CHEM 1151 - Survey of Chemistry I
Course Syllabus - Spring 2002

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

Chemistry 1151 (CRN 20186)
Survey of Chemistry I

Credit Hours:

3.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

CHEM 1151 is the 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). Topics to be covered include elements and compounds, chemical equations, nomenclature, and molecular geometry.

Chemistry 1151 is a three hour credit science course for Area D1 of the Core Curriculum of Clayton College & State University. This course is usually not taken by science majors. If you are majoring in a science or engineering field, check with the instructor to be sure you are in the correct course.

Course Prerequisite:

Exit or exemption from Learning Support Math

Course Co-requisite:

Co-requisite: CHEM 1151L.

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.

Notebook 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 computer’s operation system (Windows®)
• Able to access and send e-mail (Outlook® or Outlook Express®)
• Able to use a Web browser (Internet Explorer®) and search engine
• Able to download files from a web site to your computer
• Able to use a word processor system (Word®)
• Able to use a spread sheet system (Excel®)

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 and to communicate with your instructor.

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:
  • Communication: knowledge base. CHEM 1151 will provide knowledge base information necessary for communication of information concerning the basic concepts of general chemistry.
  • Critical thinking: all components (question/issue, method, evidence, conclusion). CHEM 1151 will provide problem solving skills. Students will be required to analyze problems to determine known and unknown information, select appropriate physical and chemical model(s), apply those models to problems and assess the reasonability of their solutions.

• Dental Hygiene Outcomes
  • This course supports the outcome to acquire and synthesize oral health information in a critical, scientific, and technologically advanced manner as a foundation for life-long learning and adaptation to changes in healthcare.

• Nursing Outcomes
  • This course supports the outcome to engage in critical thinking by using creative problem solving and making appropriate inferences, based on evidence derived from clinical practice.

Instructor Information:

Dr. Susan F. Hornbuckle (CRN 20201)
Phone: (770) 961-3425
Fax: (770) 960-4335
E-mail: SusanHornbuckle@mail.clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/shornbuckle
Office: Arts & Sciences G-210J

Office hours:	8:20 AM - 9:20 AM	M,W	A&S: G-210J
	8:20 AM - 8:50 AM	T, H	A&S: G-210J
	10:30 AM - 11:50 AM	T,H	A&S: G-210J
	other times by appointment

Class Meetings:

Textbook Information:

Text:

Essential Concepts of Chemistry, Sherman and Sherman, 1^st edition, Houghton-Mifflin, 1999.

Optional: Study Guide to Essential Concepts of Chemistry, Braun, 1999.

Text Coverage:

Chapters 1 - 11, 14 - 16

Evaluation:

Your evaluation in CHEM 1151 will be based upon the following components:

Grading:

The grade you receive in Chemistry 1151 will be based upon the following distribution:

Tentative Course Schedule:

Final Examination Schedule:

PLEASE CAREFULLY NOTE YOUR DATE & TIMES!!!

Course Policies:

Homework:

Reading assignments are tentatively made on this syllabus. Homework problems may be assigned, but will not be collected or graded. 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.

Calculators:

Electronic calculators are permitted (encouraged) for homework and assessments. Calculators limited to multiplication and division are sufficient. The battery and working of your calculator will be your responsibility. You will find it useful to have your calculator in class.

Attendance:

Class roll will be taken, however, attendance is not required except for classroom assessments. You are responsible for all attendance requirements for external programs (i.e. financial aid). It is your responsibility to sign the roll sheet at every class meeting you attend. This roll sheet is the instructor's official record. You will be held responsible for all announcements and material covered in lecture in addition to text, references, hand-outs and study guides.

Academic Irregularity:

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.

Assessments:

There will be six (6) unannounced quizzes given at the beginning of the lecture period.  The lowest of the six quiz grades will be dropped.  If you miss a quiz, that quiz will serve as your drop grade.  If you miss more than one quiz, all other missed quizzes will receive a grade of zero.  No make-up quizzes will be given.  There will be three (3) classroom assessments and one 2-hour final (comprehensive). Each assessment will be announced approximately one week in advance whenever possible and attendance is mandatory.   If a student has an excused absence on an exam day, the student's final exam percentage score will be used in place of the missed exam score.  No make-up exams will be given.

Other:

"Students must abide by policies in the College Student Handbook and program handbook if applicable."

• Arrive to class on time.
• Avoid disruptive behavior in class: talking, snoring, children, etc.
• Turn off beepers, phones, radios and other electronic devices.
• If you must leave early, leave quietly by a back door if possible.
• Use the pencil sharpener before class begins.
• No eating, smoking or drinking in the classrooms.
• No extra credit work will be assigned.

Last update: January 06, 2002