSCS, PSD Curriculum Development Committee, file

Dr. JOHNNY A. CHING

Dean, College of Science and Computer Studies