Instructor: Dr. Gregg McIntosh

Office: Sims 109F

E-mail: mcintoshg@winthrop.edu

Phone: 323-4917

Office Hours: By appointment

Course Credit Hours: 3

Lectures:

section 001: TR 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM / SIMS 111
section 002: TR 9:30 AM – 10:45 AM / SIMS 111
section 003: TR 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM / SIMS 111

Textbook:

Chemistry in Context, 7^th edition by The American Chemical Society

Calculator

A basic scientific calculator or graphing calculators is necessary for all quizzes and exams. Cell phones/PDAs may not be used as calculators and are strictly prohibited during tests and quizzes.

Course Goals:

• Establish an understanding of basic chemistry principles

• Relate how these principles apply to the world around us

• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Course Outline:

The following topics will be covered during the course of the semester:

• Matter, compounds and mixtures

• Chemical reactions

• Atomic structure

• Chemical bonding

• Organics

  • Fossil Fuels

  • Polymers

  • Functional groups

• Environmental aspects

• Water, acids and bases

• Redox reactions

• Pollution

• Ozone layer

• Greenhouse gasses

• Nuclear chemistry

Class Preparation:

You will get more from a lecture if you spend time preparing ahead of time. Therefore, before class, you should:

• read the related textbook material (see syllabus for assignments)

• review previous lecture material

• do the assigned homework problems after each lecture

• develop good study habits

Exams and Grading:

• There will be three exams worth 100 points each.  No make-up exams will be given.  Exams missed with a valid excuse will be replaced by your scaled final exam grade.

• There will be a comprehensive final exam worth 200 points. You must take the final exam to pass the course.

  • Final for section 001 will be on Thursday, April 26, at 8:00 AM in SIMS 111

  • Final for section 002 will be on Wednesday, April 25 at 8:00 AM in SIMS 111

  • Final for section 003 will be on Wednesday, April 27 at 11:30 AM in SIMS 111

• Quizzes will be given throughout the semester, both in class and on Blackboard, and will be scaled to a total of 100 points. There will be no make-up quizzes.  The lowest two quiz grades will be dropped.  If a quiz is missed, that grade will be one of the dropped scores.

• There will be a written project assigned during the semester that will count for 50 points, and will be due on the date of the final exam.

• Letter grades will be assigned as follows: A 90 - 100%; B 80 -89%; C 70 - 80%; D 60 - 70%

• You should carefully read the Winthrop University Student Conduct Code printed in the Winthrop University Student Handbook:As noted in the Student Conduct Code. “Responsibility for good conduct rests with students as adult individuals.” This policy on student academic misconduct is outlined in the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” in the online Student Handbook http://www2.winthrop.edu/studentaffairs/handbook/StudentHandbook.pdf

**Please recognize that these point allocations for quizzes and assignments are estimates. If for some reason something extra is added or something does not take place, the point scale will be adjusted accordingly. You should check this page periodically for any changes to the syllabus.

General Education Requirements

Chem 101 fulfills three hours of general education requirement for natural sciences. Listed below are the seven fundamental student learning outcomes for natural science courses as well as examples of how they will be fulfilled in Chem 101.

Students should be:

1. Conversant with a few fundamental concepts from among the three main areas of natural science, including earth, life, and physical sciences. (e.g., chemical reactions, global warming, nuclear power,...)

2. Able to apply the scientific methodologies of inquiry. (e.g., Problem solving exercises)

3. Able to discuss the strengths and limitations of science. (e.g., discussion of scientific methodology)

4. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the history of scientific discovery. (e.g., The development of the periodic table and discovery of subatomic particles)

5. Able to discuss the social and ethical contexts within which science operates. (e.g., global warming, fossil fuels, nuclear power...).

6. Able to communicate about scientific subjects including the defense of conclusions based on one’s own observations. (e.g., homework assignments and analytic exam questions)

7. Able to discuss the application of scientific knowledge to the social sciences and to non-scientific disciplines. (e.g., research paper on current scientific topic in the news)

Attendance:

You are expected to attend all class meetings. You are responsible for all material covered in class and in the assigned reading/homework, as well as for all announcements made in class. This includes changes in the exam or quiz schedule.  Absence or lateness does not excuse you from this responsibility.

Homework:

You are expected to complete each reading assignment and assigned homework problems, as listed in the syllabus. Homework problems will not be picked up or graded, but each quiz and exam will have at least one question from the homework assignments.

Communication:

Information may also be sent via the Class List Server. If you added the course late or are not receiving emails, go to http://www.winthrop.edu/technology/default.aspx?id=7081 to add yourself.
If you have any questions, call, e-mail, or see me before/after class to set up an appointment.

Course Withdrawal:

March 7 is the last day to drop a Fall Semester course.   (Automatic N grade is issued.)  Students may not withdraw from a course after this date without documented extenuating circumstances.

Students with Disabilities:

Winthrop University is dedicated to providing access to education.  If you have a disability and require specific accommodations to complete this course, contact Gena Smith, Program Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, at 323-3290.  Once you have your official notice of accommodations from Services for Students with Disabilities, please inform me as early as possible in the semester.

Date

Text Sections

Suggested Homework Problems

(odd problems unless specified)

Assignments

01/10/12

1.1-1.5

Ch. 1: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25

01/12/12

1.6-1.9

01/17/12

1.10-1.15

01/19/12

2.1-2.3

Ch. 2: 1, 3, 9, 11, 13-23, 37,39, 41, 43, 51 

01/24/12

2.4-2.8

01/26/12

2.9-2.16

01/31/12

3.1-3.5

Ch. 3: 1-13, 17-25, 29-35, 39, 41, 45, 51, 57

02/02/12

3.5-3.9

02/07/12

3.10-3.15

02/09/12

Exam 1

02/14/12

4.1-4.4

Ch. 4: 1-11

02/16/12

4.5-4.10

02/21/12

4.11-4.16

02/23/12

5.1-5.6

Ch. 5: 5, 6, 8, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 27, 39

02/28/12

5.7-5.13

03/01/12

6.1-6.6

Ch. 6: 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 29, 31, 39

03/06/12

6.7-6.13

03/08/12

Exam 2

03/13/12

03/15/12

Spring Break

03/20/12

7.1-7.6

Ch. 7: 1, 3, 4, 5, 12, 15, 21, 26, 34

03/22/12

7.7-7.11

03/27/12

8.1-8.5

Ch. 8:

03/29/12

8.6-8.8

04/03/12

9.1-9.2

Ch. 9:

04/05/12

9.3-9.5

04/10/12

9.6-9.8

04/12/12

Exam 3

04/17/12

10

04/19/12

Review

04/25/12

04/26/12

04/27/12

Final: 8:00 AM in SIMS 111 for section 002

Final: 8:00 AM SIMS 111 for section 001

Final: 11:30 AM SIMS 111 for section 003