CHEMISTRY 110B GENERAL CHEMISTRY

SPRING 2008

 

Important links and information:     

                   

                  Links of interest: Moodle at http://cms.whittier.edu

                                                To find homework, quiz and test information

                        Tutorials: at http://preparatorychemistry.com/

 

                        Descriptions: at http://www.chembuddy.com/

                        Tutor Hours:  To be arranged                                                                       

Instruction Team: Dr Priscilla Bell, course/lecture/quiz coordinator 

                                      Dr. Devin Iimoto and Dr. Amy Moskun lab professors 

Dr. Bell's Office Science 307

Dr. Bell's Office Hours: M,W, F 10:30-11:50AM, others by appointment  

Course description: This course is designed to familiarize you with the introductory concepts of chemistry through active learning, group work and lectures. A conceptual approach to the material will be used to enhance the connections between the topics.

Academic Policies: All assignments for this class are to be one’s own work unless specifically stipulated by the instructor. While group discussion is encouraged, each individual must submit assignments in their own words and calculations.   College-mandated penalties will be enforced for infractions. See http://www.whittier.edu/student/resources/studenthandbook/StudentHandbook2007.pdf   The class roll sheet may only be signed by the individual for themselves and misuse of this will be treated like the academic dishonesty for the person for whom the signature is forged and the person by whom it is forged. This policy is in practice since credit is “earned” by participation and attendance.

Required Materials:              Text: “Chemistry The Central Science” by Brown, LeMay and Bursten 10th                                                                              Edition

Lab. Notebook/lecture outlines purchased from Mrs. Smith in Sci. 316 for                                  $10.00

Safety Glasses/goggles ANSI approved

Grading

450 pts

Exams Best 4 counted (no make-ups)

 Fridays 2/22, 3/7, 3/21, Wednesday 4/16 and Friday 5/2 

       70 pts

Homework

 

30 pts

Participation*

see below

250 pts

Laboratory

 

200 pts

Final Examination

 Friday May 16, 2008 at 10:15AM-12:45PM. Note we are adding extra 15 minutes on each end of regular exam period. You may bring one 8.5x 11 sheet of review notes to the Final Exam but not to other tests.

 

* These points are earned by 1. Attendance and effective participation within the class as a whole in both lecture and quiz section. You may accumulate up to a maximum of 3 absences (lecture/quiz section) for any reason (including illness, school activities etc.) without a penalty. Additional absences reduce your class grade 1% for each absence Two tardies beyond 5 minutes = one absence. Attendance at quiz section without the chemistry text book (starting Feb. 14th)=0.5 absence. 

You may have the option of choosing credit-no credit instead of the default option of a letter grade but your choice must be filed with the registrar by March 6 th.