CHEMISTRY 132.001
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
FALL 2013
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:50AM, ZSH 014; Friday 16:10-18:10,TBA
Dr. Wayne Steinmetz
Office: ZSH 107
Email:
Personal Web page:
Course page:
Home phone: 828-505-7973
Office Hours: Monday: 14-16
Wednesday: 14-16
Friday: 14-16
The purpose of office hours is to provide set hours to be available to you. It is wise to take advantage of this opportunity. Times in addition to the set office hours can be arranged to discuss course material.
Description:
CHEM 132 is an introductory, freshman-level course that will provide a foundation for further study in science. The course will include lecture-discussions, problem-solving sessions, quiz sessions, etc. Students are encouraged to ask questions and to make comments. The only foolish question is the question never asked. Feel free to contact mefor additional help. My normal office hours are listed above and additional appointments may be scheduled with me.
Course Objectives:
(1)To learn the terminology used in the field of chemistry
(2)To understand basic chemical principles and relationships
(3)To use mathematical skills in applying basic concepts
(4)To learn descriptive chemistry
(5)To apply chemical information to everyday life
(6)To understand the basic atomic theory for chemistry bonding and structure
(7)To enjoy learning chemistry
These objectives should be consistent with the Mission of the Department of Chemistry and the student learning outcomes outlined by the Department of Chemistry:
Required Materials:
1) McMurry and Fay, “General Chemistry: Atoms First”, 2nd. ed., Pearson Publishing.
2) Mastering Chemistry, Pearson Publishing.
Materials on the WWW:
The instructor has developed and will revise a Web page for the course which is accessed via his index page: The course page will have links to the course syllabus, handouts, and solutions to the quizzes and exams. The instructor’s index page has links to pages for all the courses that he has taught since 1994. You may find useful material in the pages for the General Chemistry courses that he taught at Pomona College. MolDatais a critical, linked bibliography to reliable sources of chemical data on the WWW.
Advice:
Most students find they need to spend at least 2 or more hours each day (Monday-Friday) studying chemistry. In order to receive maximum benefit from the material presented in class, students should read the material in the text and handouts related to the topic of the day before coming to class. The instructor will provide sections of the text and relevant handouts in the previous class period. Working on the homework is the key to mastery of the material. In solving the assigned problems, make full use of your resources: your notes, the text and handouts, your colleagues (I encourage you to work in groups), and the instructor. Don’t give up if the first attempt fails. Evaluate your skill with algebra and geometry early in the course and address any deficiencies. Feel free to consult with the instructor if you are having difficulty with the mathematics used in the course. Chemistry 132 will not make use of calculus.
Attendance:
- It is important to be in class every day. Missed work will earn a grade of zero. It is your responsibility to obtain the missed material and information in the event of your absence from class.
- We plan to complete 10 chapters of the book during the semester. You will definitely need a calculator (not a cell phone), and you are encouraged to use it anytime - on homework problems, during exams, in lab, etc. I recommend a scientific calculator with solar cells. Calculators vary considerably in their sophistication. A calculator with many advanced features will be useless if you cannot easily use the calculator. In selecting a calculator, use the advice of Albert Einstein: “Keep it simple but not too simple.” N.B. The use of material stored in your calculator during exams and quizzes will be regarded as a violation of Academic Honesty.
- You should be enrolled in CHEM 111, the laboratory course accompanying CHEM 132.
Grading:
Assessment: Grading Scale:
Homework and Group Exercises 100 points A: 92-100% C+: 70-75%
Quizzes (10) 100 points A-: 88-91% C: 65-69%
Exams (3) 300 points B+: 84-87% C-: 60-64%
Comprehensive Final Exam 200 points B: 80-83% D: 50-59%
Total 700 points B-: 76-79% F: 0-49%
Examinations:
There will be three (3), closed book and closed notes exams during the course of the semester.
