CHM1025 Modern Chemistry: SYLLABUS for Section 50493 – Summer A 2006 |
COURSE INFORMATION |
CHMI025 receives 3-semester hour of letter grade, credit. This course covers an elementary treatment of mathematical tools of the chemist, atomic theory, periodic arrangement of the elements, chemical bonding, nomenclature of compounds, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry. This course is designed for students with no chemistry background. College level reading, writing, and math skills are required. |
PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE |
Prerequisite: MAT 0024C, ENC 002C, REA 0002C
Corequisite: CHM 1025 L Modem Chemistry Laboratory
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TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS: |
· CHEMISTRY: Concepts & Connections by Corwin, 4th Edition (Book & supplemental materials are on reserve in the library.)
· Scientific calculator
· Class outlines. As they are developed, class outlines will be made available to you via WebCT (refer to handout on how to access WebCT). You should print these prior to coming to class.
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STUDY AIDS: |
· Textbook website: http://www.prenhall.com/corwin
· Corwin CD-ROM (CD-ROM is available in the Science department Computer Lab)
· A chemistry tutor will be available for additional classroom support at no charge to you. Hours will be posted on the classroom and laboratory doors, the bulletin board in BSCI207, and on WebCT after the first week of classes.
· SMARTHINKING is an on-line chemistry support service also available to you at no charge. |
ATTENDANCE: |
More than two absences from class or more than two late arrivals will be considered excessive, and will negatively affect your grade.
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WEBCT AND EMAIL: |
We will use WebCT. This is an Internet course management program that allows you to do interactive work. Here you will find class outlines, email addresses to communicate with me and other students in your class, useful links, homework assignments, grades, and a class calendar, among other things. I will be sending you email through WebCT. You are required and responsible for accessing WebCT and checking your WebCT email at least twice a week, preferably the evening or morning before coming to class. Refer to the WebCT handout for details on how to access WebCT.
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END-OF-CHAPTER PROBLEMS: |
The learning experience provided by solving problems is essential to mastering the concepts and successfully completing this course. Suggested problems will be listed in the class notes accessed through WebCT. You should work on these and on as many end-of-the-chapter-problems that time allows you, as well as the on-line exercises of the textbook companion website.
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EVALUATION & MAKEUP POLICY: |
Exams: There will be four exams (see schedule for tentative dates); each one will be worth 100 points. Exams will be closed notes and closed book and will usually be a combination of multiple choice, short answers, true/false, and problems. Extra credit questions on exams might be taken from Chemistry Connection Articles located in the textbook. The lowest exam grade will be dropped.
Assignments: There will be five assignments (see schedule for tentative due dates); each one will be worth 20 points. The lowest assignment grade will be dropped. Late assignments will lose 5 points (assignments will not be accepted two classes beyond the due date). Assignments will be posted on WebCT, and will be collected at the beginning of class on the due date.
Final cumulative exam: The final exam will be comprehensive and will count for 200 points. The final exam may not be dropped.
Course Points: Total Points
Test #1 100
Test #2 100
Test #3 100
Test #4 100
Test # 5 100
Drop lowest Test -100
Assignments(5@ 20) 100
Drop lowest Assign. -20
Final Exam 200
Total 680 pts
COURSE GRADE: Final grades will be awarded, using the above scale, based on the percentage of points obtained from a possible 680 points.
A 90 – 100 %
B 80 – 89 %
C 70 – 79 %
D 60 – 69 %
F 0 – 59 %
Academic dishonesty on exams/assignments will result in a grade of zero for all parties involved (p.49 Student Handbook).
Intention to audit a class must be declared during registration. Incomplete grades (I) are awarded only if the criteria in the HCC catalog are met.
No makeup exams will be given. If you are absent from one test, this will constitute your lowest grade and will be dropped. However, if you have a verifiable, emergency absence, and have already missed one test, you should call me immediately. I will try to arrange for you to take the test outside of class. You must take the test before the next class period.
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MINIMUM RECOMMENDED STUDY REQUIREMENTS: |
This course is a CUMULATIVE learning experience, therefore, it is important that you:
1. Dedicate a minimum of four plus hours of study to the lecture course per week.
2. Preview material to be covered in class by reading ahead in the book.
3. Come to class and take a good set of notes on what is covered in class.
4. Be prepared to be an active participant in class discussions and ask questions. Immediately after class, review lecture notes, assigned reading, and work suggested chapter questions and problems. Stay on top of material; do not fall.
5. It is essential that you work suggested chapter questions and problems. Attempt every problem; mastery of chemistry requires much practice.
6. Please seek help as soon as possible if you are having difficulty because this course will be taught at a rapid pace and many principles rely on mastery of previous material.
7. Sometimes it is helpful to find a study partner or form a study group to meet on a regular basis (in person or on WebCT), work problems, and help each other.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES: |
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Outline and identify the steps of the scientific method; differentiate between theory and law.
2. Differentiate between accuracy and precision in measurements.
3. Report metric measurements and calculations to the proper number of significant figures.
4. Solve problems using the Unit-Label/Dimensional Analysis method.
5. Describe the physical states of matter and classify matter.
6. Distinguish between physical/chemical properties and changes.
7. Describe phase.
8. Discuss the structure of the atom and organization of the periodic table.
9. Relate the spectrum of an element to the structure of the atom.
10. Write the electron configuration for and element and relate to the structure of the atom.
11. Predict properties of elements based on the trends of the periodic table.
12. Differentiate between ionic and covalent bonding.
13. Name and write formulas for ionic and molecular compounds.
14. Solve problems using mole relationships.
15. Classify the four basic types of chemical reactions.
16. Balance chemical equations and predict products of chemical reactions.
17. Use the periodic table to solve mole relationship problems.
18. Use balanced chemical equations to solve stoichiometry problems.
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REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS: |
If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical or learning impairment, you must contact the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities. The office is located in BADM 216. You may also reach the office by telephone at (813) 253-7961 or (813) 253-7914.
For matters not covered in this syllabus, please consult the professor, or college catalog/student handbook. This syllabus is not intended to be all inclusive of classroom/college policies and procedures.
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APPROXIMATE LECTURE SCHEDULE: |
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