Lake Superior State University,Lake Superior State University,
College of Natural and Health Sciences,
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
CH 115 Sec 001, Spring 2002
Dr. David Myton
Office: CRW 311 Phone: 635-2431
dmyton@LSSU.eduOffice hours: Tuesday 2-4 pm, Thursday 1-4 pm, drop-in, and by appointment
Course Description: CH 115 General Chemistry I (5 semester credits)
General Chemistry is the introductory university level course for students pursuing further study in science. A solid foundation in chemical principles is needed for continuing your studies in chemistry, biology, engineering, geology, physics, health sciences and environmental studies. This course will work to emphasize the integration of concepts and applications with factual information and to stress approaches to both conceptual and numerical problem solving. Throughout the course chemistry will be used to understand everyday phenomena, to evaluate the risks and benefits environmental issues, and be related to other disciplines.
Catalog Description: Fundamental principles of chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, molecular structure, and stoichiometry. CO- or Prerequisite: MA111 or equivalent
Textbooks:
Lecture: CHEMISTRY, 7th Edition. Chang, McGraw-Hill Publishing, 2002.
Lab: Modular Chemistry Laboratory activities from Chemical Education Resources.
Other Required Materials:
Optional: Laboratory apron and gloves, Student Study Guide, Student Solution Manual
Topics Covered:
Other:
Class/Laboratory Schedule: Class meets fifty minutes four times a week, Lab meets two hours and fifty minutes each week through a 14 week semester. A 2-hour course final examination is given during finals week
This course serves as prerequisite to the following courses: CH116 General Chemistry II
Course Coordinator: David Myton
Grading: Course grades will be derived from Assessments 70%, Homework 10% and Laboratories 20%. The laboratory work is a mandatory component for the course, a passing grade in the lab must be achieved to receive a passing grade in the course. Assessments included quizzes, tests and the final exam. Grading is progressively weighted with later tests (whose content is cumulative for the entire course to date) weighted more than earlier tests. Scantron forms and #2 pencil are required for each test/exam date. Attendance at all class sessions is strongly advised, graded quizzes may be given without notice. If you find that the class sessions are not meeting your needs please let me know how you feel we could change the structure to assist you.
Exam Dates: Regular exams are scheduled for February 1, February 22, March 29 and April 19. Please note the Final Exam date: Monday, April 29, 2001 from 10:00 am - Noon. All exams are in the regular classroom. Missed exams cannot be retaken except in emergency or extenuating circumstances, schedule a make-up early exam if an approved absence is unavoidable. The cumulative exam is required. No grades are dropped or replaced, no extra credit is available. Full credit is available only to work completed by the assigned completion date, late work may be discounted or rejected. Course grades are broadly based on a 90% = A-, 80%= B-, 70% = C- scale referenced to an assigned maximum assigned value.
Exams: Each student is advised to bring a personal calculation aid with them to every class, laboratory and test/examination (abacus, slide rule or calculator) - these cannot be shared during tests and should be capable of manipulating scientific notation, logarithms and exponents. Only NON-PROGRAMMABLE SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS may be used during tests, quizzes and examinations. My philosophy regarding the memorization of formula and physical constants is that each student can and will learn those that they find useful and valuable on an ongoing basis. Therefore I, for this semester only, (don’t count on anyone else doing this) will allow the use during quizzes, tests and exams the use, in addition to your personal calculator, pencil, and blank scratch paper, the use of one and only one 3"x5" conventional index card. No card may be used on the course final – you must work toward full independence by the end of the course. This one card may contain any physical constants, formulas, sample calculations, prayers and/or meditative verse that you believe you may find useful. All information on the card must be handwritten. I will provide unusual or unique physical constants for specific chemicals, bond energies, activities of metals, and standard molar enthalpies, etc. Each student may possess one and only one card as described above, violations of this rule are considered academic dishonesty - severe penalties will be enforced. It is vital that you report promptly for exams, as no time extensions are possible.
