CHM 130 – 001 General, Organic and Biochemistry (3 cr)
and CHM 130A – 001 GOB Lab (1 cr)
Sandhills Community College Course Syllabus
Spring 2009
Instructor: Michelle Hatley
Office: Meyer 204
Phone: 910-695-3763
E-mail: hatleym@sandhills.edu
Office Hours: M 10:00 – 11:00 am & 1:00 – 3:00 pm
T 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 – 3:00 pm
W 10:00 – 11:00 am & 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Th 8:30 – 9:30 am & 2:00 – 3:00 pm
F 10:00 – 11:00 am
or by appointment
Class Times: Lecture MWF 12:00 noon – 12:50 pm
Lab F 1:00 – 2:50 pm
Class Rooms: Lecture Meyer 110
Lab Meyer 206/213
Required Materials
1. Guinn, Denise & Brewer, Rebecca. General, Organic and Biological
Chemistry. WH Freeman & Company. This textbook is still in the final
stages of editing. Copies will be provided by the publisher
2. scientific calculator
3. safety glasses for lab
4. CHM 130A Lab Manual – published by SCC
Catalog Descriptions
CHM 130
This course provides a survey of basic facts and principles of general, organic,
and biochemistry. Topics include measurement, molecular structure, nuclear
chemistry, solutions, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, and the structure,
properties, and reactions of major organic and biological groups. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of
fundamental chemical concepts. This course has been approved to satisfy the
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course
requirement. Course is suitable for placement in the ADN program.
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CHM 130A
This course is a laboratory for CHM 130. Emphasis is placed on laboratory
experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 130. Upon completion,
students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to
chemical principles presented in CHM 130. This course has been approved to
satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a
premajor and/or elective course requirement.
Expanded Description
This course is one semester course for students who have never had chemistry
before. Topics cover a broad background in several areas of chemistry. It is
designed to assist students who are in nursing or a nursing related field.
Prerequisite: none
Corequisite: CHM 130 and CHM 130A must be taken together
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will
have done the following:
1. used the tools of science – units, dimensional analysis,
scientific notation, measurements, etc.
2. gained a basic understanding of the difference between organic and
non-organic compounds
3. examined the atom, elements and the periodic table
4. studied chemical bonding
5. made calculations and predictions regarding solutions and solubility
6. differentiated several organic functional groups
7. examined biologically important organic reactions
8. problem solved and critically evaluated problems relating chemistry to
health care professions
9. discovered that chemistry is an experimental science
10. developed good laboratory techniques
General Education: Students who are successful will improve in the following
general education areas: reading, writing, problem solving, critical thinking and
cooperating with others.
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Student Performance and Classroom Etiquette
1. You are responsible for all policies and procedures contained and
addressed in the SCC student handbook and catalog.
2. You are expected to participate in class discussions.
3. You are expected to take all scheduled exams.
4. Respect me as the instructor and other students as well by not talking
in class while I am giving a lecture or coming to class late.
5. If you have a cell phone, you must turn it off before coming into the
classroom and keep it off during the entire class period. In the event
that you are expecting an emergency call (for example, a family
member is ill or your work requires that you remain on call) place your
phone in vibrate mode and leave the classroom before answering any
telephone call.
6. Make-up Work. Make-up work on assignments and homework will be
permitted if the absence is excused. Otherwise the grade will be
recorded as a zero. You must have documentation verifying the
absence. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what
work was missed.
Make-up exams will be given only under
extenuating circumstances.
7. Academic Integrity. In addition to good academic performance,
students should exhibit honesty and integrity. If there is any question
that academic honesty and integrity are not honored, students may be
required to redo assignments in the presence of an instructor-selected
monitor. Proof of dishonesty, including plagiarism, will make students
subject to disciplinary action. Please see the "SCC Policy Statements"
attached to the end of the syllabus for more information.
8. Access/Disability Policy. Please consult the "SCC Policy Statements"
attached to the end of the syllabus for more information.
9. Attendance. Enrollment in a chemistry class is a commitment by the
student to all the assignments, schedule and requirements of the
course. Attendance at lecture and lab sessions is required and
attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class session.
Students are allowed 3 lecture absences. For absences beyond three,
an official excuse must be submitted. An acceptable excuse is one
due to circumstances beyond your control that prevented attendance
of class and for which acceptable verification is provided – i.e. illness
and a physician’s statement, traffic accident and a police report, school
business and note from the dean, etc. If a student misses nine lecture
days for any reason, he/she may be dropped or withdrawn from the
class. There are no excused lab absences. If a lab is missed, the
student should make arrangements with the instructor to complete the
lab during instructor office hours the following week. There is one day
