Chemistry 103 (Section 001), Summer 2009
9:40AM - 11:10AM CEB 218
Instructor: Dr. David W. Hatchett
Office: CHE 213
Office Hours: 1:30 – 3:00 pm, daily or by appointment
Telephone: 895-3509
TEXT: “Basic Chemistry,” Timberlake & Timberlake, UNLV custom edition
COURSE WEB LECTURES: http://www.unlv.edu (homepage, Hatchett), Under courses choose CHEM 103. The lectures are numbers and can be downloaded at any time for review or use in class.
TEXTBOOK WEBPAGE: http://www.aw-bc.com/chemplace/ (use access code in your text).
PURPOSE: Chemistry 103 (3 credits) is designed for students who wish to qualify for Chemistry 121. Credit is not allowed for both CHEM 103 and 110. The course does not satisfy the General Education Core Science Requirement.
COREQUISITE: Enrollment in MAT 096 or placement in MAT 124 or higher.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: The learning objectives of this course include mastery of the following topics:
*The meaning of chemical formulas and chemical equations
* Chemical calculations - stoichiometry, gases & solutions
* Electronic structure of atoms
* Bonding and Molecular Structure
* Covalent and Ionic Compounds
* Gas Laws
* States of Matter
* Solutions - Qualitative and Quantitative
These topics are covered in Chapters 2-12 of the text. Reading the text before classes is suggested for mastery of the material.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance at each class session is expected of all students. If you are unavoidably absent, it is your responsibility to determine what was covered in lecture. UNLV policies regarding attendance, academic dishonesty and classroom conduct are set forth in the UNLV Undergraduate Catalog.
MATERIALS FOR CLASS: You will need an inexpensive scientific calculator for each lecture. You may NOT use any other electronic device in place of the calculator. Any other electronic device should be stored in your backpack. If any other device is found in use during an exam or quiz other than the scientific calculator a grade of zero will be given and the student will be referred to the office of student conduct.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELLULAR PHONES DURING CLASS.
Please Note: Syllabus subject to change as needed.
GRADING: This course is graded on a letter grade basis only (no S/F grade). Your final grade will be based on three exams (100pts each/300 pts total), in-class quizzes (50 points). The following grading scale will be used:
A 100 – 90% B 89-80% C 79-70% D 69-60% F 56-0%.
TOTAL: 350 points; percentage = [(your points)/350] x 100
I will never raise the grading scale beyond the percentages shown, however, I do reserve the right to lower the scale (to the advantage of the class) at the end of the semester.
HOMEWORK: Recommended problems from each chapter are provided. Assignments will be due on the date announced, and the completed set will receive a "check" in the grade book. Accumulated check marks will aid in raising the grade of those students with borderline scores. The problems listed for each chapter are the minimum number of problems that should be worked in order to master the course material. You should work examples from the notes and book in addition to the assigned problems.
QUIZZES: Five IN-CLASS quizzes worth 10 points each will be given throughout the five week period. There will be NO MAKE-UP option for “in-class” QUIZZES; however, I will drop your lowest score when computing the final grade. For MATH problems you must SHOW YOUR WORK, including set-up, units, and correct significant figures.
SEMESTER EXAMS: A total of three exams will be give during the semester with a comprehensive final exam at the end (100 points each). (Dates are shown in the Section labeled Class Schedule) ABSOLUTELY NO MAKEUP EXAMS WILL BE GIVEN!
FINAL EXAMINATION: The final exam is comprehensive for this course and will be
given on the last day of class.
DISABILITY SERVICES:
Learning Enhancement Services (LES) houses Disability Services, Tutoring Services, and Learning Strategies. If you have a documented disability that may require assistance, you will need to contact LES for coordination in your academic accommodations. LES is located in the Reynolds Student Services Complex, Suite 137. The phone number is 702 895-0866 or TDD 702 895-0652. You may also visit our web site at http://tlc.unlv.edu/student_success.htm
CHEMISTRY 103 – CLASS SCHEDULE
Summer 2009
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Date Topic
Week 1
Monday, June 1st Course Introduction, Chapter 2 Measurements
Tuesday, June 2nd Chapter 2, Measurements
Wednesday, June 3rd Chapter 2 & Chapter 3, Classification of Matter,
In-Class QUIZ 1
Thursday, June 4th Chapter 3 & Chapter 4, Atoms/Elements
Friday, June 5th Chapter 4, Atoms/Elements
Week 2
Monday, June 8th Chapter 4 & Chapter 5, Electronic Structure
Tuesday, June 9th Chapter 5, Electronic Structure
In-Class QUIZ 2
Wednesday, June 10th Chapter 5, Electronic Structure
Thursday, June 11th Chapter 6, Compounds introduced, Review
Friday, June 12th EXAM 1 - Chapters 2 – 5 (100 points)
Week 3
Monday, June 15th Chapter 6 & Chapter 7, Compounds
Tuesday, June 16th Chapter 6 & Chapter 7, Compounds
In-Class QUIZ 3
Wednesday, June 17th Chapter 8, Chemical Quantities
Thursday, June 18th Chapter 8, Chemical Quantities
Friday, June 19th Chapter 9, Chemical Reactions
Week 4
Monday, June 22nd Chapter 9 & Chapter 10, Quantities in Reactions
Tuesday, June 23rd Chapter 10, Quantities in Reactions
In-Class QUIZ 4
Wednesday, June 24th Chapter 10 & 11 Gases
Thursday, June 25th EXAM II (Chapters 6 – 10) (100 points)
Friday, June 26th Chapter 11 Gases
Week 5
Monday, June 29th Chapter 11, Gases
Tuesday, June 30th Chapter 12, Solutions
In-Class QUIZ 5
Wednesday, July 1st Chapter 12, Solutions, REVIEW
Thursday, July 2nd FINAL – cumulative (100 points)
Friday, July 3rd HOLIDAY