Western Illinois University
CHEM 101 SYLLABUS (Tentative)
General Chemistry I (Gen Ed/Natural Sciences)
Section 001, MWF 11:00-11:50 AM, Currens 203
SPRING 2012
Instructor: Dr. Netkal M. Made Gowda, Professor
Office: CH 332B; Ph: 298-1760 or 298-1538; Fax: 298-2180
Email: ; Web address: http://www.wiu.edu/chemistry/faculty/
Office Hours: MWF, 12:00 N – 12:50 PM and W, 2:00 – 3:00 PM or Other times by prior appointment/walk-in basis
Laboratories: Coordinated by Prof. Made Gowda and taught by the following graduate teaching assistants:
Chem 101 sec 21 8:00-9:50 Tu CH 327 Diawara
sec 22 10:00-11:50 Tu CH 327 Manasani
sec 23 1:00-2:50 Tu CH 327 Naini
sec 24 8:00-9:50 Th CH 327 Naini
sec 25 3:00-4:50 Tu CH 327 Gouru
Lecture Review session taught by Naini : Thurs, 2:30-4:30 , CH 202
Textbooks:
Lecture: Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 9th edition by Bettelheim, et.al.
Laboratory: Chem. 101 Laboratory Manual, 1sst edition by Prentice Hall/Pearson Learning 2010.
Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra or MATH 099N and either one year high school chemistry or Chem. 100.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of all chemicals utilized in the laboratory can be found at the following web site. http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/#MSDS. E-copies are free of charge.
Approved eye protection used for the laboratory component of this class.
A simple scientific calculator without extensive memory functions (i.e. Texas Instruments model 30XA, equivalent, or less sophisticated models). Texas Instrument calculators >30 cannot be used on quizzes or exams.
Expenses of Materials Required: Costs for the materials are the responsibility of the student.
Goals of the Course: It is desired to give the student a basic grounding in all of the basic areas of inorganic chemistry. In order to accomplish this, weekly reading assignments will be given as well as a series of laboratory experiments to carry out. Completing the reading assignments on a timely basis is preferable and more rewarding than last minute cramming. The lecture will cover the following chapters:
1. Matter, Energy and Measurement.
2. Atoms.
3. Chemical Bonds.
4. Chemical Reactions.
5. Gases, Liquids, and Solids.
6. Solutions and Colloids.
7. Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium.
8. Acids and Bases
9. Nuclear Chemistry.
Other chapters will be considered, if time permits.
A laboratory syllabus will be made available on the first lab meeting or earlier as well as on online.
Attendance Policy: Attendance will be required in each class period. Each student will start with 25 (3.1%) points for attendance. More than 3 unexcused absences will result in the loss of these points.
Definition of Excused Absences: Excused absences include: documented illnesses, documented family medical emergencies, military commitments, WIU required athletic trips, and other absences excused by the course instructor. Notification of the official WIU sponsored function, in the form of a signed memo from the faculty sponsor or coach, must be submitted to the instructor at least one week prior to the expected absence. Evidence of military commitment should be presented as soon as possible.
Tests and Grading:
Three tests will cover the lecture materials presented during the regular semester. The exams will be worth approximately 100 points each. Your total number of points possible from regular semester tests/examinations will be 300 points.
There will be short quizzes periodically during the semester. The instructor may drop a limited number of quizzes. Your total number of points possible from quizzes will be 100 points.
There will be five home work sets each worth 25 pts assigned periodically during the semester. The grade on the best four of the home work sets will be counted. Your total number of points possible from home work assignments will be 100 points. Only one homework set will be dropped. Homework turned in late within 1 day of the due date will be assessed a late penalty of -10 pts. Homework turned in more than 24 hours after the due date will receive a grade of zero. Homework must be delivered to Currens 214 by 4:30 p.m. on the date the homework is due.
Ten laboratory exercises are planned for this semester. All ten laboratory exercises will be counted toward your final grade. The labs will be worth 20 points per lab. Your total number of points possible from labs will be 200 points. You must score a minimum of 100 points in the laboratory exercises to pass CHEM 101.
In order to accommodate illness and/or other excused absences a comprehensive make-up exam will be given at the end of the semester. You may use this to make-up one, and only one, missed regular lecture test/exam. The make-up exam for all missed tests/exams will be held on the last day of class. The make-up exam will be comprehensive over all materials covered in CHEM 101. Students who miss more than one test/exam should drop the course. No make-up quizzes will be given. If you miss a quiz it will count as one of your drop quizzes. Only the best five quiz scores will be counted while seven or more quizzes will be given during the semester.
Possible distribution of points:
Three lecture tests = 300 pts
Best 5 quiz scores = 100 pts
Best 4 homework sets = 100 pts
Lab Grade = 200 pts
Comprehensive Final exam* = 100 pts
Total possible = 800 pts
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Tests/exams and quizzes may include objective and/or short answer questions.
*A comprehensive final exam covering all material in CHEM 101 will be given worth 100 pts on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 10:00 – 11:50 a.m. in Currens 203. The final exam will not be administered early for any reason. Do not make holiday travel plans for a date/time prior to 10:00 am Wednesday, May 9, 2012 . Plan ahead!
