matthew.lee@actx.edu
806-371-5332
Science 312
MTRF 1-2 pm
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CHEM-1305-001 Introductory Chemistry I
Prerequisites: MATH 0303-minimum grade of C, Accuplacer score of 75, THEA score of 270 or an equivalent score on a state-approved test; RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills
Corequ
Survey of introductory chemistry principles including measurement, quantitative problem solving, energy, atoms, elements and atomic structure, reactions and equations. This course is a preparatory course for CHEM 1311.
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Introductory Chemistry, Nivaldo Tro, 5th Edition.
Pearson Modified Mastering Chemistry online access.
Pen, Pencil, Paper, Scientific Calculator (non-graphing)
Objectives and Goals of Course
The primary objectives of this class are:
1. To gain a basic understanding of general inorganic chemistry and its application.
2. To learn fundamental theories, concepts, terms and skills to master basic inorganic chemistry.
3. To develop an understanding of basic applications of chemistry in everyday living.
4. To develop a healthy understanding and respect for general chemistry.
5. To provide a physical science elective for students not majoring in science, engineering, or related fields that would require CHEM 1311.
Performance/Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to do the following:
1. Have a basic understanding of chemistry and its everyday applications.
2. Explain the relation between atoms and molecules.
3. Gain fundamental knowledge of chemical nomenclature.
4. Understand simple atomic structure and the periodic table.
5. Have a basic understanding of the different types of chemical reactions.
6. Perform simple calculations related to the topics covered in the class, such as density, heat, stoichiometry, solutions, and gases.
7. Write and balance chemical equations and use the equations for basic calculations of chemical quantities.
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Class Conduct: Please be respectful of the other students in class. Set cell phones to silent mode and do not send text messages during lecture. Any use of electronic devices should be related to the course material currently being discussed. If you need to be "on call" for family or other reasons, please notify the instructor; in that case, set phone to vibrate and quietly step outside if you need to take a call. Pay attention in class. Do not be disruptive. If you are causing a disruption in class, you may be asked to leave. Avoid listening to personal music players or other obvious "multitasking" behaviors.
If there is any evidence of cheating on any examination or assignment, you will receive a zero for that item and cannot make it up or replace it and it cannot be dropped.
Please see Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further information.
REQUIRED EXAMS/GRADING CRITERIA: There will be five regular exams; tentative test dates are given on the student course calendar. Any changes to this schedule will be announced in advance in class. Work must be legible and the final answer must be clearly indicated to receive credit; students may be required to show all work on problem solving questions to obtain full credit. If you need special accommodations, please notify the instructor in advance. You may not leave the room during a test. During tests, there are no cell phones, graphing calculators, or other electronic devices allowed except for a regular scientific calculator. You must use the periodic tables supplied by the department. There will be a comprehensive final exam which is required for everyone.
Homework assignments and quizzes will also be part of your grade. The lowest exam score (NOT the final) will be dropped when the test average is calculated. The lowest quiz score and the lowest homework score will also be dropped. If a test is missed, that test is the drop grade. If you know in advance that you have a time conflict with an exam, notify the instructor BEFORE the exam is given. Any rescheduled tests must normally be completed before the next class meeting. The final grade in this class will be determined from the average of test grades (55%), quizzes (10%), homework (10%),in-class presentations (5%), and final exam (20%). The final grades are based on 90 = A, 80 = B, 70 = C, 60 = D, and less than 60 is failing. Final averages will be rounded to the nearest whole number to determine grades. There will be no exceptions; e.g. a 79.4 is still a C.
Science Testing Center (STC)
All tests except for the final exam will be taken in the STC during days scheduled by the teacher within normal STC hours. Tests will be taken outside of class lecture time. Please note: No test may be started less than one and a half hours before the STC closes. You must present an Amarillo College student ID every time you take a test. The Science Testing Center staff will retain your ID while you take your test and will return it to you when you turn in your test. No appointments are necessary.
STC hours: 8am-10pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-4pm Fri, 9am-4pm Sat
Warren Hall 112
371-5948
No graphing calculators or cell phones will be allowed on exams. The testing center may provide calculators; the use of this calculator will be demonstrated in class.
MANDATORY TUTORING: Science Enrichment Center (SEC)
In an effort to increase retention, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding the final exam and the last regular exam) must complete a 30 minute mandatory tutoring session in the Science Enrichment Center or with his/her instructor before taking the next exam. An appointment must be made with the SEC for this tutoring session; do not wait until the last minute, as time slots fill up.
Mandatory tutoring will not require remediation over a failed test.
SEC hours: 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs, 8am-3pm Fri, 9am-3pm Sat
Warren Hall 110
345-5536
The final exam is comprehensive, and there are no exemptions from taking the final. The final exam will be given in accordance with the official AC final exam schedule. There will be a quiz on most Thursdays. Homework assignments will be due as assigned, normally before Tuesday classes.
