Chemistry 103 (Section 001), Summer 2009
9:40AM - 11:10AM CEB 218
Instructor: Dr. David W. Hatchett
Office: CHE 213
Office Hours: 1:30 – 3:00 pm, daily or by appointment
Telephone: 895-3509
david.hatchett@unlv.edu
TEXT: “Basic Chemistry,” Timberlake & Timberlake, UNLV custom edition
COURSE WEB LECTURES: http://www.unlv.edu (homepage, Hatchett), Under courses
choose CHEM 103. The lectures are numbers and can be downloaded at any time for review or
use in class.
TEXTBOOK WEBPAGE: http://www.aw-bc.com/chemplace/ (use access code in your text).
PURPOSE: Chemistry 103 (3 credits) is designed for students who wish to qualify for
Chemistry 121. Credit is not allowed for both CHEM 103 and 110. The course does not satisfy
the General Education Core Science Requirement.
COREQUISITE: Enrollment in MAT 096 or placement in MAT 124 or higher.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The learning objectives of this course include mastery of the
following topics:
*The meaning of chemical formulas and chemical equations
* Chemical calculations - stoichiometry, gases & solutions
* Electronic structure of atoms
* Bonding and Molecular Structure
* Covalent and Ionic Compounds
* Gas Laws
* States of Matter
* Solutions - Qualitative and Quantitative
These topics are covered in Chapters 2-12 of the text. Reading the text before classes is
suggested for mastery of the material.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance at each class session is expected of all students. If you are
unavoidably absent, it is your responsibility to determine what was covered in lecture. UNLV
policies regarding attendance, academic dishonesty and classroom conduct are set forth in the
UNLV Undergraduate Catalog.
MATERIALS FOR CLASS: You will need an inexpensive scientific calculator for each
lecture. You may NOT use any other electronic device in place of the calculator. Any other
electronic device should be stored in your backpack. If any other device is found in use during an
exam or quiz other than the scientific calculator a grade of zero will be given and the student will
be referred to the office of student conduct.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELLULAR PHONES DURING CLASS.
Please Note: Syllabus subject to change as needed.
GRADING: This course is graded on a letter grade basis only (no S/F grade). Your final grade
will be based on three exams (100pts each/300 pts total), in-class quizzes (50 points). The
following grading scale will be used:
A 100 – 90%
B 89-80%
C 79-70%
D 69-60%
F 56-0%.
TOTAL: 350 points; percentage = [(your points)/350] x 100
I will never raise the grading scale beyond the percentages shown, however, I do reserve the right
to lower the scale (to the advantage of the class) at the end of the semester.
HOMEWORK: Recommended problems from each chapter are provided. Assignments will be
due on the date announced, and the completed set will receive a "check" in the grade book.
Accumulated check marks will aid in raising the grade of those students with borderline scores.
The problems listed for each chapter are the minimum number of problems that should be worked
in order to master the course material. You should work examples from the notes and book in
addition to the assigned problems.
QUIZZES: Five IN-CLASS quizzes worth 10 points each will be given throughout the five
week period. There will be NO MAKE-UP option for “in-class” QUIZZES; however, I will drop
your lowest score when computing the final grade. For MATH problems you must SHOW
YOUR WORK, including set-up, units, and correct significant figures.
SEMESTER EXAMS: A total of three exams will be give during the semester with a
comprehensive final exam at the end (100 points each). (Dates are shown in the Section labeled
Class Schedule) ABSOLUTELY NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN!
FINAL EXAMINATION: The final exam is comprehensive for this course and will be
given on the last day of class.
DISABILITY SERVICES:
Learning Enhancement Services (LES) houses Disability Services, Tutoring Services, and
Learning Strategies. If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will
need to contact LES for coordination in your academic accommodations. LES is located in the
Reynolds Student Services Complex, Suite 137. The phone number is 702 895-0866 or TDD 702
895-0652. You may also visit our web site at http://tlc.unlv.edu/student_success.htm
CHEMISTRY 103 – CLASS SCHEDULE
Summer 2009
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Date
Topic
Week 1
Monday, June 1st
Course Introduction, Chapter 2 Measurements
Tuesday, June 2nd
Chapter 2, Measurements
Wednesday, June 3rd
Chapter 2 & Chapter 3, Classification of Matter,
In-Class QUIZ 1
Thursday, June 4th
Chapter 3 & Chapter 4, Atoms/Elements
Friday, June 5th
Week 2
Monday, June 8th
Tuesday, June 9th
Wednesday, June 10th
Thursday, June 11th
Friday, June 12th
Week 3
Monday, June 15th
Tuesday, June 16th
Wednesday, June 17th
Thursday, June 18th
Friday, June 19th
Week 4
Monday, June 22nd
Tuesday, June 23rd
Wednesday, June 24th
Thursday, June 25th
Friday, June 26th
Week 5
Monday, June 29th
Tuesday, June 30th
Wednesday, July 1st
Thursday, July 2nd
Friday, July 3rd
Chapter 4, Atoms/Elements
Chapter 4 & Chapter 5, Electronic Structure
Chapter 5, Electronic Structure
In-Class QUIZ 2
Chapter 5, Electronic Structure
Chapter 6, Compounds introduced, Review
EXAM 1 - Chapters 2 – 5 (100 points)
Chapter 6 & Chapter 7, Compounds
Chapter 6 & Chapter 7, Compounds
In-Class QUIZ 3
Chapter 8, Chemical Quantities
Chapter 8, Chemical Quantities
Chapter 9, Chemical Reactions
Chapter 9 & Chapter 10, Quantities in Reactions
Chapter 10, Quantities in Reactions
In-Class QUIZ 4
Chapter 10 & 11 Gases
EXAM II (Chapters 6 – 10) (100 points)
Chapter 11 Gases
Chapter 11, Gases
Chapter 12, Solutions
In-Class QUIZ 5
Chapter 12, Solutions, REVIEW
FINAL – cumulative (100 points)
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