Dr. Kayla Gary CHEM 161 Spring 2018 syllabus:

Dr. Kayla Gary CHEM 161 Spring 2018 syllabus:

CHEMISTRY 161: GENERAL CHEMISTRY I INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kayla Gary EMAIL: kmgary@hawaii.edu LECTURE HOURS: CRN 80321: MWF 11:30am 12:20pm in Bilger 152 OFFICE HOURS: MWF 12:20pm-1:20pm and TR 11:45am-12:45pm in Bilger 247A (and by appointment) LEARNING EMPORIUM: Monday Friday 8am-5pm in Bilger Addn 209 (See detailed schedule at http://natsci.manoa.hawaii.edu/learningemporium.php) REQUIRED MATERIALS Textbook: Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, by Nivaldo Tro, 4 th Edition, Pearson. ISBN 978-0558-29865-4. Pearson access code for using Mastering Chemistry, on-line homework (new textbooks include access code, used textbooks do not include access code and must be purchased separately). PLEASE REFER TO MASTERING CHEMISTRY REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE DETAILS. iclicker for in-class participation credit. PLEASE REFER TO iclicker REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE DETAILS. Scientific calculator (graphing or non-graphing).

CHEMISTRY 161 TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE (3 UNIT COURSE) Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Week 1 Jan 8 th - 12 th Week 2 Jan 15 th Jan 19 th Week 3 Jan 22 nd Jan 26 th Week 4 Jan 29 th Feb 2 nd Week 5 Feb 5 th Feb 9 th Week 6 Feb 12 th Feb 16 th Week 7 Feb 19 th Feb 23 rd Week 8 Feb 26 th March 2 nd Week 9 March 5 th March 9 th Week 10 March 12 th March 16 th Week 11 March 19 th March 23 rd Week 12 March 26 th March 30 th Week 13 April 2 nd April 6 th Week 14 April 9 th April 13 th Week 15 April 16 th April 20 th Week 16 April 23 rd April 27 th Week 17 + FINALS April 30 th May 11 th Introduction to Chemistry 161 Chapter 1: Matter, Measurement, & Problem Solving Monday Jan 15 th No Instruction (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Chapter 2: Atoms & Elements Chapter 2: Atoms & Elements Chapter 3: Molecules, Compounds, & Chemical Equations Chapter 3: Molecules, Compounds, & Chemical Equations Chapter 4: Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions Chapter 4: Chemical Quantities & Aqueous Reactions Exam 1: Chapters 1-4 on Monday Feb 12 th Chapter 5: Gases Monday Feb 19 th No Instruction (President s Day) Chapter 5: Gases Chapter 6: Thermochemistry Chapter 6: Thermochemistry Chapter 7: The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom Chapter 7: The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom Chapter 8: Periodic Properties of the Elements Chapter 8: Periodic Properties of the Elements Exam 2: Chapters 5 8 on Monday March 19 th Chapter 9: Chemical Bonding I: The Lewis Model No Instruction: Spring Break Holiday Chapter 9: Chemical Bonding I: The Lewis Model Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, VB Theory, MO Theory Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes, VB Theory, MO Theory Exam 3: Chapters 9 & 10 on Monday April 16 th Chapter 11: Liquids, Solids, & Intermolecular Forces Chapter 11: Liquids, Solids, & Intermolecular Forces Final Exam Review *Wednesday May 2 nd is last day of instruction.* FINAL EXAM: Monday May 7 th from 12:00-2:00pm in Bilger 152 *Changes may be made at any time at the discretion of the instructor*

GRADING & EVALUATION SYSTEM FOR CHEMISTRY 161 LECTURE: HOMEWORK (10%): Homework will be completed on-line through Pearson s interactive homework system called Mastering Chemistry. To access the homework on-line, go to masteringchemistry.com. You will need an access code from Pearson to access Mastering Chemistry; the code comes with any new book purchased, or can be purchased separately on-line if the book is bought used or is being re-used from a previous semester. You will also need the course code, CHEM161SPRING2018 and your school ID# in order to register for our class homework. Homework is due on exam days; you are responsible for submitting your homework on time. No late homework will be accepted. Please see the registration instructions on Laulima for how to correctly register for Mastering Chemistry. There is an abundance of homework problems to practice for each chapter. In order to receive full credit for each chapter s homework, you must complete 20 POINTS per chapter. Each chapter has ~80 points worth of problems available to practice, however you will only receive credit for up to 20 POINTS per chapter. IN CLASS PARTICIPATION WITH ICLICKER (10%): The iclicker 1 or the iclicker 2 will be used to assess in class attendance and participation during lecture and will account for 10% of your overall grade. Questions answered in lecture will not be graded for accuracy but rather for participation and engagement in the course. Please see the registration instructions on Laulima for how to correctly register your iclicker and sync your account to Laulima. Participation credit will be assessed starting on the second week of school. EXAMS (60%): Three (3) multiple choice exams will be given throughout the term to determine students level of mastery of the material and will cover approximately 3-4 chapters each. Each exam will count for 20% of your total lecture grade. Make-up exams will not be given and will be given only on the assigned day and time. If you are unable to attend an exam for a documented excusable reason (i.e. medical emergency) the instructor must be informed before the exam is given. Otherwise, no credit will be given. The instructor cannot make accommodations for conflicting work schedules, vacation plans, or any other non-emergency situations. FINAL EXAM (20%): There will be a multiple choice cumulative final exam given at the end of the course and will count for 20% of your total lecture grade. The final exam will be given on Monday May 7 th from 12:00-2:00pm in Bilger 152. Make-up exams will not be given and will be given only on the assigned day and time.

