GENERAL AND ELEMENTARY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I - 15063 - CHEM 101 - 01
Instructor: Dr. Young-Gi Kim
Department of Chemistry, Delaware State University
Syllabus: GENERAL AND ELEMENTARY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I - 15063 - CHEM 101 - 01 (Fall 2015)
1. Course Information
CRN
Credit
Class Time/Location
Textbook
Instructor
Office Hour
(Help Desk)
15063
3
M/W/F, 10:00 AM – 10: 50 PM; Science Center 223
Nivaldo J. Tro, Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, 3rd Ed., Pearson (ISBN-10: 1269-43348-2)
Dr. Young-Gi Kim, Assistance Professor, Chemistry, Delaware State University
http://www.desu.edu/~ygkim, (302) 857-6535, ygkim@desu.edu
Office: Science Center South (SCS), Room 300
M (11:00-11:50 AM) / W (11:00-11:50 AM) / F (11:00-11:50 AM)
Location: SCS 300
2. Course Description
General Chemistry I covers a comprehensive study of the chemical and physical properties of matter
including the fundamental principles of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
3. Course Objective
To teach students the following subjects including measurement, classification of matter, atomic
structure, the periodic table, chemical equations, oxidation-reduction reactions, gas laws,
thermochemistry, quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, and molecular orbital theory.
4. Required Individual Study
General chemistry in many ways resembles a new language and you cannot avoid quite a bit of
memorizing (vocabulary). It is a comprehensive science course requiring much practice including
writing and problem solving. You cannot learn general chemistry just by reading about it. A
conservative estimate for study time is about 2-3 hours per every single day, beginning from day
one. It is important to keep up with the lectures, as they often refer to previously discussed material.
It is very easy to fall behind and very difficult to catch up if you do.
5. Recitation
Attendance at the recitation section is mandatory. In each recitation a selection of lecture-relevant
questions will be presented.
6. Homework Assignment and Chapter Quiz
Homework assignment and chapter quiz could be found in mastering chemistry. Course ID is
MCKIM62461. Use the following website:
http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringchemistry/
Due-dates are noted on “Assignment Calendar” in mastering chemistry.
GENERAL AND ELEMENTARY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I - 15063 - CHEM 101 - 01
Instructor: Dr. Young-Gi Kim
7. Student Learning Objectives
1) Students will become active learners in the class and follow class rules.
a. Assessment method: Students’ class performance includes class attendance and class
activities. Attendance will be evaluated in points.
b. Alignment to program(s) learning goals: Department goal 3. College goals II and IV. University
goal II and VI
2) Upon successful completion of the CHEM 101, a student should be able to:
a. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts in chemistry including measurement,
classification of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical equations, oxidationreduction reactions, gas laws, thermochemistry, quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, and
molecular orbital theory;
b. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills including proficiency in calculation skills, and the
ability to accurately interpret numerical data;
c. Demonstrate an ability to solve problems competently using approximation, precision,
accuracy, and statistical validity.
d. Assessment will be performed based on students’ performance in exams and the course
project that will be assigned. Assessment will be performed based on students’ performance
in exams.
e. Alignment to program(s) learning goals: Department goal 2 and 3. College goal I. University
goals I and V. Department goal 3. College goals II and IV. University goal II and VI
8.
Grading Policy
Grade Score Range (%)
A
90-100
B
80-89
C
70-79
D
60-69
F
0-59
Evaluation Items
Mid-Term Exams (150 points per exam): Total 450 (45%)
Final ACS Exams: 200 (20%)
Class Participation: 100 (10%)
Course Project*: 100 (10%)
(*Topic will be announced in 11/25/2015;
Due on Final Exam Date)
Chapter Quiz (10 points per the quiz): Total 100** (10%)
Homework**: 50 (5%)
 Grand Total Points: 1000 (100%)
GENERAL AND ELEMENTARY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I - 15063 - CHEM 101 - 01
Instructor: Dr. Young-Gi Kim
9.
