COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS

CHEMISTRY 151                                

 INTRODUCTORY GENERAL CHEMISTRY

Instructor Information:

E-MAIL: robert.mcbroom@canyons.edu

Homepage: www.canyons.edu/faculty/mcbroomr

Blackboard: http//bb8.canyons.edu (Optional)

Worksheet:www.masteringchemistry.com(Course Code: MCMCBROOM30025)

Required Material:

Lecture Text: Introductory Chemistry (custom edition for COC), taken from 3rd Ed., Tro, Pearson PrenticeHall Publishing, 2008

Safety goggles, scientific calculator, close toed shoes

 

Prerequisites:

Chem 151 is a one semester preparatory course for CHEM 201.  Intensive foundation in problem solving, basic atomic theory, stoichiometry, nomenclature, states of matter, and solution chemistry.  Laboratory experiences will enforce principles learned and will familiarize students with proper handling and maintenance of gravimetric and volumetric equipment. Students that need a non-majors introductory education course should take CHEM 110. 

GRADING

Your final grade in this course is based on your final percentage.  The points for each category may change, but the percentage each category is weighted will be fixed as shown below under the % column.

Percentage (%)                    Points             GRADE

90 - 100                                  900-1000                   A        

80 - 89                                    800 –899                   B

65 - 79                                    650 -799                    C

50 - 65                                    500 – 649                  D

< 50                                        < 500                          F

Important Dates –

June 08                     Refund Deadline

June 10                     Add Deadline

            June 15                     Drop without W

            June 22                     Drop with W

Lecture Exams-                                                            There will be four, (4), 100 points lecture exams. There will be no make-up exams; however, you may substitute your percentage on the final for any one of your exams. Exams will be given in the classroom.

Final Exam -                                                                 The Final is mandatory. It may not be dropped. The Final will be comprehensive and worth 100 points.  It will be given at the same time as Exam 4.  Exam 4 and the Final for Chem 151 will be on 07/08/10, from 1:00pm-3:50pm in room BYHK-305.

Quizzes -                                                                      There will be at least 3 quizzes worth a total of 100 points. The quizzes will be given in class. There are no make-up quizzes.

Worksheets-                                                                 Masteringchemistry.com will be used for worksheets. There will be approximately 15 chapter problem assignments. The worksheet problems will started in class  and due at midnight that night.  They will usually be given daily.

Laboratory Work -                                                        Chem 151 is a laboratory-based course. You cannot pass the course without passing the lab (>60% of the max.lab score to pass).The lab is worth 250 pts. There are 16 labs; I will allow you to drop your lowest score.  Pre-lab questions will be initialed and due at the start of the experiment. The complete lab report and post-lab assignment are due at the beginning of the lab section the day after the experiment is completed.

Late Work Policy -                                                        Late work will be penalized as follows: received the next day will be marked 25% down; after one day the work will not be accepted.

Attendance -                                                                 Students should try to attend every class meeting. You cannot pass the class if you miss more than 3 laboratory sessions. To avoid being dropped from the class you should contact me when you are absent for emergency reasons. Roll will be taken every class meeting.

Student Conduct -                                                        You are expected to conduct yourself in a safe, considerate manner at all times in the lecture and lab. We will have our lectures in BYKH-305 and labs in BYKH-304. You should come to lab prepared, ready to turn in completed work and ready for the scheduled assignment. If you must leave early please let me know in advance. If you miss the experiment portion of lab, no credit for that lab will be given.

Cheating -                                                                    Cheating is an intolerable offense in a community of scholars. All work submitted for grading (including lab reports, exams, and quizzes) must be your own work. A first offense of cheating in any form will result in a zero grade in that assignment plus a filing of a letter with the Dean of Students giving your name and describing the incident. A second incident anywhere in the college may result in disciplinary action by the Dean, which can include failure in the course and dismissal from the college. Some examples of cheating are: looking at another student’s paper during an exam or quiz, allowing another student to look at your paper or passing information to another student, using crib notes during an exam, turning in someone else’s work, INCLUDING OLD LAB REPORTS, and passing it off as your own work.

Student Success -                                                        What is the one thing that you can do to improve your chances for success in this class?  SHOW UP – don’t miss any classes. You will learn the most; make the best grade, and gain confidence and knowledge in chemistry by attending every class meeting. Other steps you can take are: keep up with the reading and homework. Ask questions. Study with your classmates. Use outside resources including: office hours, chemistry tutors in the Learning Center, resources available in the library. If you think you might have a learning disability (they are more common then you might think), a learning disabilities specialist is available on campus.

Good luck with Preparatory General Chemistry 151 this semester. Chemistry 151 is a demanding course that will allow you to start thinking like a chemist. Tutors and SI leaders will be available through the Learning Center and MESA offices. I will post the tutors hours and locations as soon as they become available. Let me know if you have questions via email.

Using Blackboard (Bb) is optional; however, you can find links to the laboratory schedule, the lecture and exam schedule, and other helpful information on the Bb site.  If you are having trouble with Bb, you can find information on the first week’s tasks on my homepage.

*Tentative

The student learning outcomes for CHEM 151 are what you are expected you to know prior to starting CHEM 201.

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