GlendaleCommunity College Summer 2008
CHM 130–Fundamental Chemistry–16384
Instructor: Dr. Paul McElligott
Lecture: M-TH7:20-9:00PMPS-156
Laboratory: M,W3:50-7:10AM PS 155
Recitation:
Final Exam Day: Wednesday, July 2nd, 7:20PM
Phone:Office:, (480) 664-5573
Office Hours: By appointment
e-mail:,
Additional Materials: scientific calculator TI-30, lab notebook lined Spiral
Textbook:Introductory chemistry 5th Ed, Corwin
Website:pjmcelligottcom.com
Pre-requisites:see University websight
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The last day to drop the class or change to an audit is March 2nd. Last day for student initiated withdrawal with an F is April 23rd.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
Elements of general chemistry. Adapted to meet students in agriculture, dental hygiene, home econmics, nursing and physical education.Serves to prepare students for chem. 151 or Chem 230. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in CHM090; or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better; or MAT092or satisfactory score on placement exam.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is essential for successful performance in this class. Please note that good attendance, well-written reports and clearly worked homework (handed in on time) lead to a good final grade in lecture and laboratory. See university policy. Failure to attend class three times may resultin loss of credit and a poor ability to pass exams and homework. The instructor reserves the right to withdraw a student after 3 absences or absence the on the first class.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
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Any student considering withdrawal from the class is urged to first consult with the instructor. The Instructor WILL NOT drop you after the 45 day date..
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Corwin Companion Site:
Office Hrs: On request
Tutoring:Mondays from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm in PS150. (Dr. Lisa is scheduled from 2:00 -3:00 pm.)
DESCRIPTION: Fundamental Chemistry, 3 credits: Elements of general chemistry for all students. Serves to prepare the student for CHM 151, or CHM 230. Course content designed to meet the needs of students in such areas as agriculture, home economics, nursing, and physical education among others.
PREREQUISITES: Grade of “C” or better in CHM 090, or MAT 091, or MAT 092, or MAT 102, or satisfactory score on math placement exam.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- TEXT: Introductory Chemistry: Concepts & Connections, 4th edition, Charles H. Corwin.
- A basic scientific,non-programmable calculator that can perform exponential and logarithmic (log x) functions, such as a TI-30. (Note: graphing calculators are NOT allowed for exam taking.)
COURSE RESOURCES:
1)Notes and Worksheets: Before coming to lecture, students must print out the notes for the current chapter. Lecture notes will be provided in class for Chapters 1 & 2 only. The notes can be accessed from the CHM130 link at
2)Answer Keys for Spring ’07 Quizzes and Exams: An answer key for the most recent quiz/exam will be posted in the CHM130 display case in the student commons area. Answer keys for all of the exams and quizzes will also be available from my Web page.
3)Marie Villarba’s Website:
4)The Corwin Companion Website has practice multiple-choice quizzes, interactive student tutorials, and math tutorials.
ATTENDANCE & WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Class attendance will be taken every period. If a student has 4 absences before March 1st, he/she will receive a “W” for the course. After March 1st, a student must contact me and request a grade of “W” to be withdrawn. If a student just stops attending class and fails to contact me, he/she will be assigned a grade of “F”. A student must request the “W” before taking the final exam; any student who takes the final will not receive a “W” for the course.
Taping Policy: Audio-taping will be allowed for personal use only.
CELL-PHONE & PAGER POLICY: Cell-phones and pagers must be turned off during class.
CHEMISTRY HELP/TUTORING: Extra help is availablethe Chemistry Department provides free tutoring. There will be tutors in PS150 on Mondays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional times will be posted on bulletin boards in the PS building. A specialized bookmark listing office hours for all Chemistry instructors and tutoring times will also be provided to you early in the semester.
HOMEWORK: Read the assigned chapters and work the problems assigned (refer to the class notes for specific information). The end-of the chapter problems are not turned in for grading, since the answers to the odd-numbered problems are in the Appendix of the textbook. Online homework using Midas will be due for every chapter – these homework sets will count as part of your grade. A demonstration for accessing Midas and the homework problems will be shown in class.
EXAMS: Three 100 point hour exams will be given. The lowest exam score will be dropped. No makeup exams will be given after the scheduled date.
QUIZZES: Five 25 point quizzes will be given. The lowest quiz score will be dropped. No make-up quizzes will be given after the scheduled date.