Exams during the semester are all scheduled on Friday from 4:10PM to 6:10PM.
The location of the exam room will be announced later. The exams are designed to require one hour but additional time is allowed to ensure that you should be able to complete the questions if you know the material and if you work efficiently.
Exam 1September 20Chapters 1 through 4.
Exam 2October 25Chapters 5through 7a.
Exam 3November 22Chapters 7b, 8, 10 and 14.
Final Exam December 5 Chapters 1-8,10 and 14.
NOTE: All exams must be taken on the designated day and at the designated time unless prior arrangements are made with the instructor. Failure to do so will result in a zero being recorded for that exam score. Make-up exams and quizzes will normally not be given. If you will miss a class meeting becauseof participation in University sponsored events, e.g. a field trip in another course or an athletic event, consult the instructor prior to the event. Excused absences for participation in University sponsored events do not count as a missed class.
Quizzes: Ten quizzes will be given during the course of the semester. They will normally be given on the problem-solvingsessions scheduled for Friday afternoon.
Homework: These assignments will include end of chapter problems and other assignments developed by the instructor. These assignments will usually use Mastering Chemistry.
Problem-Solving Sessions: Except for the days of the exams, the Friday afternoon session will be devoted to development of problem solving skills. Challenging problems that dealing with the week’s work will be presented and will be solved as a group effort. We shall also discuss the solution of the problems of the day.
Cancellations and Make-ups:
UNCAsheville, as a State agency, is expected to provide its service to the public according to its announced calendar and schedules. Therefore, the presumption is that all classes will be taught during inclement weather. On occasion, severe weather conditions may make it dangerous or physically impossible for teachers and learners to get to campus. The Provost is charged with making the judgment about canceling classes under these conditions.
Each individual student, in the event that classes are not canceled, must assume the personal responsibility of deciding to go to class or not when local road conditions appear too hazardous. In such cases students should inform their instructors as soon as practicable, but the students remain responsible for the material covered that day.
The notice that classes are to be canceled or delayed will be broadcast on all local radio stations normally by 6 a.m. The absence of any notice from the UNCAshevillehomepage on the web or snow line (259-3050) signifies that classes will be taught as usual. When we are on a late start schedule, class will be held from 10:50am-11:30am. Cancellation notices about evening classes will be provided to the radio stations as soon as practicable after 4 p.m.
The above guidelines have been taken directly from the latest edition of the UNCAsheville Faculty Handbook and serve as the general course policy concerning inclement weather. Policies specific to the different types of assignments are as follows:
1. The instructor may schedule additional class meetings with attendance required if weather conditions have forced cancellation of class meetings and these will normally be during the Friday 4:10-6:10pm time slot. Your attendance is expected. You are responsible for the material covered during these sessions.
2. Exams missed because of class cancellation, will be rescheduled after consultation with all sections of the class.
If classes are not canceled and a student misses an exam, no make-up exam will be given and a zero will be recorded for the score.
Exams missed because of a student's attendance of an authorized school function may be taken at an alternative time if, and only if, prior arrangements are made with the instructor to "make-up" the examprior to the originally designated date. While all efforts will be made to accommodate the student's schedule when selecting a time for this make-up exam, it is ultimately up to the student to accommodate the instructor's schedule. Failure to do so will result in the exam being treated as if it were missed because of an unauthorized function.
3. Quizzes missed because of class cancellation will normally be given in the next available class period. Quizzes missed because of a student's attendance of an authorized school function may be taken at an alternative time if, and only if, prior arrangements are made with the instructor to "make-up" the quiz prior to the originally designated date. Quizzes missed for any other reason will be permanently recorded as a zero with no make-up given.
4. Written notice prior to an absence for an authorized school function must be given to the instructor for the student not to be penalized for that absence.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
The University of North Carolina at Asheville is committed to making courses, programs, and activities accessible to students with documented disabilities. Students requiring reasonable accommodations must register with the Disability Services Office and provide supporting documentation. All information provided will remain confidential. For more information, contact the Disability Services Office at (828) 232-5050 or or visit the office in the One Stop Student Services Center.
