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Jackson State University Department of Chemistry CHEM 141 General Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)
MW 6:00-7:30 PM (JAP 209 or TBA), Spring Semester 2016
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Instructor: Dr. G. Gill E-Mail: ggill@sikhcom.net
Office Location: 101 JAP Telephone: 601-979-0595
Office Hours: MTWR 5-6 PM Chemistry Office: 601-979-
2171
COURSE DESCRIPTION: CHEM 141 is the first half of a two-semester course in
General Chemistry. It lays the foundations that are needed in the second
half of General Chemistry (CHEM 142). CHEM 141 presents the basic chemical
concepts and principles. It examines the hypotheses and evidence that led
to these concepts and principles, and it applies them to diverse topics.
Students' problem solving skills are developed by applying chemical
principles to numerical and logical problems and by clarifying, analyzing
and comparing chemical hypotheses, theories, and laws. The course involves
significant reading and reference to what is explicitly stated and
reasoning to determine the deeper implicit meaning.
The important topics that will be covered are the measurement of
length, mass, volume, density, temperature and conversion of units;
classification of matter into elements, compounds, and mixtures; concepts
of atomic theory, naming and representing ions, molecules and compounds;
qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical reactions (moles,
stoichiometry, percent yield etc.); atomic structure, periodicity, chemical
bonding, and enthalpy changes of chemical reactions. COURSE PREREQUISITES: The following are the prerequisites for this course:
1. The student must have placed into the course by the Placement Test or
permission of instructor or must have taken either Math 111 or higher
and earned a passing grade or better.
2. The student must have officially registered with a valid fee
statement.
3. The student must be registered in a CHML 141 Lab section or have
previously passed the lab section. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The objectives of CHEM 141 are to develop students'
understanding of fundamental chemical concepts and principles, to develop
their awareness of the significant role chemistry plays in modern society,
and to stimulate curiosity about science. TEXTBOOK, LIBRARY RESOURCES AND STUDY AIDS:
1. 1. Required Text: "Chemistry A Molecular Approach", 3rd Ed by Nivaldo
Tro, (Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2013). ISBN: 978-0321809247. The
Paperback in a binder, which must be purchased at the JSU bookstore.
It is absolutely mandatory for the student to purchase.
2. Mastering Chemistry Code, which comes with the required text. All
students need their own code for the homework in this course. The
instructor's code is also needed (see page 4).
3. Bibliography and suggested reading: Textbooks and books about
Chemistry are available on the fourth floor of the JSU library.
Chemistry books are listed as QD. You may find some of these titles
that are useful for your reference in the JSU library.
a. Chemistry: An Experimental Science by Bodner and Purdue, Second
Edition (1995), John Wiley & Sons.
b. Chemistry: Principles and Reactions by Masterton and Hurley, second
Edition (1993), Saunders College Publishing Co.
c. General Chemistry by Atkins and Beran, Second Edition (1992),
Scientific American Books.
d. Chemistry by Birk (1994), Houghton Miffin Co.,
e. General Chemistry by Ebbing (1996), Houghton Miffin Co.
f. Chemistry & Reactivity by Kotz and Treichel (1996), Saunders
Publishing Co.,
4. Handouts and review sheets provided by your instructor.
5. Using Mastering Chemistry: Online homework tool. Instructor will
explain.
6. A scientific calculator and a note pad/notebook for class notes. Bring
your calculator every time and do the problems along with your
instructor in the class. Enhancing Student Performance: I. Getting the Most out of the Course
1. Class attendance is absolutely necessary. You are expected to be in
class on time for every scheduled session.
2. Use the textbook:
a. Study the chapter before it is discussed so you can be familiar with
concepts.
b. Reread each section after it is discussed. Ask questions on aspects
you don't understand at the next class session.
3. Do the assigned questions and problems - Begin the first day the Chapter
is scheduled.
4. Take notes in class, study your notes and recognize them before the next
class.
