AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Chemistry Department
CHEM 100 – Molecular World
Fall 2008
Instructor: Dr. Shoaleh Dehghan
Office: Beeghly 308
Office Hours: M&Th: 10:00 am -11:30 am, T&F: 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Course Meeting: T& F 9:55 – 11:10
Email: dehghan@american.edu
Phone: 202-885-1778
Course Description: A general introduction to chemistry leading to biochemistry and the
chemistry of life. Study of the composition of materials, their structures and properties,
related energy conversions, and the use of molecular genetic information. Questions of
scientific inquiry and the scientific method in cultural and historical contexts are
considered. Usually offered every term. Prerequisite: completion of the University
Mathematics Requirement, or concurrent enrollment in MATH-170 or MATH-211 or
STAT-202.
Academic Integrity Policy: Standards of academic conduct are set forth in the University’s
Academic Integrity Code. By registering, you have acknowledged your awareness of the
academic Integrity Code, and you are obliged to become familiar with your rights and
responsibilities as defined by the Code. Violations of the Academic Integrity Code will not
be treated lightly, and disciplinary actions will be taken should such violations occur. The
code is available online at http://www.american.edu/academics/integrity/code.htm
Required Textbook Hill, Kolb, Chemistry for Changing Times, 11th Edition, Prentice Hall
Exams
There will be 3 midterm Exams, and a final exam. The exams will not be cumulative.
If you miss an exam due to a legitimate unforeseen circumstance (e.g. extreme illness), you
must provide documentation for the absence, otherwise you will receive a zero for that
exam. For those with missed exams and proper documentation, the grade will be
determined by the average of the remaining exams taken.
NOTE: No books, bags or other personal possessions including cell phones and beepers
should be on your desk during exams.
Exam Dates and Grading policy
Exam #1
September 26 100 Points
Exam #2
October 24
100 Points
Exam #3
November 21 100 Points
Final Exam December 12 100 Points
Grading will be based on the following outline.
Midterms, 100 points each
300 pts
Final Exam
100 pts
Project
100 pts
____________________________________________
Total
500 pts
Classroom Conduct
Any disruptive behavior in class will not be tolerated. A disruptive student will be
dismissed from class. Private conversations during lecture will not be entertained. Cell
phones, beepers must be turned off during lecture. Eating and drinking are not permitted in
classrooms.
Disability Support
Any student who may need an accommodation due to a disability, please make an
appointment to see me during my office hours. A letter from Disability Support Service
authorizing your accommodations will be needed.
CHEM 100
SYLLABUS and EXAM SCHEDULE
Fall 2008
WEEK
DATE
CHAPTER
1
08/25-08/30
Chapter 1, Chapter 2
2
09/01-09/06
Chapter 3, Chapter 4
3
09/08-09/12
Chapter 5, Chapter 6
4
09/15-09/19
Chapter 6 continue
5
09/22-09/26
Chapter 7
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-4)
6
09/29-10/03
Chapter 8, Chapter 9
7
10/06-10/10
Chapter 9 continue
8
10/13-10/17
Chapter 10
9
10/20-10/24
Chapter 13
Exam 2 (Chapters 5-8)
10
10/27-10/31
Chapter 13 continue
11
11/03-11/07
Chapter 14, Chapter 15
12
11/10-11/14
Chapter 15, Chapter 16
13
11/17-11/21
Chapter 16
Exam 3 (Chapters 9-13)
11/26-11/30 Thanksgiving Holiday (no Classes)
14
12/01-12/05
Chapter 17, Chapter 18
15
12/08-12/12
Review, Final Exam (Dec 12)
The instructor reserves the right to alter the syllabus at any point during the semester.