Course Syllabus Chemistry 111 Introductory Chemistry I Course Description: Introduction to the principles and concepts of chemical thought. Number of Credit Hours: 3 semester hours - 3 hours lecture per week Course Prerequisites and Corequisites: Prerequisite: Eligibility for MTH 138. Corequisite: CHE 111L Program Learning Outcomes: There are no specific program learning outcomes for this major addressed in this course. This course is a general education core curriculum course and a service course. General Education Core Curriculum Objectives: To understand and apply method and appropriate technology to the study of natural sciences. To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses, and interpretation both orally and in writing. To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies. To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture. Course Objective: The course objective is for students to gain competency (in recognizing concepts and problem solving) in basic areas of general chemistry as suited for the non-science major. Student Learning Outcomes: The student is expected to recognize and apply the following concepts to problem solving: Units of measure and significant figures, unit conversion, density and definitions of matter. Basics of atomic theory applied to the atom, basics of the periodic table, correct use of terms, and the basics of nuclear chemistry. Writing correct formulas of compounds and inorganic nomenclature as well as electron configuration, Lewis structure, and VSEPR theory. Determination of atomic and molecular masses, mole calculations, Avogadro s number, mole and mass calculations in chemical formulas and chemical reactions, writing balanced chemical reactions. Principles of the gaseous state, gas laws (Boyles, Charles, Gay-Lussac, Ideal, Dalton s) as well as intermolecular forces in liquids and solids and properties of solutions. Principles of acid/base theories, ph, buffers, acid-base indicators, and titration Outline of Topics (approximate course time): Methods and Measurements (5-15%) Composition and Structure of the Atom (5-15%) Elements, Atoms, Ions, and the Periodic Table (5-15%) Structure and Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds (5-15%)
Calculations and the Chemical Equation (5-15%) States of Matter (5-15%) Reactions and Solutions (5-15%) Chemical and Physical Change: Energy, Rate, and Equilibrium (5-15%) Charge-Transfer Reactions: Acids and Bases and Oxidation-Reduction (5-15%) Nucleus, Radioactivity, and Nuclear Medicine (0-15%) Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes (0-15%) Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: Alkenes, Alkynes (0-15%) Class Syllabus Fall 2012 CHE 111-005 Introductory Chemistry Name: Dr. Tayo Odunuga Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry Email: odunugaoo@sfasu.edu Phone: (936) 468-6468 Office: 122 Math Building Office Hours: M-F, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Class meeting time and place: MWF, 10 10:50 a.m. Room 132 Math Bldg TEXT AND MATERIALS: 1. Basic Chemistry, 3 rd ed., by Karen Timberlake and William Timberlake, Prentice Hall, 2010 (The A la Carte Edition). 2. A non-programmable scientific calculator 3. Access code to Mastering Chemistry (http://masteringchemistry.com/site/register/new-students.html) 4. An active email address Topics Dates Online assignment dates Chapters 1 and 2: Chemistry: Methods August 27, 29 & 31 August 31 and Measurements Chapter 3: Energy and Matter Sept 7 Chapter 4: Elements, Atoms, Ions, and the Periodic Table September 5, 7, & 10 September 12, 14, 17 & 19 Sept 14 Exam #1 September 21 Sept 21 Chapter 5: Electronic Structure and September 24, 26 & 28 Sept 28 Periodic Trends Chapter 6: Names and Formulas of October 1, 3 & 5 Oct 5
Compounds Chapter 10: Structures of solids and October 8, 10 & 12 Oct 12 Liquids Exam #2 October 15 Oct 19 Chapter 7: Chemical Quantities and Reactions October 17, 19 & 22 Oct 26 Chapter 8: Chemical Quantities in Reactions Chapter 9: Chemical Quantities in reactions October 24, 26 & 29 Nov 2 October 31, November 2 & 5 Nov 9 Chapter15: Oxidation and reduction November 7, 9 & 12 Nov 16 Exam #3 November 14 Chapter 13: Chemical Equilibrium & November 16 & 19 Nov 26 Chapter 11: Gases Chapter 12: Solutions November 26 & 28 Chapter 14: Acids and Bases November 30 & Dec 3 December 3 Exam #4 December 5 Chapter 16: Radioactivity December 7 Final ACS Exam December12; 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. GRADING POLICY: Exams - There will be 4 exams (100 points per test) cumulative with emphasis on the material covered since the previous exam. The exams will consist of multiple choice questions. Multiple choice questions will have no partial credit. The exams will be given in class. Final Exam This exam will consist of 60 ACS comprehensive multiple choice questions, worth 100 points. Online assignments The total points for the online assignments will be 100 (see method of evaluation). Method of Evaluation - The final grade will be based upon percentage of points obtained in the following: Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3 Exam 4 Final exam Online Assignments
Total 600 pts Grading scale - A = 540 600; B = 480-539; C = 420-479; D = 360 419; F < 360 ATTENDANCE POLICY: Attendance of class is mandatory. A total of five unexcused absences will result in the student being dropped from the class with a grade of "F". There will be no make-up exams or assignments. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (A-9.1): Academic integrity is a responsibility of all university faculty and students. Faculty members promote academic integrity in multiple ways including instruction on the components of academic honesty, as well as abiding by university policy on penalties for cheating and plagiarism. Definition of Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes but is not limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or (3) helping or attempting to help another in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are (1) submitting an assignment as if it were one's own work when, in fact, it is at least partly the work of another; (2) submitting a work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained from an Internet source or another source; and (3) incorporating the words or ideas of an author into one's paper without giving the author due credit. Please read the complete policy at http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/academic_integrity.asp Any student found cheating will be subject to the penalties as stated in the Student Code of Conduct handbook; including but not limited to a score of zero on exam, expulsion from the class or expulsion from the University. WITHHELD GRADES SEMESTER GRADES POLICY (A-54): Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a WH, or the grade automatically becomes an F. If students register for the same course in future terms the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated course for the purpose of computing the grade point average. The circumstances precipitating the request must have occurred after the last day in which a student could withdraw from a course. Students requesting a WH must be passing the course with a minimum projected grade of C. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
To obtain disability related accommodations, alternate formats and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human Services Building, and Room 325, 468-3004 / 468-1004 (TDD) as early as possible in the semester. Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided. Failure to request services in a timely manner may delay your accommodations. For additional information, go to http://www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices/. Acceptable Student Behavior: Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor s ability to conduct the class or the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (see the Student Conduct Code, policy D-34.1). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who disrupt the learning environment may be asked to leave class and may be subject to judicial, academic or other penalties. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic, classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The instructor shall have full discretion over what behavior is appropriate/inappropriate in the classroom. Students who do not attend class regularly or who perform poorly on class projects/exams may be referred to the Early Alert Program. This program provides students with recommendations for resources or other assistance that is available to help SFA students succeed. Note: This syllabus is subject to change. Odunuga OO August 20, 2012