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Term: Fall 2010

Course N= umber: CHEM 110S - CHEMISTRY

Instruct= or: Alexandre da Silva

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Office Phone: 219-473-4357

E-mail:<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> adasilva@ccsj.edu or axsilv@gmail.com

Office Hours: Monday: 9:00-11:45; Tu= esday: 1-2:15; Wednesday: 9:00-11:45, Saturday: 12-1:00

Instructor Background: Ph.D.-Northern Illinois University= (in progress); MLA-University of Chicago;

MPA, Indiana University Northwest; B.Sc. Calumet College of St. Joseph

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Course Time: Saturday: 8:30-12:= 30, Room 206

Course Description: An introd= uction to the chemical nature and properties of inorganic compounds. Topics presen= ted include atomic and molecular structures, inorganic nomenclature, states of matter, properties of gases and solutions, acids/bases and salts, chemical equilibrium, nuclear and chemical reactions. Laboratory Fee: See current fee schedule.

Prerequisites: The Logic of Science and Conservat= ion Biology

Science Department Mission Statement

The science department has identif= ied excellence in student learning as a primary goal. In an effort to meet this objectiv= e, we are working diligently to incorporate the best pedagogical practices into a= ll science courses. To this end,= the science faculty strives to foster an environment that is conducive to all learners. <= /p>

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

Students in this course will:

Exp= lore natural phenomena of the world of everyday experiences using scientific methods and use theories to interpret observations.<= /li>
Des= cribe, differentiate and explain form, function, and variation within diverse physical and/or biological systems.
Con= duct, analyze, determine, and evaluate the results of scientific experiments= .

Textbooks:

Chemistry in Context Custom textbook McGraw-Hill Publishers

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Learning Strategies: (Group Discussions, Student Center= ed Learning, Collaborative Learning, and Lectures)

Assessment / Evaluation for Course:*

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Comprehensive Final exam &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 40% of gr= ade

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The Class Policy for Assignments: Assignments/Homework are collected at the beginning of class on the due date.

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*The official class policy is that there are NO MAKE-UP Tests, no late KNUC will be accepted without a doctor’s excuse. =

Grading Scale:

A: 100-92 A-: 90-91 &n= bsp; B+:= 88-89 B: 82-87 B-: 80-81 C+: 78-79

C: 72-77 &= nbsp; C-: 70-71 = D+: 68-69 D: 62-67 D-: 60-61 F: 59 & below

Class Policy on Attendance: = Attendance is mandatory. IT IS THE STUDE= NT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR OR ANOTHER STUDENT FOR INFORMATION/ASSIGNMENTS, ETC. IN MISSED CLASSES. The instructor is more than willin= g to meet you halfway on this, but you must do your part.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: As a mat= ter of courtesy, cell phones and all electronic devices are not part of this course. In the event of necessity, please inform the instructor ahead of ti= me and set the device to "vibrate" if possible and answer it in the hallway.

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COURSE SCHEDULE

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Week beginning DATES=	Week		Session	Session Discussion
6-Sep	1		Ch1	The air we brea= th
13-Sep	2	test	CH2	Protecting the Ozone Layer
2-Sep	3	test	Ch 3	The Chemistry of Glob= al Warming
27-Sep	4	test	Ch4	Energy, Chemistry and Society
4-Oct	5	test	Ch5	The Water we Drink
11-Oct	6	test	Ch6	Neutralizing the Thre= at of Acid Rain
18-Oct	7	test		MID-TERM EXAM
25-Oct	8	test	Ch7	The Fires of Nuclear Fission
1-Nov	9	test	Ch8	Energy from Electron = Transfer
8-Nov	10	test	Ch9	The World of Plastics= and Polymers
15-Nov	11	test	Ch10	Manipulating Molecules and Designing Drugs
22-Nov	12	test	Ch 11	Nutrition: Food for Thought
29-Nov	13	test		THANKSGIVING
6-Dec	14	test	Ch 12	Genetic Engineering a= nd het Molecules of Life
13-Dec	15			FINAL EXAM

Class Participation: (per instructor)

Tutoring Center:

The Tuto= ring Center is dedicated to supporting Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Students work with tutors to devel= op course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparat= ion, and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutors have a sp= ecific charge: to help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effective learning skills. Tutoring is open to all students at Calumet College of St. Joseph at= no charge and is available to support most introductory courses. Tutoring in support of some other courses is available as well. The Tutoring Center is located in Room 413.&nb= sp; The telephone number is 219.473.4287 or 800.700.9100 ext. 287.

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 dishonest= y is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed u= nder the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. =

Please note: Calumet College of St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may= be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

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 guid= elines 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 reaso= n(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must rec= eive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be maile= d 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 accep= t or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notif= ication of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incu= rs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Student Support Services:

Among its other services, the Student Support Services Office guides, counsels and assists students with disabilities. If a student believes that he or she needs a “reasonable accommodation” of some kind because of a physical, psychological, or mental condition (e.g., additional time needed for tests, note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.), he or she should contact t= he Student Support Services Office at 473-4388. Staff there will secure documentation pertinent to the disability and work with faculty and staff, = if necessary, to address the matter.

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Calumet College of St. Joseph utilizes an emergency communications system that transmits messages via text, email, and voice platforms. In the event of an emergency, of we= ather related closings, or of other incidents, those students who are registered = for the system shall receive incident specific message(s) notifying them of the situation. Please sign-up for= this important service at any time on the College’s website. Alternatively, you can register at = the time you register for classes. This service requires each user to register once per academic year. Therefore, at the beginning of each academic year, please remember to re-register for the system. This can be done at: = http://www.ccsj.edu/alerts/i= ndex.html.

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