You must attain passing scores in both the lecture and lab in order to pass the course. Letter grades for the course will be assigned based on the following percentage/point system out of a maximum of 800 points:
92.0-100% A; 88.0-91.4% A-; 84.0-87.4% B+; 80.0-83.4% B; 76.0-79.4% B-; 72.0-75.4% C+; 68.0-71.4% C; 64.0-67.4% C-; 60.0-63.4% D+; 54.0-59.4% D; 50.0-53.4% D-; Less than 50% F
Grades are based on the total number of points, and all grades are final. No curve will be applied to exam grades, and no “retakes” will be allowed. No “extra point” assignments will be made or applied to grades. Students can view their individual quiz and exam scores on Western OnLine (WIU ECom is required for login).
No incomplete will be given to a student with a failing grade in the course. No incomplete will be given in this course unless the student experiences a documented emergency that takes him/her away from the university for at least two consecutive weeks and/or causes him/her to miss the final exam. The student must notify the instructor of this emergency before the final exam.
No make-up quizzes, home work, or laboratory exercises will be given. If it is necessary to be absent during a quiz or laboratory exercise, your score will be zero and your low grade. Your few low quiz scores will be dropped. Missing more than one test/exam; having fewer than the required number of quizzes or home work assignments; or missing laboratory exercises will ensure a zero incorporated into your final grade. DO NOT MISS MORE THAN THE ALLOWED NUMBER.
NOTE: The course syllabus/outline is tentative and the instructor can change any aspect of it with advance notice to students.
Additional Required Expenses:
A simple scientific calculator (not a graphing calculator) is required for the course. TI-30XA is recommended.
Eye protection is required in labs and must be purchased by the student.
Students are expected to wear clothing that completely covers the feet and legs in labs. (Sandals and shorts are not appropriate dresses in labs). Alternatively, students may purchase lab coats or aprons to cover themselves.
Outside work requirements for the course: Students are expected to study, review and learn all material discussed in lecture, as well as read assigned chapters in the textbook, and to work assigned practice problems/questions listed in class or on Western Online. Generally, a minimum of 2 to 3 hours of outside study time is required for each Fall/Spring class time (50 min) for this course.
Chemistry Help Center: Currens 515. Hours - Mon, 8:00 AM –11.00 AM & 4:00 PM– 6:00 PM; Tues, 8:00 AM –1.00 PM; Wed, 8:00 AM –10.00 AM, 11:00 AM –12.00 N & 1:00 PM –5.00 PM; Thurs, 8:00 AM –11.00 AM
WIU Policies: It is the policy of Western Illinois University to accommodate individuals with disabilities pursuant to federal law and the University's commitment to equal educational opportunities. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any necessary accommodations at the beginning of the course. Any student with a disability requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Support Services.
In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor’s attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability Support Services at 298-2512 for additional services.
Emergency Preparedness: The WIU Office of Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness provides resources on how to respond to emergency situations. Please view the video resources at www.wiu.edu/rmep/ (Click “Resources” on the right side of the page). If the fire alarms sound and/or students are asked to evacuate the building all students should proceed immediately to the nearest exit and gather at the southwest corner of the Higgins parking lot (near the fence) until the “all clear” is given.
The following action is prohibited under the Student Conduct Code: Disorderly Conduct: Any behavior which disrupts the regular or normal functions of the University community, including behavior which breaches the peace or violates the rights of others. Any student convicted of academic dishonesty, can receive a failing grade and may be subject to further academic penalties. Web address for Academic Integrity Policy (http://www.wiu.edu/policies/acintegrity.php)
Web address for Student Rights and Responsibilities: http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students/
CLASSROOM POLICIES: Other than a simple scientific calculator, as mentioned above, or a laptop (for taking notes except during exams), data storage devices such as graphing calculators, cell phones, IPODs and MP3 players are not allowed to be used in the classroom at any time!
All hats, caps, and hoods that cover your ears are not allowed to be worn during a quiz or exam. The instructor reserves the right to assign seating for the students during exams and/or any other time deemed necessary.
Tentative Reading Assignments & Tests/Exams
Week of
/Page Numbers
/Chapter #
January 16th / 1-18 / IJanuary 23rd / 19-37 / I & II
February 1st / 38-56 / II
January 30th / 57-75 / II & III
February 6th / 76-94 / III & IV
February 13th
(Test 1)
Lincoln’s Birthday on Feb 13th-No classes / 95-110 / IV
February 20th / 111-135 / IV & V
February 27th / 136-154 / V
March 5th / 155-173 / V & VI
March 12th / 3/12 – 3/16: Spring Break – No Classes
March 19th / 155-173 / V & VI
March 26th
(Test 2) / 174-191 / VI
April 2nd / 192-210 / VII
April 9th / 210-229 / VII & VIII
April 16th / 230-250 / VIII
April 23rd / 251-269 / IX
April 30th
( Test 3 – Wed. 5/02) / 270-284 / IX
Make-up test, Fri. May 4th / Make-up test-comprehensive over all materials covered
May 9th / Final Exam – Wednesday the 9th
10:00 – 11:50 am
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