Special Requirement:
This course will adhere to the university’s policy on student conduct and behavior including the use
of cell phones found at http://www.desu.edu/sites/default/files/JudicialProcedures(2).pdf. Specific
rules for the class are listed below.
1) All lectures , recitations and exams attendances are mandatory. Students will be asked to sign or
initial the attendance sheet at the end of the class. No make-up exams will be permitted unless
student reports a special situation. This includes: university business (official document needed),
medical emergency (regular medical appointment is not counted as medical emergency), and
other physical emergencies (relevant official certificate is required). The official document must
be stapled to a make-up slip (can be downloaded from the instructor website:
www.desu.edu/~ygkim) that will be filled out by the student and signed by student’s academic
advisor.
2) Coming late or leaving early for more than 10 minutes will be counted as absence and no points
for student performance in class will be awarded.
3) Cheating in any format in any of the exams may directly result in F of the quiz/exam and may be
reported to the Department Chairperson of Chemistry for disciplinary action.
4) Silencing cell phone during the class time is required. Each time of violation is taken as serious
disturbance of class and will receive an oral warning. The violation may cause 5 points decrease
in the final grade. Repeated violator will be asked to leave class.
5) Students that are disturbing others by talking, making noises, or eating during the class time will
be required to leave the classroom. Campus security will be called if the student rejects to leave.
6) Students coming for exams are required to follow rules set by the instructor for the class. These
rules include, (i) No cheating can be tolerated; (ii) No cell phones can be used as calculators; (iii)
Using cell phones in any means during quizzes/exams will be taken as cheating; (iv) Using
restroom during quizzes/exams is not allowed until test sheets are submitted.
7) Students who have learning disabilities and/or need special accommodation please directly
contact DSU Office of Accessibility Service (http://www.desu.edu/academics/office-studentaccessibility-services). We will coordinate the examinations with this office.
GENERAL AND ELEMENTARY ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I - 15063 - CHEM 101 - 01
Instructor: Dr. Young-Gi Kim
10.
Lecture Schedule (Tentative: Minor changes might be made during the semester; Students will be
promptly announced)
Week Start
Weekly
Monday /
Wednesday
/
Friday
Date
Hours
Chapters and Contents
1
8/262
Intro / Chapter 1-1 (Matter, Measurement, and Problem Solving)
2
8/313
Chapter 1-2 / Chapter 2-1&2 (Atoms and Elements)
3
9/92
Chapter 2-3&4
4
9/143
Chapter 3-1,2&3 (Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Equations)
5
9/213
Mid Term-1 (9/21): Chapter 1-3
Chapter 4-1&2 (Chemical Quantities and Aqueous Reactions)
6
9/283
Chapter 4-3&4 / Chapter 5-1 (Gases)
7
10/52
Chapter 5-2 / Chapter 6-1 (Thermochemistry)
8
10/12N/A
Mid Term Exam Prep Week
9
10/193
Mid Term-2 (10/19): Chapter 1-6a
Chapter 7-1&2 (The Quantum-Mechanical Model of the Atom)
10
10/263
Chapter 7-3 / Chapter 6-2&3
11
11/23
Chapter 8-1, 2&3 (Periodic Properties of the Elements)
12
11/93
Mid-Term-3 (11/9): Chapter 1-8
Chapter 9-1&2 (Chemical Bonding I: The Lewis Model)
13
11/163
Chapter 9-3&4 / Chapter 10-1 (Chemical Bonding II: Molecular Shapes,
Valence Bond Theory, and Molecular Orbital Theory)
14
11/232
Chapter 10-2&3
Course Project Announcement (11/25)
15
11/30N/A
Final Exam Prep Week
16
12/73
Final ACS Exam & Course Project Due (12/7, 2Hrs)
Grade Viewing Session (12/9, 1Hr)
Total Hours
38
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