CHEM 1405 – Introductory Chemistry
Instructor: Dr. Judy Chu
Office: K-206
Phone: 230-3435
E-mail: judy.chu@brazosport.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Required Books and Supplies:
1.
Cracolice and Peters, Introductory
Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach, Custom Ed. for Brazosport College,
Published by Cengage Learning, 2009.
2.
CHEM 1405 Lab Manual, Signature Labs Series,
Published by Cengage Learning, 2009.
3.
Scientific Calculator.
4.
Visorgogs or safety goggles,
must meet ANSI Z87.1-1989 certification.
Student Resources:
1.
Blackboard: http://webster.brazosport.edu
2.
On-Line Homework: http://owl.cengage.com/
3.
Tutorials: Chemistry
Tutorial
4.
Tutoring: Available at the
Brazosport College LAC
for free. Just sign up!
Course Description:
This course is a study of basic organic and
inorganic chemistry with special emphasis placed on practical applications of
chemistry. This course is designed for
students with no previous background in chemistry. A background in elementary algebra may be
helpful, but it is not required. To pass
the course, the student must successfully complete
the laboratory portion with a
grade of D or better.
Grades
Final Grades will be determined according to the
following system:
Total points possible: 100
90-100 =A
80-89 =B
70-79 =C
60-69 =D
0-59 =F
Exams 50%
On-Line Homework (OWL) 10%
Lab 20%
Final 20%
Examinations
There will be a total of five exams, with a final given at the end of the course. Each exam will last approximately one hour during class, with the exception of the final, which will last two hours. The exact date of each Exam will be announced in class closer to the actual date. Students are allowed to bring a one-page, hand written card, containing equations, etc., to the exams. There will be no make-up exams. The lowest exam grade will be dropped. The final exam grade will replace any missed exam grade. The material to be covered on each exam is as follows:
Exam Chapters
1 1 - 3
3 6, 8, & 9
4
7 & 10
5
16, 17, 4, & 14
Final Comprehensive Exam (all chapters from Exams 1-5 and
chapter 21)
On-Line Homework (OWL)
On-Line homework is available
at http://www.cengage.com/owl
Instructions
for accessing the OWL are found here: Accessing
OWL
Due
date for homework is the day of the exam.
For example, exam 1 covers chapters 1-3,
therefore, the due date for chapters 1, 2, and 3 is the day of exam 1.
Class Attendance Policy
·
If you are unable to complete this course, you must withdraw by Friday,
Nov. 6, 2009. Withdrawal from a course is
a formal procedure, which you must initiate; I cannot do it for you. If you stop attending class and do not
withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually an “F”. If you think you must withdraw from this
course, please talk with me about it first.
·
Being late for class is an extreme annoyance to the entire class. Be on time!
·
Leaving class early is also an extreme annoyance to the entire class.
Academic Code of Conduct
Anyone who cheats on an exam will get a zero on that
exam. Students are advised to read the
Standards of Student Conduct in the Student Guide and Calendar for a
complete description of college policies, rules and regulations in this and
other areas.
Study Tips
Class attendance and participation will be important
to your success. Come to class prepared.
This means that you should spend at least six hours per week outside
of class studying and doing homework assignments. Space out your studies evenly. Your retention and understanding of the
material will be enhanced if you follow these simple rules.
CHEM 1405 – Fall 2009 Tentative Schedule*
|
WEEK |
LECTURE (TT 9:30-10:50AM) |
|
Aug.
31 |
Chapter
1 – Introduction to Chemistry Chapter
2 – Matter and Energy Chapter
3 – Measurement and Calculations |
|
Sept.
7 |
Chapter
3 – Measurement and Calculations Quiz 1
|
|
Sept.
14 |
Chapter 5 – Atomic Theory: The Nuclear Model of the AtomChapter11 – Atomic Theory: The Quantum Model of the Atom |
|
Sept.
21 |
Chapter
12 – Chemical Bonding Chapter
13 – Structure and Shape |
|
Sept.
28 |
Quiz 2 Chapters 6 – Nomenclature |
|
Oct.
5 |
Chapters 8
– Chemical Reactions
|
|
Oct.
12 |
Chapter
9 – Chemical Change |
|
Oct.
19 |
Quiz 3 Chapter 7 – Chemical
Formula Relationships |
|
Oct.
26 |
Chapter 7 – Chemical
Formula Relationships Chapter
10 – Quantity Relationships in Chemical Reactions |
|
Nov.
2 |
Chapter
10 – Quantity Relationships in Chemical Reactions Quiz 4 |
|
Nov.
9 |
Chapters 16 – SolutionsChapters
17 – Acid-Base Reactions
|
|
Nov.
16 |
Chapters
17 – Acid-Base Reactions
Chapter 4
- Gases
|
|
Nov.
23 |
Chapter 4
– Gases
Thanksgiving Holiday |
|
Nov.
30 |
Chapter 14
– The Ideal Gas Law
Quiz 5
|
|
Dec.
7 |
Chapter 21 – Organic ChemistryReview for Final Exam |
|
Dec.
14 |
Final – Thursday,
Dec. 17, 8-10 AM |
*This
schedule is subject to change.