Academic Honesty and Honor Code:
Cooperative work is an important part of science because we learn most when we learn together. Study groups are encouraged and you are encouraged to work together on homework and study together for exams and quizzes. All exams and quizzes are given on the Honor System and your signature signifies that you have not given or received aid on the exam from another student or students. All exams and quizzes must be pledged. You may ask me if something is unclear. Policy concerning cheating and plagiarism are described in "Student Responsibilities" under the Academic Regulation section of the UNCAsheville Catalog.
Academic Honesty
As a community of scholars dedicated to learning and the pursuit of knowledge, UNC Asheville relies on the honesty and academic integrity of all the members of its community. Any act of plagiarism or cheating is academic dishonesty. This includes fabrication or alteration of laboratory data. A person who knowingly assists another in cheating is likewise guilty of cheating. According to the instructor’s view of the gravity of the offense, a student may be punished by a failing grade or a grade of zero for the assignment or test, or a failing grade in the course. If it seems warranted, the instructor may also recommend to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs dismissal or other serious university sanction.
A student accused of academic dishonesty should talk with his or her instructor. In all situations where a student has been disciplined for plagiarism or cheating, the instructor is to submit to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs a brief statement of the case; the student is to receive a copy of this document. Depending upon the severity and/or repetition of the offense, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs may choose to impose a penalty of cancellation of graduation with honors; cancellation of scholarships; dismissal from the university; or any other penalty which he or she deems logical and deserved. A student has 10 class days to respond to this document in writing; this response is to be sent to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for attachment to the document submitted by the instructor.
The student may choose to contact the Faculty Conciliator, who will advise the student of his or her rights, and attempt to mediate between the student and the instructor before proceeding to bring the case before the Academic Appeals Board. If the student is satisfied with the results of this mediation, then the formal hearing before the Board will not take place. The student must make the request for this formal hearing within 10 class days of receiving the copy of the instructor’s statement to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom
Part of the role of a faculty member is to ensure that each student has a learning environment free from disruption. With the concurrence of the department chair or program director, the instructor may administratively withdraw a student from a course for behavior that is deemed to be disruptive to the class. A grade of W will be assigned if the behavior occurs before the deadline for withdrawing from a course without academic penalty. For behavior occurring after the withdrawal deadline, a grade of F will be assigned, although the instructor has the option of recommending a grade of W. See the addendum at the end of this catalog for specific procedures relating to instructor and student responsibilities.
CHEMISTRY 132
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
ORDER OF TOPICS COVERED
Chapter 1–Chemistry Matter and Measurement all
Chapter 2–Structure and Stability of Atoms 2.1-2.6
Chapter 3–Periodicity and the Electronic Structure of Atoms all
Chapter 4—Ionic Bonds all
Chapter 5–Covalent Bonds and Molecular Structure 5.1-5.13
Chapter 6 –Mass Relationships in Chemical Reactions all
Chapter 7a–Precipitation and Acid-Base Reactions in Aqueous Solutions 7.1-7.5
Chapter 7b – Oxidation-Reduction Reactions 7.6-7.11
Chapter 8–Thermochemistry and Chemical Energy all
Chapter 10–Intermolecular Forces 10.1-10.4
Chapter 14–Aqueous Equilibria: Acids and Bases 14.1-14.7, 14.16
IMPORTANT DATES FALL 2013:
- August 23Final day for drop/add
- October 15-16Squibb Lecture (Harry Gray, Cal Tech)
- October 7-8Fall Break
- October 11 Last day to withdraw
- October 14Advising Begins
- November 27-29Thanksgiving
- November 25 Last Day of Classes
- December 2Undergraduate Research Fall Symposium
- December 4-10Final Exams
- December 14Winter Commencement
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