CHEM 109
Fall 2011
1M: 7:30-8:25 AM, 6M: 12:55-1:50 PM, Bea 104
Instructor: Jiba Raj Acharya Office: 133 Beauregard
Office Phone: (985) 448-4167 E-mail:
Office Hours: 10:00-1:00 PM T, Th
CHEM 109. General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry for Nursing. 3-3-0. Prerequisite: Non-developmental Math placement. Emphasis is on broad aspects of general, organic, and biochemistry necessary for the comprehension of biological processes occuring within the human body. (40.0599)
Required Texts and Other Materials:
1) Chemistry- An Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, 11th edition. Karen C. Timberlake
Course Goals:
CHEM 109, a course specially designed for nursing, fulfills three hours of general education requirements in the area of the natural sciences and is thus designed to enable students to meet the following broad outcome for all the natural sciences:
Goal: Upon successful completion of the course CHEM 109, Students will be able to
· Define Chemistry, matter, energy, material composition and identify substances as chemicals
· Know about metric system of measurements
· Learn about compounds, their formation, bonds and their reactivity towards other compounds
· Qualitative and quantitative interpretation of a chemical reaction
· Know about states of mater and their properties
· Understand various ways of defining acids and bases, pH, ionization, acid rain, buffers. Chemistry link to health.
· Familiarize with radiation and its application to the medical field
· Get introduced and will be able to identify organic compounds and their characteristics
· Will be able to understand biomolecules such as carbohydrates, classify them
· Understand proteins and its constituents
· Will be able to understand metabolic pathways
Course Content:
Chapter 1. Chemistry and Measurements
Chapter 2: Matter and Energy
Chapter 3: Atoms and Elements
Chapter 4: Compounds and Their Bonds
Chapter 5: Chemical Quantities and Reactions
Chapter 6: Gases
Chapter 7: Solutions
Chapter 8: Acid and Bases
Chapter 9: Nuclear Radiation
Chapter 10: Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes
Chapter 11: Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Chapter 12: Organic Compounds with O and S
Chapter 13: Carbohydrates
Chapter 14: Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, and Amides
Chapter 15: Lipids
Chapter 16: Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes
Chapter 17: Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis
Chapter 18: Metabolic Pathways and Energy Production
Course Requirements:
· Quizzes: 100 points: Quizzes of will be assigned for each chapter and be taken at the end of class when we finish a chapter
· Exams (100 pts each): 3
· Final exam (150 pts):
Exam dates, time and other details will be posted in the moodle.
Note: We will use mastering chemistry resources for this course
Exams and quizzes are based upon lecture, text, and homework. The types of problems on the exams will be short answer, naming compounds, drawing structures, mathematical problems. Some of the questions may incorporate two or three concepts. Exam will be multiple choices but require works to find the correct answer.
Homework will be assigned for each chapter; generally this homework will not be collected or graded. It is assigned with the expectation that you will complete the problems and discuss the work with classmates; if you have trouble with the homework it is imperative that the questions be brought to my attention. The beginning of each class period will have time for homework questions. On occasion additional homework may be assigned for grade. This homework will not be accepted after the due date. The homework is very important, keeping you up-to-date on the material and identifying problem areas before the exam. They are for your benefit so do not blow them off.
Method of Evaluation: I do not use a curve for the class grades; rather, a straight percentage is used to determine your grade.
90% A 80% B 65% C 55% D
Make-up Policy: Make-up exams for excused absences will be given on the last day of class only. This is the only opportunity to take a make-up exam. Other assignments will not be accepted late.
Attendance Policy: It is highly recommended that you attend class every day. Promptness is expected.
Academic Honesty Policy: Any student found cheating will be subject to the penalties as stated in the Student Code of Conduct handbook; including but not limited to a score of zero on exam, expulsion from the class or expulsion from the University.
Academic Disabilities Policy: If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with the Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is located in Peltier Hall, Room 100-A. The phone number is (985) 448-4430 (TDD 449-7002).
Class Disruptions: Are not tolerated. The use of cell phones, pager and/or any other electronic personal devise in class is prohibited. Any infractions will result in the dismissal from class.
Academic Grievances: The proper procedure for filing grade appeals or grievances related to academic matters is listed in Section 5 of the Code of Student Conduct and at the following link: http://www.nicholls.edu/documents/student_life/code_of_conduct.pdf.
Continued Learning following an Extreme Emergency:
In order to make continued learning possible following an extreme emergency, students are responsible for:
• reading regular emergency notifications on the NSU website;
• knowing how to use and access Blackboard (or university designated electronic delivery system);
• being familiar with emergency guidelines;
• evacuating textbooks and other course materials;
• knowing their Blackboard (or designated system) student login and password;
• contacting faculty regarding their intentions for completing the course.
Faculties are responsible for:
• their development in the use of the Blackboard (or designated) software;
• having a plan for continuing their courses using only Blackboard and email;
• continuing their course in whatever way suits the completion of the course best, and being creative in the continuation of these courses;
• making adjustments or compensations to a student’s progress in special programs with labs, clinical sequences or the like only in the immediate semester following the emergency.
Note: This is not a binding contract. This syllabus is subject to change throughout the course.
Withdrawals. The last day to withdraw from the class with a “W” is November 2, 2011.
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