CHEM 105 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

Fall 2006

Instructor: Dr. Snyder

 

E-mail Address: snyderk@winthrop.edu

 

Lecture: MWF 9:00-9:50 am

Recitation:  M 10-10:50 Sims 207

Office: 109B Sims

 

Office Hours:  Monday 12:30-1:30,  Wednesday 10-11, or by appointment

Required Textbook: Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, Kotz, Treichel, and Weaver, 6th edition with the Chemistry Now Interactive CD

 

Course Goals:

·         This course will cover some basic concepts of chemistry.   Some of these concepts will be expanded upon in lab and will serve as a foundation for future chemistry courses.

·         Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles presented in each of the following chapters.

·         Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

 

Course Outline:

·         Matter and Measurement.

·         The Structure of the Atom and the Periodic Table

·         Structure and Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds

·         Calculations and the Chemical Equation

·         Energy

·         States of Matter

 

 

Class Preparation: You will get more from a class period if you spend time preparing ahead of time. Therefore, before each class, you should:

·         read the related textbook material

·         review previous lecture material

·         complete assigned homework problems

·         Take good notes

Exams and Grading:

1.        There will be three exams worth 100 points each covering 3-4 chapters. No make-up exams will be given.  Tentative exam dates are noted on the syllabus.  If you miss an exam with a valid excuse, the missed exam grade will be replaced with your final exam grade scaled to 100 points.

2.        There will be 6 quizzes given throughout the semester.  Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped before calculating final grades. No make-up quizzes will be given.  If you miss a quiz, the missed quiz will be the quiz grade that is dropped.

3.        All quizzes will be given during recitation.

4.      There will be a comprehensive final exam, worth 200 points. You must take the final exam to pass the course.

5.        There will be 6 homework assignments, which will be the exam-prep quiz from the General Chemistry Now Interactive CD. These homework assignments will be worth 20 points each. Your lowest homework grade will be dropped prior to calculating your final grade. You will complete the quiz from the General Chemistry Now Interactive CD and e-mail me the results (snyderk@winthrop.edu). Be sure to include your name. Each quiz is due by 9:00 am on the scheduled due date.  I must receive your homework assignment by 9 am or it is late. See the course schedule for due dates. Late exam-prep quizzes will be subject to a 10% penalty per day it is late.

6.        Letter grades will be assigned as follows: A 88 - 100%; B 76 - 87%; C 66 - 75%; D 56 - 65%

7.        You should carefully read the Winthrop University Student Conduct Code printed in the Winthrop University Student Handbook.

Lecture:  Some lectures will be power point presentations.  I will send everyone a copy of the lecture notes via e-mail for these lectures.  It is important to check your e-mail regularly.

Recitation: Recitation will meet on Mondays. This will be a time to ask questions about lecture or homework.  All quizzes will be given during recitation.

Exams and Quizzes: You will need a calculator for exams and quizzes.  Cell phones and pagers are strictly prohibited during exams.  You cannot use a cell phone as a calculator during exams and quizzes.

Course Withdraw: October 20 is the last day to withdraw from a full fall semester course with an automatic N grade issued.  Students may not withdraw from a course after this date without documented extenuating circumstances as determined by the University.

Communication: If you have any questions, please stop by and see me during office hours. If these hours are not convenient, see me in class or e-mail me to set up an appointment. The easiest way to contact me is through e-mail. I read my e-mail regularly throughout the day and over the weekend. If you call and leave a voice mail message, I might not get back to you as quickly.

Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings. You are responsible for all announcements made in class. Absence or lateness does not excuse you from this responsibility.

Homework: You are expected to complete each reading assignment and all assigned homework problems.  All of the questions listed are reasonable questions on material that might be on the exam. See the syllabus for the assigned homework problems.  Homework problems will NOT be collected and graded.

Lab:  CHEM 105 has one corequisites CHEM 107.  You must be registered for both courses, unless previous credit has been given.  If you decide to drop CHEM 105, you must also drop CHEM 107 and vice-versa.

 

Students with Disabilities:  Winthrop University is dedicated to providing access to education.  If you have a disability and need accommodations, please contact Gena Smith, Coordinator, Services for Students with Disabilities, at 323-3290, as soon as possible.  Once you have your Professor Notification Form, please tell me so that I am aware of your accommodations well before the first exam.