SYLLABUS

Tulsa Community College, West Campus

Summer Semester 2008
Course:
Lecture:
Lab:
Instructor:

CHE 1315 (General Chemistry I)

TTH 8:30 AM 12:20 P.M. (Room WCS 228)
TTH 1:00 2:50 P.M. (Room WCS 220)
Wilma Harris

TO CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Academic & Campus Services (West)
Office: WCI 106
Phone: 595-8060 (leave message)

Sect.: 401

Call: 51733

TO CONTACT DIVISION OFFICE:

Division Name: Science & Mathematics
Division Associate Dean: Dr. Bryan
Coppedge
Office: WCS 128
Office Phone: 595-8193

PREQUISITES FOR THIS COURSE

Math 1513 or equivalent
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course includes the fundamental laws and theories dealing with the structure and interactions
of matter and the use of these principles in understanding the properties of matter, chemical
bonding, chemical reactions, the physical states of matter, changes of state, and solutions. The
fundamental principles are applied to the solution of quantitative problems relating to chemistry.
TEXTBOOK & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
Chemistry: The Central Science 10th edition, custom edititon for Tulsa Community College,
Brown, LeMay, Bursten; 2006. Publisher: Pearson - Prentice Hall.
ISBN: 9-780436-945785
Scientific Calculator
Safety Goggles and Lab Apron
Student Study Guide that accompanies book (optional)

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GENERAL EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT

General Education Goals are designed to ensure that graduates of Tulsa Community College have the skills,
knowledge, and attitudes to carry them successfully through their work and personal lives. General Education
Goals to be measured in this course include Critical Thinking; Effective Communication; Civic Responsibility;
Global Awareness and Computer Proficiency.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
This Chemistry course is designed as a foundational course for the science major. The book
introduces students to modern chemistry concepts. The aim of this course is to help the student
appreciate and understand how chemistry contributes to the many aspects of our contemporary
lives and develop problem solving skills. Laboratory exercises offer the student a "hands-on"
experience to apply the knowledge and concepts learned in the lecture course.
TEACHING METHODS
Lecture:
Class starts at 8:30 AM. Please make every attempt to be there on time. If you are late, please
enter as discreetly as possible. Students are responsible for ALL the materials in the text
(assigned chapters), lecture, audiovisuals, etc.
Laboratory:
Sometimes the lecture materials will spill over in to lab . Your success in the lab will greatly
improve if you will review the appropriate labs in the lab manual prior to the lab sessions.
Safety Requirements:
Students must wear goggles and protective aprons during designated labs. Students without
appropriate safety equipment will NOT be allowed to participate in the designated labs and will
forfeit all points associated with that lab exercise. Goggles, lab coats and aprons are available for
sale at the college bookstore or at local vendors.

ADA POLICY
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Students with documented disabilities are provided
academic accommodations through the disABLED Student Resource Center (918-595-7115) or
Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (918-595-7428/TDD-TTY 981-595-7434). If
any student is in need of academic accommodations from either office, it is the student's
responsibility to advise the instructor so an appropriate referral can be made no later than the first
week of class. Students may also contact the disABLED Student Services Offices directly at the
telephone numbers indicated. ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED
UNLESS APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED TO THE DISABLED
STUDENT SERVICES OFFICES TO SUPPORT THE NEED

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EVALUATION TECHNIQUES
Students will earn their grade in this course by accumulating points from the following sources:
Lecture: 690 Points
Three (3) lecture exams = 100 points each and a final = 150 points. Questions will be
multiple choice, fill-in, short answer, and essays. (Total = 450 points)
Four (4) quizzes = 25 points each. (Total = 100 points)
Seven (7) online activities = 20 points each. (Total = 140 points)
Lab: 400 Points
Lab reports (exercises) = 400 points.
10 (ten) will be required @ 30 points each.
2 (two) will be required @ 50 points each.
Lab reports are due at the beginning of the next class period, unless stated otherwise.
You must be present in lab to turn in and get credit for the lab report!
Labs CANNOT be made up if absent!
General: Quizzes CANNOT be made up. Any missed lecture exam should be made up ASAP.
Make arrangements through the Evening Operations Program Office. There will be 10% extra
credit on every exam. No extra credit will be given on makeup exams!
GRADING SCALE:

90 100% = A
80 89% = B
70 79% = C
60 69% = D
0 59% = F

INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT Each student is responsible for being aware of the

information contained in the TCC Catalog, TCC Student Handbook, TCC Student Code of
Conduct Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the Class Schedule.

