Chem 1151: General Chemistry Spring 2008 Course Syllabus

What is the purpose of Chem 1151?

• This course is required for students with a variety of science and engineering majors as well as several pre-professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, other engineering areas.
• This is an introductory college level chemistry course that covers fundamental concepts of the atom, molecule, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, gas laws, atomic structure, the Periodic Table and chemical bonding. This course is the first in the two-semester sequence Chem 1151-1152.
• The prerequisites for Chem 1151 are high school chemistry and either high school algebra or Math 1005 prior to registering for Chem 1151. If you have not completed these courses, see the instructor on the first day of class.

What are the goals of Chem 1151?

This course meets the liberal education requirement in Category 4. Students will

• Study the content, principles and methods of chemistry
• Improve critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Learn and improve experimental skills and methods
• Develop an appreciation for the relevance of chemistry in our daily lives

Who are the instructors?

• Bilin Tsai Office: Chem 321 Phone: 726-7220

Email: btsai@d.umn.edu

Office Hours: Tues. at 9 am, Wed. at 10 am, Thurs. at 2 pm or by appointment

Website: www.d.umn.edu/~btsai

• Teaching Assistants; check the website for office hours after Jan 25.

Name	email@ d.umn.edu	Lab Sec	Lab Schedule SSB 143 (**)	Discussion Sec	Discussion Tuesday
Kate Swanson	morr0138	3	M 10 am	2	12 pm, SSB 129
Christine Kelly	kelly473	7	M 2 pm	6	12 pm, SSB 131
Keerthi Jayasundera	jaya0046	9	T 9 am	8	12 pm, SSB 143
Sara Ford	ford0218	11	T 2 pm	10	1 pm, SSB 143
Kate Swanson	morr0138	13	W 10 am	12	1 pm, SSB 131
Heather Neu	makix214	17	W 2 pm	16	1 pm, SSB 129
Mike Fealey	feale005	19	W 2 pm ** SSB 145	18	12 pm, SSB 145
Keerthi Jayasundera	jaya0046	21	Th 10 am	20	1 pm, SSB 145
Heather Neu	makix214	23	Th 2 pm	22	12 pm, SSB 226
Christine Kelly	kelly473	25	Th 2 pm ** SSB 145	24	1 pm, SSB 226
Adam Bazama	baza0013	35	Tu 9 am ** SSB 145	34	1 pm, SSB 246

What texts are required?

• Zumdahl and Zumdahl, Chemistry, (7^th Edition), Houghton Mifflin
• Student Solutions Manual
• Study Guide is recommended
• Chem 1151 Lab Manual (Catalyst)

Computer and Web Resources

• For course material: www.d.umn.edu/~btsai
• Publisher's Website: http://college.hmco.com/chemistry/zumdahl/chemistry/7e/student_home.html

The publisher has provided several resources to help you learn chemistry. These include self-assessment tools (problem solving, quizzes, tutorials), links to other websites, molecular models and data bases.

• WebAssign:   Use will be discussed in lecture. 

Link:  http://www.webassign.net/login.html

• For chemistry related career information http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_CAREERS&node_id=87&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1

• For biochemistry related career information: http://www.asbmb.org/asbmb/site.nsf/Sub/CareerBrochure?

Open document Click on Career Brochure to open the Adobe Acrobat program.

• Periodic Table: http://www.webelements.com

What are the course expectations?

The general rule for a college level course is that for every hour you spend in lecture, you should be studying two more hours outside of class. This is a challenging 5-credit course, so you should spend a minimum of three hours per day studying chemistry. The textbook is your primary source of the material you will study in Chem 1151. You need to prepare for lecture by reading the text, keeping up with the material, working problems (in class, on the publisher's website, from the text) and getting help right away when you don't understand something (instructor, TAs, Tutoring Center, study groups). While there is some information you need to memorize, your goal is to understand the material so you can apply this understanding and knowledge to problems and questions.

How do I stay informed about this course?

Email, the Web and lecture will be used to communicate course-related information, grade summaries, announcements, course notes, exam and quiz solutions, and other information. A weekly assignment will be posted on the Chem 1151 Website. Your teaching assistant (TA) will also use email. You should check these resources regularly because you are responsible for this information.

When does the class meet?

• Class meets at 1 pm at 1:00 pm in LSci 175 on MWThF
• Bring your text and calculator to class
• Discussion meets every week at noon or 1 pm on Tuesday
• Lab meets every week in SSB 143 or SSB 145.

How will letter grades be determined? (See footnote [1] below)

Item	Total Points (%)	Comments
Three in-class exams [2]	240 (32%)
Quizzes [3]	90 (12%)	The top 6 scores will count.
Homework	70 (9.3%)
Final Exam [2]	200 (26.7%)	Cumulative on May 12 at noon
Lab	150 (20%)	All lab reports and your lab notebook must be handed in to pass laboratory.
Total	750 (100%)

[1] Students must successfully complete and pass the lecture AND the lab portions of this course to receive a passing grade in Chem 1151.

[2] Students are required to discuss arrangements for taking a makeup exam PRIOR to the scheduled exam date. If you should become ill or have another emergency that prevents you from taking an exam, leave the instructor a voice mail message immediately.

[3] Each quiz is worth 15 points; the lowest quiz score will be dropped. No make-up quizzes will be given

Approximate Letter Grade Cutoffs (subject to change)

Letter Grade	A/A-	B+/B/B-	C+/C/C-	D+/D	F
%	85	73	61	55	<55

What chapters will I study in Chem 1151?

1. Chemical Foundations
2. Atoms, Molecule’s and Ions
3. Stoichiometry
4. Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
5. Gases
6. Thermochemistry
7. Atomic Structure and Periodicity
8. Bonding: General Concepts
9. Covalent Bonding: Orbitals

What else should I know?

• Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students. UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of trust, honesty, and fairness. As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community. In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders.
• The instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow the University's Student Conduct Code (http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code). Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of academic achievement and integrity. Disruptive classroom behavior that substantially or repeatedly interrupts either the instructor's ability to teach, or student learning, is prohibited. Disruptive behavior includes inappropriate use of technology in the classroom. Examples include ringing cell phones, text-messaging, watching videos, playing computer games, doing email, or surfing the Internet on your computer instead of note-taking or other instructor-sanctioned activities.
• Individuals who have any disability or physical condition (such as pregnancy or allergy), which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform their instructor at the start of the semester. It is University policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Adaptations of methods, materials or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation. This material is available in alternate formats to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Penny Cragun at the Access Center (726-8727).
• Students who have concerns about the lecture, lab or other issues in this course should discuss them with the course instructor. Issues that remain unresolved should be discussed with the department head.
• If you are a student-athlete, you must obtain your travel schedule from your coach and give me a copy at the beginning of the semester if your schedule requires that you travel on exam days. You are also responsible for making up missed labs.