5. Participate in class discussions.
6. Review material missed on quizzes and tests until you can do all work
correctly.
7. Ask questions of your instructor during his/her conference hours.
8. Attend the scheduled HELP SESSIONS and get involved in a STUDY GROUP.
9. Consult Chemistry Department tutors (ask about schedule in 414 JAPSB).
Also, the Academic Skills Center (Division of Undergraduate Studies) may
have chemistry tutors.
10. ALWAYS SHOW YOUR WORK CLEARLY ON EXAMS WHEN ASKED TO DO SO. II. Student Performance Evaluation
Your grade will depend on how effectively you use your time in the learning
process.
|Task |Number |Value |Total Value |Grading Scale |
|Quizzes |TBD | TBD |100 points |A 89 to 100% |
|/Problems | | | | |
|Homework/Master-|TBD |TBD |100 points |B 78 to 88% |
|ing Chemistry | | | | |
|Exams |5 |100 points |500 points |C 66 to 77% |
|Study group | |100 points |100 points |D 55 to 65% |
|points | | | | |
|Final Exam (ACS)|1 |200 points |200 points |F below 55% |
|Project |1 |100 points |100 points | |
| | |Total points |1000 points | |
Tutoring points: Students can go to JAP 501 for tutoring. Your minutes will
be documented by the tutor. Bonus points will be awarded.
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Study groups:
. Students are required to attend a weekly study session.
. Student can choose one out of 10 periods that will be offered during
the week:
1. 1-5 PM Mon and Wed (hour each)
2. 1-3 PM Fri (hour each)
. These groups must meet on a weekly basis to help each other with
homework and to gain a better understanding of the material to help
pass the class.
. Students will earn points at these study sessions, which will be part
of their final course grade.
. Students who have special situations that have a valid reason will not
have to attend. These students will be a case by case study as
determined by the instructor and the department chair.
The following criteria will be used: 1. Achievement: the combined average of exam scores of each study
group.
2. Most progress: the progress based on exam scores and homework.
3. Involvement: homework assignments being done on time and other
evidence. My study group partners & phone numbers: _________________
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Attendance Policy: Students at Jackson State University must fully commit
themselves to their program of study. One hundred percent (100%) punctual
class attendance is expected of all students in all scheduled classes and
activities. When, for any reason, students are absent from class, it is
their responsibility to present to the instructor as soon as possible (and
not later than five days from date of absence) an official excuse for their
absence. Any absence for which a student does not provide written official
excuse is counted as an unexcused absence. Unexcused absences (e.g. 3 times
for a three semester hour course) will be reported to the Dean of
University College for freshman and sophomores and to the School Deans and
the Department Chairs for juniors and seniors. Students must understand
that "even with an official excuse of absence, students are responsible for
the work required during their absence". Make-up Policy: Ordinarily, missed exams and quizzes will not be made up. A
maximum of one missed exam will be allowed to be made-up if (and only if) a
valid University excuse is presented in a timely manner and if the
instructor accepts the excuse*. In all other cases, a score of zero will be
recorded for a missed exam. Students who know in advance that they will
miss an exam because of an approved University activity are expected to
give the instructor documentation of that activity at least 48 hours prior
to the absence. Under no circumstances will the Final Examination be made
up. If a student misses the Final Examination, a score of zero will be
recorded for that exam.
* Note: Before the instructor decides whether or not to accept an excuse,
he/she may ask for additional documentation about the absence. Calculator Policy: Calculators will be needed for many of the numerical
problems on exams and quizzes in this course. As a result, calculators are
permitted in quizzes and exams. However, there are restrictions on the
types of calculators that are permitted. The general guidelines are the
same as for tests such as the ACT or SAT, i.e. "basic" scientific
calculators are permitted. Restrictions: calculators with letter keyboards
are not permitted; programming of calculators is not permitted; storage of
equations or other