Homework: Success in General Chemistry is undeniably linked to the amount of time invested in learning the material and problem solving. In order to facilitate your mastery of chemical problem solving this course will use the CHEMI-SKILL-BILDR system for the assignment of graded homework. This system provides you with immediate assessment of your performance, the opportunity to improve your homework grade, and a record of personal credit for time invested and work completed. Homework sets are due on the date of the exam covering that material from the chapters covered on that test - for example if the first test covers chapters 1 & 2 you are expected to have completed the disk sections assigned to chapters 1 and 2. Credit will be based on the number of sections completed at a mastery level of 80 percent or higher (you receive full credit for a unit that is 82% correct or 100% correct, but no credit for a unit 79% correct). You are advised review the instructions contained in the package, to protect against computer viruses, and to make your own personal backup copy of your disk (especially the file studata.dat), and to print out the screen showing your progress after each session as extra insurance. Again, you will need to exercise NORMAL care to avoid bending the diskette, contracting a damaging computer virus, or spilling cheese dip onto your disk. Homework is due in class on examination days.
NOTE: additional graded homework may be assigned in class, with due date given at the time of the assignment. You might expect a graded quiz on the day the homework is due.
The Fine Print:
The LSSU Catalog/Calendar contains a more complete description of your rights and responsibilities as a member of the University community. In the Catalog/Calendar you will find a complete statement of our institutional purpose, definitions of university terminology, our Equal Opportunity policy, and especially the ACADEMIC POLICIES. NOTICE: A failing grade (F) can be assigned to students who commit acts of academic dishonesty. At the instructor’s discretion this grade may be for the assignment or the entire course depending on the nature and severity of the offense. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating (the intentional use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise) , fabricating (intentional or unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise), facilitating academic dishonesty (Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another violate any provisions of this code), or plagiarism (intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise). Definitions from the Code of Academic Integrity, University of Maryland at College Park. This syllabus is not intended to be a comprehensive statement, please be aware that other academic policies and procedures are outlined in the catalog and they apply to you as well. The course syllabus represents the best estimate and projection of course content, scope and sequence. In the case of extenuating circumstances, changes in enrollment, flood, fire or tornado, other Acts of God, by mutual consent, or at the discretion of the instructor, the course and lab syllabi are subject to change. Americans with Disabilities Act: Qualified students with physical or documented learning disabilities have the right to free accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at Lake Superior State University. Contact Darcy Juntunen at 635-7559 in the Office of Student Accommodations and Support Services.
Laboratory:
Chemistry is an experimental science. You are encouraged to think independently about the data you collect and you will not be graded solely on whether you acquire the right number or deduce the correct explanation, but rather whether your explanations and hypotheses follow logically from the data and that your reasoning is clearly stated. In the laboratory component of this course students may OCCASIONALLY work together in teams of no more than two, as directed by the instructor. Each student team member is responsible for assuming an equal share of the lab responsibilities and work load. Students are to prepare the pre-laboratory assignments before coming to lab, and to complete and turn in their own laboratory reports as assigned. Students are advised to read the laboratory procedures and carefully plan their work to maximize efficiency and guarantee success. If you must be absent from a laboratory session you should contact your laboratory instructor and attend one of the other sessions that has available space within the next week. Missed labs cannot be made up after the end of the week following the scheduled lab.Section Day/Time Instructor Office/phone
CH115 00A Tuesday 6-9 pm Prof. Dunham Sault Area Schools, 635-3839
CH115 00B Wednesday 2-5 pm Dr. Wicks Upward Bound, Brady, x2841
CH115 00C Thursday 8-11 am Dr. Wicks Upward Bound, Brady, x2841
Text: Modular Laboratory Program in Chemistry, Chemical Education Resources
Laboratory Schedule:
Grading:
The laboratory grade is included in the course grade. ***It is MANDATORY that you attend and pass the laboratory. A failing grade in the laboratory will result in a failing grade for the class.
Safety in the Laboratory
While working in the laboratory you are expected to comply with the safety rules which follow, any and all rules posted in the laboratory or as established by your instructor. Violations of the safety rules endanger both you and others in the laboratory. Students who violate the established rules and procedures may be subject to warnings, reductions in grade, or expulsion from the lab. Safety rule violations include but are not limited to the following. (Consult your laboratory instructor for specific directions regarding the laboratory activities each week and for specific information regarding the hazards and precautions required in each laboratory session.)