LINN-BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE



Chemistry 150—Preparatory Chemistry (Spring 2017)

Instructor: Dr. Shawn McDonald Office: MH-212

Phone: (951) 445-7964 E-mail: mcdonas@linnbenton.edu

Lecture: TR 10:00-11:20am in MH-208 (CRN 42039)

Office Hours: T 11:20-12:00, W 11:00 am - noon

Required Materials: Preparatory Chemistry Manual, Bridgid Backus

Sapling Online Access Code

Non-graphing/non-programmable Scientific Calculator

Calculator Policy:  Students will be required to use a non-graphing/non-programmable scientific calculator for quizzes and/or exams.  Department approved calculators are:  TI 30xa, TI 30X IIs, Casio fx-260, or HP 10s.  If a student does not wish to purchase one of these calculators the department will provide either a Casio fx-260 or HP 10s for use on exams and/or quizzes.  

Corequisite: Math 95, Intermediate Algebra

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Use mathematical reasoning with dimensional analysis while applying rules of

significant figures.

2. Use the Periodic Table to recognize and explain; (a) the differences between,

(b) the formation of, and (c) the naming of covalent and ionic compounds.

3. Explain the relationships and perform calculations using moles, individual

particles, and mass.

4. Balance chemical reactions and perform stoichiometric calculations in problem

solving.

5. Perform calculations using a variety of concentrations such as mass percent

and molarity in connection with solution stoichiometry.

Science Help Desk: The Science Help Desk is located on the first floor of Madrone Hall in the atrium area. The Help Desk is manned approximately 20 hours per week. Hours of the Help Desk are posted throughout Madrone Hall and in the Help Desk area.

Attendance and Classroom Expectations: Class attendance is very important to the learning of chemistry. Students are expected to attend class regularly and on time. Please avoid entering the classroom late or leaving before the class ends as it is distracting to students and instructors. Students are expected to turn off their cell phones during class periods. If a student needs to use a cell phone (call or text) they are expected to leave the classroom to do so.

Course Procedures: There are six units in the Chem 150 Manual. Exams will be given at the conclusion of units I, II, III, IV, & V. Material from unit VI will be included on the final exam. Some material from the upcoming unit may be introduced during the lecture prior to an exam. Since the course manual is conducive to independent study, working ahead is not only possible, but strongly encouraged.

Homework: Online homework will be assigned for each unit. See the lecture schedule (and Sapling website) for homework due dates. To improve your opportunity for success in chemistry, homework should be done on a daily basis. Working on the assignments at the same time material is covered in lecture will help you master problem-solving methods and will make homework easier. Working in study groups is often beneficial, but make sure you understand how to do the problems individually.

Quizzes: The quizzes will be given the first 10-15 minutes of each class period scheduled. Quizzes will cover the most recent unit we discussed in lecture. Question types are the same as on tests, but briefer in number and answer length. Quizzes are a good chance to check your knowledge and skills for ‘gaps’ and then to shore up those weaker areas.

Tests: The tests will be given the first 50 minutes of a scheduled class period. We will do a short lecture after each test. Test question types include multiple choice, short answer (including compare and contrast), matching, calculations, true-false, and skill based (draw a Lewis structure, balance an equation, rounding, etc.). There is a practice exam for each test in the workbook, and the solution key for the practice (and the real) exams will be posted on the course Sapling page.

Make-ups: Students who have conflicts with exam days due to other College functions, illness, or family emergencies must contact the instructor prior to the exam. Documentation of the College function, illness and/or family emergency must be provided to schedule a make-up exam. No make-up quizzes are provided (one lowest quiz score will be dropped).

Grading: Homework 5 best @ 10 pts. each… 50 pts.

Quizzes.(best 5 of 6)....................... 50 pts.

Exams 5 @ 50 pts. each……..…… 250 pts.

Final Exam………………………... 150 pts.

Total 500 pts.

