CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I
Course Syllabus - Fall 2005

Course Schedule        

Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1211 (CRN 83862)
Principles of Chemistry I

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

CHEM 1211 is the first course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

• Prerequisite: CHEM 1151/L or high school chemistry
• Co-requisite: MATH 1113 or higher
• Co-requisite: CHEM 1211L, Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I (CRN = 83863, 83864, 83865, 83866, or 83867)

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L, students dropping one of the two courses must also drop the other.

Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

• Able to use the computer’s operation system (Windows®)
• Able to send and receive e-mail (Outlook® or Outlook Express®)
• Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email
• Able to use a Web browser (Internet Explorer®)
• Able to download files from a web site to your computer
• Able to use a word processor system (Word®)
• Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint®

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers are not required for use in the classroom in this course. Students will use the computer to communicate with the instructor and to access course materials.

Course Objectives:

• To learn the basic concepts of general chemistry.
• To apply the basic concepts of chemistry to the solution of conceptual and quantitative problems.
• To further develop the ability to solve problems through logical thought and organized reason.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components  (see CHEM 1211 in the tables):

• Communications outcomes components
• Critical thinking outcomes components

B.S. in Biology outcomes:

CHEM 1211 supports outcome 3 of the biology major:  Knowledge of physical science, mathematics, and statistics required to support an understanding of biology.

Term:

Fall, 2005

Instructor Information:

        Instructor:

Dr. Caroline Clower
Office phone: (770) 961-3423
Fax (770) 960-4335
Office: Arts and Sciences Building, Room G105-F
Email: CarolineClower@clayton.edu
internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/cclower/

Office hours: 

          Monday, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, A&S G105-F
          Tuesday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, A&S G105-F
          Wednesday, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, A&S G105-F
          or by appointment

Class Meetings:

Days	Times	Room
T,Th	4:30 pm - 5:45 pm	LEC B10

Textbook Information:

Text:

Brown, LeMay and Bursten, Chemistry - The Central Science, 10^th edition, Prentice Hall Publishing, 2006.

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1 - 10

Evaluation:

        Your evaluation in CHEM 1211 will be based on the following components:

component	points
In-class examinations (4 exams @ 100 points each)	400
Homework (10 assignments)	95
Required Office Visit*	5
Comprehensive final examination	200
TOTAL	700

        * During office hours before September 22

Grading:

        The grade you receive in CHEM 1211 will be based upon the following distribution:

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued on October 11, reflects approximately 25% of the entire course grade.  Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W."  Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on October 14, 2005.

Tentative Course Schedule:

The instructor reserves the right to change the schedule as necessary and will communicate any changes clearly to the class.

        * Homework assignments are due at the beginning of class on the assigned day. The penalty for late homework assignments is 10% per working day.

Course Policies:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

Attendance is expected for all class periods. Attendance is required for quiz and examination periods.  Any absence from an assessment must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. Without valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work.  Make-up examinations will not be offered.  If a student is excused from an exam, the weight of final exam will be increased to offset the missed exam.

Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending class without the permission of the instructor.

The use of simple calculators is allowed for all quizzes and examinations.  All examinations are closed book. 

No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the classroom.

Last update: January 26, 2006