CHEM 1152–Survey of Chemistry II
Course Syllabus – Spring 2018
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Course Description:
Number and Title: CHEM 1152 (CRN 20248), Survey of Chemistry II
Credit Hours:Chemistry 1152 is a three hour credit science course for Area D of the Core Curriculum of Clayton State University
Course Description:Second course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health science majors (This course is also open to non-science majors).If you are majoring in a science field, check with the instructor to be sure you are in the correct course.
Course Prerequisite: CHEM 1151, Survey of Chemistry I
Possible Co-requisite: CHEM 1152L(Laboratory is not required of everyone.)
Instructor Information:
Dr. Caroline Sheppard
Office phone: (678) 466-4777
Office: Lakeview Discovery and Science Center 235G
Email:
Internet:
Office hours:
Tuesday and Thursday10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am – 1:00 pm
or by appointment
Class Meetings:
Days / Times / RoomT, R / 12:45 – 2:00pm / LDSC 210
Textbook and Materials:
"General Organic and Biochemistry" Denniston, Topping, Quick Door, Caret, 9th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2017.
Connect Access Code
Text Coverage:Chapters 10-20
Students are encouraged to use PriceLoch.com to comparison shop for textbooks.
Computer Requirement:
Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to
Computer Skill Prerequisites:
- Able to use the computer’s operation system
- Able to send and receive e-mail using the Clayton State University email system
- Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email
- Able to use a Web browser
- Able to download files from a web site to your computer
- Able to use a word processor system
- Ableto use Microsoft PowerPointTM
- Able to download a document using Desire2Learn
You should develop the habit of checking your CSU e-mail daily. Because of the number of students we typically have, there may be some delay in the instructor's response to an individual's e-mail. A delivered e-mail does not relieve you of the responsibility of informing the instructor about some concern. The instructor may send e-mails with information vital to your success in the course.Check your e-mail often, at least once a day.
In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:
Student notebook computers will occasionally be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will also be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.
Desire2Learn (Online Classroom):
On-line activity will take place in Desire2Learn (D2L), the virtual classroom for the course.
You can gain access to Desire2Learn by signing into the SWAN portal and selecting “D2L” on the top right side. If you experience any difficulties in Desire2Learn, please e-mail or call the HUB at or (678)466-HELP. You will need to provide the date and time of your problem, your SWAN username, the name of the course that you are attempting to access, and your instructor’s name.
Connect
Posting of your work in Connect is a course requirement. The course link and homework problems can be accessed via the address posted in D2L.
Course Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, student will be able to:
- describe the structure and physical properties of organic molecules
- name and identify correct organic molecules (nomenclature)
- predict the products of organic reactions
- identify and describe structures of biomolecules
- describe the function of biomolecules
- identify the health impacts of biomolecules
General education outcomes:
The Clayton State University Core Curriculum outcomes (see Area D) are located in the Graduation Requirements section of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.
Evaluation:
Your evaluation in CHEM 1152 will be based upon the following components:
component / pointsIn-class Examinations (4 @ 100 points each) / 400
Final Examination / 200
Homework / 100
TOTAL / 700
Grading:
The grade you receive in Chemistry 1152 will be based upon the following distribution:
letter grade / percentage range / point rangeA / 90% or greater / 630–700
B / 80% - 89% / 560–629
C / 70% - 79% / 490–559
D / 60% - 69% / 420 –489
F / less than 60% / < 420
Mid-term Progress Report
The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued on or before February 26, reflects approximately 25% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office of the Registrar, by mid-term, which occurs on March 2, 2018.Instructions for withdrawing are provided at this link.
The last day to withdraw without academic accountability is Friday, March 2, 2018.
Tentative Course Schedule:
The instructor reserves the right to change the schedule as necessary and will communicate any changes clearly to the class.
January 9 / Introduction to the course
January 11 / Chapters 10, 11, 12
January 16 / Chapters 10, 11, 12
January 18 / Chapters 10, 11, 12
January 23 / Chapters 10, 11, 12
January 25 / Chapters 10, 11, 12
January 30 / Chapters 10, 11, 12
February 1 / Chapters 10, 11, 12
February 6 / Exam 1
February 8 / Chapters 13, 14, 15
February 13 / Chapters 13, 14, 15
February 15 / Chapters 13, 14, 15
February 20 / Chapters 13, 14, 15
February 22 / Chapters 13, 14, 15
February 27 / Chapters 13, 14, 15
March 1 / Exam 2
March 6 / No class – Spring Break
March 8 / No class – Spring Break
March 13 / Chapters 16, 17, 20
March 15 / Chapters 16, 17, 20
March 20 / Chapters 16, 17, 20
March 22 / Chapters 16, 17, 20
March 27 / Chapters 16, 17, 20
March 29 / Chapters 16, 17, 20
April 3 / Exam 3
April 5 / Chapters 18, 19
April 10 / Chapters 18, 19
April 12 / Chapters 18, 19
April 17 / Chapters 18, 19
April 19 / Chapters 18, 19
April 24 / Exam 4
April 26 / Semester Review
TBA / Final Exam
Course Policies:
Homework/Assignments:
This course demands and expects a minimum of two hours of work per each hour spent in class.Reading assignments are tentatively made on this syllabus.Homework problems are assigned using Connect or in D2L.All assignments must be completed before the specified due dates for full credit. No late assignments will be accepted in Connect. Other late assignments are deducted 10% per day.
Exams:
There will be four (4) in-class examinations and one 2-hour final (comprehensive). All examinations are closed book. Attendance is mandatory.If a student has an excused absence on an exam day, the student's final exam percentage score will be used in place of the missed exam score.No make-up exams will be given. In order for an absence to be considered excused, the student must contact the instructor within 24 hours and provide a written excuse from a doctor or other competent authority. Without a valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for any missed work.
Grades will not be communicated via email or telephone.Exams will be handed back in the next lecture period after an exam.If absent, a student must come by during office hours to retrieve their exam.Final exam papers may be viewed the following semester during office hours.
Center for Academic Success
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University Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’ ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.
Course Attendance Policy:
Attendance is expected for all class periods. Attendance is required for all examination periods. It is your responsibility to sign in using RollCall at every class meeting you attend. This is the instructor's official record. You will be held responsible for all announcements and material covered in lecture in addition to text, references, hand-outs and study guides.Note: Lectures will contain valuable explanations of content and thought processes which are difficult for most students to extract from the text book or PowerPoints on their own. Therefore, regular attendance is strongly encouraged.
Academic Dishonesty:
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism.All instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Community Standards. Judicial procedures are described in the section of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook titled, Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct Infractions.
Disruption of the Learning Environment:
Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not tolerated. While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.More detailed descriptions of examples of disruptive behavior are provided in the Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures sections of the Clayton State University Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.
Weapons on Campus
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Other Class Policies:
Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities. The Student Handbook is part of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.
Turn off all electronic devices during class. Electronic devices including computers, cell phones, calculators, etc. are not allowed during exams or quizzes.During such activities, these devices are not permitted to be in your possession at all (which means they cannot be clipped to your belt, in your pocket, etc.).Possession and/or use of these items during an exam or quiz will result in an automatic zero on the graded activity.
Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending class without the permission of the instructor.
Last update: December 7, 2017