Chemistry 106, Chemistry Survey - South Dakota State ...



Chemistry 106: Chemistry Survey

(CHEM 106, 3 credits)

Spring 2015, South Dakota State University

Instructor: Douglas E. Raynie

SAV 240

688-4549

draynie@d2l.sdbor.edu

 

Text: Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 7th edition, McMurry,

Ballantine, Hoeger, and Peterson.

Lecture: MWF, 3:00-3:50 p.m., RoD

Office Hours: Dr. Raynie will be available in his office from 11:00-12:00 and 4:00-5:00 MWF and by appointment. 

 

Description: A one-semester introduction to chemistry. Not intended for those needing extensive chemistry background. Introduction to the properties of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid-base concepts. Duplicate credit for CHEM 106 and CHEM 112 not allowed. P, MATH 101. Corequisite course CHEM 106L.

Objective:    This course is a one-semester introduction to the basic principles of general chemistry.  While not comprehensive, it will help students understand and appreciate the role of chemistry in the world around us.  This is a survey course and is not intended for those needing an extensive chemistry background. 

This course fulfills the System General Education Goal #6 (Natural Sciences): Students will understand the fundamental principles of the natural sciences and apply scientific methods of inquiry to investigate the natural world. As a result of taking this course, students will:

1. Demonstrate the scientific method in a laboratory experience 


• To meet this outcome, students will apply the scientific method to explore chemical problems in organic chemistry and biochemistry. This outcome will be assessed through written assignments, quizzes, or exams.

2. Gather and critically evaluate data using the scientific method.

• To meet this outcome, students will draw conclusions based on sound scientific concepts and principles. Students will evaluate the validity of the data through independent and collaborative work, as well as through written expression. This outcome will be assessed through written assignments, quizzes, or exams.

3. Identify and explain the basic concepts, terminology and theories of the selected natural sciences.

• To meet this outcome, students will identify and explain basic concepts in general chemistry. This outcome will be assessed through written assignments, quizzes, or exams.

4. Apply selected natural science concepts and theories to contemporary issues.

• To meet this outcome, students will utilize chemistry principles to evaluate topics of current interest. To increase the awareness of the significant and central role chemistry plays in life and to stimulate curiosities about the science in general. This outcome will be assessed mainly through written assignments, quizzes, or exams.

Teaching Philosophy: Recognizing that students must take responsibility for their education and that certain course material can be learned simply by rote memorization or reading the textbook, it is the instructor’s expectation that students can learn fundamental material on their own. Consequently, the lecture portion of the course will predominantly be devoted to activities focusing on topics that traditionally give students the most difficulties. This will also develop student skills in reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking. The course will differ from traditional lectures in the following manner:

Instructional Methods: This course will involve class lectures, PowerPoint presentations, discussions, demonstrations, problem-solving, small-group projects, and readings.

Videos/On-line Quizzes: The Course Calendar posted on D2L lists sections in the textbook and selected instructor-generated PowerPoint slides to review prior to class. Additionally, a key aspect of this course is a series of approximately 5-10 minute videos. Students are required to complete these assignments prior to class and then take a five question, D2L-based quiz during the 24-hour period immediately before class. (Note: The quizzes are based on the Crash Course videos and are only on days when a Crash Course video is assigned.) There is no make-up for these quizzes, except under extreme circumstances. These materials will provide definitions and fundamental knowledge and it is assumed you know this material before class. Class time will be spent clarifying and further developing these concepts.

Attendance and Class Participation: Attendance at lecture is expected. During the course of the semester, a series of “clicker” problems will be asked during lecture. Class participation, measured through the clicker problems, will be included in the final grade. Excused absences will be recognized for special medical problems, emergencies, and university-approved activities. Any work missed due to an excused absence must be completed within one week of the original due date. You are expected to arrange for excused absences prior to missing class.

D2L chat rooms will be open during each lecture and discussion boards are set up for each chapter. Participation in these is also a part of your class participation grade.

