Clayton State UniversityCHEM. 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I

Course Syllabus - Spring 2013

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1211 (CRN 24357)

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

CHEM 1211 is the first course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

Co-requisite: CHEM 1211L, Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L, students dropping one of the two courses must also drop the other.

Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements

for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

Able to use the WindowsTM operating system Able to use Microsoft WordTM word processing Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint Able to send and receive e-mail using OutlookTM or Outlook

ExpressTM Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email Able to use a Web browser Able to retrieve files via a web page

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers are not required for use in the classroom in this course. Students will use the computer to communicate with the instructor and to access course materials.

Course Objectives:

    Students should be able to

perform conversions between units differentiate between molecules, ions, molecular compounds, and ionic

compounds interpret simple chemical nomenclature perform stoichiometric calculations and identify types of reactions analyze atomic and molecular structures

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components  (see CHEM 1211 in the tables):

Communications outcomes components Critical thinking outcomes components

 

B.S. in Chemistry outcomes:

CHEM 1211 supports outcomes 1, 4, 5 and 6 of the chemistry major:

After completing the B.S. in Chemistry program at Clayton State University, graduates will be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of major fields of chemistry.4. apply knowledge of physics and mathematics to solve chemical problems.5. communicate scientific information in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing.6. collect, evaluate and interpret scientific data, and employ critical thinking to solve problems in chemistry and supporting fields.

B.S. in Biology outcomes:

CHEM 1211 supports outcome 3 and 5 of the biology major: 

Outcome 3: Apply knowledge of physical sciences, mathematics, and statistics to biological concepts

Outcome 5: Demonstrate the ability to collect, evaluate and interpret scientific data and employ critical thinking to solve problems in biological science and supporting fields..

Teacher Education Standards:

Conceptual Framework:

The content of this course syllabus correlates to education standards established by national and state education governing agencies, accrediting agencies and learned society/ professional education associations. Please refer to the course correlation matrices located at the following web site: http://www.clayton.edu/arts-sciences/teachered/standardsoutcomes

The mission of the Teacher Education Unit is to prepare professional educators who engage in reflective practice and who are competent, caring, committed, collaborative, culturally responsive, and prepared to teach diverse learners in an ever-changing society.

Term:

Full Term: Spring 2013

Instructor Information:

Dr. Patricia Todebush Office phone: (678) 466-4788Fax: (678) 466-4797Office: Natural and Behavioral Science Building (NBS) Room 155E-mail: PatriciaTodebush@clayton.eduinternet: http://science.clayton.edu/ptodebus/default.html

Office hours:Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 AM – 11AM; Tuesday 12:30 – 2:30 PMand by appointment

Class Meetings &Class Times:

T&R 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM  Lecture Room B10

Textbook Information:

Text:

Reger, Goode and Ball, Chemistry - Principles and Practice, 3rd edition, Brooks/Cole Publishing, 2008.

OWL: Cengage Publishing's, Online Homework Program

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1 - 10 and Chapter 18 sections 1 and 2

Evaluation:

In-class examinations: 3 exams @ 100 points each

300

Final examination* 150

Assigned Homework 200

Creative Exercises (CE) 50

TOTAL 700

*The final examination will be comprehensive.

Bonus assignments MAY be given at the Professor's discretion throughout the semester, to help students earn additional points towards their final grade.

Grading:

A 90 - 100% 630 – 700 Points

B 80 - 89% 560 - 629 Points

C 70 - 79% 490 – 559 Points

D 60 - 69% 420 - 489 Points

F below 60%

Below 419

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued on February 25th, reflects approximately 18% of the entire course grade.  Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course (before March 1st) and receive a grade of "W."  Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on March 1st.

Tentative Course Schedule:

The instructor reserves the right to change the schedule as necessary and will communicate any changes clearly to the class.

Dates Topic Chapter PP SlidesJan. 8- 15 Introduction (syllabus, class

management, etc)Matter and Measurement

1 Chapter One

Jan. 17-24Atoms, Molecules, and Ions 2 Chapter Two

Jan. 29- Feb 7 The Mole

Stoichiometry: Calculations with Formulas and Equations

3

 Chapter Three

Feb 12EXAM 1

Feb 14Balancing Redox Reactions 18.1 &

18.2 Redox

Feb 19 – 26Aqueous Reactions and Solution

Stoichiometry 4

Chapter Four

Solubility Rules

Feb. 28 – March 14 Thermochemistry 5 Chapter Five

March 19Gases 6 Chapter Six

March 4 - 8Spring Break

March 21Exam 2

March 26 – April 2 Electronic structure of Atoms 7 Chapter

Seven

April 4 Periodic Properties of the Elements 8 Chapter Eight

April 11EXAM 3

April 9 - 16Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding 9 Chapter Nine

April 18 - 23Molecular Geometry and Bonding

Theories 10Chapter Ten

MO Theory

April 25 MO Theory & Review . .

