Course Information: Tennessee Technological University Department of Chemistry CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I (4 Credit Hours) Course Section: CHEM 1110-003 Course Dates: Tuesday, January 17 th Friday, April 28 th, 2017 Class Time(s): TR 9:30 10:50 am Class Room: Foster Hall 233 Semester: Spring 2017 Prerequisites: Course or Test: MATH 1000 Minimum Grade of D; May not be taken concurrently OR Course or Test: DSPM 0850 Minimum Grade of C; May not be taken concurrently OR DSPM 4; May not be taken concurrently OR A02 19 to 36; May not be taken concurrently OR S02 350 to 450; May not be taken concurrently. Instructor Information: Name: Dr. Amanda J. Carroll Email: acarroll@tntech.edu Office: Foster Hall 323 Phone: Office: (931) 372-6324 Office Hours: Tuesday 1:30-2:30 pm; Wednesday 11:00 am - 12:00pm Textbook(s): Chemistry Atoms First (custom edition for Tennessee Tech University), Burdge & Overby, McGraw-Hill, 2 nd edition, ISBN: 1259382818 General Chemistry 1110 Laboratory Manual 2016-2017, Chemistry Department Faculty Course Description & Objectives: Course Description: CHEM 1110 is the first of two semesters of General Chemistry, a general education course designed primarily for those who intend to pursue a scientific, medical, or engineering course of study. No prior experience in chemistry is required, but a general knowledge of mathematics through algebra is essential. Through classroom lectures and assigned reading from the text, the student will be expected to develop the ability to interpret and reason with chemical concepts, laws, and theories. Mathematical relationships will be introduced and will be used to solve problems that are commonly encountered in scientific and engineering endeavors. Using the scientific method, the student will be introduced to the formulation of chemical laws and theories from facts presented in the course, and these theories will be used to further understanding of our environment. Page 1 of 6
Course Objectives: 1. To gain considerable factual knowledge about the terminology and language of chemistry. In other words, you will learn to speak chemistry. It has been said, and rightly so, that there are as many new terms to learn in the first year of chemistry as there are in the first course in a foreign language. 2. To learn to interpret and reason using basic chemical concepts, law, and theories. The course material is designed to aid in development and critical thinking skills. Students will be expected to apply a volume of factual information to solve many different types of problems. 3. To learn to perform calculations related to chemical reactions and processes. Special Instructional Methods & Platforms: Teaching Methods: Lecture, Demonstrations, In-class Participation, Laboratory, Outside assignments (quizzes, homework) Resources/Platforms: ilearn: elearn.tntech.edu Connect & LearnSmart Homework: connect.mcgraw-hill.com (Purchase of access code required) TopHat: tophat.com (Purchase of access code required) Topics: Chapter 1 Chemistry: The Science of Change Chapter 2 Atoms and the Periodic Table Chapter 3 Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms Chapter 4 Periodic Trends of the Elements Chapter 5 Ionic and Covalent Compounds Chapter 6 Representing Molecules Chapter 7 Molecular Geometry, Intermolecular Forces, and Bonding Theories Chapter 8 Chemical Reactions Chapter 9 Chemical Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Chapter 10 Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions Chapter 11 Gases Grade Information: Grade Calculation: Student performance on assignments and assessments specific to their individual lecture section (participation, homework, and quizzes) counts for 30% of the course grade overall. The course grade is calculated as follows: Quizzes: 15% (lowest quiz grade is dropped) Homework: 10% TopHat (Participation): 5% Laboratory: 25% Page 2 of 6
Hour Exam I: 12.5% Hour Exam II: 12.5% Final Exam: 20% Numerical scores are not curved in this course. Grade Assignment: Your letter grade will be determined according to the following scale which is subject to change: A: 100 90% B: 90 80% C: 80 70% D: 70 60% F: < 60% Academic Misconduct & Attendance Policies: Student Academic Misconduct Policy: Maintaining high standards of academic integrity in every class at Tennessee Tech is critical to the reputation of Tennessee Tech, its students, alumni, and the employers of Tennessee Tech graduates. The Student Academic Misconduct Policy describes the definitions of academic misconduct and policies and procedures for addressing Academic Misconduct at Tennessee Tech. For details, view Tennessee Tech s Policy 217 Student Academic Misconduct at Policy Central. Academic Misconduct is defined as any action or attempted action that may result in creating an unfair academic advantage for oneself or an unfair academic advantage or disadvantage for any other member or members of the academic community. This includes a wide variety of behaviors such as cheating, plagiarism, altering academic documents or transcripts, gaining access to materials before they are intended to be available, and helping a friend to gain an unfair academic advantage. Specific definitions from the policy that apply to the CHEM 1110 curriculum are given below: Cheating: Cheating is defined as fraud, deceit, or dishonesty in an academic assignment, or using or attempting to use materials, or assisting others in using materials that are prohibited or inappropriate in the context of the academic assignment in question Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as use of intellectual material produced by another person without acknowledging the source In accordance with Tennessee Tech University policy 217 Student Academic Misconduct, the standard penalties for academic misconduct in CHEM 1110 are as follows: 1 st offense: A zero ( 0 ) for the assignment/assessment. Any subsequent offenses will carry the same penalty as the 1 st offense with the possibility of an automatic failure ( F ) assigned for the course in the cases of extreme misconduct at the discretion of the faculty. Plagiarism and falsification of data is a central issue in science, academia, and society today. Working cooperatively with other students in this course is encouraged (and in the case of lab, mandatory), but the Page 3 of 6
