COURSE SYLLABUS, Spring 2015
CHE1315 - General Chemistry I
Lecture:
W: 5:30-8:20
Laboratory: R: 5:30-8:20
Instructor:
Cindy L. Martin
Phone No.:
(918)371-6300
Evening operations:
(918)595-7673
e-mail: cindy.martin@owasso.k12.ok.us
COURSE PREREQUISITE:
MTHO123 or equivalent
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE:
General Chemistry I is the first of two courses that cover the
fundamental concepts of chemistry for science and science-related majors.
The second course is CHE1415-General Chemistry II.
TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS:
Chemistry, 9th edition, Zumdahl
Safety goggles and lab coat are to be worn in the laboratory.
They are available in the TCC bookstore.
COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION:
A complete set of computer programs for this General Chemistry text is available for use at the math lab. The CD-Rom
available for purchase in the bookstore gives another resource for studying. The tutorials are extremely helpful in
preparing for class and exams.
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE
Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2012-01 and Title
63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or the use of any tobacco products in all public
places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and
instrumentalities. This Order includes property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds,
buildings, facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment on all
campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC Campus Police is responsible for
ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy. Violations of the policy may be addressed through
issuance of campus or state citations.
DISABILITY RESOURCES:
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for
qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918)
595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
This course is for science and science-related majors. The course includes 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.
Lecture: 4 hours Laboratory: 2 hours
COURSE WITHDRAWAL:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed ¾ the duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic
Calendar for the deadline that applies to the course(s). Begin the process with discussion with the faculty member
assigned to the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course (‘W’
grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change to an audit from a course after the drop/add period
can alter the financial aid award for the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC
if the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may
receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Chemistry is divided between theoretical and practical knowledge. This course will deal with the fundamental laws and
theories governing the behavior of matter. The terminology and vocabulary used by the chemist will be developed and
applied.
The technique for solving quantitative problems relating to chemistry will be presented. Since the problems in
chemistry are many and varied, an objective of this class is to develop the ability to study independently. Chemical
principles apply to many different disciplines.
The course will introduce the student to the enormous scope of the field of chemistry. During the laboratory sessions
the student will have the opportunity to perform simple laboratory procedures and practice safe handling of laboratory
chemicals and equipment. During the first laboratory session a list of safety rules will be presented and discussed. Strict
precautions and guidelines must be followed in the lab.
TEACHING METHODS:
All lecture and laboratory material should be read prior to class
presentation or laboratory period. Problems from the textbook should be
worked. Specific problems may be assigned to be handed in for grading.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
A. Lecture:
1. During the course of the semester, graded material will include:
Nine (9) laboratory assignments
eight (8) 25 point quiz or homework assignments
four (4) 100 point hour exams,
one (1) 50 point mandatory lab final
one (1) 100 point mandatory comprehensive final exam
The examinations will cover the lecture material and all the material in the assigned chapter(s) in the textbook.
2. If programmable calculators are used for exams, the memory may be
deleted before using.
3. No make up tests will be given, unless in case of extreme emergency
and at the discretion of the instructor. Arrangements must be made prior to the exam.
4. Quizzes CANNOT be made up.
5. The final exam CANNOT be made up.
B. LABORATORY:
1. Laboratory work will be completed during the assigned laboratory
period. The completed lab report will be due at the beginning of the next lab. For each lab a total of 25 points can be
achieved.
2. A laboratory final will be given to evaluate all lab techniques and
calculations used during the semester. The final will be worth 50 points.
3. Late lab reports will NOT be accepted. (If absent when the lab report is due, hand in next class period).
4. Laboratory experiments CANNOT be made up. An absence during one of the lab periods will result in the forfeit of
ALL points associated with that laboratory exercise.
5. Students are advised to exercise extreme caution in the laboratory and to follow all guidelines listed on the "Safe Lab
Practices" handout.
6. Students MUST wear goggles and a lab apron during labs. You may purchase your own or wear the classroom set.
Students NOT wearing the above will NOT be allowed to participate in the laboratory and will forfeit all points associated
with the laboratory exercise.
7. Appropriate clothing and shoes must be worn and no food or drinks are allowed in the lab room. Vandalism to lab
equipment and furniture is unacceptable and will be dealt with by school policy.
C. HOMEWORK:
Specific homework problems will be assigned throughout the
course. These problems will aid the student in obtaining a thorough
understanding of the material and are strongly advised to work.