While every effort has been made to make sure this electronic
syllabus is error-free, it is not official.
The definitive source of course information remains
the original (paper) syllabus distributed in class.
While every effort has been made to make sure this electronic
syllabus is error-free, it is not official.
The definitive source of course information remains
the original (paper) syllabus distributed in class.
CHEMISTRY
100: Chemistry in Context
Fall 2001 SYLLABUS
Instructor:
Dr. Holly D. Bendorf Phone:
x4365, 998-8647
Office: 209
Heim Bldg. e-mail: bendorf@lycoming.edu
Course Schedule: Lecture: MWF 2:00 – 2:50 in Heim G-41
Lab: Th 1:00 - 2:50 or 3:00 - 4:50 in Heim 239
Office Hours:
Monday 3:00 – 4:00 and Wednesday 10:00 – 11:00. Also by appointment or just drop-by.
Course Description: CHEM
100, Chemistry in Context, explores current issues and events that are
chemistry-related. These issues include
air and water quality, the ozone layer, global warming, acid rain, polymers,
pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. The
chemistry knowledge associated with these issues is built on a need-to-know
basis.
Text and Materials:
•
"Chemistry in Context" (3rd Edition) by Stanitski, Eubanks,
Middlecamp and Stratton.
•
"Laboratory Manual for Chemistry in Context" (3rd Edition) by
Stratton, Silberman, Stanitski, and Schwartz.
• Safety glasses
or goggles (sold by the Chemistry Club).
• Lab breakage
deposit of $5. Deposit is refunded,
minus breakage charges, upon check-out.
• Calculator
• Chemistry in
Context Web Site:
www.mhhe.com/cic
Grading Criteria: Quizzes 50 points
Exams
(3) 300 points
Laboratory 60 points
Homework
and other assignments
40 points
Total 450 points
Course grades
will be assigned as follows: 90 - 100%
A, 80 - 90% B, 70 - 80% C, 60 - 70% D, below 60% F. These ranges include + and - grades.
Exams are scheduled for the following dates:
Exam 1: Friday, October 5 (Chapters 1, 2, and
3)
Exam 2:
Friday, November 9 (Chapters 4, 5, and 6)
Exam 3: Will be administered
on the day and time assigned by the registrar.
No exceptions!
(Chapters 9, 10, and 11)
The exams will
consist of short answer and essay-type questions. Some calculation-based problems will be included.
Quizzes (announced) will be given throughout the semester. They are intended to help you assess your
progress and to alert you to any "trouble spots" before you take an
exam.
Homework Assignments: You
should attempt the homework after completing the reading assignments and
working the Your Turn problems in the text (solutions to the Your Turn problems
are given immediately following the problem or in Appendix 4). Late
homework will not be accepted. Answer keys will be posted outside of the lab after the assignment
has been collected.
Homework will be
graded as follows:
v + All
problems are completed.
v All
problems are attempted, some errors are present.
v - Problems
have been skipped, significant errors are present.
0 Several
problems skipped, little effort is evident, homework copied from another
student (both students receive zeros) or homework not received on time.
Homework is
worth a total of 30 points. Point
values for homework will be calculated at the end of the semester. The examples below are provided to give you
an idea of how this is done.
Earn a v + on every homework: 30/30 Earn
a v on every homework: 25/30
Earn a v - on every homework: 20/30 Earn
a 0 on every homework: 0/30
Assignments: In addition to homework, there will be several in-class
exercises, ranging from working basic chemistry problems to discussing current
chemistry-related issues (10 points, based on participation).
Laboratory:
Labs are intended to enhance and illustrate the concepts we discuss in
class. Each lab will have a response
sheet that you will complete and turn-in before leaving. Response sheets are graded on a 10-point
scale. The lab total will be scaled to
60 points for calculation of the final grade.
Lab Safety: Unsafe behavior in the lab will not be
tolerated and violations will be penalized.
Repeated violations during a class may result in a zero for that lab. Keep in mind that lab safety includes
laboratory hygiene. In the event that
common areas are left dirty, points may be deducted from the entire section's
lab grade. If you have any questions
regarding lab safety, please ask.
Attendance Policy:
Lecture: Regular attendance at lecture is expected, and repeated absences
will be penalized.
(3 points per
absence after third absence)
Quizzes,
Exams and Laboratory Meetings: Attendance is mandatory. Make-ups are not permitted with a few exceptions--usually a case of medical or family
emergency that must be documented (note from doctor, notification from
Dean). Missing an exam or quiz without
making arrangements with me prior to
the absence will result in a grade of zero for the exam or quiz. Labs cannot be "made-up".
**Be aware that
in accordance with the College's policy on academic honesty, any work you
submit must be your own. Any instances
of plagiarism (including copying answers from a classmate) will be penalized
severely.
Last updated August 31, 2001.
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