Arkansas State University-Newport Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Course Syllabus CHEM 1043 Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I Catalog description : A one semester chemistry survey course introducing selected fundamental concepts including dimensional analysis, mole concept, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, intermolecular interactions, gases, mixtures, kinetics, equilibrium and acid base chemistry. Lecture three hours. (ACTS CHEM 1214) Type of course: Lab Credit Hours: 3 Co-requisite: CHEM 1041 Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: Instructor Name: Tanya Hagler Instructor Phone: 870-512-7871 Office: WH105 Instructor email: Tanya_hagler@asun.edu Office Hours: Check portal, office door, and by appointment Division Office Phone: (870) 512-7844 REQUIRED TEXT, REFERENCES, AND MATERIALS: Texts: General, Organic and Biochemistry By Denniston, Topping, and Carat, 7 th ed., McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9780077354800 Materials: RELIABLE access to the internet. or 8 th CORE COMPETENCIES: Every student graduating from ASU Newport with any Associate Degree will be proficient in the following competencies: Communication Skills (oral and written) 1. Students will demonstrate effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing communication skills. 2. Students will identify an appropriate audience when producing and utilizing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. 3. Students will discern the purposes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Math Skills 1. Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using a mathematical process. 2. Students will show the ability to distinguish between multiple types of equations and apply the correct problem solving procedure. 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to graph equations. 4. Students will display, analyze, and interpret data. Critical Thinking Skills
1. Students will evaluate concepts learned and apply them to assignments that reflect real life scenarios. (Life application) 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and effectively assess value, relevance, authority, and applicability of information. (Information literacy) 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the type of problem and, from multiple problem solving methods, choose the best method for a possible solution to the problem. (Problem solving) Technology Skills 1. Students will demonstrate basic skills required to utilize computer hardware, software, and external devices. 2. Students will display the ability to access and utilize an array of software programs both online and offline. 3. Students will show the capacity to communicate electronically including the sending and receiving of email and adding and opening attachments. 4. Students will demonstrate skills necessary to utilize the campus Learning Management System (LMS) to access direct and indirect academic tools and resources. COURSE COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to ASSESSMENT exhibit an understanding of: 1. Measurements and unit conversions Discussion 1,Quiz 1, Exam 1 2. Structure and composition of the atom Discussion 2,Quiz 2, Exam 2 3. The periodic table Discussion 2,Quiz 2, Exam 2 4. Ionic and Covalent bonding Discussion 3,Quiz 3, Exam 3 5. Basic inorganic nomenclature Discussion 3,Quiz 3, Exam 3 6. Chemical Reactions Discussion 4,Quiz 4, Exam 4 7. Basic Stoichiometry Discussion 4,Quiz 4, Exam 4 8. Gas Laws Discussion 5,Quiz 5, Exam 5 9. Intermolecular Forces (states of matter) Discussion 5,Quiz 5, Exam 5 10. Solution chemistry Discussion 6,Quiz 6, Exam 6 11. Energy of Reactions and Equilibria Discussion 7,Quiz 7, Exam 7 12. Acid/Base: reactions and equilibria Discussion 8,Quiz 8, Exam 8 13. Identifying Oxidation-reduction reactions Discussion 8,Quiz 8, Exam 8 14. Nuclear Chemistry Discussion 9,Quiz 9, Exam 9 PURPOSE AND STRUCTURE OF THIS COURSE This course s purpose is to provide a broad general knowledge of inorganic chemistry at a freshman level. It is meant to prepare the student for CHEM 1052 Fundamental Concepts of Organic and Biochemistry. The structure of this course is set up to follow discussions with quizzes then exams over each chapter. The discussions will be topics of my choosing. Each new chapter will open when the previous chapter closes. You will not be able to work a LONG way ahead. Each student is URGED not to wait until the last minute to complete assignments.
