Welcome to
Fundamental Chemistry
Debbie Leedy, Spring 2012
CHM 130 Course Syllabus
COURSE INFORMATION
CHM 130, section 15665 in PS 148 from 1:30 – 2:45 pm on MW
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHM090, or MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or MAT102, or satisfactory score on math placement exam.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name: Dr. Debbie Leedy (Dr. Debbie) Office: PS 120
Phone: (623) 845 4770
Email: [email protected] Web Page: http://web.gccaz.edu/~dleedy
Office Hours: M,W: 11 – 12; F: 10 – 11; Chem Solutions: M/T: 3-4 Course Web Pages: http://web.gccaz.edu/~ksmith8/chm130.htm
http://web.gccaz.edu/~dleedy/chm130.html Ironman Arizona Finish - 2009
Tutoring occurs daily, see your bookmark
ADA Policy Statement: If you have a disability that requires special accommodations, you are strongly urged to contact the Disability Services and Resources (DSR) office at the beginning of the semester so that reasonable accommodations can be made in a timely manner. The DSR office is located in TDS 100 or contact 623 845 3080. DSR web page www.gccaz.edu/dsr/
Course Description: Elements of general chemistry for all students. Serves to prepare the student for CHM151 or CHM230. Official course objectives can be found at
http://www.maricopa.edu/curriculum/A-C/086chm130.html
Note: Your instructor will make every attempt to follow the following procedures and schedule, but they may be changed in the event of extenuating circumstances. Changes will be announced.
CHM 130 Course Information and Policies
Instructional Materials
Required Text: Introductory Chemistry: Concepts & Critical Thinking, custom edition or 6thedition is OK, Charles H. Corwin.
Text web site: http://www.prenhall.com/corwin
Optional: Study Guide, Solutions manual for the above text
Required: Non-programmable Scientific Calculator (has LOG, SCI and EXP or EE buttons) Note that graphing calculators are not allowed on quizzes or exams!
Attendance
Attendance is very important to be successful in this class. If you are absent, you are still responsible for all material covered during your absence. If you are absent 4 times you will be withdrawn from the course with a W.
Academic Integrity and Student Responsibility
Violations of scholastic ethics are considered serious offenses by Glendale Community College, the Chemistry Department and by your instructor. Students may consult the GCC Student Handbook at
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/catalog/ Students caught cheating will receive a grade of zero on the assignment.
Repeat offences will be cause for failing the course. If you believe cheating is occurring, please let me know.
Students are responsible for knowledge of the material in the GCC Student Handbook and Catalog.
Classroom Behavior
Possession of drugs, alcohol or firearms on college property is illegal. Cell phones, music players, ipods and PDAs must be turned off during class time. During exams, these devices may not be on your person. Students creating disturbances that interfere with the conduct of the class or the learning of others will be asked to leave.
Withdrawals
I will withdraw anyone who misses 4 classes. Grades of “I” are given only under extreme circumstances if the student request so in writing, meets with the instructor, and the instructor approves the situation before the final exam. If you withdraw from the CHM 130 lecture before March 30th you must also withdraw from the lab.
Students who wish to receive a "W" must request so in writing or email anytime BEFORE their final exam and they may not take the final exam. Students who take the final exam are not eligible to receive a "W."
Workload
Students are expected to spend an average of 9 hours per week attending class sessions, doing assignments, reading, studying and preparing for exams. It is essential that you NOT get behind in the course. See study and exam tips on the Dr. Kim’s “Help” web page.
Class Notes
The class notes should be printed before class and used to follow along in lecture. They help immensely!
http://web.gccaz.edu/~ksmith8/chm130.htm It is recommended to print the notes on one side so you can write example problems and extra notes on the back side.
Course Web Site
Additional course materials are available through Dr. Kim Smith’s website. You will need to access the course web site (http://web.gccaz.edu/~ksmith8/chm130.htm ). Here you can find the HELP page, chapter notes, Worksheets, exam keys, grades, and more. Blackboard is NOT used.
Grades
You can access your grades anytime (http://web.gccaz.edu/~dleedy/grades.html). Grades will be posted
periodically; you will look up your grade by the grade code you selected and submitted to me at the beginning of the semester.
Save Money
You can print your lab reports double sided in the High Tech Centers. Less paper = less money and it is good for the environment too! Look under “print options” or ask for help.
CHM 130 Grading Policies
Your final grade will be calculated as follows:
Assignment Number of assignments
Point per assignment
Total point value
Homework 4 40 160
Quizzes 15 5 75
Exams 4 100 400
Final Exam 1 150 150
Total 775
A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = below 60%
Homeworks - Homeworks are assignments completed outside of class. They will be posted on the Dr. Kim’s web site on the Homework page. You will work in your assigned group (2-3 students) and turn in one paper for the group, but I must see each person’s handwriting on the assignment equally. You may not simply put someone’s name at the top of the assignment. You may use your textbook and notes. No homework will be dropped.
Homeworks will be due the Monday before exams at the beginning of class, and answer keys will be posted the following day. I suggest you work with another person on home works and turn in one copy for both of you.
