Syllabus
CHM 2040.0001 # 83458
Chemistry Fundamentals IA
Fall 2014
9:00 –10:15AM Tue,ThuCSB 101
Instructor: Dr. Pedro Patino
Office: CH 107A
Office Hours:Tue, Thu 8:00–8:45 AM Mon, Wed 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Texts: 1) Tro, Nivaldo. Chemistry A Molecular Approach, Pearson, 3rd Edition, 2013.
ISBN: 1269397168; loose-leaf format. Hard cover and eBook formats are also available.
I will not useMastering Chemistry.
2) Pedro Patino, Chemistry Fundamentals IA, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. Second edition,
2014.ISBN 978-0-4652-5764-2.
Course goal:To provide you with an understanding of the basic chemical theory of atomic structure, periodicity, stoichiometry, chemical reactivity, and thermochemistry.
Topics to be covered: The topics to be covered in this course will include, but not be restricted to the scientific method, measurement, classification of matter, atomic structure, the Periodic Table, molecules, ions and their compounds, stoichiometry, stoichiometry in aqueous solutions, and thermochemistry.
Grading: All exams, except the final, will be given during regularly scheduled class time. Your grade will be calculated on the basis of a percentage of total points. There will be no curve and grades will be assigned based on: 90% - 100% = A, 80% - 89% = B, 70% - 79% = C, 60% - 69% = NC, < 60% = F. In the event that you are absent for an exam, the percentage score from your final exam will be substituted for the missed exam. The percentage grade from your final exam will replace your lowest exam grade (if higher) if you have no missed exams.
Exams will be 50 minutes each, with 20 questions, and will be worth 100 points each. The final exam will have 50 questions and will last 2 hrs 50 minutes.All exams will be cumulative, mandatory, and computer-graded multiple choice format. Exam questions will be worked out in detail and posted by Dr. Patino’s office (CH 107A). Nine fifteen-minute quizzes will be given during the semester. Quizzes will be worth 20 points each. Your best seven (7) quizzes out of nine (9) will be counted.
Final Exam: Thursday Dec 04, 7:00-9:50 AM, at CSB 101.
Grading Summary4- Exams @ 100 points each
1- Final exam
Best 7 quizzes
Total / 400 points
200 points
140 points
740 points
This syllabus and more information of the class can be found in Webcourses and in my space at the web page of the chemistry department: .
A student ID will be required for each exam. Non graphing calculators will be needed for the quizzes, exams and the final. Any use of electronic device (iPod, cell phone, MP3 player, laptop, tablet…) during classes and exams is strictly prohibited. Any use of such device will be considered an attempt to cheat on the exam and will result in a 0 on the grade.
Test questions will be taken from material covered in lecture, assigned reading, and suggested problems. Exams, including the final exam, will be computer graded. It is the responsibility of the student to have a clean, flat, pink Test form (Scantron) with UCF logo, and a number 2 pencil for each exam. Students without the test form will not be allowed to take the exam.
Make-up exam will be only given to students who missed an exam due to university-related businesses such as representing the university in a conference or an athletic team, jury duty call or medical emergency. Students requesting make-up exams must bring complete original documents for instructor’s consideration.
The instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule, the testing procedure, and the grading basis if, in the professional judgment of instructor, such modification is in the best interest of fulfilling the course objectives, and assuring the academic integrity of the course and the institution.
Success in CHM 2040
* Do not lobby/negotiate for a grade!
* Students who attend classes and work consistently typically do very well in the course. So, get to every lecture and discussion session with Supplemental Instruction (SI) leader on time, concentrate, and pay attention to the material being covered!
* UNDERSTANDING the various concepts is vital to learn chemistry. Memorizing is a recipe for disaster!
* Review lecture material early and often. Do not wait until the last few minutes before a test to do the necessary revision.
* Review the worked exercises/examples in the textbook. Also at the end of each chapter is a list of chapter goals. Those serve as helpful review tools. Find time to work on the suggested end-of-chapter problems. Practice makes perfection.
* The instructor strongly encourages you to use office hours for discussing the material covered in classes and reviewing exams.
Get assistance ASAP, if needed. Please make use of the SI leader sessions and the Student Academic Resource Center (SARC); Howard Phillips Hall 113;
Honesty:
Complete academic honesty is expected on all aspects of the course. Any unethical conduct will be fully prosecuted according to Florida law and university regulations. Please consult the current Undergraduate Catalog and/or The Golden Rule for definitions and policies.
Student Disability
Please supply appropriate documentation and meet with the Student Disabilities Services, Farrell Commons 185, to discuss accommodations if required.
Holidays: Labor Day, Mon Sept 01 Veteran’s Day, Tuesday. Nov.11 Thanksgiving, Nov 27– 29.
Withdrawal Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2014
Final Exam: Thursday December 04, 7:00-9:50 AM, at CSB 101.