Clayton State University

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CHEM 1211= - Principles of Chemistry I
Course Syllabus - Summer 2006

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the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 214, 678-466-5445, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.

Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1211 (CRN 52070)

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-requis= ites:

Co-requisite: CHEM 1211L, Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I=

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:<= /strong>

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 acad= emic 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:=

Able to use the Windows^TM operating system

Able to use Microsoft Word^TM word processing

Able to use Microsoft PowerPoint

Able to send and receive e-mail using Out= look^TM or Outlook Express^TM
Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email
Able to use a Web browser

Able to retrieve files via a web page

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers are not re= quired 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 logic= al thought and organized reason.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outco= me 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 b= iology major: Knowledge of physical science, mathematics, and statistics required to support = an understanding of biology.

Term:

Summer Term 2006

Instructor Information:

Instructor:
Dr. Evan Mintzer               &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =
Office phone: (678) 466-4559
Fax: (770) 960-4335
Office: Arts and Science= s Building, Room G11= 0-J
E-mail: EvanMintzer= @clayton.edu
internet: = http://a-s.clayton.edu/emintzer/

Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 AM – 10 AM; noon – 1 PM
and by appointment

Class Meetings:

Classroom:

Lecture Hall, Room B10
Class Times:

CRN 52070    &nbs= p; TR        8AM to 10:20 AM            =     Lecture Room B10

Textbook Information:
Text:

Brawn, LeMay and Burstein, Chemistry - The = Central Science, 10^th edition, Prentice Hall Publishing, 2006.

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1 - 10

Evaluation:

In-class examinat= ions: 3 exams @ 100 points each

300

Final examination= *

200

TOTAL

500

*The final examination will be comprehensive.

Grading:

= A

90 - 100%

= B

80 - 89%

= C

70 - 79%

= D

60 - 69%

= F

below 60%

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course, wh= ich 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 28^th.

Tentative Course Schedule: =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =             &n= bsp;           &nbs= p;            =      Laboratory<= /a>

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

Class Meeting

Topic<= /p>

Chapter

PPT Slides

May 30^th, June 1^st

Introduction (syllabus, class management, et= c)
Matter and Measurement

1

June 6^th, June 8^th

Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

2

June 13^th, June 15^th <= /span>

Stoichiometry: Calculations with Formulas and Equations

3

June 20^th

Exam 1

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June 22^nd, June 27^th <= o:p>

(June 28^th: Last day for “W”)

Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry

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4

June 29^th

Thermochemistry

5

July 4^th

HOLIDAY!!

No classes

Study is required!

July 6th

Electronic structure of Atoms<= /span>

6<= /o:p>

July 11^th

Exam 2

July 13^th

Periodic Properties of the Elements

7<= /o:p>

July 18^th

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Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding

8<= /o:p>

July 20^th

Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories

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9

July 25^th

Exam 3

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July 27, August 1^st

Gases

10

August 3^rd <= /p>

Review

.

TBA

FINAL

.

Course Poli= cies:

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 author= ity. Without valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the miss= ed work. If a student misses an exam, the weight of final exam wi= ll be increased to offset the missed exam. Late homework will not be accepted!

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

The use of scientific calculators is = allowed for all quizzes and examinations. All examinations are closed book.&= nbsp;

No smoking, eating or drinking is per= mitted at any time in the classroom.

Last update: January 09, 2006

In-class examinat= ions: 3 exams @ 100 points each	300
Final examination= *	200
TOTAL	500

= A	90 - 100%
= B	80 - 89%
= C	70 - 79%
= D	60 - 69%
= F	below 60%

Class Meeting	Topic<= /p>	Chapter PPT Slides
May 30^th, June 1^st	Introduction (syllabus, class management, et= c) Matter and Measurement	1
June 6^th, June 8^th	Atoms, Molecules, and Ions	2
June 13^th, June 15^th <= /span>	Stoichiometry: Calculations with Formulas and Equations	3
June 20^th	Exam 1	&nb= sp;
June 22^nd, June 27^th <= o:p> (June 28^th: Last day for “W”)	Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry &nb= sp;	4
June 29^th	Thermochemistry	5
July 4^th	HOLIDAY!! No classes Study is required!
July 6th	Electronic structure of Atoms<= /span>	6<= /o:p>
July 11^th	Exam 2
July 13^th	Periodic Properties of the Elements	7<= /o:p>
July 18^th	&nb= sp; Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding	8<= /o:p>
July 20^th	Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories &nb= sp;	9
July 25^th	Exam 3	&nb= sp;
July 27, August 1^st	Gases	10
August 3^rd <= /p>	Review	.
TBA	FINAL	.