GRADING CRITERIA AND SCALE: There will be nine major exams during the semester. Each exam will be worth 100 points. There will be 9 discussions for the semester worth 10 points each. There will be 9 quizzes during the semester worth 10 pts each. Only the 8 highest quizzes and 8 highest discussions will count. There will be a COMPREHENSIVE FINAL worth 100 points. Consequently, there will be a total of 1160 points available. Students earning at least 1045 points will earn an A, 930 points will earn a B, 810 points will earn a C, 690 points will earn a D. Additionally, each QUIZ and EXAM will have two attempts and only the higher score will count. All quizzes and exams will be graded immediately. Discussions may take me up to one week from the final due date to grade. The first assignment is to post an introductory post about you. (Only one post is necessary.) It should follow the rules outlined below for regular discussions. Discussions over topics will be completed in two parts. Part A will be the student s first post concerning the topic. Part B will be a reply to another post. Do NOT post to your own first posting. If you happen to be the only Part A poster, you will receive up to full credit (10 pts) for the post. If you do not post to part A, you may reply to another student s post for B to receive up to half credit (5 pts.) Posts should be about 5-7 sentences in length. I am not looking for a novel, just a well worded opinion. Make sure to utilize correct etiquette when posting. (See below for more information.) The grades for the discussion will be decided upon factors such as correct etiquette, relevance to topic, and length of post. Quizzes will have 10 questions worth one point each for a total of 10 points. Each quiz will have two attempts. Exams will have 25 questions and each question is worth 4 points. Exams have only ONE attempt. The Final is COMPREHENSIVE. It is worth 100 points with 100 questions. There are two attempts available for the final. All questions are multiple choice type questions. Quizzes 80 pts Discussions 80 pts Exams -- 900 pts Final -- 100 pts Total 1160 pts CLASS ETIQUETTE - With regard to discussion posts and email communication, students are expected to: 1. Clearly identify themselves and the class and section in which he/she is enrolled. 2. Make appropriate use of the subject line. 3. Use proper English, grammar, and spelling. 4. Retain a copy of the email. 5. Avoid the use of emoticons 6. Do not use net abbreviations
7. Avoid the use of slang. CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTOR: The best way to reach me is via email with your class name and section number listed. Please do not call my office. It is summer and I will not be there to answer. Simply email me. I will do my best to reply in 24 hours but may occasionally take 48. If the email is sent over the weekend, it may be Monday before I respond. However since this is a summer term, I DO make every effort to check mail daily. MISSION STATEMENT: Arkansas State University-Newport s mission is to provide: Integrity of Programs and Services Affordable Life Long Learning, and Enhance Quality of life In the Diverse Community we serve. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) In order to obtain appropriate disability related accommodations and services to which they are entitled, students with documented disabilities should voluntarily and confidentially provide the Office of Disability Services (870)358-8636 or disabilityservices@asun.edu ) with appropriate medical documentation regarding the nature and extent of their disability, make their needs known to this Office and follow established procedures for acquiring needed services and accommodations in the classroom or online. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Dishonesty in any form-including plagiarism, turning in assignments prepared by others, unauthorized possession of exams-may result in the student receiving an F and/or being suspended from the university. INSTRUCTOR S LATE WORK POLICY- If a student misses a quiz, there will be no makeup. There is one dropped quizz to aid in these cases. If a student misses an exam, the final will count twice. In the extreme case of major illness or other problems which causes the student to miss multiple assignments, I will consider reopening assignments on a case by case basis. PLEASE contact me before dropping the course. I will do my best to work with you. COURSE TIMELINE Please refer to the course timeline located in PORTAL/eRacer for this information for this class. ADVISING STATEMENT Students are encouraged to remain in close contact with their academic advisor to assess degree progress and ensure the timely completion of programs of study.
DISCLAIMER: This syllabus represents a best plan for the course, but as with most plans, it is subject to changes made necessary by time, space, and personnel constraints. Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Summer I 2015 Assignment Material Covered Due Date Introduction of You 6/2/2015 Yourself Discussion 1a Chapter 1 Topic 6/2/2015 Discussion 1b Reply 6/3/2015 Chapter 1 Quiz Chapter 1 6/3/2015 Chapter 1 EXAM Chapter 1 6/4/2015 Discussion 2a Chapter 2 Topic 6/5/2015 Discussion 2b Reply 6/6/2015 Chapter 2 Quiz Chapter 2 6/7/2015 Chapter 2 EXAM Chapter 2 6/8/2015 Discussion 3a Chapter 3 Topic 6/9/2015 Discussion 3b Reply 6/10/2015 Chapter 3 Quiz Chapter 3 6/10/2015 Chapter 3 EXAM Chapter 3 6/11/2015 Discussion 4a Chapter 4 Topic 6/12/2015 Discussion 4b Reply 6/13/2015 Chapter 4 Quiz Chapter 4 6/14/2015 Chapter 4 EXAM Chapter 4 6/15/2015 Discussion 5a Chapter 5 Topic 6/16/2015 Discussion 5b Reply 6/17/2015 Chapter 5 Quiz Chapter 5 6/17/2015 Chapter 5 EXAM Chapter 5 6/18/2015 Discussion 6a Chapter 6 Topic 6/19/2015 Discussion 6b Reply 6/20/2015 Chapter 6 Quiz Chapter 6 6/20/2015 Chapter 6 EXAM Chapter 6 6/21/2015 Discussion 7a Chapter 7 Topic 6/22/2015 Discussion 7b Reply 6/23/2015 Chapter 7 Quiz Chapter 7 6/23/2015 Chapter 7 EXAM Chapter 7 6/24/2015 Discussion 8a Chapter 8 Topic 6/25/2015 Discussion 8b Reply 6/26/2015 Chapter 8 Quiz Chapter 8 6/26/2015 Chapter 8 EXAM Chapter 8 6/27/2015 Discussion 9a Chapter 9 Topic 6/28/2015 Discussion 9b Reply 6/29/2015
Chapter 9 Quiz Chapter 9 6/29/2015 Chapter 9 EXAM Chapter 9 6/30/2015 FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE 7/1/2015