In the unlikely event that the professor is a “no show” for class, students can consider class cancelled after ten minutes. However, students are highly encouraged to stay in the classroom and work in small groups to discuss the current material, help each other work problems, etc.

Homework: One of the best ways to learn chemistry is to work problems. Consequently, about 8-12 problems from the end of each chapter are suggested, though students are encouraged to work other problems as well. These suggested homework problems provide good examples of the material that is expected to be covered on in-class quizzes and exams. Note that a copy of the Solutions Manual for the textbook, which gives the answers for all of the homework problems, is available in the SAV 246 Resource Room.

In-class Quizzes and Exams: In-class quizzes will be given on Fridays. Each quiz will cover the corresponding chapter. These quizzes must be taken as scheduled. Under no circumstance (including illness or University-excused absence) will you be allowed to take more than two quizzes outside of class. If you must make up a quiz, sign up prior to the quiz. The make-up quiz is available during the Thursday or Friday prior to class in the SAV 246 Resource Room or by special arrangement.

Four one-hour exams and a comprehensive final will be given as noted in the lecture schedule. In the case of an excused absence from one of the exams, a comprehensive make-up exam will be given. You are expected to bring your own calculator to exams and quizzes and they are not to be shared. No additional notes will be allowed during exams; however, a periodic table will be provided. No aids, other than your calculator (note: smart phones are not calculators; you must have a dedicated calculator), may be used during exams. During exams and quizzes, the student must clear their desk of all items (including cell phones and calculator covers) except pen/pencil, eraser, calculator, and any items specifically approved by the instructor. For all quiz, homework, or exam problems involving mathematics and/or unit conversions, you must clearly show your work, including units, to receive credit for the problem.

Photo Essay: To help you appreciate the role of chemistry in the world around you and to demonstrate the relationship between artistic and scientific creativity, each student will prepare a photo essay. For each chapter, take one photo (save to the D2L dropbox as a .jpg file) which illustrates a concept from that chapter. Include a one-sentence description explaining the photo and the concept. At the end of the semester, assemble these into a photo essay documenting chemical concepts in the world around you. To avoid accusations of plagiarism, take care to ensure that your photo is unique from that of your friends.

 

Study Aids: Several additional study aids are available to assist you:

✓ A copy of the course notes, video, and related material may be found on D2L ().

✓ Help sessions will be available on the day before quizzes and exams at 4:00 p.m. in Room 100, Ag. Engineering. A list of the specific dates of help sessions is listed on the course calendar.

✓ Assistance is also available in the Chemistry Resource Rooms, SAV 246 and SAV 247. The SAV 246 Resource Room hours are posted on the course D2L page. While both rooms are available for general tutoring assistance, SAV 246 will be used for make-up quizzes.

✓ Michelle Holbeck, a student with the TRIO tutoring program, offers supplemental instruction sessions. SI sessions are 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays in Rotunda E.

✓ The Wintrode Tutoring Program offers small group tutoring. Tutoring must be scheduled through the Wintrode Program. For more information or to schedule a tutoring session, stop by the Wintrode Student Success Center, call 688-4155, or visit their page on the University’s website.

✓ Drop in sessions are typically available at Late Night Larsen. Look for flyers posted around campus.

✓ The Chemistry Department office maintains a list of available tutors. Call 688-5151 for more information.

Honesty/Integrity: The University has a clear expectation for academic integrity and does not tolerate academic dishonesty. University Policy 2.4 sets forth the definitions of academic dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, misrepresentation, and other forms of dishonesty relating to academics. The Policy and its Procedures also set forth how charges of academic dishonesty are handled at the University. Academic Dishonesty is strictly proscribed and if found may result in student discipline up to and including dismissal from the University.

