TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
I. COURSE: C 101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY
 4 c.h..


C 101L
 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB 0 c.h..

CLASS LOCATION:
Lecture:  Fisher 219 MWF 11:00-11:50 A.M. and
Labs:      F 207 Mon.  2:00 P.M. & Thurs. 2:30 P.m.
    
II.
 TERM:  
Fall, 2008

INSTRUCTOR: 
 Dr. Joyce R. Baker

OFFICE:
 Fisher 215

PHONE:
 423-746-5233

E-MAIL: jrbaker@twcnet.edu


URL
 www.twcnet.edu/jrbaker/Teach/C101/index.html

OFFICE HOURS:  
 MWF 9:00-9:45  TTh 9:30-10:45  or by appointment

III.    COURSE DESCRIPTION:  A study of the fundamental concepts of atoms and molecules, periodic relationships, chemical                 bonding and thermochemistry.  This sequence is a prerequisite for all other chemistry courses.  Pre- or co-requisite:                          Pre-calculus (M141) or Calculus (M181)

IV.   COLLEGE-WIDE LEARNING OUTCOMES
        use effectively the communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening **
        be knowledgeable of religious beliefs and issues, the religious positions of others, and the choices with which religion confronts them
        recognize the issues that affect social and political behavior in their historical and cultural perspective
        demonstrate mathematical and basic computer skills, and discover the impact of science and technology **
        appreciate the contributions of the arts and literature to life enrichment
        choose physical activities which will enhance wellness.
        **  college-wide learning outcomes covered in this course

 V.   COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
         To define chemical terms
         To solve chemical problems at a higher cognitive level
         To explain modern-day theories and illustrate their development
    
        More specifically:
         A.    Explain atomic structure and the development of atomic theory.
         B.    Explain the use of the periodic table of the elements in predicting the formula of a        
                compound.
         C.    Describe the differences between covalent and ionic bonding and the different properties     
                of compounds formed by each.
         D.    Explain solutions and the quantitative calculations of concentrations.
         E.    Apply mathematics, including calculus, to investigations in chemistry and the analysis of data.

VI.    COURSE RELATIONSHIP TO MAJOR PROGRAM & DEPARTMENTAL OR INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSES:
        To discover the impact of science and technology in their daily living
        To serve as a foundation for additional chemistry courses
        To demonstrate mathematical skills
        To use effective communication skills
        To meet ACR requirements and B.S. chemistry major requirements.
   
VI.    COURSE RELATIONSHIP TO CONTENT AREA KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS FROM THE EDUCATION MATRICES:
        The matrices for this course can be found at Matrices.
        
VIII.  TEXT AND OTHER REQUIRED RESOURCES:  
        Zumdahl & Zumdahl, Chemistry, 7th. edition, Houghton Mifflin Company, 2007 .

IX.    TOPICS OR UNITS OF INSTRUCTION:  Stoichiometry, Chemical Reactions, Gases,
        Thermochemistry, Atomic Structure & Periodicity, and Chemical Bonding (i.e., Chapters 1-9)

X.    ADDITIONAL READINGS:    None required except in lab.
    
XI.    METHODS OF INSTRUCTION and LEARNING:
        Lectures, videotapes, laboratory, writing assignments, computer tutorials, graphical analyses,
        problem solving, homework, collaborative learning groups, guided learning inquiry and tests

XII A.    REQUIREMENTS OF STUDENTS:  Classroom and laboratory attendance and participation,
            computer tutorials and interactive projects on web page, reading assigned material, problem solving,
            homework, guided learning inquiries, and collaborative learning experiences in classroom and laboratory.

XII B.
MEANS OF EVALUATION:
Fall 2008

Hour exams that require definitions and explanations:  
100 pt. each

Laboratory attendance and participation:  
100 pt.

Total points possible: 
600 pt.
     
XII C. Test Schedule:    

Chapters 1 & 2
 Sept. 12

Chapters 3  Oct. 1

Chapters 4 & 5  
Oct.  22

Chapters 6 & 7    
 Nov.  10

Chapters 8 & 9
 Dec. 3

During the final exam period, each student will have
an opportunity to take a new test over a previous exam
of his or her choice.    
 Dec. 10
10:30 a.m.
 
