SYLLABUS Spring 2010
CHM 143 - Chemical Principles - Section 30834
CHM 157 - General Chemistry I - Section 30917
Lecture: Mon. - Thurs., 12:00-1:35 PM, 195 HHS – Classes begin on 5/2
Laboratory: Lab begins 5/3 with check-in and safety lecture
Instructor: Joel Russell
Office: 244 SEB
Phone: 248-370-2086
Email: Use Moodle email
Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. 10:15-11:15, Tues. & Thurs. 1:45-2:45
Text: Chemistry: The Science in Context; 2st Ed.; Gilbert, Kirss, Foster, & Davies; W.W.Norton
Selected Solutions Manual,
Smarkwork Registration code (included with textbook or purchased with a credit card at
http://www.wwnorton.com/students)
Lab Book: Online in Moodle
Remote unit: iClicker (one unit can be used with all OU classes using iClickers)
Calculator: TI-30X or TI-30X solar for quizzes and exams. You may use any calculator for
working homework but can only use these models for quizzes and exams.
Lecture
This section of CHM 157 will make extensive use of computer-based materials to assist you in
mastering fundamental chemical concepts and problem solving strategies. Using these aids you
should develop the ability to “think” chemistry using appropriate macroscopic (laboratory scale),
nanoscale (molecular scale), and symbolic (equations, models, graphs) representations.
New concepts and problem solving techniques will be presented in lectures via discussions,
overhead projector presentation, computer-based presentation, and live or tape demonstrations.
During each classroom session three to five “iClicker ” questions will be utilized and contribute
toward your grade (0.5 point for any answer or 1.0 point for correct answer). Each Monday there
will be a quiz or midterm exam.
Grading
75 pts.
225 pts.
100 pts.
250 pts.
250 pts.
900 pts.
iClicker in-class personal questions (2-4 per class, maximum 75)
SmartWork on-line homework (9 of 11 at 25 pts. each)
Quizzes (15 minutes, 4 at 25 pts. each)
Hour exam (2 at 125 pts. each)
Final exam
Total for CHM 143
225 pts.
1125 pts.
Laboratory (CHM 157 only. Scaled to 20% HRS)
Total for CHM 157
The final course grade depends upon two percentage numbers – the percent of the highest
reasonable score (HRS) and the percent of the final exam. By using HRS rather than 900 or 1125
total points, points for quiz and exam questions and homework problems that had flaws are
neglected. The course grade is determined by the percent of HRS as shown below as long as the
percent of final exam exceeds the minimum values shown for the final exam. If the percent of the
final exam is higher than the percent of HRS, the final exam percent will replace the HRS
percent to determine the course grade. (CHM 157 students must have earned 75% or higher in
the laboratory for the final exam score to replace all other work.)
Grade
4.0
3.6
3.0
% HRS
95
85
75
% Final
85
75
60
Grade
2.0
1.0
0.0
% HRS
60
45
< 45
% Final
45
30
< 30
For example, if your % HRS is 80% and final exam is 60%, you have the minimum for a “B”
grade (3.0-3.5) and your HRS score is in the mid “B” range so you would receive a 3.3 grade.
However, if you had 59% on the final exam with a 80% HRS, you would receive a 2.9 grade
since you did not have the minimum final exam percent for a “B” grade. With a 80% HRS and a
85% on the final exam you would get a 3.6 grade with the final exam replacing all other scores.
There will be no make-up quizzes or exams. However, up to two quiz scores including zero
scores can be replaced with higher scores on the optional visualization assignments. If you must
miss an exam due to an emergency approved (in advance, if possible) by the instructor, its score
will be replaced by your average score on the other exam and the final exam.
This is a double pace class so it is essential you keep up-to-date on all assignments.
Tentative Schedule of Lectures, Homework, Quizzes and Exams - CHM 157 Spring 2010
Day
Text
Homework Quiz
Date Text
Homework Quiz
Sections
Exam
Sections
Exam
5/2 1.1-1.5
5/25
6.4-6.7, 6.9 HW5
5/3 1.6-1.10
5/26
7.1-7.6
5/4 2.1-2.5
5/31 7.6-7.11
HW6
Quiz 3
5/5 2.6-2.9
HW1
6/1
8.1-8.4
5/9 3.1-3.4
HW2
Quiz 1 6/2
8.4-8.7
HW7
5/10 3.5-3.7
6/6
Exam 2
5/11 3.8-3.9
6/7
9.1-9.4
5/12 4.1-4.4
6/8
9.4-9.7
HW8
5/16
HW3
Exam1
6/9
10.1-10.5
5/17 4.5-4.6
6/13
10.6-10.10
HW9
Quiz 4
5/18 4.7-4.9
6/14
11.1-11.5
5/19 5.1-5.5
6/15
11.5-11.9
HW10
5/23 5.5-5.9
HW4
Quiz 2
6/16
Review
5/24 6.8, 6.1-6.3
6/21
6/19 HW11 Final
5/6 Last day to withdraw from class with a tuition refund and not receive a “W” grade.
6/6 Last day to withdraw from class with “W” grade.
SmartWork
Homework assignments are found at http://smartwork.wwnorton.com. Each assignment covers
one chapter and consists of a combination of tutorial problems and end of chapter problems.
Homework assignments are due at 11:59 PM on the dates shown above. You may attempt each
question five times. For multiple choice questions with X possible answers for each incorrect
answer you will lose (question value/X-1) points. Thus if a multiple choice question has four
possible answers you lose 1/3 of the points for that question for each wrong answer.
iClicker
Two to five iClicker questions will be asked each class period. These questions will ask you to
pick from five multiple choice answers to a question displayed on the screen. The first question
for each class will be a review question from the prior class. You will receive 0.5 points for any
answer to a question and an additional 0.5 points for the correct answer. Some questions will be
survey questions for which all answers will be given 1 point. iClicker remote units may be
purchased at the OU Bookcenter and should be brought to class everyday including the first class
period.
Moodle
Moodle is the electronic classroom support system used at Oakland University. You will use this
system to view course materials including: electronic copy of this syllabus, instructions for
registering and using SmartWork, instructions for registering your iClicker unit, copies of
PowerPoint presentations used in class, and notes on homework or quizzes the instructor feels
would be helpful for the entire class. You will login to Moodle at http://moodle.oakland.edu
using your OU email username and password.
Cell Phones
In order to not disturb your neighbors all cell phone must be switched off or put in vibrate mode
when in class. If you receive an emergency call, you must go to the hallway before speaking on
the phone. During quizzes and exams all cell phones must be stored in a backpack, purse, or coat
pocket. Anyone observed using a cell phone during a quiz or exam will receive a zero score for
the quiz/exam.
Cheating
Cheating on quizzes and examinations will be treated very seriously and will impact your course
grade and possibly your standing as a student. Cases of suspected cheating may be referred to the
Academic Conduct Committee. After a hearing by the committee students found guilty may face
probation, suspension, or dismissal. All quizzes and exams are photocopied prior to their return.
If you belief a questions has not been graded properly, please return your exam to the instructor.
All returned exams will be compared with the photocopies. See the Undergraduate Catalog 20102011 for a statement of the university academic conduct policy.