Course Grade: 90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

< 59.5% F

Drop/Withdraw Policy: If you are withdrawing from the class you must file a Schedule Change Form with Registration or use WebRunner. If you formally drop the class by Monday of the second week of the term, you will receive a tuition refund. If you withdraw after the Monday of the second week of instruction through the seventh week a ‘W’ will show up on your transcript. No withdrawals are allowed after the end of the seventh week. An instructor may not assign a “W” grade.

If you received financial aid or veteran’s benefits PLEASE talk with associates at the appropriate office to determine what effects on eligibility dropping a course will have. Financial Aid can be reached at (541) 917-4850 or found in Takena Hall.

If you stop attending the course without formally withdrawing you will continue to accumulate grades (zeroes for all assignments not turned in) and will receive the grade assigned by the instructor. You will also be held accountable for all charges on your account.

Center for Accessibility Resources: Students who may need accommodations due to documented disabilities, or have medical information which the instructor should know, or need special arrangements in an emergency, should speak with the instructor during the first week of class. If you believe you may need accommodation services, please contact ​​Center for Accessibility Resources, 917-4789. If you have documented your disability, remember that you must make your request for accommodations through the Center for Accessibility Resources Online Services web page every term, in order to receive accommodations.

Academic Integrity: “An instructor has the right to issue a grade of F for the course in which the instructor has reason to believe the student has cheated. A student has the right to appeal such action in accordance with the Students’ Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct Policy.” The preceding statement is Adminstrative Rule No. 7030-01.

LBCC Comprehensive Statement of Nondiscrimination: LBCC is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its programs, policies, procedures, and practices, and the college shall promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of this policy and other college efforts designed for that purpose. For further information see Administrative Rule No. 1015-01 at

Sapling Online Homework Instructions:

You can find the instructions for creating a Sapling account and registering for this course at the following web address.



Once you have registered and enrolled, you can log in at any time to complete or review your homework assignments. If you have any problems, send an email to support@ explaining your issue.

The Sapling Learning support team is almost always faster and better able to resolve issues than your instructor.

Lecture Schedule: The schedule below includes a tentative list of units to be covered, along with the homework due dates and dates of exams. Tentative quiz dates are those with a * in the table.

| |Tuesday |Thursday |

|Week 1 |Syllabus & |Unit 1E-G* |

|4/4-4/6 |Unit 1A-D | |

|Week 2 |Unit 1H-K & |Exam 1 |

|4/11-4/13 |Unit 2A-B |& |

| |Unit 1 Hmwk |Unit 2B-C |

| |Due Wed (4/12) at 10 pm | |

|Week 3 |Unit 2C-D |Unit 2D-E & |

|4/18-4/20 | |Unit 3A,B* |

|Week 4 |Unit 3B-E |Exam 2 |

|4/25-4/27 |Unit 2 Hmwk |& |

| |Due Thurs (4/27) at 10 pm |Unit 3F |

|Week 5 |Unit 3G & |Unit 4B,C* |

|5/2-5/4 |Unit 4A,B | |

| |Unit 3 Hmwk | |

| |Due Sat (5/6) at 10 pm | |

|Week 6 |Exam 3 |Unit 4D-F |

|5/9-5/11 |& | |

| |Unit 4C | |

|Week 7 |Unit 4F,G & |Unit 5B-D |

|5/16-5/18 |Unit 5A,B* | |

| |Unit 4 Hmwk | |

| |Due Sat (5/20) at 10 pm | |

|Week 8 |Exam 4 |Unit 5E-G & |

|5/23-5/25 |& |Unit 6A-B |

| |Unit 5E | |

|Week 9 |Unit 6B-D* |Group activity - gases |

|5/30-6/1 |Unit 5 Hmwk |& exam 5 review |

| |Due Sat. (6/3) at 10 pm | |

|Week 10 |Exam 5 |Unit 6E,F* |

|6/6-6/8 |& |Unit 6 Hmwk |

| |Unit 6D |Due Fri (6/9) at 10 pm |

|Week 11 |Final Exam | |

|6/13-6/15 | | |

| |9:30-11:20 am | |

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