University of Wisconsin –
La Crosse
CHM 103 General Chemistry I
Instructor: Dr. Keith D. Beyer, Room 443, extension 5-8292
Class Hours: M, W, F: 7:45 – 8:40 am, 141 CWH
Discussion,
Thursdays: D51 1:10 – 2:05
pm, 201 CH; D52 3:20 – 4:15 pm, 301 CH;
D53 4:25 – 5:20 pm, 252 CH.
Office Hours: M - F: 9 - 10 am, others as available –
just stop in!
Textbook: Chemistry The Central Science by
Brown, LeMay & Bursten, 9th Ed.
Lab: Experiments in First Semester
General Chemistry, 14th ed.
Safety
goggles ($5 at bookstore, or $3.50 from Chemistry Club)
Required for this course:
Calculator with scientific functions, safety goggles (available from
chemistry club or in the bookstore), lab manual (for the lab portion).
Course Description: An
introduction to chemistry including topics in atomic structure, chemical
bonding, molecular structure, chemical stoichiometry, reactivity, states of
matter, solutions, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry, and also including
selected topics in descriptive and applied chemistry. Scientific inquiry, experimental design and data analysis
are included.
Exams:
There will be six exams and a
comprehensive final. Exams will be
on Fridays during class according to the attached semester calendar. Exams can not be missed. You will receive zero points for a
missed exam. You will be allowed
to bring one 3 inch by 5 inch index card to the exams with any information you
deem necessary on it. You will be
given a periodic table for use during the exam; you may not bring your own. The
final exam for this course is Tuesday December 19th 10 am –
noon.
Quizzes: There will be seven quizzes in the discussion
sections on Thursdays in weeks when there is no exam (see semester calendar.)
You will be allowed 15 minutes to complete quizzes. Quizzes are worth 10 points each and can not be missed for
any reason.
Laboratory: The laboratory is very important to an
understanding of chemistry and attendance is mandatory. The laboratory grade accounts for 20%
of the course grade. Any student
receiving a grad of F in the laboratory will automatically receive a grade of F
in the entire course. You must
pass both the laboratory and lecture portions of the course to receive a
passing grade in Chemistry 103.
Your laboratory instructor will give you a syllabus for the lab
including the grading scale. The
laboratory instructor will report a percentage grade and/or a letter grade to
me at the end of the semester, which I will include in your final average. If I receive a letter grade, it will be
converted to points according to the table below:
|
A |
120 |
C |
80 |
|
A- |
112 |
C- |
76 |
|
B+ |
104 |
D+ |
72 |
|
B |
96 |
D |
68 |
|
B- |
88 |
D- |
64 |
|
C+ |
84 |
F |
fail the course |
Additional Exercises: We are
planning to have three pre and post course diagnostic quizzes. Two of these will be on line (pre and
post) and one will be in class.
You will be graded on participation only. You will receive 2 points for each pre and post test you
complete. Also, I will hand out an
information sheet on the first day of class. You will receive 2 points for completing this sheet and
handing it in at the first discussion session.
Daily Problems: Suggested problems
will be assigned daily from the text book. It is your responsibility to work through these problems and
bring any questions you have to the discussion section. We will spend time in the discussion
sections working through any questions you have on problems that have been
assigned. These problems will not
be handed in or graded.
Attendance Policy: You are
expected to attend all lectures, discussions, and labs. If you must miss a lab for a particular
reason, discuss this with your laboratory instructor to make alternate
arrangements. Also, anticipate any
conflicts you may have with a specific lab period in advance so that you can make
other arrangements (such as being on an athletic team for a scheduled
event). It is to your advantage to
do all labs. Labs and suggested
problems will help you keep on top of the material for the exams. Missing exams or quizzes is not
acceptable. You will not be
excused for missing an exam or quiz for any reason other than a doctor
certified illness. You will receive
0 points for a missed exam or quiz.
If you are ill, you must contact me via e-mail or phone before
class. Excuses such as "I slept through my alarm" are
inappropriate and will not be accepted.
It is your responsibility to take whatever means necessary to make it to
class for an exam or quiz.
Experience has shown that relying on your roommate to get you out of bed
is unreliable! 7:45 am is very
early, but you can do it! J
Additional Help: 1) Office hours. 2) Tutor. The
chemistry department provides a tutor for this course and will bear all costs
of this tutoring. You are
encouraged to take advantage of this free service if you feel it will improve
your understanding of the course topics.
The tutor for this class is Jameson Bothe, bothe.jame@uwlax.edu. 3) Additional resources posted on D2L, the
internet, the CD-ROM for the book, textbook website.
Grading Policy: Grades will be determined
according to the following system:
|
100 - 93% |
A |
Tests |
300 |
50% |
(50 points each) |
|
92 - 88% |
AB |
Final |
100 |
16% |
|
|
87 - 80% |
B |
Labs |
120 |
20% |
(10 points each) |
|
79 - 75% |
BC |
Quizzes |
70 |
12% |
(10 points each) |
|
74 - 67% |
C |
Additional exercises |
14 |
2% |
(2 points each) |
|
66 - 59% |
D |
|
|
|
|
|
58 - 0% |
F |
Total |
604 |
|
|
Academic Conduct: A
high level of academic honesty and integrity is expected, and any indication
that these standards are not being met will be confronted. For complete details on the
UniversityÕs policy on student conduct, please look at http://www.uwlax.edu/StudentLife/uws14.htm. Plagiarism, cheating on exams/quizzes,
and copying the work of fellow students invoke severe penalties and may lead to
dismissal from the University.
Desire to Learn: I will utilize D2L with
this course. I will post your
grades for each exam, quiz, etc. on D2L which you may access at any time. I may also post additional items on D2L
related to the course such as answer keys to the tests/quizzes, etc.
University Accommodation Policy: Any student with a documented disability who needs to
arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the instructor and the
Disability Resource Services (DRS) Office
Class Schedule:
|
Chapter |
Sections covered |
Topic |
|
1 |
1 – 6 |
Matter and Measurement |
|
2 |
1 – 8 |
Atoms, Molecules and Ions |
|
3 |
1 – 7 |
Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical Formulas
and Equations |
|
4 |
1 – 6 |
Aqueous Reactions and
Solution Stoichiometry |
|
6 |
1 – 9 |
Electronic Structure of
Atoms |
|
7 |
1 – 6 |
Periodic Properties of the
Elements |
|
8 |
1 – 7 |
Basic Concepts of Chemical
Bonding |
|
9 |
1 – 6 |
Molecular Geometry and
Bonding Theories |
|
10 |
1 – 7, 9 |
Gases |
|
21 |
1 – 4 |
Nuclear Chemistry |
|
5 |
5 |
Calorimetry |
|
11 |
1 – 6 |
Intermolecular Forces,
Liquids and Solids |