XII D
  GRADING SCALE       
        


100.0-94.0%
A
76.9-73.0%  
 C

93.9-90.0%
A-
72.9-70.0%
 C-

89.9-87.0%
 B+
69.6-67.0%      
 D+

86.9-83.0%  
 B
66.9-63.0%
D

82.9-80.0%  
 B-
62.9-60.0 D-

79.9-77.0%
C+
 60.0-   0%    
F

XII E.    HOMEWORK:    Homework problems will be assigned each class period but are not graded.
            These assignments are to assist in your studies and preparations for exams.  Assignments
            will be reviewed at the beginning of the next class. If you miss class, assignments can be found at                                                  www.twcnet.edu/jrbaker/Teach/C101/assignment.html  

XII.F     ASSESSMENT MEASURES FOR COLLEGE-WIDE LEARNING OUTCOMES  

Learning Outcome
 Measurement
 Assessment
to use effectively the communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening
 Reading: Student will read the textbook, handouts, and assignments.
Writing: Student will complete written exams with each exams containing at least one essay question.  There will also be writing required in the lab notebook.
Speaking: Student will participate in class discussions and share answers with the class using the Smartboard.
Listening: Student will attend class, participate in lecture and exercises, and follow verbal instructions regarding homework, quizzes and other assignments.
 The student will be assessed on the effectiveness of these four skills as all of the graded course components will require use of these skills
Learning Outcome
Measurement
Assessment
to demonstrate mathematical and basic computer skills, and discover the impact of science and technology
 Mathematical skills: Student will complete multiple types of calculations provided through lecture, handouts, quizzes, homework and examinations.
Impact of Science and Technology. Through the course, material will be related to  the impact to the society historically as well as currently.
 Assessment of Mathematical skills will be done through class examinations
 Assessment of the Impact of Science and Technology will primarily be through essay portions of examinations where students will be required to present the facts and may also be asked to present their views.
            My thanks to Dr. John Berch for permitting me to use his material.

XII G.     ATTENDANCE POLICY:  Attendance is required. If a test is missed because of illness, a make-up test must be taken
            within a week of the return to classes. If a test is missed because of an official school function, the test must be taken
            before the scheduled test date and will not count as an absence.  Laboratory attendance and participation are                                 required.Changes in dates of tests announced in class will take priority over what is printed in this syllabus. You will                       attend class if or when the instructor has excused absences.

XII H.    COMPUTER USAGE:  Students will be encouraged to use “Chem. Finder” and other Internet based sources to discover                     safety information on specific chemicals.  Computers will be required for certain laboratory experiments and specific kinds               of calculations in lecture.  Students are required to have a calculator capable of scientific notation and log functions.

XII I.    Cellular Telephones:  All cell phones, pagers, alarms, etc. must be turned off during all class meetings.  
            If a disruption occurs, especially during exams, the device may be confiscated.  

XIII.    CLINICAL/LABORATORY/FIELD-BASED EXPERIENCES:
Thursday
 Monday
 Activity
Aug. 28
 Aug. 25
 Safety video, Check-in
Sept. 4
 Sept.  8 Density of a Regular Solid & an Irregular Solid    Practice problem
Sept. 11
 Sept. 15 How to Identify the Occurrence of a Chemical Reaction?
Sept. 18
 Sept. 22
 Gravimetric Determination of Hydration of Water
Sept. 25
 Sept. 29
 Determination of the Formula of a Chemical Compound
Oct. 2
 Oct. 6
 Determination of Molecular Weight by Dumas Method
Oct. 9
 Oct. 13
 Thermochemical Experiment
Oct. 16
 Oct. 20
 TBA
Oct. 30
 Oct. 27
 Inorganic Molecular Modeling (uses computers)
 http://www.twcnet.edu/jrbaker/R-D/Inorganic/default.html
Nov. 6
 Nov. 3
 Inorganic Molecular Modeling (uses computers)
Nov. 13
 Nov. 10 Line Spectra
Nov. 20
 Nov. 13
 A Consumer Chemical Hunt (work individually, a take-home lab)
 Dec. 4
 Dec. 1 Lab Final (open lab book)
Lab check out
        Addendum:  For the laboratory you are required to have a laboratory research notebook, goggles and pay $5.00 for the                     laboratory handouts.  Please note that a lab manual would cost >$70/year.  The on-line lab materials, which group I was                 invited to join, would cost $35/semester. Your additional cost next semester will be $5.00.  In addition you may                         purchase a laboratory apron.

 XIV.    DISABILITIES:  Every effort will be made to accommodate disabilities.  Please discuss your disability with your
          instructor during a private interview within the first week of class.

XV.    HONOR CODE:  Each student is expected to abide by the TWC Honor Code, particularly on examinations. 
        You will be expected to sign a pledge for each exam.  Specifically, you will not cheat in any manner before
         or during the exam.  Please review the Honor Code in the “Tennessee Wesleyan College Student Handbook
        & Calendar”.

        Penalties:  The first violation of the Honor Code will have the activity scored as a zero and
        the violation will be reported to the Academic Dean.   The second violation earns an F in the                     course.

XVI.    DATE OF REVISION: August 19, 2008         INITIALED BY: JRB