104CHE Introductory General Chemistry Spring 2007, TR 3:30-4:45

Instructor: David Martin

Overview: Successful completion of this course will result in understanding of the general principles of chemistry including laws of definite and multiple proportions, stoichiometry, gases, electronic structure, chemical bonding, periodic relationships, oxidation-reduction, acids/bases, and chemical equilibrium.

Structure: The class will consist of lectures and classroom discussions about chemistry. Homework, quizzes, tests, and a paper will comprise the basis for the final grade.

Quality Enhancement Plan: The college is implementing a plan to meet three objectives for students. Students will 1) understand the expectations set for them by the college, 2) demonstrate an increased knowledge of general education competencies and their interconnection, and 3) recognize the benefits of learning together. The accompanying handout describes the OCTC expectations for the expression of ideas, and the OCTC standards of professional conduct. An expectation level for the expression of ideas will be announced with each assignment. The standards of professional conduct will apply in this class.

Email: Students are required to check their student email frequently. Some assignments for this class will be posted on email.

Supplies: Students are required to provide their own notebooks and pens. There is an emphasis on note taking. The required text is Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach, Cracolice and Peters, 3^rd edition.

Grade Structure: The final grade will be calculated as follows: Homework 10%, Quizzes 60%, Tests 25%, and Paper 5%. Tests will include three midterms and a final. The standard grading scale will be used with 90, 80, 70, and 60 being low cutoffs.

Daily work (quizzes) cannot be made up. Students will receive a zero for all daily work missed. Students who are absent must contact the instructor immediately upon return to school to schedule makeup tests. If the student fails to take the makeup test at the prearranged time, the student will receive a zero for the test. Makeup tests should be completed within one week of the original test date, but exceptions may be granted in extreme circumstances. The instructor has the option of deducting 10% from the score on a makeup test, and also from late assignments, if they are accepted at all.

Homework days will be assigned throughout the semester. You should bring your homework and be prepared to explain it. If you are absent, you will be given a zero for the set.

Cheating: Students who choose to cheat on any task will receive a zero for that assignment, possibly a failing grade for the course, and possible further sanctions. Cheating will not be tolerated.

Instructor Contact: The instructor may be contacted outside regular class hours in several ways: Telephone: 270-686-4597

E-mail: david.martin@kctcs.edu

Office hours: Immediately before and after class. An appointment is recommended for other times.