General Chemistry!
CHM 131 131A
SYLLABUS
Summer 2008
INSTRUCTOR: Jocelyn Romano, Ph.D.
252-725-7988
PHONE:
207 Wayne West
OFFICE
LOCATION:
SEMESTER HOURS
CREDIT:
CONTACT HOURS:
CHM 131 3 hours
CHM 131A 1hour
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E-MAIL:
OFFICE
HOURS:
jaromano@ncsu.edu
By appointment
PREREQUISITES:
MAT 070
RED 090
COREQUISITES:
TEXT: Introduction to General Chemistry Blei and Odian
SUPPLEMENTARY READING: as required
INTERNET LINKS:
LAB SUPPLIES: Notebook ( Composition book)
OTHER COURSE SPECIFIC MATERIAL: Scientific calculator
NC COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM COMBINED COURSE LIBRARY
DESCRIPTION: (http://www.ncccs.cc.nc.us/Programs/common_course_library.htm)
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Must attend 80% of classes
MISSED EXAM POLICY : If you miss an exam, with out contacting me, you
will receive a zero for that exam. This does not include quizzes; there is no penalty for
missing quizzes.
LAB SAFETY OR HEALTH POLICY: There will be times when you are working with
material which can do harm. You should always were Safety Glasses in the lab. There may
be times when you will need to wear gloves. You will be informed by your instructor of any
other special requirements. You will also be informed of all hazards associated with the
chemicals or procedures that you are using. Material Safety Data Sheets, MSDS, will be
available for all chemicals that you use and if you need help in interpreting the information it
will be provided by the instructor.
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POSSIBLE SYLLABUS CHANGES: The testing schedule is flexible depending class
progress. But there will always be at least 5 exams
EVALUATION METHODS:
1. Written Test
A multiple choice, fill in the blanks, label the parts, essay, or other form of graded
tests or examination.
2. Direct Observation
Watching the student perform the task or sequence of tasks. A checklist would be
useful for assessment purposes.
3. Paper
An assigned term paper or research project. Does not include written projects
described in #4 below.
4. Written Project
Plans, diagrams, blueprints, price estimates, worksheets, spreadsheets handed in to
assess student performance.
5. Projects
Includes the production of a product, assessment of a repair, assessment of a service.
6. Oral Presentation
A presentation given to a class or group of students.
7. Other
Any method of evaluation not described above.
METHOD OF DELIVERY:
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Lecture
Discussion
Tutorials
Laboratories
Media
Other
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DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS:
GRADING PLAN FOR COURSE:
What Will Be Graded
CHM 131
Tests (How many/How often?)
Homework
Quizzes
Class performance
Required
Optional For Extra
Credit
5
Each chapter
10 +
none
none
none
% Of
Final
Grade
40
20
30
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How The final grade for the course will be determined using the following scale for the percentage
score:*
90 - 100
70 - 79
A
C
What Will Be Graded
CHM 131 A
Labs
Class performance
80 - 89
60 - 69
B
D
<60 F
Required
Optional For Extra
Credit
All
none
% Of
Final
Grade
90
10
COURSE/READING SCHEDULE
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Topic
Language of Chemistry
Atomic structure
Molecules and Chemical
Bonds
Chemical Calculations
Physical Properties of
Gases
Interactions Between
Molecules
Solutions
Chemical Reactions
Acids, Bases and Buffers
Chemical and Biological
Effects of Radiation
Required Reading
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
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HOME WORK PROBLEMS
Chap 1
1, 3, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 27, 29, 35 37, 39
Chap 2
1, 3, 5, 13, 15, 17, 19, 27, 27, 35, 37
Chap 3
3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27
Chap 4
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 27, 29
Chap 5
1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 31, 33
Chap 6
5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 23, 35, 41
Chap 7
1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 15, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 33, 39
Chap 8
1, 7, 11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 25, 27, 31
Chap 9
3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 19, 21, 27, 29, 31, 41, 43, 47, 49, 51, 53
Chap 10
1, 5, 7, 15, 27, 31, 47
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CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE
POLICIES
The details of the following policies are in the Student Handbook, which is available
on the college web-page.
Click on the link below, and then scroll to the page number listed.
http://www.carteret.edu/AcademicResources/Publications/0708StudentHandbook.pdf
Policy
Page
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
7
ATTENDANCE POLICY
8
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
10
SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY
14-16
BUILDING EVACUATION POLICY
26
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY
30 (see college catalog
for more
information)
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PLAGIARISM POLICY
31
CARTERET COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RESOURCES
Resource
CAREER & ACADEMIC PLANNING SERVICES
Page
19
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES TUTORING INFORMATION 19
LIBRARY
20
ACADEMIC COMPUTER LAB
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COLLEGE WEBSITE Visit the College website at http://www.carteret.edu
All information pertaining to the College is available such as the Inclement Weather Policy,
Student Handbooks, College Catalog, Programs offered, etc. The Student Handbook is found
under Academic Resources.
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