CHEM 101 – APPLYING CHEMISTRY TO SOCIETY
Spring 2012
Instructor: Dr. Gregg McIntosh Office: Sims 109F E-mail: mcintoshg@winthrop.edu Phone: 323-4917 Office Hours: By appointment Course Credit Hours: 3 |
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Lectures: section 001: TR 8:00 AM –
9:15 AM / SIMS 111 |
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Textbook: Chemistry in Context, 7th edition by The American Chemical Society |
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Calculator A basic scientific calculator or graphing calculators is necessary for all quizzes and exams. Cell phones/PDAs may not be used as calculators and are strictly prohibited during tests and quizzes. |
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Course Goals:
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Course Outline: The following topics will be covered during the course of the semester:
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Class Preparation: You will get more from a lecture if you spend time preparing ahead of time. Therefore, before class, you should:
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Exams and Grading:
**Please recognize that these point allocations for quizzes and assignments are estimates. If for some reason something extra is added or something does not take place, the point scale will be adjusted accordingly. You should check this page periodically for any changes to the syllabus. |
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General Education Requirements Chem 101 fulfills three hours of general education requirement for natural sciences. Listed below are the seven fundamental student learning outcomes for natural science courses as well as examples of how they will be fulfilled in Chem 101. Students should be: 1. Conversant with a few fundamental concepts from among the three main areas of natural science, including earth, life, and physical sciences. (e.g., chemical reactions, global warming, nuclear power,...) 2. Able to apply the scientific methodologies of inquiry. (e.g., Problem solving exercises) 3. Able to discuss the strengths and limitations of science. (e.g., discussion of scientific methodology) 4. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the history of scientific discovery. (e.g., The development of the periodic table and discovery of subatomic particles) 5. Able to discuss the social and ethical contexts within which science operates. (e.g., global warming, fossil fuels, nuclear power...). 6. Able to communicate about scientific subjects including the defense of conclusions based on one’s own observations. (e.g., homework assignments and analytic exam questions) 7. Able to discuss the application of scientific knowledge to the social sciences and to non-scientific disciplines. (e.g., research paper on current scientific topic in the news)
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Attendance: |
You are expected to attend all class meetings. You are responsible for all material covered in class and in the assigned reading/homework, as well as for all announcements made in class. This includes changes in the exam or quiz schedule. Absence or lateness does not excuse you from this responsibility. |
Homework: |
You are expected to complete each reading assignment and assigned homework problems, as listed in the syllabus. Homework problems will not be picked up or graded, but each quiz and exam will have at least one question from the homework assignments. |
Communication: |
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Course Withdrawal: |
March 7 is the last day to drop a Fall Semester course. (Automatic N grade is issued.) Students may not withdraw from a course after this date without documented extenuating circumstances. |
Students with Disabilities: |
Winthrop University is dedicated to providing access to education. If you have a disability and require specific accommodations to complete this course, contact Gena Smith, Program Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, at 323-3290. Once you have your official notice of accommodations from Services for Students with Disabilities, please inform me as early as possible in the semester.
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This is a tentative schedule and will be updated as needed.
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Text Sections |
Suggested Homework Problems (odd problems unless specified) |
Assignments |
01/10/12 |
1.1-1.5 |
Ch. 1: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25 |
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01/12/12 |
1.6-1.9 |
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01/17/12 |
1.10-1.15 |
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01/19/12 |
2.1-2.3 |
Ch. 2: 1, 3, 9, 11, 13-23, 37,39, 41, 43, 51 |
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01/24/12 |
2.4-2.8 |
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01/26/12 |
2.9-2.16 |
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01/31/12 |
3.1-3.5 |
Ch. 3: 1-13, 17-25, 29-35, 39, 41, 45, 51, 57 |
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02/02/12 |
3.5-3.9 |
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02/07/12 |
3.10-3.15 |
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02/09/12 |
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Exam 1 |
02/14/12 |
4.1-4.4 |
Ch. 4: 1-11 |
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02/16/12 |
4.5-4.10 |
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02/21/12 |
4.11-4.16 |
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02/23/12 |
5.1-5.6 |
Ch. 5: 5, 6, 8, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 27, 39 |
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02/28/12 |
5.7-5.13 |
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03/01/12 |
6.1-6.6 |
Ch. 6: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 29, 31, 39 |
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03/06/12 |
6.7-6.13 |
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03/08/12 |
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Exam 2 |
03/13/12 03/15/12 |
Spring Break |
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03/20/12 |
7.1-7.6 |
Ch. 7: 1, 3, 4, 5, 12, 15, 21, 26, 34 |
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03/22/12 |
7.7-7.11 |
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03/27/12 |
8.1-8.5 |
Ch. 8: |
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03/29/12 |
8.6-8.8 |
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04/03/12 |
9.1-9.2 |
Ch. 9: |
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04/05/12 |
9.3-9.5 |
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04/10/12 |
9.6-9.8 |
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04/12/12 |
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Exam 3 |
04/17/12 |
10 |
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04/19/12 |
Review |
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04/25/12 04/26/12 04/27/12 |
Final: 8:00 AM in SIMS 111 for section 002 Final: 8:00 AM SIMS 111 for section 001 Final: 11:30 AM SIMS 111 for section 003 |