DROPPING A CLASS. AUDIT. AND INCOMPLETE GRADES

IF YOU DETERMINE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE COMPLETING THE COURSE, IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW FROM THE COURSE. THE
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A "W" OR CHANGE TO AUDIT IS (Friday, July 11th,
2008). AFTER ( July 11th), YOU WILL RECEIVE THE GRADE EARNED BASED ON
YOUR WORK FOR THE SEMESTER. TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR A CHANGE
TO AUDIT OR AN INCOMPLETE GRADE, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE A PASSING
GRADE. STUDENTS WITH A FAILING GRADE MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR A
CHANGE TO AUDIT OR AN INCOMPLETE GRADE. ALWAYS DROP THE COURSE IF
YOU ARE FAILING OR UNABLE TO ATTEND CLASS. THIS IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN "F" AT THE END OF
THE SEMESTER. CHECK WITH THE REGISTRAR ABOUT THE LAST DROP DATE.
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LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

Reading, writing, math, and computer learning support services are available. Inform your
students of the services appropriate to your course. Include location and hours of operation for
services on your campus.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
If your instructor decides individually to cancel class because of inclement weather or other
unexpected reasons, your instructor will contact you. I will call each of you or, if acceptable, we
will set up a calling tree, provided we have the correct telephone numbers for every student. It is
important that your instructor have current contact information so you can be notified if
necessary. Notify the TCC Registrar's office and your instructor if your contact information
changes during the semester.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Plagiarism is claiming, indicating, or implying that the ideas, sentences, or words of another
writer are your own; it includes having another writer do work claimed as your own, copying the
work of another and presenting it as your own, or following the work of another as a guide to
ideas and expression that are then presented as your own. The student should review the relevant
sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Handbook. It is the firm policy of this
instructor that plagiarism is unacceptable and will result in an automatic zero for that assignment
or possible failure in the course.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OR MISCONDUCT
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
Community College system. Academic dishonesty is behavior in which a deliberately fraudulent
misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain undeserved intellectual credit, either for
oneself or for another. Academic misconduct is behavior that results in intellectual advantage
obtained by violating specific standard, but without deliberate intent or use of fraudulent means.
The student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy
Handbook. It is the firm policy of this instructor that cheating is unacceptable and will result in
an automatic zero for that assignment or possible failure in the course.

COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE

Access to computing resources is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use
of TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College's mission of education,
research, and community service. Student use of technology is governed by the Computer
Services Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct
Policy Handbook. These handbooks may be obtained by contacting any office of Student
Activities or Dean of Student Services.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
Turn off all pagers, phones, and other annoying devices of the sort when entering class.
Children are not allowed in the classes. Please be considerate of all students in the class;
everyone is entitled to the same educational opportunity.
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CLASSROOM EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

For any emergency, the instructor will direct students. Students should not leave the classroom
during an emergency or call for emergency services unless asked to do so by the instructor.
ALARMS
When a continuous fire alarm sounds, the instructor will evacuate all students to a designated
area outside the building. Students should gather as a group so the instructor may account for
all students.
When an intermittent tornado alarm sounds, the instructor will direct students toward
designated rooms in the lower, inside part of the building.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
In a medical emergency, the instructor will remain in the classroom with the students. The
instructor will call for proper assistance or ask another student to do so. STUDENTS
SHOULD NOT ACT WITHOUT A REQUEST FROM THE INSTRUCTOR TO DO SO.
EMERGENCIES OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Call West Campus Police at 595-8158 or stop by their office located next to the main entrance
of the Information Commons Building in the center of campus. Phones that connect directly
to Campus Police are located on light poles in the parking lots.

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Tentative Schedule
Week

Date

Lecture

June 03
June 05

Intro./ Syllabus
Ch. 1

Math Review; Apx. 1

Lab Safety

June 10
June 12

Ch. 2
Ch. 2

Safety Quiz; Lab Tech.

* Density

June 17
June 19

TEST 1; Ch. 6
Ch. 6/7

June 24
June 26

Quiz 2; Ch. 7
Ch. 3

July 01
July 03

Ch. 3; Test 2
(Holiday)

July 08
July 10

Ch. 4
Ch. 4; Quiz 3

July 15
July 17

Ch. 10
Ch. 10; Test 3

July 22
July 24

Ch. 8/9; Quiz 4

FINAL EXAM

* Formal Lab Report

Lab

Everyday Chemicals
Atomic Fingerprints
Electrolytes
Determine Chem. Formula
Endo/Exothermic Rxns.
(No Class)
Paper Chromatography
Acid/Base Titration
*Gas Laws
Lewis Dot Structures