But if two people turn in two separate home works that are the same, that is considered cheating because it looks like one person just copied the other person.
Quizzes - Quizzes are unannounced class assignments given at any point in a chapter. You may use the textbook, class notes, and me as resources. Each quiz will be graded out of 5 points. Your lowest quiz (maybe more than one) will be dropped. If you miss a quiz, it will be the one dropped. If you miss a second quiz, you may make it up without penalty if excused (within two weeks of missing the quiz). If not excused, you will receive a zero for that quiz.
Exams and Final - Exams are individual effort. Exams will take 50 minutes and consist of multiple choice and short answer type questions. You may not use your book, notes or other material during the exams except a non-
programmable, non-graphing calculator. Each exam will be graded out of 100 points. The Final Exam will be similar to other exams except it will be comprehensive, only multiple-choice, and it will count as 150 points toward your final grade. Cell phones must be off during exams and put under your desk, not in your pockets. If you miss an exam, the same score as your final exam will replace it. If you miss a second exam, you may make it up without penalty if
excused (and provide documentation to support this). If not excused, there is a 10% penalty per day late. No exam can be made up after one week. You may make up only one exam.
Excused Absences - Absences are excused for the following reasons if properly documented in writing: illness such that a medical doctor or ER was visited, death in the immediate family, approved GCC travel, a child that you care for is ill, or transportation to the class was impossible due to a car accident. Absences are not excused if there is no
documentation. Notes from parents are not acceptable. It is up to YOU to contact me regarding absences, to check if you missed an assignment, a quiz or important announcement, and to see what we covered in class.
CHM 130 Tentative Class Schedule
Week of
Topic Notes Corresponding Lab
Jan 16 Welcome, Chapter 1. Intro to Chemistry Monday holiday MUST attend lab this week or get dropped Jan 23 Chapter 2. Scientific Measurements
Chapter 3. The Metric System
Metric System
Jan 30 Chapter 3. The Metric System Density
Feb 6 Chapter 4. Matter and Energy WED is Exam I over Ch. 1, 2, 3
States of Matter
Feb 13 Chapter 5. Models of the Atom Chemical & Physical
changes Feb 20 Chapter 6. The Periodic Table Monday Holiday Osmosis
Feb 27 Chapter 12. Chemical Bonding Mar 2 – Unrestricted Withdrawal
Heat and Energy
Mar 5 Chapter 7. The Language of Chemistry WED is Exam II over Ch. 4, 5, 6, 12
Molecular Models
Mar 12 No classes – Spring Break week No classes – Spring Break week
No labs
Mar 19 Chapter 8. Chemical Reactions Electrolytes
Mar 26 Chapter 16. Energy Profiles Chapter 9. The Mole Concept
Must W from lab if W from lecture up to Mar 30
Chemical Reactions
Apr 2 Chapter 10. Stoichiometry
WED is Exam III over Ch. 7, 8, 16, 9, 10
Reactivity of Metals
Apr 9 Chapter 11. The Gaseous State Double Replacement
Reactions
Apr 16 Chapter 13. Liquids and Solids pH of Household
Products Apr 23 Chapter 14. Solutions April 23rd – Restricted
Withdrawal
Vinegar Titration
Apr 30 MON is Exam IV over Ch. 11, 13, 14, 15, Chapter 15. Acids and Bases
Lab Final Exam
May 7 Final Exam Week – No regular classes; see http://www.gccaz.edu/finalexams for the final exam date and time for this class.
Syllabus Contract
I (print name), , acknowledge that I have received and understand the attached course policies for CHM 130 lecture.
I will not cheat, nor will I encourage or allow others to do so. (initial)
I understand that this course will require considerable time and effort on my part and that I need to allow an appropriate amount of time for studying the material outside of class, work, and family obligations.
(initial) _______
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _________________
Indicate a 3-letter, 4-digit code (e.g., ABC1234) you would like to use to look up your grades on the website.
Code (3 letters + 4 numbers): ______________________
Names: _______________________________________________ Syllabus Quiz (Group)
True/False: For the questions that are false, correct the statement to make it true.
1. T F The textbook for this class is optional. ________________________________________
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2. T F I am allowed to use my fancy graphing calculator on tests. ________________________
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3. T F The lowest exam will be dropped at the end of the semester. ______________________
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4. T F Attendance is mandatory and will be taken every day. ___________________________
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5. T F If I am struggling in the class I am on my own to figure things out. _________________
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6. T F If I miss an exam I must show documentation in order to explain my absence in order to have the final exam replace it. ______________________________________________________
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7. T F My lecture and lab grades will be averaged together for one overall grade at the end of the semester. ___________________________________________________________
Completion:
8. The instructor’s name is: ______________________________
9. The instructor’s office hours are: _______________________________________________.
10. The author(s) of the textbook we use is/are ___________________________________.
11. There are ______ (#) hour exams. The final exam is worth ________ points.
12. The dates of the exams this semester are: _________________________________________________.
13. Each quiz is worth _________ points and _________ of them will count toward the final grade.
14. Each homework assignment is graded out of __________ points and _________(#) will be dropped.
