CHEMISTRY 107
so desires. To get the most out of lecture you should always read the
appropriate sections before they are discussed in class.
SPRING 2016, Section 502;
TTh 12:45-2:00 PM, 100 HELD
Prof. T. Hughbanks,
Offices: HELD 104A, CHEM 330;
Hours:
HELD 104A, T, Th: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
CHEM 330, F: 1:30-3:00
http://chem107.chem.tamu.edu/hughbanks/
III. A. Homework
(ALEKS) counts for 9.65% of total grade:
(Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) ALEKS is a webbased, artificially intelligent assessment and learning
system. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and
accurately determine exactly what you know and don’t know in
General Chemistry, then instructs you on the topics you are most
ready to learn. ALEKS is free of charge for Chemistry 107,
Section 502 students during the Spring 2015 semester. Do Not
Delay! Sign up and do Initial Assessment NOW.
Registering for ALEKS
1. Go to www.aleks.com
2. Click on SIGN UP NOW!
3. Enter Course Code: JGKWJ-WJCQD
4. Confirm that you are in the correct course
5. Fill out the student information webpage
6. Take the initial Assessment. This assessment will take
1-2 hours
As the science that describes matter, chemistry is central to our
understanding of many fields from biology to the environment to
materials science. Rapid new developments in all of these areas
virtually guarantee that chemistry will become even more important
in the years to come. Knowledge of chemistry is thus an essential
foundation for a technical education. Chemistry 107 is intended to
provide engineering students with a background in important
concepts and principles of Chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on
those areas considered most relevant in an engineering context, and
practical applications in engineering and technology will be
examined.
(OWL) counts for 6.14% of total grade:
Throughout the semester, we will be assigning sets of homework
problems. These problems are intended to give you practice in the
chemical skills you will need to succeed in the course. They will also
give you some ideas as to what topics from each chapter are
considered most important. Thus the main reason to do your
homework is to help you to do well in exams. In order to give you a
more tangible incentive, the homework will also count for a portion
of your final course grade,
Course Objectives
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Convey a sense of the relevance of molecular structure and
properties to a wide variety of materials.
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Provide an appreciation for the relationship between experiment
and theory in science in general and chemistry in particular.
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Develop problem solving skills in quantitative aspects of
chemistry, including stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical
equilibrium, and reaction kinetics.
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Present an introduction to the theoretical basis for understanding
important areas of chemistry, including atomic structure,
chemical bonding, molecular structure and properties.
We will be using a system called OWL (Online Web Learning) your
chemistry homework this semester. Directions for setting up your
OWL access are given on the last page of this syllabus.
IV. Attendance (clicker points count for 5.26% of total grade:
Course Structure
The course will comprise only the lecture component of your
chemistry training, with the laboratory experience covered in a
separate course, Chem 117.
Pre-Exam Review Sessions – As the time for each hour exam
draws close a time and place for evening review sessions will be
decided. Times for these and other events will be posted on the class
web site or communicated via e-mail.
Please do not hesitate to let us know when you need help. We
wish to work with you so that you will have a stimulating,
challenging and productive course.
Students are required to attend the lectures in their registered section.
In-class “clicker” questions will count 30 of the total 570 points in
the class. Note: exams for our section will be created solely for
our section; attendance in other sections may not adequately
prepare you for exams that you will be taking.
V. Exams:
There will be three Hour-Exams (Exams 1, 2, 3), tentatively
scheduled for the days indicated in the class web site
(http://chem107.chem.tamu.edu/hughbanks/). The days currently
scheduled are February 11th, March 10th, and April 14th. There
will be a FINAL EXAM; the TAMU official time for that exam is
May 10th, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM. The format of the exams will be
mixed. Some questions may have a multiple-choice format and some
questions may require that an answer be written on a separate sheet.
COURSE POLICIES (Section 502 only)
I. Required textbook and Supplies:
Chemistry for Engineering Students, Brown & Holme, 3rd Edition
(Brooks/Cole, USA, 2014). An electronic version of the textbook
options is available: http://www.owlv2.com/107.html.
(A) Hour-Exams: Actually, these exams given during the regular
lecture times. Each exam is worth 100 points. Roughly, Exam 1 will
cover material through Chapter 4 of the textbook. Exams 2 and 3
will concentrate on the block of material covered after the previous
exam; however, one or more review questions may also be included.
You must bring your student ID to each exam.
This class will make use of “clickers” (i>clicker2) that you can buy
at the bookstore. This is a small electronic device, similar to a remote
control. They’re probably at the other bookstores in town, too. You
will need to register your clicker for this class at
http://www1.iclicker.com/register-an-iclicker
(B) Final Exam: The Final Exam will be a 110 minute, 150 point test
covering all material taught during the semester. The Final Exam
schedule is listed at the end of this handout. You must bring your
student ID to the Final Exam.
II. Reading Assignments:
What kind of exam questions to expect: Questions on exams will
mainly be derived from three sources: About 1/3 will be similar to
homework questions. Another 1/3 will from questions in your
textbook or very similar to them. A list of those questions is given on
Lectures are designed to enhance your understanding of the material
in your textbook and to supplement that material when the instructor
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the class web site. The remaining 1/3 will come from lecture
material. Of course, these are overlapping categories.
