Chemistry 106 Chemistry in Our World Spring 2006
Winona State University
Instructor: Dr. Myoung Eun Lee Office: Science Lab Center 340 Phone: 457-2756
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Lecture: MWF 12:00-12:50 PM Room: SL120
Office hours: Posted on the course web page.
Required texts: Baird, C.; Gloffke, W., "Chemistry in Your Life," W. H. Freeman and Company, 2003.
Course Web Page: http://course1.winona.edu/mlee Password: apples
General Information: Intended to introduce students to chemistry and give them an appreciation and understanding of the role chemistry plays in their everyday lives. Topics covered include atomic structure, bonding, water, acid rain, and energy. This course is intended both for University Studies students and as a first course for students who have not had high school chemistry and wish to prepare to take other chemistry classes. Students may enroll in either CHEM 106 or CHEM 107, but cannot earn credit for both courses. Offered each semester. 3 Credits.
Completion of this course will include requirements and learning activities that promote your abilities to achieve the following Outcomes:
a. to understand how scientists approach and solve problems in the natural sciences;
b. to apply those methods to solve problems that arise in the natural sciences;
c. to use inductive reasoning, mathematics, or statistics to solve problems in natural science;
d. to engage in independent and collaborative learning;
e. to identify, find, and use the tools of information science as it relates to natural science;
f. to critically evaluate both source and content of scientific information; and
g. to recognize and correct scientific misconceptions.
Course Details/Requirements/Activities:
In order to do well or pass the course, the students are expected to:
1. attend and participate in lecture-discussion sessions, [Outcomes a, b, c, g]
2. participate in discussions/presentations of chemistry in our world, [Outcomes d, e, f, g]
3. read assigned chapters and attempt text problems, [Outcomes a, b, c, d], and
4. pass, in general, quizzes, tests and final exam. [Outcomes a, b, c, d].
Class Attendance: It is strongly urged that students attend every class. Students will receive a score of zero for any missing in-class assignments and quizzes. Students are responsible for any announcement made in class. In order to best understand material presented in class, it is recommended that students read the appropriate text before coming to class.
Tests: Makeup tests and quizzes will not be allowed. A valid written excuse for any absence must be given for a missed exam to be excused. For an excused absence, the final exam will be weighted in place of the missed test. Examples of excused absences are serious illness documented by a physician or serious illness or death in the family. Concepts presented in class or discussed in the assigned chapters will be the basis for test material.
Final Exam: Tuesday May 2nd, 2006 10:30 -12:30 PM SL 120
In-Class Assignment and Homework: These will help you learn the course material. Please come see me as soon as possible in case you need help with these. No late assignment will be accepted.
PowerPoint Presentation of Chemistry in Our World: One of the goals of this course is for you to gain an appreciation for Chemistry in our lives. One way this will be accomplished is by finding articles related to Chemistry and presenting them using PowerPoint. You may find past examples of students’ work on the course web site. We will have discussions about this to help deepen your understanding of issues of current importance.
Grading Distribution:
In-Class Assignments, Quizzes, and Homework 30%
PowerPoint Presentation 25%
Test 1 15%
Test 2 15%
Final Exam 15%
Total 100%
Grading Scale:
88% or above A
78-87% B
68-77% C
58-67% D
Tentative Lecture Schedule
Week # / Topics / Textbook Chapter1-2 / Atoms, Molecules, Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, and States of Matter / Chapter 1
3 / Physical and Chemical Change / Chapter 2
4-5 / Internal Workings of Atoms and Molecules / Chapter 3
6-7 / Hydrocarbons and Fossil Fuels / Chapter 4
8 / Carbon: Addition Polymers, Elemental Forms, and Substituted Hydrocarbons / Chapter 5
9-10 / Minerals, Carbohydrates, Fats, Oils, and Steroids / Chapter 7
11 / Chemistry in Water / Chapter 11
12-13 / Air Pollution / Chapter 14
14-16 / Radioactivity, Nuclear Energy, and Solar Energy / Chapter 17