Clayton State University

CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I
Course Syllabus - Fall 2007                            Short Cut to Class Schedule

Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1211 (CRN 85607 & 85608)

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:

• 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:

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 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 Outlook^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 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 Term 2007

Instructor Information:

Instructors:

    Dr. Charmita Burch                                                                                                
    Office phone: (678) 466-4784
    Fax: (678) 466-4899
    Office: Library, Room 126
    E-mail: Charmitaburch@clayton.edu
    internet:

    Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:30AM - 12:30PM & 5PM - 6PM
   

Dr. Patricia Todebush                                                                                                                       
Office phone: (678) 466-4788
Fax: (678) 466-4899
Office: Arts and Sciences Building, Room G105-A
E-mail: PatriciaTodebush@mail.clayton.edu
internet: http://science.clayton.edu/ptodebus/default.html

Office hours:
Monday 3:30 -  4:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 11:30 - 2PM by appointment
& by appointment

Class Meetings:

Class Times:

CRN 85608    MWF        3:30 to 4:20 PM               Lecture Room B10

CRN 85607      TR        Noon to 1:20 PM                Lecture Room B10

Textbook Information:

Text:

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

CourseCompass Access via OneKey

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1 - 10

Evaluation:

In-class examinations: 4  exams @ 100 points each	400
Final examination*	200
Assigned Homework	100
TOTAL	700

*The final examination will be comprehensive.

Bonus quizzes MAY be given at the Professor's discretion throughout the semester, to help students earn additional points towards their final grade.

Grading:

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued on October 9th, reflects approximately 18% 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 12, 2007.

Tentative Course Schedule:                                                                                                Old Exams                                                          Laboratory

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

Course Policies:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook.  http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentaffairs/StudentHandbook/foreword.htm

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 authority. Without valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed work.  It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor before an exam is missed so that a make-up exam can be arranged.  If a student misses an exam and a make-up exam cannot be arranged beforehand, the weight of the final exam will be increased to offset the missed exam. Late homework will not be accepted! Bonus quizzes cannot be made-up.

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

The use of a simple calculator is required for all quizzes and examinations.  All examinations are closed book. 

Students have the responsibility to complete the Student Survey and Course/Instructor Evaluation for each course and each instructor every semester. If this in not done during the allotted time period, the student will be restricted from seeing their final course grade for a period of approximately one week after final exams have ended. Instructors are not allowed to give course grades to those who did not complete these evaluations. Also, no grades of any kind will be given out over the telephone or email due to federal privacy laws.

 

Last update: September 18, 2007