CHE 102-002, Principles of Chemistry II
Fall 2007
Instructor
Phone
email address
Office
Office Hours
Derek Vander Molen
353-2041
dmolen@parkland.edu
L-133
Tuesdays 11 – 12 and
by appointment.
Class meetings:
Lab meetings:
Final Exam:
M, T, R, F
Wednesdays
Tuesday, December 11th
11:00 – 11:50 in X-223
11:00 – 1:50 in M-229
11:00 – 1:00 in X-223
Required Course Materials:
 Chemistry - The Practical Science, by Kelter, Mosher, Scott, 1st Edition.
 Chemistry Department Staff CHE102 Experiments
 Scientific Calculator (needs log function)
 Safety Goggles
Chapter Quizzes:
There will be a quiz over each chapter given in the Natural Sciences Testing Center, L-161,
and will be available during the Center's hours for a two day period. Take a calculator and
pencil for all quizzes unless you are told otherwise. All other electronic devices are to be
turned off and left in your bag at the entrance to the Testing Center.
Late Project Policy:
Projects received after the due date will be accepted, but will incur a 10% penalty per day late.
Absence Policy:
Students are expected to be in class and lab at every meeting. I do realize that things do
come up and missing an occasional class is unavoidable from time to time. If you are going to
miss a class or lab, please let me know ahead of time, by calling, emailing, or telling me before
or after class. If something arises at the last minute to prevent your attendance, be sure to
contact me as soon as possible. Any lecture material that you miss is your responsibility – so
find a classmate from whom you can copy the notes first. After that, I will answer any
questions over the material that you may have.
Students are not to use cell phones, personal music players or any other item that
might disturb other students during class time. If a cell phone is necessary due to an
emergency situation, be sure to inform me prior to class and set it to vibrate.
Further general course information:
Information about the grade breakdown for CHE102, the grade scale, the schedule of
activities, and general information about the laboratory work are available both on the course
webpage http://natsci.parkland.edu/che/102/ and on the course’s Angel page.
Withdrawals:
Students are responsible for withdrawing from a course if they wish to no longer continue. You
are ultimately responsible for your own withdrawal.
Peer Tutors:
These are students that have taken the chemistry courses here at Parkland before, possibly
even from me. They are available through the Center for Academic Success (D-120) at
selected times during the day. Visit the Center for Academic Success for further information.
Scientific Calculators:
You are on your honor not to store content material on programmable calculators. I reserve
the right to wipe the memory of all programmable calculators if they feel the need arises.
Core Values
We believe strongly in the Core Values espoused by Parkland College: Honesty and Integrity,
Fairness and Just Treatment, Responsibility, Multiculturalism, Education, and Public Trust.
Essentially, these values set guidelines for how we should treat you and how you should treat
each other (and us). Failure to be respectful of one another or to maintain ethical behavior will
not be tolerated.
Drops/Withdrawals
On the ten day roster, I am required to assess your attendance. If you have not attended
regularly to that point, you will be dropped with no refund of tuition or fees. After the ten day
roster, you should not plan on an instructor withdrawal if you want to withdraw from the course.
You are ultimately responsible for your own withdrawal by the withdrawal date. Nonattendance after the ten-day roster will result in an F if you don't withdraw yourself.
Academic Honesty
See www.parkland.edu/studentpolicy/honesty
ADA Compliance Statement:
If you feel you have a disability for which you may need an academic accommodation (e.g. an
alternate testing environment, use of assistive technology or other classroom assistance),
please contact the following person and then inform your instructor as soon as possible:
Becky Osborne
(bosborne@parkland.edu)
Coordinator
Office of Disability Services
X-148
353-2082
The Center for Academic Success: (D120)
If you find yourself needing assistance of any kind to complete assignments, stay on top of
readings, study for tests, or just to stay in school, please contact one of the following staff at
the Center for Academic Success or email them at CenterForAcademicSuccess@parkland.edu:
Anita Taylor
Gail Hoke
Phone: 353-2005
Phone: 351-2441