IX. Electronic Information and Communication:
Course information will be accessible on the web throughout the
semester. Go to the CHEM 107 home page at:
VI. Academic Integrity: The Aggie honor code states that “An Aggie
does not lie, cheat, or steal or tolerate those who do.” Upon accepting
admission to Texas A&M University, a student immediately assumes
a commitment to uphold the Honor Code, to accept responsibility for
learning, and to follow the philosophy and rules of the Honor System.
Students will be required to state their commitment on examinations,
research papers, and other academic work. Ignorance of the rules
does not exclude any member of the TAMU community from the
requirements or the processes of the Honor System. For additional
information please visit: http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor.
http://chem107.chem.tamu.edu/hughbanks/
and follow the navigation links. Special announcements will be
posted on the web site as well.
Note: Send e-mail to: trh@chem.tamu.edu
Be sure to include “Chem 107” in the subject line or I may not reply.
IX. Review Schedule (Will be held in Room 100 HELD.)
Review Sessions for this section will be held before each exam.
Times and rooms for reviews are scheduled – go to the web site
and/or check with your instructor.
VII. Grade Calculations:
Grades will be determined by students’ performance hour exams, the
Final exam, OWL homework, and in-class clicker questions. These
will contribute to the course grade as listed below.
3 Hour exams @ 100 pts. each
1 Final Exam @ 150 pts.
Homework (ALEKS)
Homework (OWL)
In class “clicker” questions
Total
X. Tentative Schedule of Lecture Content:
The following is an ordered list of lecture topics. Lectures will
generally follow the order given, but some topics may extend longer
than just one lecture, but rarely as long as two:
= 300 pts.
= 150 pts.
= 55 pts.
= 35 pts.
= 30 pts.
= 570 pts.
Note that homework and class participation (clickers) count for
about 21% of your grade. Failure to do homework assignments or to
attend class and respond to the clicker questions can drastically lower
your course grade! Conversely, good scores on homework and clicker
questions may raise your course grade. The hour exams and final
exam will be given in the lecture classroom.
Numerical ranges for letter grades will be determined at the end
of the semester. The numerical ranges may differ significantly from
one instructor to another, but distributions of letter grades will be
quite similar from one instructor to another. Thus, scores can not be
compared with those from other instructors for the purpose of
estimating grades.
VIII. Exam Administration:
(A) Check the exam seating assignment one day in advance. Each
exam has a different seating chart.
(B) Arrive at the exam on time. The minimum punishment for
cheating or bringing in material with intent to cheat will be a zero for
the exam. More severe penalties may be levied.
(C) Bring at least two sharpened #2 pencils, an eraser, and your
TAMU ID card to the exam. Pencil sharpeners and calculators (with
certain restrictions - see (E) below) may also be brought. There must
be no "sharing" of calculators during an exam. Any other items must
be "enclosed" out of sight in a briefcase, pack, purse, or sack, and
stored under your desk once you have taken your assigned seat.
(D) Students can NOT use calculators that are programmable or
have alphanumeric capabilities for the exam. Some of the acceptable
and unacceptable calculators are listed on the bulletin boards. The
use of a unacceptable calculator may result in a zero for the
exam, plus other penalties.
(E) Follow the instructions given to you in the exam room. During
the exam, keep all work covered as much as possible. Talking or
looking around the room may result in a withheld grade for the exam.
(F) Work carefully, but you must finish in the allotted time. Please
remain seated quietly until asked to leave.
Exam scores will be posted as soon as is practical. If the score is
different from what you believe it should be, or if your score is not
posted, you should resolve the by speaking with me.
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HOW TO GET AND USE YOUR i>clicker2
or i>clicker Go
The official clicker that is supported at TAMU is the i>clicker2. If you prefer, you may elect to
use the web-based app i>clicker Go (see below):
i>clicker2
Buy the i>clicker2 at the MSC Bookstore or elsewhere - $46.65 (retail) – even on line at
www.iclicker.com. The one-time price covers all class registration fees.
How to Enroll Your i>clicker2 (easy):
1. Go to www.iclicker.com and go to “Menu” on the upper right hand corner of the page and a
menu will show you the “Register Your Clicker” option on the right hand side. You can do
this now or wait until after class has begun, but do get this done in the first week of class.
No quiz data will be lost even if
you don’t get registered right
away, but please register sooner
rather than later.
2. Enter your First Name, Last Name, UIN and Remote ID found on the back of your clicker.
Read further on the webpage if your registration is missing.
3. Get the i>clicker2 which handles alphanumeric answers. You can also share the i>clicker
with a friend as long as you both are not in the same class. Just know that you will need the
clicker every class day.
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Info for our class:
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We may be using a different frequency than the default for this class – the frequency will be that for the
base station in our classroom.
At the beginning of each class:
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§ Hold your On/Off button for 2 seconds until the current two-letter frequency code begins to flash.
§ Enter the new [frequency].
§ Your i>clicker2 remote will flash a ü that indicates you have successfully changed your frequency.
Your frequency is now changed for the duration of the lecture & you may vote.
Your i>clicker2 remote will stay on the frequency until you manually change it again.
To answer a multiple choice/true-false/yes-no question:
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simply press an A-E button on the Remote
Your vote displays on the LCD screen
Your vote is sent automatically; you don’t need to press SEND.
If the vote is received successfully, a checkmark appears.
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