GRADING: The grading scale for lecture is as follows: Overall % Grade Earned 98% or Above A+ 93-97% A 90-92% A- 88-89% B+ 83-87% B 80-82% B- 78-79% C+ 73-77% C 70-72% C- 68-69% D+ 63-67% D 60-62% D- 59% or Below F *Scores may be curved at the end of the curve, and is up to the discretion of the professor. INSTRUCTOR METHODS & COURSE POLICIES Students should read the textbook for the upcoming lecture material prior to coming to class, as well as take many hand-written notes in lecture to enhance learning. You are encouraged to go to the office hours of the professor or any TA for help working through chemistry problems. Additionally, the Learning Emporium has knowledgeable people willing to help with Chemistry 161 as well as other math and science courses. Students are responsible for keeping track of their own points along with the instructor. It is essential that students retain all returned assignments and course information. Late work will not be accepted; students must turn in assignments at assigned dates and times only. Every student is accountable for all work missed. Instructors are under no obligation to make special arrangements for students who are absent. ATTENDANCE: You are required to attend the lecture section for which you are enrolled. The instructor reserves the right to request student ID verification at any time during this course. You may be dropped from the course if you have consecutive unexcused absences in lecture.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students with conditions that may require classroom or test accommodations are encouraged to contact me privately and contact the KOKUA Program (the Office for Students with Disabilities). KOKUA can be reached at (808) 956-7511 or (808) 956-7612 (voice/text) in Room 013 of the Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY & CONDUCT Any act of plagiarism, or any other attempt to defraud the academic process will meet with reprimand and possible dismissal from the course without credit. Cheating in any form on an assignment will, at a minimum, result in a zero grade on that assignment and the filing of an Academic Dishonesty Report Form describing the incident with the Vice President of Student Affairs. Prior or future cheating incidents anywhere in the university could result in expulsion. Cheating includes: the copying or exchanging of information during exams or quizzes, using banned materials, information, or devices during exams/quizzes, and plagiarism. Exact reproduction of written materials from other students on any lab report will result in all parties receiving a zero. An on-line version of the Academic Honesty Policy for the university can be found at: http://www.studentaffairs.manoa.hawaii.edu/policies/conduct_code/

Dr. Matt Cain CHEM 161 Spring 2018 syllabus:

CHEMISTRY 161: GENERAL CHEMISTRY I SPRING 2018 Instructor: Matt Cain Email: mfcain@hawaii.edu Office Hours: MTWR 8:00 9:00 AM, Bilger 321C, Friday by Appointment Only Extra Class/HW Help: Saturdays at NOON Text: Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, 4 th Edition, Nivaldo J. Tro Grading: 4 Exams à 18.75% each (75% of total grade) Cumulative Final Examination à 25% Topics/Chapters to be Discussed: Chapters 1 11 Tentative Schedule of Topics and Exams: Week Topics/Exam 1 (January 8-January 12) Chapters 1 and 2 2 (January 15-January 19) Chapters 2 and 3 January 15 th : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 3 (January 22-January 26) Chapter 3/4 and Exam #1 on Thursday the 25 th 4 (January 29-February 2) Chapter 4 5 (February 5-February 9) Chapter 5 6 (February 12- February 16) Exam #2 on Thursday the 15 th 7 (February 19-February 23) Chapter 6 February 19 th : Presidents Day 8 (February 26-March 2) Chapter 7 9 (March 5-March 9) Chapter 7/8 and Exam #3 on Thursday the 8 th 3/9 is the last day for withdrawals 10 (March 12-March 16) Chapter 8 11 (March 19-March 23) Chapters 8 and 9 12 (March 26-March 30) SPRING BREAK! 13 (April 2-April 6) Chapter 9 14 (April 9-April 13) Chapter 9/10 and Exam #4 on Thursday the 12 th 15 (April 16-April 20) Chapter 10 16 (April 23-April 27) Chapter 11 17 (April 30-May 4) Finish Chapter 11 and/or Review time permitting THURSDAY May 10 TH FINAL EXAM 945 AM 1145 AM

**Exams are scheduled for Thursdays. I will have TWO review sessions before each exam. One on Wednesday Evening and one over the weekend to insure that everyone that wants to come to a review session will be able to. ** POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: #1. NO CHEATING. You cheat, you get caught, you get an F. Plain and simple. #2. NO MAKEUP EXAMS. Any absence of an examination will result in a grade of a zero. If you are sick and/or have an incredibly extenuating circumstance, a written statement from a physician and/or other documentation will need to be provided. #3. CALCULATORS. You can use regular calculators on the exam. No graphing calculators or cell-phone calculations, etc., may be used on an exam. I am not stupid. I know about the Internet and programming calculators. 4. CELL PHONES: OFF DURING CLASS. ONLINE CONTENT: The textbook comes with the Mastering program. You access this content online with your user name and password and the class information. IF you have problems with the program, email Chris Snipes at Chris.Snipes@pearson.com. This program contains the homework; however, the homework is also just the problems listed at the end of each chapter. The homework will NOT be graded, but doing practice problems is the only way to really learn the material. No one in any professional activity/job anywhere has ever gotten good by NOT practicing. DO PRACTICE PROBLEMS! OTHER: The Learning Emporium BILGER ADDITION ROOM 209 Go here for help. They are much more available than me and should be able to help you with any questions from class or the homework. DISABILITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS: Please report any disabilities or extra accommodations to the KOKUA program at UH Manoa (http://www.hawaii.edu/kokua/). Accommodations will be provided. IF YOU WANT TO TAKE CHEM 162, YOU MUST GET A C IN THE CLASS A C DOES NOT COUNT! GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!