University of North Carolina at Asheville
CHEM 132.001
General Chemistry
Summer 2006
Syllabus and Basic Information
Modified : 06-Jun-06
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Dr. Charles G. James Office: RH 246B
Phone: 251-6443
Email: james@unca.edu
Web Site: http://www.unca.edu/~james/c132/index.html
This site will contain the most up to date syllabus
W 10:00-11:00 AM W 4:00-5:00 PM
Kotz, John C., Paul M. Treichel and Gabriela C. Weaver. Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity Vol 1. 6th ed. Toronto Canada: Brooks/Cole, 2006. ISBN 0-495-01013-8 The Text comes with a CD. Chemistry Now Version 4
Lecture: MTWR 0100PM-0320PM RH239 Help Review Sessions TR 4:00-5:00 PM TBA
CHEM 132 is an introductory, freshman-level Chemistry course that will provide a thorough background for further study in science. The course will include lecture-discussions, demonstrations, problem-solving sessions, recitation sessions, etc. Students are encouraged to ask questions and to make comments. You can expect that I will ask questions during the class so come prepared. Feel free to come by my office for additional help. My normal office hours are listed above and other appointments may be scheduled with me.
- To learn the terminology used in the field of chemistry
- To understand basic chemical principles and relationships
- To use mathematical skills in applying basic concepts
- To learn descriptive chemistry
- To apply chemical information to everyday life
- To understand the basic atomic theory for chemistry bonding and structure
- To enjoy learning chemistry
Class begins 5-Jun-06 Exam01 15-Jun-06 Exam02 22-Jun-06 Exam03 29-Jun-06 ACS Final Exam 3-Jul-06
Exams Exams are all scheduled during the second half of the class during normal class meetings. . The exams are designed to require one hour but additional time is allowed to ensure that you should be able to complete the questions if you know the material and if you work efficiently. At the last clasws meeting an American Chemical Society (ACS) standardized comprehensive exam will be given. Tentative dates and the chapters for the exams are as follows:
Exam01 1,2,3,4,5 Exam02 6, 12, 7a Exam03 7b, 8, 9, 10 ACS Final Exam Comprehensive Throughout the semester there will be Homeworks with quizzes and group work given in the regular lecture class. It is important to be at every class.
Your final grade will be based upon the number of points you earn throughout the semester. The following list catalogues the various ways that points may be accumulated.
Number
Points each
Max
Exams
3
100
300
Comprehensive Final Exam
1
200
200
Quizzes/Group work
?
?
100
Homework
?
?
50
Total
650
In order to maintain consistency throughout all sections of Chemistry 132, the instructors have agreed to cover the same material, use a standardized comprehensive final examination prepared by the American Chemical Society (ACS), use common homework assignments and due dates, and evaluate all students against the same standards.
92 - 100%
A
88 - 91%
A-
84 - 87%
B+
80 - 83%
B
76 -79%
B-
70 - 75%
C+
65 -69%
C
60 - 64%
C-
50 - 59%
D
0 - 49%
F
Academic Honesty and the Honor code
Cooperative work is an important part of science because we learn most when we learn together. Study groups are encouraged and you are encouraged to work together on homework and study together for exams and quizzes. All exams and quizzes are given on the Honor System and your signature signifies that you have not given or received aid on the exam from another student or students. You may ask me if something is unclear. Policy concerning cheating and plagiarism are described in "Student Responsibilities" under the Academic Regulation section of the UNCA Catalog.
UNCA, as a State agency, is expected to provide its service to the public according to its announced calendar and schedules. Therefore, the presumption is that all classes will be taught during inclement weather. On occasion, severe weather conditions may make it dangerous or physically impossible for teachers and learners to get to campus. The VCSA is charged with making the judgment about canceling classes under these conditions. Each individual student, in the event that classes are not canceled, must assume the personal responsibility of deciding to go to class or not when local road conditions appear too hazardous. In such cases students should inform their instructors as soon as practicable.
The notice that classes are to be canceled or delayed will be broadcast on all local radio stations normally by 6 a.m. The absence of any notice from UNCA signifies that classes will be taught as usual. Cancellation notices about evening classes will be provided to the radio stations as soon as practicable after 4 p.m.
The above guidelines have been taken directly from the latest edition of the UNCA Faculty Handbook and serve as the general course policy concerning inclement weather. Policies specific to the different types of assignments are as follows:
The instructor may schedule additional class meetings with attendance required if weather conditions have forced cancellation of class meetings.
Exams missed because of the University being closed will be rescheduled after consultation with the all sections of the class.
If classes are not canceled and a student misses an exam, no make-up exam will be given and a zero will be recorded for the score. However, if the student meets with the instructor within one week of returning to school, points corresponding to the percentage scored on the final exam will be substituted for the missed exam score. Failure to meet with the instructor within this time period will result in a zero being permanently recorded.
Exams missed because of a student's attendance of an authorized school function may be taken at an alternative time if, and only if, prior arrangements are made with the instructor to "make-up" the exam prior to the originally designated date. While all efforts will be made to accommodate the student's schedule when selecting a time for this make-up exam, it is ultimately up to the student to accommodate the instructor's schedule. Failure to do so will result in the exam being treated as if it were missed because of an unauthorized function.
Quizzes missed because of class cancellation will be given in the next available class period. Quizzes missed because of a student's attendance of an authorized school function may be taken at an alternative time if, and only if, prior arrangements are made with the instructor to "make-up" the quiz prior to the originally designated date. While all efforts will be made to accommodate the student's schedule when selecting a time for this make-up quiz, it is ultimately up to the student to accommodate the instructor's schedule. Failure to do so will result in the quiz being treated as if it were missed because of an unauthorized function. Quizzes missed for any other reason will be permanently recorded as a zero with no make-up given.
Written notice prior to an absence for an authorized school function must be given to the instructor for the student not to be penalized for that absence.
The study/review/help sessions are an optional (but strongly suggested). The current times are (T 4:00-5:00 PM) and (R 10:30-11:30 AM) however these can be changed. The place will be RH 210.
It is important to be in class every day. Missed work will earn a grade of zero. Reading of each chapter should be completed prior to its discussion in class. You are not expected to "learn" the material from this initial exercise. Instead, it is intended that you will briefly familiarize yourself with the material so that the lectures are easier to comprehend.
We plan to complete 10 chapters of the book during the summer. You will definitely need a calculator, and you are encouraged to use it anytime - on homework problems, during exams, in lab, etc.
It is suggested you be enrolled in CHEM 111, the laboratory accompanying CHEM 132 lecture.
The professor maintains the ability to make changes in the syllabus based on changing circumstances.