CHEM 1211 -
Principles of Chemistry I
Course Syllabus - Summer 2007
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Course Description:
Number and Title:
CHEM 1211 (CRN 52544)
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.<= /span>
Course Prerequisites and Co-requisi= tes:
Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L, students dropping one of t= he two courses must also drop the other.
Computer Requirement:
Each CCSU 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 acade= mic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access. For further information on CCSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.
Computer Skill Prerequisites:<= /span>
In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:
Student notebook computers are not req= uired 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:
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):<= /span>
B.S. in Biology outcomes:
CHEM 1211 supports outcome 3 of the bi= ology major: Knowledge of physical science, mathematics, and statistics required to support a= n understanding of biology.
Term:
Summer Term 2007
Instructor Information:=
Instructor:
Dr.
Office phone: (678) 466-4559
Fax: (770) 960-4335
Office: Arts and
E-mail: EvanMintzer@=
clayton.edu
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Office hours:
Monday-Thursday 9 AM – 10 AM and by appointment
Class Meetings:
Classroom:
Lecture Hall, Room U-265 <= /p>
Class Times:
CRN 52544 TR 10:30 AM to 12:50 AM &= nbsp;
Textbook Information:
Text:
Brown,
Text Coverage:
Chapters 1 - 10
Evaluation:
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In-class examinati= ons: 3 exams @ 100 points each |
300 |
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Final examination*= |
200 |
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TOTAL |
500= |
*The final examination will be compreh= ensive.
Grading:
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<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>A |
90 - 100% |
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<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>B |
80 - 89% |
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<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>C |
70 - 79% |
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<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>D |
60 - 69% |
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<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>F |
below 60% |
Mid-term Progress Report=
The mid-term grade in this course, whi= ch will be issued on June 22, reflects approximately 31% 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 June 28th.
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The instructor reserves the right to c=
hange
the schedule as necessary and will communicate any changes clearly to the
class.
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Class Meeting |
Topic |
Chapter PPT Slides |
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May 29th, 31st <= /p> |
Introduction (syllabus, class management, etc=
) |
1 |
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June 5th, June 7th |
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions |
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June 12th, June 14th |
Stoichiometry: Calculations with Formulas and Equations |
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June 19th |
Exam 1 |
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(June 28th: Last day for “W”) |
Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry |
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June 28th |
Thermochemistry |
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July 4th |
No classes = Study is required! |
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July 3rd |
Electronic structure of Atoms |
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July 5th =
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Exam 2 |
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July 10th |
Periodic Properties of the Elements |
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July 12th |
Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding =
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July 17th |
Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories |
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July 19th |
Exam 3 |
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July 24, July 26th |
Gases |
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July 31st |
Review |
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TBA |
FINAL |
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Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook.
Attendance is expected for all class periods. Attendance is required for examination periods. Any absence = must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authori= ty. Without valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work. If a student misses an exam, a ZERO will be assigned unle= ss DOCUMENTED PROOF is provided, in which case the exam average will be used f= or the missing grade.
Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending class without the permission of the instructor.
The use of scientific calculators is a= llowed for all quizzes and examinations. All examinations are closed book.&n= bsp;
No smoking, eating or drinking is perm= itted at any time in the classroom. All = cell phones must be turned off or otherwise silenced during class.
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