FINAL EXAM: All CHM130 students must take a GCC Chemistry Department Common Final Exam. The exam will cover all of the material presented during the semester and will consist of multiple choice questions.
GRADES: Given every week.
Cheating Policy: Astudent caught cheating will receive a “0” on the exam or quiz involved. A repeat offender will receive an “F“ for the class. If you perceive that cheating is taking place during an exam, please let me know, and I will monitor the suspected area more carefully.
Special Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations will be made for limitations due to any disability, including learning disabilities. Students needing special accommodations during lecture or for exam taking should see me to discuss details and notify the Disability Services and Resources office, located in TDS-100. Their phone number is (623)845-3080.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES: Each student is expected to know and comply with all the college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook. Each student is responsible for the information contained in this syllabus.
- The student is responsible to read, understand and follow the college policies included in the college catalog and the student handbook
- “Students will be notified by the instructor of any changes in course requirements or policies.”
GRADING POLICY
Your grade in this course will be based on the following:
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(1) Exams (45%)There will be 3 exams worth 100 points each. No make-up exams are allowed. You must make arrangements to take an exam in The PS building ahead of time if you have a conflict.
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(2) Final (30%)The Final exam can only be taken ahead of time not after the exam date due to conflicts.
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(3) Homework* (20%)The odd problems at the end of the chapter are due two class days after completing the chapter.
(4) Attendance and
participation (5%).
(5) Quizzes ( 5% extra credit)Prequizzes will be given to prepare you for the actual test. The more correct you get on theses the more extra credit you receive up to 5% total.
The total points achieved out of the total possible using this scale will determine the semester grade:
94 - 100% = A
90 - 93% =A-
87 - 89% = B+
84 - 86% = B
80 - 83 % =B-
77 - 79% = C+
74 - 76% = C
70 - 73 % =C-
60 - 69% = D
0 - 59%= F
The instructor may curve at his discretion. The instructor retains the right to verbally change the syllabus in class at any time.
* Homework is assigned after each chapter and must be handed in for grading at the end of the next lecture. At the end of the course the homework %, total points gained/total points possible will be calculated for inclusion in the overall course grade. Homework handed in late will be graded for half credit.
LABORATORY GRADE is a separate 1 credit grade
All labs must be completed in order to pass the lab portion of the course. There will be no makeup labs. If a student misses a lab, You will lose that credit unless made up in another lab that week. This is not possible in most cases. After two absences the student will be dropped from the course and the credit is lost. If you drop the lecture portion of the course you must drop the lab.
Lab reports handed in late may be graded for half credit. Lab reports are due on the next scheduled lab.
The total points achieved out of the total possible will determine the lab grade using the previous scale,.
GRADES: Each lab is worth 35 points. 10 of these points are for the prelab and 15 are for the experimental write-up. In addition the instructor gives 5 points per lab for a notebook write-up including title, all experiment safety information, and all directions needed to complete the lab. No electronic reproductions of the lab will be allowed without the instructors approval.
You are also be graded on your abilities in the lab by the instructor. You are given 25 points to complete the lab and lab document to be turned in that same lab period.
LAB SUPPLIES: You must down load the labs from on line.. You must also purchase lab goggles.
LAB DISCIPLINE:
Failure to wear goggles will result in dismissal and a zero for the lab. Being dangerous or purposely unsafe will also result in the same results of dismissal from the lab.
LAB APPAREL: You must wear closed toed and back shoes. You must change your shoes or be excused from lab. You must wear older clothing that cover most of your skin. Halter tops, no sleeves, shorts are not appropriate and you must wear an apron or be excused from lab. Long hair must be pulled back. You must wear goggles at all times in the lab when instructed or be excused from lab.
FIRST LAB DAY: YOU ARE DROPPED FROM LAB IF YOU DO NOT SHOW UP ON THE FIRST DAY.
LECTURE SCHEDULE
MonthDayChapter
527CHAPTER 1 &2
28CH 3
29 Ch 4,
62 Ch 5
3test ch 1-5,
4Ch 6
5 Ch 12
9 Ch 7
10 ch 9
11Test ch 6,7,9,12
12Ch 8
16CH 10
17ch 11
18Test Ch 8,10,11
19Ch 13
23ch 14-15
24ch 16
25-26take home test
30ch 17/ch 18
71ch Final review
2Final Exam
Lab Schedule
See separate handout.
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