Learning Communities: One important component of the SDSU Student Success Initiative is the learning community. This course is part of a learning community. These courses were intentionally combined and the instructors are collaborating to create an environment to enhance your academic experience through community building and to foster integrative learning. The goal is to combine knowledge and skills from multiple areas to solve a problem or address an issue. In these classes, you will have the opportunity to develop relationships with other students, with your instructors and intentionally develop connections between courses and content. If you have any questions about the Learning Community courses, please contact your advisor.

Course Evaluation: At the end of the semester, the IDEA survey will be used for you to provide an evaluation of this course.

Academic Success/Starfish: As your professor, my goals are to help you be successful in this course and to make your learning experience as meaningful as possible. For that reason, if you demonstrate any academic performance or behavioral problems that may impede your success, I will communicate with you using Starfish. Starfish is an online student success program that allows me to send various performance updates to you and to those dedicated to supporting your success at SDSU. If you receive a notification in Starfish, please come see me or seek assistance from your advisor, the Student Success Center, or other campus resources.

Disability: If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please inform me and make appropriate arrangements with the Office of Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services is located in Room 065 of the Student Union. To schedule an appointment, call 688-4504 and request to speak with the Coordinator of Disability Services, Nancy Hartenhoff-Crooks.

If you are a student with a disability that makes the use of a standard “clicker” device difficult or impossible please do not buy a device at the campus bookstore. Instead please contact Instructional Design Services at 605-688-6312. IDS will assist you in obtaining an accessible version of the technology to fit your needs.

Freedom in learning: Under Board of Regents and University policy student academic performance may be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to academic standards. Students should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study and to reserve judgment about matters of opinion, but they are responsible for learning the content of any course of study for which they are enrolled. Students who believe that an academic evaluation reflects prejudiced or capricious consideration of student opinions or conduct unrelated to academic standards should first contact the instructor of the course to initiate a review of the evaluation. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may contact the department head and/ or dean of the college which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.

Notes: If you feel that an error has been made in grading, you should return the assignment immediately. In no case will adjustments be made if a week or more has elapsed since the material was returned. As a courtesy to others, you are expected to be at class on time and to remain quietly seated until class is dismissed. According to university policy, there is to be no eating or drinking in the classroom.

Grading: Four one-hour exams @ 100 pts each 400

Final comprehensive exam @ 150 pts 150

Ten in-class quizzes @ 20 pts each 200

20 on-line quizzes @ 5 pts each 100

Class participation 100

Photo essay 50

Total Points 1000

At the end of the semester, grades will be calculated on a percentage and letter grades will be then be assigned as follows:

A 90%

                                       B 80%

                                       C 65%

                                       D 60%

                                       F Below 60%

SUGGESTED END OF CHAPTER HOMEWORK PROBLEMS

CHAPTER 1:

1.39, 1.44, 1.45, 1.51, 1.55, 1.59, 1.63, 1.65, 1.71, 1.81, 1.85, 1.91, 1.111, 1.119

CHAPTER 2:

2.43, 2.45, 2.46, 2.49, 2.55, 2.63, 2.73, 2.79, 2.91

CHAPTER 3:

3.39, 3.45, 3.51, 3.61, 3.63, 3.65, 3.73, 3.77

CHAPTER 4:

4.49, 4.57, 4.63, 4.70, 4.73, 4.77, 4.81, 4.85, 4.87

CHAPTER 5:

5.31, 5.43, 5.49, 5.53, 5.55, 5.57

CHAPTER 6:

6.27, 6.31, 6.43, 6.55

CHAPTER 7:

7.29, 7.32, 7.41, 7.43, 7.47, 7.49, 7.53, 7.55, 7.63(c), 7.69

CHAPTER 8:

8.35, 8.49, 8.57, 8.61, 8.62, 8.73, 8.79, 8.99, 8.111, 8.113

CHAPTER 9:

9.37, 9.39, 9.49, 9.55, 9.61, 9.67, 9.75, 9.81

CHAPTER 10:

10.47, 10.53, 10.61, 10.63, 10.65, 10.70, 10.73, 10.93, 10.103, 10.107

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