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CHEM-1311-001 Principles of Chemistry I
Prerequisites: CHEM 1305-minimum grade of C or high school chemistry; and MATH 1314 Corequisite: CHEM 1111
Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Chemistry a Molecular approach by Nivaldo J. Tro, Fourth edition, Pearson publishing
Preparing for your ACS examination in General chemistry
STUDENT PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Class Conduct: Please be respectful of the other students in class. Turn off cell phones/pagers. Pay attention in class. Do not be disruptive. If you arrive late, do not try to go to your accustomed seat, but quietly take a chair close to the door. If you are causing a disruption in class, you may be asked to leave.
Please see Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further information.
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 two weeks of the assignment due date or there will be no change to the grade. The last day to drop the course with a "W" is June 19, 2019
METHOD OF EVALUATION OF STUDENTS:
The final average will be derived from the following weighted grades: Take home quizzes - 20%, Tests - 50%, Online homework 10% and Final Exam - 20%. Grades are based on 90.00+ = A, 80.00-89.99 = B, 70.00-79.99 = C, 60.00-69.99 = D, and 59.99 and lower = F.
Overall Grade: It is the students’ responsibility to keep track of their overall grade based on Quizzes - 20%, Tests - 50%, Online homework 10% Final Exam(ACS EXAM) - 20%. As an incentive to the students, who do better on the final exam, the lowest test grade will be dropped by the grade on the final exam.
Tests: There are NO makeup exams. If special accommodations become necessary, arrangements must be made BEFORE (at least 24 hours prior) the exam date. The student must receive written approval to take the test other than the date assigned. There are going to be 3 tests. If a test is missed it will automatically count as a zero, but can still be the dropped grade. There are NO makeup exams. Work must be legible and the final answer must be clearly indicated to receive credit. You may not leave the room during a test.
The tests will be taken in the test center
Take home quizzes will be given in the class and will be due on the assigned date
Final Exam: The final exam date will be according to AC schedule. This will be a comprehensive, multiple-choice exam produced by the American Chemical Society. You will be informed about the special rules for the final beforehand
Attendance in class is expected. Dropping the course is the sole responsibility of the student. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade of F.
METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Lecture and use of computer assisted instruction.
Chapter 1 Matter, Measurement and Problem solving
Chapter 2: Atoms and Elements (Some topics are covered)
Chapter 7: The quantum mechanical model of the atom
Chapter 8: Periodic Properties of the Elements
Chapter 9: Chemical Bonding I
Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding II
Chapter 2: Continue (Rest of the topics)
Chapter 3: Molecules, compounds and chemical equations
Chapter 4: Chemical quantities and Aqueous reactions
Chapter 5: Gases
Chapter 6: Thermochemistry
Reading the Text: 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. As there is a large amount of information to cover in this class, not all of it can be covered in the time allotted for class. You are responsible for the information presented in the text even if it is not covered in lecture and vice versa.
Resources Available: Additional helpful books are available on reserve on the 4th floor of the library. Most resources I have in my office including supplementary texts and additional problems are available for check-out.
Email: Every student has an account in AConline. You need to check this several times a week. Announcements, extra credit assignments, grades, and contact will all be made through email on AConline.
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements, should contact Accessibility Services in Student Services Room 125 (Phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
INFORMATION SHEET/SIGNATURE: You must fill out and return the attached information sheet. You must also sign it to signify that you have read and understand the syllabus. No graded assignments will be returned to you and you will not be shown your overall grades until the signed information sheet is turned in.
***This syllabus is subject to change. You will be informed of any changes to the syllabus***
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