Chemistry
Department
Fall 2008
Course:
Instructor: Larry M. Wiginton, M.S.
Purpose: The course is intended to prepare the student for future studies in chemistry
and other related scientific areas. This course meets the core requirements
of a laboratory science for the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science
degree.
Scope: An introduction to chemistry for students in the sciences. Areas of study are
concerned with fundamental concepts including chemical vocabulary,
applicable theories which have contributed to present chemical concepts,
and mathematical calculations. Topics covered include the development of
present atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and chemical
reactions.
Exemplary Objectives: The learner shall:
* understand and apply
method and appropriate technology to the study of
natural sciences.
* recognize scientific
and quantitative methods and the differences between
these
approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings,
analyses,
and interpretation both orally and in writing.
* identify and recognize
the differences among competing scientific theories.
* demonstrate knowledge
of the major issues and problems facing modern
science,
including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies.
* demonstrate knowledge
of the interdependence of science and technology and
their influence on,
and contribution to , modern culture.
Student Learning Outcomes: The learner
shall:
* formulate processes for the calculation of chemically related mathematical
problems.
* Relate knowledge of chemical vocabulary covered during the course.
* distinguish arrangement of the components of the atom.
* construct electron arrangements of various elements.
* predict the coefficients necessary to balance and predict the product(s) of a
chemical equation.
* formulate stoichiometric calculations involving molar relationships of
substances.
Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in college algebra or a similar math.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1111.
Text: General Chemistry: tenth edition by Robinson, Odom, and Holtzclaw
A Solutions Guide is recommended, but is not required.
Materials: A scientific calculator (nonprogrammable) is required for each student.
Sharing of calculators during an exam is prohibited.
Attendance:
student success is attendance. Class attendance is the responsibility of the
student. A student which has 6 clock hours of unexcused absences will be,
upon the discretion of the instructor, dropped from the class with an F. If
an absence is unavoidable notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Cell Phone Policy: No cell phones are allowed during class time. If special needs exist,
Please make prior arrangements.
Classroom Etiquette:
(1) Arrive in a timely manor, prepared for class.
(2) No cell phones are allowed during class time. If special needs exist, please
make prior arrangements.
(3) During an exam, no one will be allowed to leave the room until his/her exam is
handed in.
(4) No profane or inappropriate slogans and/or language.
(5) Disruptive behavior could result in the student being dropped from the class.
Academic Honesty: Cheating
or plagiarizing on assignments or exams will not
be tolerated. Such conduct will result in the student being
dropped from the class with an F. The use of any
unauthorized electronic devices such as cell phones with
text messaging, programmable calculators, palm pilots is
not allowed.
Tests: Four to six hour exams and 10 to 20 daily quizzes will be given throughout the
semester. Each hour exam will cover the material presented since the previous
hour exam with the last hour exam being given during finals week. Each hour
exam will cover approximately two chapters from the text. Each hour exam will
consist of multiple choice questions comprising 40% and a selection of
mathematical problems comprising 60% of the total exam grade. The ten highest
daily quizzes will be averaged and the daily quiz average will have the same
weight as one exam.
No Make-up tests: If a student is absent due to school related activities, he or she must take the test before the absence.
Grading: Grades will be calculated based on the numeric average of hour exams and the daily quiz average.
A -- 88-100 ; B – 75-87; C -- 60-74; D -- 50-59; F -- below 50
Withdrawal: If you decide that you are unable to complete this course or that it will be
impossible to complete the course with a passing grade, you may drop the course and
receive a “W” on your transcript instead. Withdrawal from a course is a formal procedure
that you must initiate. If you do not go through the formal withdrawal procedure, you will
receive a grade of "F" on your transcript.
A student is permitted to drop a course if he/she obtains an official drop slip from the office
and has the instructor sign the slip before the 12th class week.
Remember, a student is only allowed to drop the same class twice before he/she
will be charged triple the tuition amount for taking the class a third time or more.
Furthermore, beginning with the Fall 2007 semester, students in Texas may only
drop a total of 6 courses throughout their entire undergraduate career. After the 6,
he/she will no longer be able to withdraw from any classes.
Office: Room 210 of the
Office hours: 9:00 - 10:00 and 11:00 - 12:00 MWF ; 8:00-9:30 TTh
Office phone: 874-4828 Home phone: 259-3837
e-mail: larry.wiginton@clarendoncollege.edu
Americans with Disabilities Act: The instructor, upon request, is committed to
rendering appropriate assistance to any student with a disability.
Course Outline:
(a) General chemical concepts
(b) The metric system & measurement
(c) The atomic theory of matter
(d) The arrangement of electrons
(e) Chemical bonding
(f) Molecular structure
(g) Chemical nomenclature
(h) Chemical equations
(i) Chemical stoichiometric calculations
(k) Thermochemistry
Class Contract: Please sign and return. Display Class Contract