student is responsible for making sure that any written work submitted is expressed in their own words and not those of any other student. Students found in violation of the plagiarism policy will be subjected to the penalties described above. Examples of plagiarism in the CHEM 1110 curriculum include, but are not limited to: Intentionally copying the work of another student during exams/quizzes/pre-tests. Unauthorized possession/use of notes or study material during exams/quizzes. Allowing a student to copy your work and submit it as their own this is especially important with regards to lab partners working collaboratively on worksheets. An important rule-of-thumb with regards to academic misconduct make sure everything you submit is written in your own words! Student Attendance Policy: From Tennessee Tech Policy 266 Class Attendance: A student is expected to attend each meeting of every class for which he/she is registered. Regular class attendance is an important part of the total performance required for the satisfactory completion of any course, and an unsatisfactory attendance record may adversely affect the final grade recorded for the course. Unsatisfactory class attendance may result in the student receiving a grade of F. If a student stops attending a class, the instructor will record a last date of attendance. Depending on the circumstances and timing, the last day of attendance can adversely affect financial aid, scholarships, veteran s benefits and other types of assistance, including the loss of such benefits. For details, view Tennessee Tech s Policy 266 Class Attendance at Policy Central. Attendance is regarded as an essential part of the learning process. Attendance in class will be monitored through TopHat in two ways: Questions will be given in class, and the student will be graded on their participation and performance on these questions (see grade computation). Attendance will be taken using the attendance module. If the student fails to participate in the attendance question or submit the attendance code, they will still be considered absent regardless of whether they are physically present. Student attendance will be monitored and reported in accordance with university Flight Plan initiative. A memo from Student Affairs is required in order for any absence to be considered excused. Assignments & Assessment Information: Homework: Homework assignments will be given through Connect, which contains the LearnSmart system. Connect assignments will be graded based on the number of correct responses. LearnSmart assignments are not graded, but are provided to aid students in their preparation for lecture. Quizzes: Page 4 of 6
Several announced quizzes will be given during the semester, generally after the conclusion of each chapter. The lowest of these quiz scores will be dropped. If you miss a quiz for any reason, the zero on that quiz will be the grade that is dropped. If you are aware that you will miss a quiz ahead of time it is your responsibility to inform the instructor and make arrangements to take the quiz early. No make-up quizzes will be offered. Exams: You will have two exams during the semester; the dates will be announced in class. These combine to be worth 25% of your grade. Students who have unavoidable, documented conflicts with the examination time will have the opportunity to take the examination at an alternate time. Students with such conflicts are encouraged to consult with the instructor as soon as possible. The final exam will be given during the university s final exam period, Monday, May 1 st, 2017 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. This exam will be cumulative over all of the material in CHEM 1110. There will be no alternate time for this exam, so make sure to keep your schedule clear of conflicts during this time. In order to maintain the integrity of the testing environment, the faculty reserve the right to record assessment sessions (both quizzes and exams) in order to monitor student behavior and discourage misconduct. Any such recordings made will be subject to TTU s data security policies and will be used solely for the purpose of assessing/confirming misconduct. Laboratory: As noted above, the laboratory portion of the course accounts for 25% of the CHEM 1110 grade. Every student enrolled in CHEM 1110 lecture is required to concurrently be enrolled in one of the laboratory sections. A separate website on ilearn is dedicated to the laboratory portion of the course and is maintained and administrated by the laboratory coordinator, Dr. Chad Rezsnyak (crezsnyak@tntech.edu). At that location the official and most recently revised lab schedule is maintained. All of the pertinent information related to laboratory content and policies (including a laboratory syllabus) can be found in full on the ilearn module. Miscellaneous Information: Calculators: Students should have their own calculator for use in lecture and in laboratory. Calculators need only be able to perform simple arithmetic computations, display scientific notation, and perform calculations using logarithmic & exponential functions. A simple TI-30 calculator or equivalent is sufficient for the entire CHEM 11X0 curriculum. Graphing calculators, calculators with alphanumeric capabilities, and cell phone calculators are not permissible for use on quizzes/examinations. Calculators may not be shared on quizzes/examinations. Faculty will not assume the responsibility of providing students with calculators if they arrive to a quiz or exam unprepared. Page 5 of 6
Repeating the Course: If you are repeating CHEM 1110, you may be able to use the laboratory grade from your previous attempt as long as it is above an 85 by filling out the appropriate form in the Chemistry Department main office (Foster Hall 219). If for any reason the previous grade cannot be obtained, you must repeat the laboratory portion of the course. In order to use an old lab score, you must fill out the required paperwork by the end of the second week of laboratory. CHEM 1000: Students who demonstrate considerable difficulty with the mathematical aspects of the course are encouraged to transfer to CHEM 1000 within the first three to four weeks of the semester. Students are encouraged to seek faculty counsel if they feel they are not mathematically prepared for the course; the faculty will also use a number of assessments to gauge student preparedness: Student performance on a math assessment administered at the beginning of the semester. Student performance on the first chapter quiz of the semester. Student performance on the first Connect homework assignment. Students will only be allowed to make the transition to CHEM 1000 if they meet the following guidelines: Complete all of the assignments described above. Demonstrate consistent weakness over the assessments described above. Maintain an excellent attendance record in class. Consult with their lecturer and obtain their permission to transfer. Complete the required paperwork within the time frame allotted by the faculty. CHEM 1000 is not designed as a means of avoiding a poor grade in CHEM 1110 due to lack of effort on the part of the student. Office of Disability Services (ODS) Accommodation Statement: Students with a disability requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS). An Accommodation Request (AR) should be completed as soon as possible, preferably by the end of the first week of the course. The ODS is located in the Roaden University Center, Room 112; phone 372-6119. For details, view the Tennessee Tech s Policy 340 Services for Students with Disabilities at Policy Central. Page 6 of 6