CHMY 121N Introduction Of General Chemistry Spring 2017 .

CHMY 121N Introduction of General ChemistrySpring 2017SYLLABUSCourse web site: University of Montana Moodle Site(http://umonline.umt.edu/)All lectures, workshop keys and midterm keys will be posted on Moodle.InstructorProfessor Dan Dwyer,daniel.dwyer@umontana.eduOffice: Chemistry 206Office HoursMonday, Tuesday,Wednesday: 10:10 am to 3:00 pmFriday 10:10 am to NoonOr by appointmentPrerequisiteThe ability to use algebra: rearrange equations, work with fractions, and be ableto calculate logs and exponents. If your algebra skills are weak, please master themprior to attempting CHMY 121N. You should be eligible to enroll in MATH 117 orhigher to satisfy the math prerequisites for this course.Course DescriptionCHMY 121N is aimed at students who require a working knowledge ofchemistry for careers in fields such as forestry, resource management, wildlifebiology, botany, zoology, nursing, medical technology, physical therapy, athletictraining, exercise science, forensic anthropology and environmental studies. Itprovides a foundation of chemical principles illustrated through their application to"real world" examples, especially those with environmental, physiological ormedical implications. The course systematically develops skills in fundamentalchemistry: atomic and molecular theory, nuclear chemistry, chemical bonding,chemical reactions (precipitation, acid/base and redox), states of matter, andaqueous solution chemistry. In addition, you will gain experience with analyticalthinking and quantitative problem solving. Organic chemistry - the study ofcarbon-containing compounds - is integrated into lecture throughout the semester.Required Materials1

Text Book: Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry. 11th Edition byMorris Hein, Scott Pattison and Susan Arena, John Wiley & Sons, 2015. We are using acustom version of this text which consists of the first 18 chapters of the full textbook.The custom version is available in the University of Montana Bookstore and it is bundledwith an access code to the WileyPLUS online homework-learning system. TheBookstore Price is 147.50. You can find less expensive used-copies of the full textbookonline but you will have to purchase access to WileyPLUS which costs 112.50. TheBookstore is probably the best way to go. WileyPLUS online homework. The web address is www.wileyplus.com. The six digitcourse ID is 562632. The course name is INTRO CHEM 121 Spring 17 DANDWYER A scientific calculator. Your calculator needs to be able to handle logs and exponents.LectureMWF 9:00 AM– 9:50 AM, Urey Lecture Hall.Each regular lecture will be used to introduce new material and to work on problemsin groups. This last part is based on the idea that active students learn moreefficiently than passive students. A traditional lecture is a passive way of learning.RecitationsRecitations are held on Monday and Tuesdays. Students will complete a recitationexercise during recitation period. The recitation exercises are open-book gradedworksheets. (Please bring you textbook, class notes and calculator). You areencouraged to work on the exercises in groups of 2-3. Please go to the section inwhich you are officially registered. You must turn in your exercise to your TAbefore leaving recitation. There will be 13 recitation periods each worth 10 points.100 points on the recitation exercises will be considered a perfect score. Anypoints above 100 will be considered bonus points toward your total points.Online Homework (WileyPLUS)The online homework is required and will be graded. There are 11 onlinehomework assignments. The homework assignments are generally due on Sundayevenings at 11:45 PM. However, it is good practice to work on the homeworkassignment that covers the material to date as soon as possible after each lecture.The homework must be submitted on time in order to receive full credit for theassignment. Each of the 11 homework assignments is worth 10 points. 100 pointson the homework will be considered a perfect score. Any points above 100 will beconsidered bonus points toward your total points for the class. If the homework isnot completed by the due date a penalty of 5% will apply to that assignment.2

Midterm ExamsFour midterm exams will be given during this course on dates specified on thecalendar (see below). Each midterm will cover the material discussed during theprior 8-9 lectures. Exams will be administered during the lecture times. Due to thelarge size of this course all exams will be multiple choice graded by the University’sScantron System. You will need to bring a small scantron form and two numbertwo pencils to all exams. The “small red scantron” forms can be purchased at thebookstore and other locations around campus.Makeup ExamsIf you miss an exam due to legitimate excuses (illness, military duty, death in thefamily, field trip, etc.) you must contact me before the exam to schedule a makeup. No more than one make-up per semester will be allowed.Final ExamThe final exam is given on the date and time specified by the Registrar.The final exam is a comprehensive exam that will cover all of the materialaddressed in class.The final is mandatory; you will be assigned a grade of F for the course if you donot take the final exam, regardless of your point total prior to the final exam.Assessment and Grades10 Recitations@ 10 points each 10 WileyPlus Homework @ 10 points each 4 Midterm Exams@ 100 points each 1 Final Exam@ 200 points Total100 points100 points400 points200 points800 pointsThe actual number of recitations is 12 and the actual number of WileyPlusassignments is 11. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a total of 30 additionalbonus points for correctly completing all recitation and homework assignments.Points to Letter Grade Conversion TableAB B–CD D–740 – 800 points696 – 719 points640 – 663 points584 – 615 points536 – 559 points480 – 534 pointsA–BC C–DF720 – 739 points664 – 695 points616 – 639 points560 – 583 points504 – 535 points0 – 479 points3

