CHM 101: Chemistry and Life Processes

Spring 2013 Section 02: MWF 8:15-9:05am Section 01: MWF 10:15-11:05am Mr. Brock Banks Office: Deignan Hall Phone (cell): 816-769-6432 Email: bnbanks@email.shc.edu MWF: 9:15-10:05am; 11:15am-12:05pm and by appointment

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Course Description: Chemistry 101 is an introduction to general and organic chemistry focusing on topics relevant to the health professions. Text: General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 1st Edition J.G. Smith, McGraw Hill, 2010, ISBN-13 978-0-07-727429-0 *The Student Solutions Manual is recommended. It contains complete solutions for in-chapter problems and the odd end-of-chapter problems. ISBN-13: 978-0-07-302658-9 Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students are expected to have not only gained knowledge in various areas of basic chemistry (see Objectives), but as importantly to have developed critical thinking, reading, and problem-solving skills and to be able to extend their knowledge to new and changing situations: a) The metric system and solving problems using equalities, conversion factors, and correct significant figures. b) The periodic table, atomic symbols, relationships of elements within groups, atom structure, and molecular mass. c) The octet rule, writing formulas and names for covalent and inorganic compounds, and recognizing the types of and balancing equations for chemical reactions. d) Solving problems using stoichiometry. e) Calculating the energy involved in phase changes using heating/cooling curves. f) The kinetic molecular theory of gases and gas laws. g) Properties of solutions including types of solvents and solutes, electrolytes, osmosis and dialysis. h) Acids, bases, buffer systems, and the pH scale. i) An overview of organic chemistry- functional groups, naming compounds and model reactions. Topics: The material covered this term will come from the following chapters: 1. Matter & Measurement 7. Gases, Liquids, & Solids 2. Atoms & Periodic Table 8. Solutions 3. Ionic Compounds 9. Acids and Bases 4. Covalent Compounds 10. Nuclear Chemistry 5. Chemical Reactions 11. Organic Moleucules 6. Energy Changes, Reaction Rates, Equilibrium **Always bring your textbook and calculator to class.

Online Resources
Class Blog: The address for the class blog is http://shcchem.blogspot.com. Everything you could need or want will be located here. eCompanion: The eCompanion site for this course (http://shconline.net) will have the PowerPoint slides used in lecture and documents with links to online resources. You should frequently check eCompanion in order to download these documents to supplement your learning. Videos: I am providing you with a schedule of videos that you must watch prior to coming to class. These videos are not intended to be supplemental; rather, they are part of the course. I encourage you to take notes while watching these videos and to make sure that you understand the key concept(s) in each. I will briefly lecture on these topics, answer questions, and clear up any confusion during class, but intend to use class time to work problems and develop problem solving strategies so that you will be successful on exams. You will be assessed on your knowledge of these videos during quizzes.

Grades
Homework Problems: Homework problems from the text will be given for each chapter. These problems will prepare you for tests and may be used as quiz questions. Homework problems will be graded according to neatness, completeness, and organization. On the day that I hand them back, I will post an answer key on eCompanion. You are responsible for making sure that you did the problems correctly. Late homework will not be accepted. If you cannot come to class, make sure a classmate turns in the assignment for you. Quizzes: There will be a minimum of 10 unannounced in-class quizzes during the semester. If the class has more than 10 quizzes, I will take your 10 highest quiz grades. Quiz material will come from reading due on lecture day and/or lecture videos. Make sure you that complete the reading and watch all assigned videos prior to class. Exams: The exams will contain a variety of question styles including multiple-choice, short answer, and mathematical computation. When studying, you should focus equally on vocabulary and terminology, definitions, written explanations of phenomena, and quantitative problem solving. While it is critical for you to know how to perform calculations, it is equally as important for you to understand the what, why, and how associated with the problem. Exams will include all material covered in the text and lectures unless the instructor specifically informs you otherwise. Exam Schedule: Exam 1: Monday, January 28 Exam 2: Monday, February 18 Exam 3: Wednesday, March 13 Exam 4: Friday, April 12 Final Exam: Section 01: Monday, April 29, 12-2pm Section 02: Thursday, April 25, 8:00 10:00 am

The exam dates will not change. The Final Exam will be comprehensive.

Grading:

Homework Assignments Quizzes: Exams 1 4: Final Exam (Comprehensive): Total

10 % 10 % 60 % 20 % 100 % 60% F

The traditional grading scheme will be used: 90% A; 80 89% B; 70 79% C; 60 69% D; +/- Letter grades will be given at the instructors discretion. Important Dates:

Monday, January 17 MLK Day (NO CLASSES) Monday March 7 Friday, March 11: Spring Break Tuesday, March 15 Last Day to Withdraw from Class Tuesday, March 29 Last Day for Pass/Fail option Friday, April 22 Good Friday (NO CLASSES) Monday, April 25 Easter Monday (NO CLASSES)

Attendance Policy: Attendance at scheduled lectures is required. Instructor initiated WP/WFs will not be given. Exam Policy: There will be no make-up exams. If you know you will miss an exam for an excusable reason (surgery, death in family, athletic competition), you must tell me at least 3 days prior to the exam so alternate arrangements can be made (i.e., you will take the exam early). It is your responsibility to make these arrangements. If you unexpectedly miss an exam for an excusable reason (be careful there are very few absences I consider excusable), upon providing documentation the exam points will be omitted from your overall grade. An unexcused absence on an exam will result in a grade of 0. The take-home message is Do Not Miss an Exam! Miscellaneous: All cell phones and pagers must be turned off prior to entering the classroom! In accordance with College policy, the use of all personal electronic communication devices in this classroom is prohibited. Students are required to turn off or silence their personal electronic communication devices during this class. The instructor reserves the right to require students who use personal electronic communication devices during class or who allow their devices to disrupt class to leave immediately. This will count as an unexcused absence, resulting in a grade of 0 for any exercises. There will be no programmable calculators or communication devices (cell phones, etc.) used on any of the exams administered for this course. Only nonprogrammable calculators will be allowed. These will not be provided for you. Please refer to the 2010/2011 SHC Bulletin of Information for the Colleges Policy on Academic Dishonesty. Any student caught using illicit materials during an exam/quiz or other activities considered cheating will receive an F in the course. Additionally, the incident will be reported to the Provost who may decide to pursue further disciplinary action. Students who want to receive disabilities accommodations should contact Mrs. Dunklin, Coordinator for Student Support Services at 380-3470 as soon as possible so that warranted accommodations can be arranged. Her office is located in Student Academic Services, 1st floor, Administration Building.