Calumet College of St.
Joseph
SYLLABUS FOR INTRO TO
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Term: Fall, 2001-2002
(011) (Sept. 4 – Dec. 15)
Course Number: CHM 110k
Instructor: Mr. A.H. Carlson
Office
Hours: 5:30 PM Wednesdays (other hour
by arrangement.)
Course
Time: Wednesdays 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Course
Description: Designed for students in health-related majors as
well as those seeking to fulfill general education requirements. It provides an introduction to organic and
biological chemistry and the principles that govern them. The course will focus on the
interrelatedness of all these areas as well as their practical applications to
health science and environmental issues.
Satisfies the science with a lab general education requirement.
Textbooks:
World of Chemistry Essentials,
Joeston and Wood, a text of the PBS Adult Learning Service.
Study Guide with Selected Solutions to Accompany World of
Chemistry Essentials, W. Vollond.
Assessment:
Exams & problem sets __80___% of grade
Laboratory reports __20___% of
grade
100 % Total
Grading
Scale:
A: 92-100 A-: 90-91 B+: 88-89 B: 82-87 B-:
80-81 C+: 78-79
C: 72-77
C-: 70-71 D+: 68-69
D: 62-67 D-: 60-61
F: 59 & below
Class
Policy on Attendance: Each student is
expected to attend every class and laboratory session and attendance will be
taken. Student attendance may be weighed in the final course grade. It is the
responsibility of the student to find out and study the material missed by
absence.
Class
Policy on Electronic Devices: Each
student has paid for this course in order that they may obtain basic knowledge
and understanding of some essential of chemistry. Similarly, your instructor
will be paid to impart this knowledge and understanding to each student.
Therefore, unnecessary distractions or interruptions of the class will not be
tolerated. Questions may be directed to the instructor at any time deemed
needed. Audio recorders may be used at any time provided they are not
disruptive.
Course
Outline: (See NOTE below)
Class
Dates: Time 6-8pm: Topics/Assignments:
|
1/09/02 |
Introduction |
CH 9 Organic Chemistry, Alkanes |
|
1/16 |
Alkanes, Alkenes & Alkynes |
Study Guide Ch 9.2, 9.3 |
|
1/23 |
Ch 9 Cyclics, aromatics |
Laboratory instructions/ safety/ equipment
needed. |
|
1/30 |
Aromatics, industrial applications |
Experiment: Chemical
Equilibrium |
|
2/06 |
CH 10 Alcohols, aldehydes / Keytones;
polar vs. nonpolar character |
Experiment: Functional
groups |
|
2/13 |
CH 10 Organic acids & derivatives;
theory of acids & bases; pH, pK |
FIRST HOUR EXAMINATION |
|
2/20 |
Synthetic Polymers |
Experiment: pH of solutions |
|
2/27 |
Polymers, CH 11 Chemistry of life |
Experiment: Polymers |
|
3/06 |
Carbohydrates |
SECOND HOUR EXAMINATION |
|
3/13 |
Fats, Oils & products |
Experiment: Saponification |
|
3/20 |
Steroids, amino acids |
Experiment: Dialysis (or preparation of
hand cream) |
|
3/27 |
Amino acids, nucleic acids |
Experiment: Chromatographic separation of
amino acids |
|
4/03 |
Chemistry ad medicine |
Experiment: Preparation of aspirin |
|
4/10 |
Chemistry of medicine |
Experiment: Water quality |
|
4/17 |
Semester Review |
FINAL EXAMINATION OF TERM |
* Note: The experiment designated may be altered depending upon the availability of required chemicals and equipment.
Center
for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring
assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the
Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287. The
Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help
students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to
do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement
of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St.
Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in
another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may
elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any
form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for
judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses
student grievances. (Academic Planner 2001/2002 p.27)
Citation
Guidelines:
Calumet College
of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the
Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal
from Classes Policy:
After the last
day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw
from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty
member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the
withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written request for withdrawal must
be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final
examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to
the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to
make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is
forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or
deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive
notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate
why the withdrawal is disallowed. Note: Degree Completion Division (DCD)
students should consult the DCD Student Handbook for information on DCD
withdrawals.
An official
withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript.
Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an
"F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).