May 1 – 6 FINALS Week

Course Policies:

Assignments:

Problems will be assigned throughout the semester. These assignments will vary in length and format, may be given in-class or as homework, and will be graded. Details for each assignment will be announced in class and/or posted on the course website. You may work on these assignments with your classmates (unless otherwise instructed), but each student must submit their own work for grading (either online or to the instructor, depending on the assignment).

Homework:

Online Homework using the Cengage OWL System is a requirement for this course.  The homework portion of this course has associated with it 200 points, which corresponds to 28% of the total class grade.  OWL homework will be graded according to the following guidelines:

Required assignments in OWL are required.  They count as a full credit.

Optional assignments in OWL are optional and count as 25% of a required assignment.  You can use optional assignments to replace required assignments however you must complete four optional assignments to replace one required assignment. Completing extra optional assignments are beneficial to your understanding of chemistry however they are not worth the same amount as completing a required OWL assignment.

It is in your best interest to complete your OWL homework on time and to complete as many of the required assignments as possible.

 Late Policy:

Assignments due in class will be collected at the beginning of the class period. Work turned in after this is considered late. No assignments will be accepted via email unless specified by the instructor.  Late policy with regards to exams: If a student has an excused absence on an exam day, the student will be given an excused absence for the exam and that exam will not be included in total grade calculation. No make-up exams will be given. In order for an absence to be considered excused, the student must contact the instructor within 24 hours and provide a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. Without a valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for any missed exam. Late policy with regards to homework: Homework is due online through the OWL website at the date and time listed on the website. No late homework assignments will be accepted, and the due date/time will not be extended. 

Additional Problems:

This course demands and expects approximately two hours of work per night. Reading assignments are tentatively made on this syllabus. The student is expected to complete problems from the textbook upon completion of each topic in class. However, these will not be collected or graded. Completion of these problems is your responsibility.

University Attendance Policy:

Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

Course Attendance Policy:

Attendance is expected for all class periods. Attendance is required for all examination periods. It is your responsibility to sign the roll sheet at every class meeting you attend.

This roll sheet is the instructor's official record. You will be held responsible for all announcements and material covered in lecture in addition to text, references, hand-outs and study guides.  Note: Lectures will contain valuable explanations of content and thought processes which are difficult for most students to extract from the text book on their own. Therefore, regular attendance is strongly encouraged.

New No Show Policy – Effective Spring 2012

It is imperative that students have a successful start of each semester by attending class during the first week and no later than the second week of the semester. A registered student who does not attend at least one class session (in person) by the posted deadline on the academic calendar is a “no show.” For students enrolled in an online course, the instructor will provide details on how online attendance will be verified.

 Registration will be cancelled for any student who is submitted to the Registrar’s Office as a “no show”. The “no show” student will not be charged tuition for the cancelled course. However, there may be serious financial aid consequences for students who are receiving financial aid, since this will reduce the number of enrolled credit hours.

 If students believe their instructor reported them as a “no show” in error, they must contact the instructor immediately to resolve the issue.

Academic Dishonesty:

Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial procedures are described at http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.

 Disruption of the Learning Environment:

Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF. A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at: http://a-s.clayton.edu/cclower/Disruptive%20Classroom%20Behavior.doc.

Exams:

There will be three (3) in-class examinations and one 2-hour final (comprehensive). The use of a simple calculator is required for all examinations.  All examinations are closed book. Attendance is mandatory. If a student has an excused absence on an exam day, the exam will not be included the final grade calculation. No make-up exams will be given. In order for an absence to be considered excused, the student must contact the instructor within 24 hours and provide a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. Without a valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for any missed work.

Grades will not be communicated via email or telephone.  Exams will be handed back within a week after each exam.  If absent, a student must come by during office hours to retrieve their exam. Final exam papers may be viewed the following semester during office hours.

Other Class Policies:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

Turn off all electronic devices during class. All electronic devices including computers, cell phones, palm pilots, pagers, calculators, MP3 players, etc. are not allowed during exams or quizzes.  During such activities, these devices are not permitted to be in your possession at all (which means they cannot be clipped to your belt, in your pocket, etc.).  Possession and/or use of these items during an exam or quiz will result in an automatic zero on the graded activity.

Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending class without the permission of the instructor.

It is the students responsibility to complete the Student Survey and Course/Instructor Evaluation for each course and each instructor every semester. If this is not done during the allotted time period, the student will be restricted from seeing their final course grade until approximately one week after final exams have ended. Instructors are not allowed to give course grades to those who did not complete these evaluations. Also, I am not allowed to give out grades over the telephone or via email due to federal privacy laws.