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES: Homework assignments will normally be given online using the Pearson Modified Mastering Chemistry system. This is required for all students, and will be integrated with Blackboard. No late work will be accepted. If any written assignments are given, all calculations should be shown and answers circled.
PRESENTATIONS: Students will do ~10-minute presentations, in groups of two or three, in front of the class on a chemistry-related topic of their choice. Time slots will be available for this during the last weeks of the semester. Topics must be approved in advance by the instructor. Presentations should involve a visual aid such as Powerpoint, Prezi, or a live demonstration (must be approved for safety by the instructor). All team members are required to present and participate equally. Any presentations done later than their assigned day, or not presented in front of the class, will not receive full credit.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: All students are expected to attend class regularly and on time. Lack of attendance will affect your grade because of missed lecture material and missed quizzes. Any student coming in late when a test or quiz is being given will not be allowed to take the test or quiz if other students have already turned theirs in. Quizzes and tests cannot normally be made up; the exceptions are emergencies (documentation may be required such as a doctor's note) or if the student has made prior arrangements with the instructor.
Students who attend class regularly tend to have much higher grades and are much more likely to pass the course. When a student has more than one unexplained absence, a retention alert may be sent. If a student finds it necessary to drop this class, it is his/her responsibility to contact the instructor and initiate the drop process. The last day to drop this class is November 22, 2016.
According to Amarillo College policy, any student who has not attended class by the 12th class day will be automatically dropped and will not be allowed to re-enroll.
METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Lecture and readings from textbook; notes available on Blackboard
Tentative Schedule:
| 8/22 | Introduction to class; Chapter 1 – scientific method |
| 8/24 | Chapter 2 – significant figures, measurement |
| 8/29 | Chapter 2 – density, unit conversions |
| 8/30 | Chapter 3 – temperature and phase changes |
| 9/5 | Chapter 3 – chemical and physical properties |
| 9/7 | Chapters 1-3 – catch up and review (take exam 1 9/7-9/11) |
| 9/12 | Chapter 4 – atoms and elements |
| 9/14 |
Chapter 4 - periodic table; ions |
| 9/19 | Chapter 9 - history of atomic theory, electron configurations |
| 9/21 | Chapter 9 - electron configurations, trends in the periodic table |
| 9/26 | Chapter 10 - covalent bonding and Lewis structures |
| 9/28 | Chapter 10 - shapes of molecules |
| 10/3 | Chapter 10 - polarity |
| 10/5 | Chapters 4,9,10 - catch up and review (take exam 2 10/5-10/9) |
| 10/10 | Chapter 5 – ionic nomenclature |
| 10/12 | Chapter 5 – ionic nomenclature continued; covalent nomenclature |
| FALL BREAK | |
| 10/24 | Chapter 5 - names and formulas - review and acids |
| 10/26 | Chapter 5 - nomenclature review (take exam 3 10/26-10/30) |
| 10/31 | Chapter 7 - writing and balancing reactions; reaction types |
| 11/2 | Chapter 7 - precipitation reactions |
| 11/7 | Chapter 7 - acid/base and redox reactions |
| 11/9 | Chapter 7 – catch up and review (take exam 4 11/9-11/13) |
| 11/14 | Chapter 6 - Avogadro's number and the mole |
| 11/16 | Chapter 6 - formula and percentage calculations |
| 11/21 | Chapter 8 - reaction yield |
| 11/23 | Thanksgiving – No Class |
| 11/28 | Chapters 8 – limiting reactant |
| 11/30 | Chapters 6-8 – catch up and review |
| 12/5 | Optional help session (take Exam 5 in this time period - 12/1-12/6) |
| 12/7 | Final Review |
| TBA | Final Exam 9:00-11:00 in classroom |
Chapter 1: The Chemical World
Chapter 2: Measurement and Problem Solving
Chapter 3: Matter and Energy
Chapter 4: Atoms and Elements
Chapter 9: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding
Chapter 5: Molecules and Compounds
Chapter 7: Chemical Reactions
Chapter 6: Chemical Composition
Chapter 8: Quantities in Chemical Reactions
OTHER INFORMATION (GENERAL NOTES): Assignments will be given for reading material in preparation for lecture and for homework assignments. It is vital that you read the text BEFORE the lecture on that chapter. This will greatly improve your understanding of the topic and therefore your grade. You are responsible for the information presented in the text even if it is not covered in lecture.
GRADE DISPUTES: While I encourage you to come to me with questions about answers on assignments anytime, if you wish to dispute a grade or have a grade changed, you must contact me about it within a week of having the paper returned or there will be no change to the grade.
EMAIL: Every student has an account in Blackboard. You need to check this several times a week. Announcements, course notes, and grades will be posted this way.
***This syllabus is subject to change. You will be informed of any changes to the syllabus in class or Blackboard***
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