CHEM 105 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

Spring 2006

Instructor: Dr. Snyder

 

E-mail Address: snyderk@winthrop.edu

 

Lecture: MWF 9:00-9:50 am; Sims 105

Recitation:  M 12-12:50 Sims 105

 

Office: 109B Sims

 

Office Hours:  Monday 10:00-11:00,  Tuesday 12:45-1:45, or by appointment

Required Textbooks:

Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity; Kotz, Treichel, and Weaver, 6th edition.

General 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 lecture 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

 

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 8 quizzes throughout the semester worth 20 points each.  Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped prior to calculating your final grade.  No make-up quizzes will be given.  If you miss a quiz for any reason, it will be the quiz grade that will be dropped.

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

4.        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.  Your 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 the day it is due.  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. 

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

6.        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.  Therefore, it is imperative that you check your e-mail regularly. 

Recitation:  Recitation will meet on Mondays.  This will be a time to ask questions about lecture or homework. 

Exams and Quizzes: You will need a calculator for exams and most quizzes.  You cannot use a cell phone as a calculator during exams and quizzes. 

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 on time.  You are responsible for all announcements made in class. Absence or lateness does not excuse you from this responsibility.  Be sure to read the University's attendance policy printed in the Winthrop University Student Handbook.

Homework: You are expected to complete each reading assignment and all assigned homework problems.  These homework problems will not be collected or graded, but all of the questions listed are reasonable questions of material that might be on the exam. See the course schedule for the assigned homework problems.