reserved at the end of the semester as a make-up lab day. However,
only one missed lab may be completed at this time.
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Grade Calculation
I do not give grades. I merely set the standards and record your progress. You
will receive one grade for this course that will reflect your accomplishments in
both lecture and lab. The grade will be determined by the percentage of total
points accumulated according to the following scale:
A
B
C
91.0 – 100 %
82.0 – 90.9 %
73.0 – 81.9 %
D
F
Areas of assessment will include the following:
5 exams
~15 homework assignments
1 written project
in-class activities
12 lab reports
50 %
20 %
5%
5%
20 %
64.0 – 72.9 %
below 63.9 %
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Lecture Schedule
The following is a tentative lecture schedule. This schedule may be revised as
necessary throughout the semester.
Date
Activity
Introduction
Monday Jan. 12
Chapter 1
Measurements, Atoms & the
Periodic Table
Jan. 14
Jan. 16
Monday Jan. 19
Jan. 21
Jan. 23
Monday Jan. 26
Jan. 28
Jan. 30
Monday Feb. 2
Feb. 4
Feb. 6
Monday Feb. 9
Feb. 11
Feb. 13
Monday Feb. 16
Feb. 18
Feb. 20
Monday Feb. 23
Feb. 25
Feb. 27
Monday Mar. 2
Mar. 4
Mar. 6
Monday Mar. 9
Mar. 11
Mar. 13
Monday Mar. 16
Mar. 18
Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday
Exam 1
Chapter 2
Compounds
Exam 2
drop period ends
Chapter 3
Molecular Shape & Intermolecular
Forces
Chapter 6
Hydrocarbons
Spring Break!!
Spring Break!!
Spring Break!!
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Mar. 20
Monday Mar. 23
Mar. 25
Mar. 27
Monday Mar. 30
Apr. 1
Apr. 3
Monday Apr. 6
Apr. 8
Apr. 10
Monday Apr. 13
Apr. 15
Exam 3
Chapter 7
Organic Functional Groups
Chapter 8
Chemical Reactions, Energy &
Kinetics
Exam 4
Easter Holiday!!
Chapter 9
Acids, Bases, pH &
Buffers
Apr. 17
Monday Apr. 20
Apr. 22
Apr. 24
Monday Apr. 27
Apr. 29
May 1
Monday May 4
May 6
May 7 – May 12
Chapter 10
Reactions of Organic Functional
Groups in Biochemistry
Written Project Due
Exam 5
Exams
There will be five regular exams throughout the semester. These exams provide
a way for you to demonstrate your knowledge through problem solving questions
in addition to questions that test your conceptual understanding and general
knowledge of the material. Each exam will be worth 100 points. Tentative dates
are given in the schedule above. Each exam will be divided into two parts. Part
one will consist of 20 – 25 multiple choice questions, each worth 2 – 3 points.
Part two will contain short answer, discussion and calculation type questions.
You are expected to take the exams at the scheduled time. Make-up exams will
be given only under extenuating circumstances. The format for the make-up
exams is entirely short answer, discussion, calculation, etc.
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Homework
Chemistry takes practice!! Working problems is an excellent method for studying
and learning the material. These assignments are one of the best sources for
you to apply the concepts learned in lecture and to help you practice the type of
questions that will appear on your exams. I advise you to attempt the problems
before referring to the back of the book or a classmate for help. Everything
seems easy when read from a book or explained by someone else. For
calculation problems, do not just write down the answers. Detail work must be
shown to receive credit for the assignment. No work = no credit! Homework
assignments will be given each week.
Each Wednesday a homework assignment will be given out. It will be due at the
beginning of class the following Monday.
Written Project
This will be a short (~2 – 3 page) paper over some topic in chemistry. More
information on this later….
In-Class Activities
These activities are designed to reward students who come to class ready to
participate. Examples may include, but are not limited to, quizzes, attendance
checks, worksheets, etc. If a student misses one of these assignments, they
cannot be made up.
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Laboratory Schedule
The following is a tentative lab schedule.
throughout the semester.
It may be revised as necessary
Date
Jan. 16
Lab
Introduction and Safety Rules
Jan. 23
Experiment # 1 Measurement
Jan. 30
Experiment # 2 A Ton of Feathers and a Ton of Bricks
Feb. 6
Experiment # 15 What’s In a Name?
Feb. 13
Experiment # 3 Decomposition of Potassium Chlorate
Feb. 20
Molecular Shape
Feb. 27
Experiment # 8 Vitamin C in Fruit Juice
Mar. 6
Experiment # 13 Getting the Angle on Carbon
Mar. 13
Spring Break!!
Mar. 20
Experiment # 5 Moles of Iron and Copper
Mar. 27
Experiment # 6 Hangover Haven
Apr. 3
Experiment # 9 Cleaning Up Your Act
Apr. 10
continuation of Experiment # 9
Apr. 17
Experiment # 10 Of Cabbage and Chemistry
Apr. 24
Experiment # 7 Making Scents of Esters
May 1
Check out and Make-Up Lab*
*You will only be allowed to make up one lab on May 1. If you miss more than
one lab, you must make it up during my office hours the following week.
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Sandhills Community College Policy Statements
This section is a summary for students of various policies and services listed in
the College Catalog.
 Support for student learning and progress. Academic advising is
available to all students in the Advising Center, which will assist in
developing an educational plan consistent with life goals and objectives.
Academic tutoring is available to all students on an individual or small
group basis. Students are encouraged to apply early in the semester for
free tutoring service. Boyd Library has a wealth of print and online
resources. The Learning Resources Center in Boyd Library provides
computer access as well as staff assistance with online research.
Counselors are available to assist students in coping with any concerns or
difficulties they may experience while attending college. Career counseling
and job placement services are also readily available.

