Organic and Biochemistry - Chem 108
4 credits
Internet Version
South Dakota State University
Spring 2011
Syllabus
Instructor: Janet Bjordahl, Ph.D.
Telephone: 605 688 4256 office
Office Hours: Email or call for appointment
Office: SAH 357 SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007
E-Mail Address: Please use the e-mail address associated with the
D2L system. If you can not make contact use
Janet.Bjordahl@sdstate.edu
Course Description: Lecture: A one-semester survey of organic chemistry and
biochemistry - not intended for those needing an extensive chemistry
background. A survey of chemical principals important to biological systems. For
students who do not plan to take additional chemistry. Not a perquisite for any
200 level or above course. Prereq. Chem 106. Corequisite course CHEM 108L.
Lab: Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 108. Corequisite course CHEM
108 lecture. The lab is graded as a separate 1-credit course.
Instructional Methods: This course will be delivered totally over the internet.
Discussion sessions in the chat room will be scheduled once the semester
begins.
Course Requirements: The text book for the course is General, Organic and
Biological Chemistry, 6th edition, by McMurry, Castellion, Ballantine, Hoeger, and
Peterson ISBN 0-13-6055450-1.
Attendance Policy: As an internet course, there is no face to face attendance.
However, students are expected to visit the on-line course regularly for
instructions, assignments, and information. Deadlines for each assignment, quiz
and test will be clearly posted on the course D2L page.
Academic Integrity Policy: Any verified act of academic dishonesty will result in a
grade of zero for the assignment. Repeated or blatant acts of dishonesty will
result in a failing grade for the class.
Make-up policy: Since this is an on-line class, students should be able to meet all
deadlines. If unique situations arise, contact the instructor.
Course Goals and Outcomes: The goal of this course is to provide students with
a basic understanding of chemistry for use in future courses and in their careers.
It also applies to BOR General Education System Goal #6. Goal # 6 states:
“Students will understand the fundamental principles of the natural sciences and
apply scientific methods of inquiry to investigate the natural world. …. Meeting this
goal will require students to 1) participate in scientific inquiry in a laboratory
experience; 2) gather and critically evaluate data; 3) demonstrate an
understanding of the fundamental principles of natural sciences; 4) explore the
development of ideas through time; 5) understand the implications science has
for the modern world.” SDSU Undergraduate Bulletin.
Grading: The lecture and lab are separate courses and will be graded separately.
Following is a breakdown of points available during the semester for the lecture
segment:
Autobiography
Quizzes (9 at 10 pts each)
Exams (3 at 100 pts each)
Final Exam
Homework – bonus up to 15 points.
Total
10 pts.
90 pts.
300 pts.
200 pts
600 pts.
Letter grades will be assigned based on these minimum requirements:
A = 88%
B = 77 %
C= 66 %
D = 55 %
F = below 55 %
At the instructor’s discretion, some or all of the exams may be required to be
completed in front of an approved proctor.
Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability and anticipate needing any type
of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please contact the Office of
Disability Services located in 102 SAD (Administration Building). To schedule an
appointment call 605-688 4504.
Freedom in learning: Students are responsible for learning the content of
any course of study in which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents
and University policy, student academic performance shall be evaluated
solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take reasoned
exception to the data or views offered in any course of study. Students
who believe that an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic
standards but is related instead to judgment of their personal opinion or
conduct should first contact the instructor of the course. If the student
remains unsatisfied, the student may contact the Department Head and/or
Dean of the College offering the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.
Schedule: For the schedule for the course, go to the calendar section of the
course on D2L.