CHEM 1151 - Survey of Chemistry I
Course Syllabus - Summer 2004
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Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1151 (CRN 51145, 51146)
Survey of Chemistry I

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

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:

• Pre- or Co-requisite: CHEM 1151L, Survey of Chemistry Laboratory I

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L, students dropping one of the 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 academic 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 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.

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will be not used 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 1151 in the tables):

• Communications outcomes components
• Critical thinking outcomes components

Term:

Summer Term 2004

Instructor Information:

Instructors:                        

Dr. Patricia Todebush

Office Arts and Sciences G210-R
Office phone: (770) 961-3678
Fax: (770) 960-4335
E-mail: PatriciaTodebush@mail.clayton.edu
Internet: http://science.clayton.edu/ptodebus/default.html

Office Hours T/R 12:30 - 1 PM or by appointment

 

Ms. Shirley Stone

Office: Arts and Sciences G110-J
Office Phone: (770) 961-3469
Fax: (770) 960-4335
E-mail: ShirleyStone@mail.clayton.edu
Internet:http://a-s.clayton.edu/parttime/stone/stone.htm

Office Hours: T/R 4:30 pm - 6 pm

Class Meetings:

Classroom:

Lecture Hall, Room B10  for CRN 51145

Lecture Hall Room B14   for CRN 51146

Class Times:

Tuesday and Thursday  8:00 am - 10:05 am   for CRN 51145

Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:05 pm     for CRN 51146

Textbook Information:

Text:

Sherman and Sherman, Essential Concepts of Chemistry, Houghton-Mifflin, 1999.

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1 - 11 & 14-16

Evaluation:

                    CRN 51145 and 51146

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

*The final examination will be comprehensive.

Grading:

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued on June 7th, reflects approximately 35% 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 17th.

Tentative Course Schedule:                                                                                                                                                          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 College & 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 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 misses an exam, the weight of final exam will be increased to offset the missed exam.

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. All instances of academic dishonestly will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial procedures are described at

http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentlife/judicial_affairs.htm.

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 student produced memory sheets or note cards are allowed. An instructor produced reference data pamphlet may be provided for quizzes and examinations. 

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

Last update: June 11, 2004