Accommodations for students with disabilities. The college strives to
provide an equal educational opportunity to all. In compliance with college
policy and equal access laws, professors are available to discuss
appropriate academic accommodations that may be required for a student
with disabilities. Students requesting accommodations must contact the
college disabilities coordinator in the Advising Center.

Classroom conduct. Faculty and students have the right to a classroom
atmosphere that is conducive to study, thought, and full concentration on
study topics. Behavior that threatens such an atmosphere, disrupts
learning and teaching activities, or creates an atmosphere of fear and
intimidation will not be tolerated.

Academic honesty. The college believes that the pursuit of knowledge
requires honesty. Students are expected to act appropriately and deal
honestly in all aspects of their interactions with the college and their
academic work. The college will not tolerate dishonest acts such as
copying the work of another; using unauthorized help, books, or notes on
examinations or projects; or intentionally representing the work of another
as one's own without proper reference (plagiarism). The consequences of
academic dishonesty may vary according to circumstances. Actions that
could be taken include, but are not limited to, the following: a failing grade
for the work involved, failure in the course, or removal from the course.

Computer use. The college expects and requires ethical and responsible
behavior of individuals using information resources, which include
computers and the college network and Internet capabilities. Individuals
using these resources must abide by the college's Acceptable Use Policy,
which requires respecting intellectual property rights, protecting private
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information, refraining from accessing inappropriate or
information, and ensuring open access to available resources.
offensive

Student grievance procedure. The college assures Sandhills students
that their grievances will be considered fairly, rapidly, and in a nonthreatening atmosphere. Any student who feels unfairly treated may follow
the student grievance procedure, which is described in detail in the
Student Handbook.

Annual Security Report. To comply with federal laws the college
provides information about serious crimes that have occurred on campus
during the last three years. Copies of the Campus Crime Statistics Report
and Annual Security Report may be obtained by contacting the main
campus switchboard (910-692-6185) or the director of the Hoke Center
(910-875-8589). The information can also be found on the college's
website at www.sandhills.edu/security.html.