CHE 101

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1. TITLE OF COURSE: Introduction to Chemistry I

PREFIX/NUMBER: CHE 101 CREDIT HOURS: 5 (4 lec/2 lab)

2. PREREQUISITES: MAT 090 or MAT 107, ENG 090, REA 090, or equivalent assessment test scores

3. RESOURCES NEEDED:

TEXT: Bettelheim & March, Introduction to General Organic and Biochemistry, any edition

SUPPLIES: Periodic table, calculator (recommend scientific calculator), no graphing calculators will be allowed on tests, lab manual, and lecture packet .

4. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Includes a study of measurement, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, acid and base, gas laws, condensed states. Laboratory experiments demonstrate the above concepts qualitatively and quantitatively. Designed for non-science majors, students in occupational and health programs., or students with no chemistry background. This is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses, GT – SC1

5. COURSE COMPETENCIES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

a) Use correct number of significant figures in calculations

b) Organize mathematically using dimensional analysis in a conversion from one unit to another

c) Use the periodic table to assist in explaining chemical bonding, polarity, and physical and chemical properties of elements

d) Given the name or the formula of a compound, write and/or give orally the correct corresponding formula or name

e) After graphing experimental data, determine the mathematical relationship between y and x

f) Connect real world applications to chemical principles learned

g) Use the scientific notation, log, antilog, and exponent keys on a calculator when required for various chemical calculations

h) Read, analyze and apply written material to new situations

i) Write and speak clearly and logically in presentations and essays

j) Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information

6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

Twenty-five percent (25%) of the final grade in CHE 101 will be from lab.

Lecture Grade: GRADE PERCENT LETTER GRADE

The grade for the lecture portion of this class will determined as follows: 92 - 100 % A

3 exams (100 pts. each) 300 pts. 82 - 91 % B

Homework & quizzes (20 pts./unit) 60 pts. 72 - 81 % C

Final (Comprehensive) 150 pts. 65 - 71 % D

Total 510 pts. 64% and below F

Lab Grade:

Lab grade will be on the same percent scale as lecture.

The lab grade will be determined by:

12 - 50 points per lab write - up 600 pts.

(lowest one dropped - 13 labs)

Quizzes 100 pts.

Lab participation (5 pt/lab) 60 pts.

Total 760 pts.

7. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

a) In the event that the school or building is closed during the semester, it is the student’s responsibility to contact their instructor concerning missed exams, labs or lectures.

b) It is the students’ responsibility to comply with all of the course prerequisites.

c) Teaching and learning require a team effort. The Science Department expects students to show up for class on time and be prepared for lecture (i.e. you’ve read the assigned chapters and be prepared with questions over the material). We strongly encourage cooperation among students to help each other understand the course material. The Science Faculty greatly appreciates specific feedback on any aspects of the course, both positive and negative.

d) Respect and common courtesy to your peers, staff and instructors is expected.

e) There will be no extra credit (points) projects for individuals.

7. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: (CONTINUED)

f) Submitted assignments must be your own work even though you may have worked on it as a group (in your own words & handwriting). Plagiarizing other students’ work is cheating and will result in a zero for that assignment. Repeat offenders will not only lose points for the assignment, they will receive zero for that

lab/project and will be subject to disciplinary actions.

g) Use of Electronics in the Classroom Computers and other electronic devices may be used in the classroom only for academic purposes as directed by the instructor. Texting and/or accessing personal e-mail and social networking sites such as Facebook are not allowed. All cell phones must be turned off during class. If a student uses an unapproved electronic device during a test or class activity, the student will receive no credit for the activity or test, may be asked to leave the classroom, and/or may fail the course for cheating.

8. LECTURES:

a) Attendance is required. The lecture material is supplemental to the text. Your exams will cover both lecture and text materials. To reap your investment of time and money, please attend class. In the event that you cannot possibly attend, make arrangements with a classmate to obtained missed lecture notes or watch the appropriate DVDs.

b) There are review sheets in you lecture packet for each unit test.

c) Worksheets (in lecture packet) are due at testing time.

9. EXAM RULES:

a) With instructor’s approval and appropriate documentation, a make up exam may be given for a missed exam. Failure to take a scheduled examination at the appointed time will result in a 10% reduction in the score of any make-up examination. A second missed exam will result in an automatic 20% reduction. Being unprepared is not a legitimate reason!!

If an emergency arises the day of the exam, appropriate documentation such as an ER admit form, police report of the accident/ticket or a doctor's excuse is required and there will be a 10% reduction of exam score. Documentation is only necessary to make up a missed exam. All make-up exams must be taken within 5 days of the original exam date and may be an essay exam.

If you have a prior obligation the day of the exam you must arrange with your instructor to take the exam prior to the scheduled date.

b) Cell phones, pagers, and electronic devices with sound are to be turned off, and put away during class times, unless otherwise documented. (See #7g.)

d) Cheating on an exam will result in a zero for that exam and will be subject to disciplinary actions. No make up exam will be given.

e) On exam days, students arriving 20 minutes or more late will not be allowed to take the exam.

10. LAB RULES:

a) Participation in lab is mandatory. Even though you will be working with your lab partners, it is expected that you complete your own work. Submitted assignments must be your own work (in your own words & handwriting) even though you may have worked on it as a group. Plagiarizing other students' work is cheating and will result in a zero for that assignment. Repeat offenders will not only lose points for the assignment, they will receive a zero for that lab/project and will be subject to disciplinary action.

b) Lab write-ups are due at the next week’s lab time and must be typed. Lab write-ups will not be accepted more than two weeks late. Late lab write-up scores will be reduced by 1 point per working day that it is late.

c) Lab quizzes will be given during the first 5 minutes of lab period. If you come to class after the quiz is given you will receive a zero for that quiz. If you come into class while the quiz is being given you may take the remaining questions on the quiz. No make up quizzes will be given.

d) Lab participation points will reflect not only your participation but also the cleaning of lab counter tops and sinks. If your work area and sink are not clean, participation points will be deducted.

e) Protective eye wear (provided by PCC science dept.) is required for all students during all experiments involving chemicals.

f) There are no make-up labs. The lowest lab or missed lab will be dropped.

g) A new lab manual is required for the course.

11. MISSED LABS:

a) For documented emergencies only, if a student misses a lab, the student may make prior arrangements with the instructor of another lab to attend it. You must make-up the lab during the week of the missed lab.

b) School policy states a student must attend a minimum of 80% of the class or they may be withdrawn by the instructor.

12. SPECIAL REMARKS:

a) There are no extra credit (point) projects for individuals.

b) If after 20% of classes are missed, the student can be withdrawn from the class.

c) For hybrid students, attendance for lecture will be taken by a weekly e-mail through Blackboard Vista. In the e-mails, the student will report where they are at on watching the DVDs and doing the worksheets. The student may be withdrawn from the course for missing a combination of six or more weekly e-mails and labs.

d) If a student has not met the course prerequisites, the student should not be in the class.

e) Students are expected and encouraged to spend two to three hours outside of class for every contact hour in class and in lab.

f) In the event a student receives a failing grade in this course, the student will be required to repeat BOTH the lecture and lab components

g) College policy prohibits the use of tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco, snuff, and chewing tobacco, in all College buildings and facilities.

h) Lecture and lab cover the same concepts but often from different perspectives.

i) In the event that a problem occurs between students or students and faculty, the appropriate process for addressing student concerns is as follows

First, address concern with course instructor.

If your concerns are not rectified, then schedule an appointment with Department Chair.

If your concerns are still unresolved then schedule an appointment with the appropriate divisional dean.

13. ADA Notice: Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.

14. Academic Integrity:

The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor