Departmental Course Syllabus
Department:
Protective Services/Fire
Science Revision
Date: 11/25/07
Course
Number and Title: FIRT 1333 Fire
Chemistry I
Credit
Hours: Lecture: 3 Hours Lab: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: TBA
Office:
CAC 136 Phone
Number: (210) 733-2887 FAX:
(210) 733-2889
Email: Web
Address: http://www.accd.edu/sac/protserv/fire
I.
Catalog Description:
Introduction to the chemical nature and properties of inorganic compounds as related to the fire service. Topics include fundamental laws of chemistry, states of matter, gas laws, chemical bonding, and thermodynamics with applications to various industrial processes
II.
Pre-requisites, co-requisites and
other requirements:
NONE
III.
Text:
Chemistry
the
IV.
Instruction will consist of:
Lecture, class discussion, visual aids
V.
Course Content:
A.
Introduction to Chemistry
1. Matter
2. Energy
3. Measurements and Calculations
B. Atomic Structure
1. Electric Nature of Atoms
2. Periodic Table
3. Properties Related to the Periodic Table
C. Bonding
1. Types of Bonds
2. Properties of ionic Substances
3. Properties of Molecular
D. Chemical Formulas
1. Writing Formulas
2. Naming Compounds
3. Equations
E. Gases
1. General Characteristics of Gases Gas Laws and Related Problems
F. Stoichiometry and the Mole Concept
1. The Mole Concept
2. Mass-Volume Relationships
G. Liquids, Solids, and Phase Changes
1. Liquids
2. Solids
3. Solubility
H. Chemical Reactions
1. Types of Reactions
2. Predicting Reactions
Rates of Chemical Reactions
1. Measurements of Reaction Rates
2. Factors Affecting Reaction Rates
VI.
Learning Outcomes and Performance
Objectives with their methods of measurement as used to
The student will explain theoretical principles; describe
states of matter; differentiate properties of gases and solutions; and
interpret chemical reactions determine the students’ mastery of those
outcomes.
Learning
Outcome:
Performance Objectives/Method(s) of measurement for each objective:
The students will be evaluated through written examination and class participation
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VII.
Course requirements and grade
computation.
A. College
Requirements:
A written, comprehensive final
examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at
the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled time. Any
exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean.
Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.
A student who must be absent from a final
examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the
examination. A student absent without permission from a final examination is
graded “F.” Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I.” The final exam
must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the
grade automatically becomes an “F.” (San Antonio College Bulletin, Faculty
Handbook - January 1995)
B. Departmental
Requirement:
Students will be evaluated on the following basis:
Class Participation - 10%
Mid-Term Exam - 40%
Final Exam - 50%
C. Instructor
Requirements:
Same as above
A.
San Antonio College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access,
employment programs or services.
B. Students
are urged not to bring children to either a class or a lab. Minors under the
age of twelve (12) must not be left unattended on campus. College Academic
Council - April, 1998
C. ADA
Statement: “As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if accommodation is needed contact
the Office of DisABILITY Support Services, CAC 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
D.
A Rapid Response Team exists for the purpose of responding to
emergencies. If you have a disability that will require assistance in the event
of a building evacuation, notify Disability Support Services, Chance Academic
Center 124C, Phone: (210) 733-2347.
E. Academic
Dishonesty: Students may be subject to disciplinary proceedings resulting
in an academic penalty or disciplinary
penalty for academic dishonesty. Academic Dishonesty includes, but is not
limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. For additional
information refer to the “Student Code of Conduct” in the San Antonio College
Bulletin.
F. Students
are required to silence all electronic devices (e.g., pagers, cellular phones,
etc.) when in classrooms, laboratories and the library. College Academic
Council, 01/ 2000.
G. San Antonio College Attendance Policy: Regular
and punctual attendance at all classes and laboratories, day and/or evening, is
required. A student absent for any reason is responsible for all work missed.
Both tardiness and early departure from class are forms of absenteeism. The
instructor establishes the policy with regard to each.
Absences of each student are recorded without exception. The counting of absences begins on the first day of class. A student absent the equivalent of two weeks of instruction in a 16-week semester may be dropped by the instructor. If a student is dropped from a class for excessive absences, the instructor will record a grade of “W’ (withdraw). It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the withdrawals have been submitted.
H.
San Antonio College is a smoke
free campus.
I.
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone
Numbers:
ACCD DPS Emergency Phone (210) 222-0911
ACCD DPS General Phone (210) 208-8099
ACCD DPS Weather Phone (210) 208-8189 (For information on college
closures)
J. Students must also abide by the policies, procedures, and rules set forth in the “Student Code of Conduct” and all other policies set forth in the San Antonio College Bulletin. www.accd.edu/sa/sacmain/schedule/SAC_Bulletin_05-06.pdf