Department of
Chemistry, Geosciences, and Environmental Science
Course Syllabus
Fall Semester,
2011
Course:
CHEM
105-4 College Chemistry I M,W 6:00-7:15 PM
Room
102, SCIEN
Instructor:
Dr.
Linda Schultz (schultz@tarleton.edu)
Phone: (254)968-9143 (office), (325)643-1384 (home), (325)642-0490 (cell)
Office: Room 407, SCIEN
Office Hours: by appointment
Course Prerequisites:
None. However, it is recommended that the student
should have successfully completed MATH 101-3 or higher.
Course Description:
Topics to be covered include an
introduction to fundamental chemical laws, Scientific Method and measurement,
atomic structure and its relationship to chemical bonding and the periodic
properties of elements and compounds, stoichiometry,
states of matter, and solutions.
This course is suggested for science
majors and pre-professional students who meet requirements for enrollment in
MATH 107-3 or higher.
The course consists of three (3)
lecture hours per week and three (3) laboratory hours per week for 4 hours of
college credit.
Required Texts and Materials:
CHEMISTRY
- The Central Science, Brown,
(The online homework/testing package Mastering Chemistry is also
required).
COLLEGE
CHEMISTRY I - CHEM 105-4 - Laboratory Manual, Department of Chemistry, Geosciences, and
Environmental Science,
Calculator - scientific type, nonprogrammable.
Protective eyewear
for laboratory.
Attendance Policy:
Good attendance is essential to
successful mastery of course material. Attendance may be monitored daily by the assignment of seats and
occupancy check. Please notify the
instructor of excused absences. These
are described in the current University Catalog and in the TSU Student
Handbook.
Grades will not be lowered due to
poor attendance. However, good
attendance may be considered as a bonus point for borderline grades at the end
of the semester.
Lab attendance policy is outlined in
the Laboratory Manual.
University Policy:
The student is expected to be
familiar with student responsibilities as outlined in the current University
Catalog and TSU Student Handbook.
The departmental Academic Honesty
Policy can be found in the Laboratory Manual.
Students with documented
disabilities may request accommodations that will enable them to participate in
and benefit from educational programs and activities. To ensure that services will be available in
an efficient and timely manner, students with disabilities are strongly
encouraged to contact Student Disability Services, Math Bldg. Suite 201, (254)968-9400.
Grading Policy:
Please refer to the current
University Catalog for additional information regarding grades and course
withdrawal policies. For this course,
your grade will be determined in the following manner:
Lecture Grade: 50%
4 exams 80%
10 quizzes 10%
Homework
(online) 10%
Final Exam 25%
(Departmental)
Laboratory Grade 25%
see Laboratory Manual
The final grade will be assigned as follows, although the
instructor reserves the right to lower the limits slightly at her discretion
considering factors such as student attendance. However, the student must earn a
passing grade in both lab and lecture to pass the course.
A = 90% or above
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = below 60%
Make-up exams will be by permission
of the instructor. Please contact the
instructor immediately after the missed exam to make arrangements. There
is no make-up for quizzes.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the
student will be able to demonstrate a satisfactory understanding of:
1. What chemistry is, basic
classifications of matter, types of changes that matter can undergo, the
Scientific Method, units of measurement, significant figures, and dimensional
analysis.
2. The early history of Chemistry, atomic
structure, introduction to the Periodic Table, chemical symbols, and chemical
nomenclature.
3. Atomic masses, the mole, chemical reactions
as represented by chemical equations, and stoichiometric calculations.
4. Aqueous solutions and solution formation,
strong and weak electrolytes, important types of chemical reactions in solution
(precipitation, acid-base, and oxidation-reduction).
5. The relationship between heat and chemical
reactions and sources of energy.
6. Electromagnetic radiation and its
relationship to the structure of matter, the electronic structure of the atom,
and the relationship of electronic structure to chemical properties and the
Periodic Table.
7. Different types of chemical bonds which bind
atoms together (ionic and covalent bonds), Lewis structures, and the
relationships between chemical bonding and molecular shapes.
8. Hybridization and Molecular Orbital Theory.
9. The physical laws governing the properties
of gases and atmospheric chemistry.
10.
The solid and liquid states of matter.
11.
Solubility and solution properties.
Sources of Assistance:
1. The
textbook. It cost a lot of money. Read it and work the online homework
problems corresponding to the chapters on the course schedule
2. Your
instructor. If you are having
difficulty working the problems, call or come by to see me. I am sometimes hard to find, but the
secretary can usually track me down.
3. Supplemental
Instruction. There will be a
supplemental instruction specifically assigned to each lecture section of CHEM
105-4. The tutor will schedule times to
give extra help sessions each week.
These S.I. sessions are being arranged
specifically to assist you in this class and are free.
4. Audiotutorial videotapes. These are available from
the Chemistry Stockroom or the Reserve Desk of the TSU Library. They are ancient, but still effective (and
free).
5. Other
Chemistry texts available in Room 434 and the library.
6. Tutors.
Many upper level Chemistry majors tutor (for money). A list will be available in the departmental
office in Room 117.
7. Old
exams. These will be posted approximately a week before each major exam in
the glass
case across from my office on
the fourth floor. These are recommended
as practice only and are not intended to represent the actual exam since these are always written new for
each semester.
8. Printed
notes. These are available on my website, but are not a substitute
for attending class!
Available for Download:
*note: The course schedule is
tentative. The instructor reserves the
right to change this syllabus at any time. Any changes will be announced in class in advance.