A grade of CR for those using CR/NCR option will require a total of 450 points.Study TimeA standard formula used in colleges and universities is to allow for two hoursstudy time for each hour of lecture. Given that this is a three-credit course, there arethree scheduled lecture hours per week and thus six hours per week outside of class,for a total of nine hours per week devoted to the course. (A standard load of 15credits therefore results in a 45-hour school week.) This means that an "average"student should spend nine hours per week working on this course. Students whoexpect higher than average grades should expect to spend a higher than averageamount of time studying for the course.DropsFebruary 10th by 5:00 PM is the last day to drop the class without W on yourtranscript. Also, this is the last day to switch to Audit.April 3rd is the last day to drop with the signatures of your advisor and theinstructor with W appearing on your transcript.After April 3rd, drops with the signatures of your advisor, the instructor and theDean of the College and WP or a WF will appear on your transcript.DisabilitiesAny student in this course with disability, which may prevent the student fromfully demonstrating his or her abilities, should contact the instructor personally assoon as possible so necessary accommodations can be discussed to ensure fullparticipation. Students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to contactDisability Services for Students (DSS) in the Lommasson Center room 154, phone(406) 243-4216Academic HonestyAll students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject toan academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by theuniversity. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. TheCode is available for review online at http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student conduct.phpGrading PhilosophyAn “A” student is someone who can solve homework-like problems under examconditions with near-100% accuracy and can demonstrate the understanding of themajor course concepts through the correct solution of application questions onexams, and who can successfully solve novel problems on exams.4

A “B” student is someone who can solve homework-like problems under examconditions with near-100% accuracy and can demonstrate the understanding of themajor course concepts through the correct solution of application questions onexams, but struggles with novel problems on exams.A “C” student is someone who can solve most homework-like problems underexam conditions and can demonstrate the understanding of the major courseconcepts through the correct solution of most application questions on exams, andhas a demonstrable understanding of the major concepts of the course.A “D” student earns a passing grade. Thus a demonstrated understanding of themajor concepts of the course is required. This includes the ability to solve mosthomework-like problems on exams.A student who cannot demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts of thecourse through his/her performance on exams will not earn a passing grade.CHMY 121N Introduction of General ChemistryAutumn 2016 CalendarDateJanuary 23January 23,24January 25January 27January 29January 30January 30,31February 1LectureHomeworkLecture 1 Chapter 1Scientific Method, States of MatterClassification of MatterNo Recitation ClassesLecture 2 Chapter 2.1-2.4Scientific Notation,Measurement and Uncertainty, Sig FigsLecture 3 Chapter 2.5-2.8Metric System, Dimensional Analysis,DensitySundayLecture 4 Chapter 3Elements, Periodic Table,Compounds, Chemical FormulaRecitation 1Lecture 5 Chapter 4Physical and Chemical Properties,Chemical Change, Chemical Equations,5Work on Chapter 1 questions inWileyPLUS Assignment 1Work on Chapter 2.1-2.4questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 1Work on Chapter 2.5-2.8questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 1WileyPLUS Assignment 1 due at11:55 PMDo Orion Self-AssessmentChapter 1Work on Chapter 3 questions inWileyPLUS Assignment 2Work on Chapter 4 questions inWileyPLUS Assignment 2

DateFebruary 3February 5February 6February 6,7February 8February 10February 13February 13,14February 15February 17February 19February 20February 20,21February 22February 24February 26February 27February 27,28March 1March 3March 5March 6LectureHomeworkEnergy, Changes in Chemical Energy,Specific Heat CalculationsLecture 6 Chapter 5.1 - 5.4Dalton's Atom, Electric Charge, SubatomicParts of Atom, Nuclear AtomSundayLecture 7 Chapter 5.5-5.6Isotopes, isotopic notation, mass numberof isotopes, atomic massRecitation 2Lecture 8 Midterm 1 ReviewMidterm 1 Chapter 1-5Lecture 10 Chapter 6.1-6.3Nomenclature I Common vs Systematic,Elements and Ions, Ionic Compounds,Binary CompoundsRecitation 3Lecture 11 Chapter 6.4-6.5Nomenclature II, Compounds withPolyatomic Ions, AcidsLecture 12 Chapter 7.1The Mole and Avogadro’s NumberSundayMonday No ClassesNo RecitationsLecture 13 Chapter 7.2-7.3Molar Mass of Compounds, PercentComposition of CompoundsLecture 14 Chapter 7.4-7.5Calculating Empirical Formulas, CalculatingMolecular Formulas from EmpiricalFormulasSundayLecture 15 Chapter 8.1-8.2Chemical Equations, Balancing ChemicalEquations,Recitation 4Lecture 16 Chapter 8.3-8.5Types of Chemical Reactions, Heat inChemical ReactionsLecture 17 Chapter 9.1-9.4Stoichiometry I Mass to MassStoichiometrySundayLecture 18 Chapter 9.5Limiting Reactant, Percent Yield6WileyPLUS Assignment 2 Due11:45 PMWork on Chapter 6.1-6.3questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 3Work on Chapter 6.4-6.5questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 3WIleyPLUS Assignment 3 Due11:45 PMWork on Chapter 7.2-7.3questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 4Work on Chapter 7.4-7.5questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 4WIleyPLUS Assignment 4 Due11:45 PMWork on Chapter 8.1-8.2questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 5Work on Chapter 8.3-8.5questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 5Work on Chapter 9.1-9.4questions in WileyPLUSAssignment 5WIleyPLUS Assignment 5 Due11:45 PM