Course Syllabus

Spring 2026 | CHE-1032-VU01 - General Chemistry II

In Person Class

Standard courses meet in person at CCV centers, typically once each week for the duration of the semester.

Faculty

Traci Jensen
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Jen Guarino

General Education Requirements

Natural Science

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

A continuation of CHE-1031. Topics include solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics, acid-base reactions, electrochemistry, and element properties. Prerequisite: General Chemistry I.

Essential Objectives

1. Classify the different types of intermolecular forces within solutions.
2. Use the Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis definitions of acids and bases to classify compounds and perform acid-base calculations.
3. Describe the laws of chemical kinetics, including the Arrhenius equation, and apply these laws to the solution of physical problems.
4. Manipulate kinetic data to evaluate the nature of molecular interactions.
5. Calculate the free energy change associated with chemical processes.
6. Understand the concept of equilibrium and use the equilibrium constant in homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium calculations.
7. Predict the rate and direction of chemical reactions using Le Chatelier’s Principle and apply this principle to the solution of physical problems.
8. Evaluate the concentration of reactants and products at equilibrium in aqueous solutions.
9. Use the laws of thermodynamics to predict whether or not a reaction will occur spontaneously.
10. Apply the concepts of radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry to problems involving radioactive decay, radiochemical dating, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
11. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating and applying quantitative data and information.
12. Explain how knowledge created in the natural sciences has contributed to the creation, maintenance and dismantling of social inequalities and discuss the impacts of diversity and inclusion on scientific research and practice.
Lab Objectives:
1. Apply knowledge of the scientific method to:
a. formulate and evaluate real-world scientific questions;
b. ethically plan and implement accurate data collection;
c. analyze and evaluate data;
d. generate conclusions based on analysis and justify claims with evidence;
e. integrate the related work of other scientists; and
f. propose ideas for further inquiry.
2. Communicate findings in a format appropriate to the discipline and type of investigation, such as a laboratory notebook, laboratory report, observational study, field investigation report, poster, or presentation using appropriate evidence to support these findings.
3. Understand the structure and purpose of peer-reviewed publications.
4. Evaluate scientific information for validity, accuracy, reliability, and methodology.
5. Identify and follow lab safety techniques that are aligned with CCV’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lab Safety Agreements, and chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

*** This is a low cost ($50 or less) textbook or resource class.
This does not include lab fees for 4-credit science courses. ***

CHE-1032-VU01 Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

• Laboratory activities, demonstrations, and experiments
• Mini-lectures and discussion
• Small group problem-solving
• Online simulations and videos

Our textbook is Chemistry 2e, from Openstax, which is available for free online.

We will use Aktiv Chemistry as our homework accessory. You will have a two week grace period from the start of the semester until you will need to purchase an access code, either through the bookstore or directly from them.

Evaluation Criteria

• Homework (25%): You will be assigned a set of problems from each chapter in the online homework accessory Aktiv Chemistry.
• Lab Activities (20%) and Reports (15%): Every week there will be at least one graded lab activity. Two of these lab activities will be written up as formal lab reports.
• Quizzes (20%) and Final Exam (20%): There will be three quizzes throughout the semester, in which the emphasis will be on showing your work and explaining your thinking. The final exam will be cumulative.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

My goal for you in this class is to help you learn to think like a chemist. Even though most of you will not become chemists, the critical thinking and reasoning skills you develop in this course will serve you well in any career you choose. The ability to use logic, trial-and-error, and intuition to creatively solve problems is an essential objective of education. Chemistry is not only a tool that can be used to achieve that objective, but it is a fascinating subject on its own! These are some suggestions for success:

• Read each chapter before we cover it in class. You will get much more out of each class if you have some familiarity with the topics we will be covering ahead of time. You can use the outline I provide for each chapter as a template for your own notes.
• Practice, practice, practice! The homework problems that are assigned to you in Aktiv Chemistry are the minimum, and there are many more problems available for you to practice with in Aktiv and in the Openstax textbook. The more problems you work, the better off you will be. Passively reading the chapter is not enough. You need to constantly test and push your understanding of the concepts by doing problems.
• Reach out for help right away when you need it. You can arrange with me to get extra help before or after class. Don't be afraid to ask questions, either in class or on the online discussion forum.

Missing & Late Work Policy

• Lab activities can not be made up. However, depending on the activity you may be able to earn partial credit by analyzing a representative data set or doing an online version of the lab.
• Late assignments will be accepted up to one week past the due date with a 10% deduction.
• The lowest homework grade will be dropped.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

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