CHEM 1004
Section 22203
Spring 2011
Class Meetings:
Textbook:
Required:
January 10 – May 3, 2011
8:00 – 8:50, MTWR
Final Exam: Wednesday, May 4, 8:00 – 10:00
Holidays:
Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 17
Spring Break – March 14 - 17
Lecture: Sciences Complex, Room 205
Chemistry for Changing Times, 12th Edition, John W. Hill, Terry W.
McCreary, Doris K. Kolb, Prentice-Hall, New York, 2010.
Graded Components:
Component:
Percentage
Homework
20
Writing Assignments
10
Four Quizzes - No Drop
20
Four Tests – No Drop
40
Final Exam
10
Attendance: Detailed attendance records will not be kept. You are responsible for material
covered in class and all assignments. History has indicated that those who attend class regularly
generally tend to perform better.
Make-up: Homework assignments are due when stated. Homework turned in after the due date
will be accepted with a 20% penalty up to one class day after the due date. There will be no
make-up tests or quizzes. If you will be unable to take a test on the scheduled date,
arrangements may be made to take the test in advance.
Course Grades: Course grades are determined at the end of the semester by computing the
weighted percentage of all of the components listed above. Experience indicates the breaking
points for letter grades are usually 90, 80, 70, and 55 for A, B, C, and D, respectively.
Other Information: If for any reason you feel the need to drop the course, PLEASE go through
the paper work by completing an add/drop slip from the registrar. Failure to do so will result in
an unwanted grade on your transcript. Last day to withdraw with an automatic "W" is April 8.
After that date, withdrawal requires my signature and assignment of a "W" or "F" based upon
your class standing to that point. Last possible day to drop a course is April 22. Further
important University information may be found by going to www.cameron.edu, going to
Administration, clicking on Academic Affairs, and clicking on Spring 2011 16 Weeks under
syllabus attachments.
Academic Dishonesty: Cheating in any form is cause for an automatic 'F' for the semester.
Description of Graded Components:
Homework: Homework will possibly be a combination of “traditional”hand-outs as well as
some other activities. The homework will be a mix of my own problems and questions as well
as problems and questions from the textbook.
Writing Assignments: These will be on the order of three – four pages and will be on a specific
question. More details will follow.
Quizzes: There will be four quizzes administered during the semester. Tentative
quiz dates are 1/20, 2/17, 3/24, and 4/21.
Tests: There will be four tests administered during the semester. Tentative test dates are 2/3,
3/34, 4/7, and 5/2.
Final Exam:
Wednesday, May 4, 8:00 – 10:00
Instructor Information:
Dr. Gary Buckley
Department of Physical Sciences
Office: Room 225F
Phone: 580-581-2885
E-mail: gbuckley@cameron.edu
Web site: www.cameron.edu/~garyb
Spring 2011 Schedule
Dr. Gary S. Buckley
Phone: 580-581-2885
e-mail: gbuckley@cameron.edu
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8:00
CHEM 1004
CHEM 1004
CHEM 1004
CHEM 1004
9:30
Office
Office
Class Prep
Physics Prep
10:30
Friday
Office
Office
11:00
Class Prep
Class Prep
Office
Office
12:30
CHEM 1474
CHEM 1474
CHEM 1474
CHEM 1474
Meetings,
Research
PHYS 1215L
CHEM 1361
PHYS 1215L
CHEM 1471
(until 1:00)
1:30
2:00
3:00
Meetings,
Research
4:00
Office hours are my attempt to ensure I will be available during those times, but certainly feel
free to visit with me any time you feel necessary. Outside of office hours you may want to
check with me via email or phone regarding my availability.
It is the policy of Cameron University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to
federal and state law. Students with disabilities who need classroom accommodations must
make their requests by contacting the Office of Student Development at (580) 581-2209, North
Shepler Room 314.