CHEM 1151 – Survey of Chemistry I
Course Syllabus - Spring 2010

Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1151 (CRN 24345)
Survey of Chemistry I

Credit Hours:

Chemistry 1151 is a three hour credit science course for Area D of the Core Curriculum of Clayton State University.

Catalog Description:

First course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health science majors (This course is also open to non-science majors).  If you are majoring in a science field, check with the instructor to be sure you are in the correct course.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

Corequisite: CHEM 1151L, Survey of Chemistry I Laboratory

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.   This course has a web page which can be accessed through the webpage at http://a-s.clayton.edu/ptodebus/course%20material.htm  Once you have accessed the course web page, you may wish to "bookmark" this site as you will refer to it often during the semester.  

The course web page offers you many instructional aides:  study sheets, study sheet answers, copies of old examinations, data reference sheets, etc.  It is your responsibility to become familiar with these materials.   

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

• Able to use the Windows^TM operating system.
• Able to use a the Microsoft Word^TM word processing program.
• Able to send and receive e-mail using the Outlook^TM or Outlook Express^TM program
• Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email.
• Able to use a Web browser.

Your instructor may have access to more font sets than your computer currently holds.  Therefore, there may be some differences in the appearance of symbols when viewing old exams and exercise sheets.  If this is a problem, consult the instructor.  

You should develop the habit of checking your CSU e-mail daily.  Because of the number of student we typically have, there may be some delay in the instructor's response to an individual's e-mail.  Do not send time-sensitive information via e-mail--use the old system of the telephone.  A delivered e-mail does not relieve you of the responsibility of informing the instructor about some concern.  On the other hand, the instructor may send e-mails with information vital to your success in the course.  Check your e-mail often, at least once a day.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials, complete online homework assignments and to communicate with your instructor.

Course Learning Outcomes:

After completing the course, students will

• effectively demonstrate the use of dimensional analysis to solve problems

• exhibit an understanding of the basic atomic structure of matter.

• exhibit an understanding of basic chemical reactions: types of reactions and calculations inherent within the chemical reaction (stoichiometry).

Program Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components  (see CHEM 1151 in the tables):

• Communications outcomes components
• Critical thinking outcomes components

Term:

Spring 2010

Instructor Information:

Instructor:

Dr. Patricia Metthe Todebush
Phone: 678-466-4788
Fax:  678-466-4899
E-mail:  patriciatodebush@clayton.edu
Internet:  http://a-s.clayton.edu/ptodebus/default.html
Office:  Faculty Hall Room A31D
 

Office Hours: Tuesday 9:30AM  to 12:30PM,      Wednesday Noon to 3PM

                    And by Appointment

Class Meetings:

Textbook Information:

Text: "Chemistry For Today general Organic and Biochemistry" 6th Edition Seager & Slabaugh

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1-9

Assessments & Homework:

There will be four (4) classroom assessments and one final (comprehensive).  The major examinations are scheduled below and attendance is mandatory.  Make-up assessments are at the discretion of the instructor and are likely to be an increase in the percentage of the final exam.  Homework will be worth a total of 100 points and will be assigned through the online homework system called OWL. This homework will be graded by the computer.  

Quizzes:

It is most likely that students will have only one exam grade to determine their standing in the course at the midterm.  For this reason, “Quizzes” may be given during class. These quizzes act as bonus points to help improve your class grades and to ensure that the students are keeping up with the work required for the course. 

Make-ups / Late Work:

Due to the difficulty in making up new assessments, missed assessments will be graded as a zero or other arrangements will be made at the discretion of the instructor and are likely to be an increase in the percentage of the final exam.

Laboratory Requirement:

The student should note that the laboratory may be a co- or prerequisite for this course if your program requires the lab.  

Evaluation:

In-class examinations: 4 @ 100 points	400
On-line Homework	100
Final examination:	200
TOTAL	700

The final examination for the course will be on May 10th at 10:15 AM.

Grading:

The mid-term grade will be reported on March 2nd. The mid-term grade in this course reflects approximately 15% 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 before the midterm of the semester, March 5th.

Helpful Information:

Homework:  This course demands and expects a minimum of two hours of work each night.  Reading assignments are tentatively made on this syllabus.  Homework problems will be assigned and graded using the online homework system called OWL. These are for your benefit and are your responsibility.  Review problem sheets may also be suggested periodically.  Help and answers will be available upon request and on the course web page.  

Help Sessions:  Voluntary help sessions will be held whenever possible if there is sufficient desire or need.

Course Schedule:

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

Course Policies:

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

University Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students' ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserve the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

Course Attendance Policy:
Attendance is expected for all class periods. Attendance is required for all examination periods. Any absence must be accompanied by a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. Without an excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed examination grade.

Academic Dishonesty: 
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct.  The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated.  Consequences may include a zero grade on the assessment instrument, or possible action by the College Judicial Board of Review.   Judicial procedures are described at
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.

Disruption of the learning Environment:
Behavior which disrupts the teaching-learning process during class activities will not be tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane and or threatening behavior. A students who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation , a students may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at:  http://a-s.clayton.edu/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.htm

Other Policies:

No extra credit work will be assigned.

It is the students responsibility to complete the Student Survey and Course/Instructor Evaluation for each course and each instructor every semester. If this is not done during the allotted time period, the student will be restricted from seeing their final course grade until 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, I am not allowed to give out grades over the telephone or via email due to federal privacy laws.

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

Last update: January 05, 2010