Chemistry 2045- General Chemistry I

CHM 2045 General Chemistry I Web Lecture-F-06

DISTANCE EDUCATION

This course will be delivered through a series of Podcast or virtual streaming lectures. You can view all lectures via the computer, take quizzes on BlackBoard, and take exams on the USF St. Petersburg campus. You will need a computer with Internet Explorer (Windows 2000/XP or Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later).

Prerequisite : One year of high school chemistry and two years of high school mathematics including algebra; or, completion of CHM 2021 with grade of C or better.

Course Description : Principles and applications of chemistry including properties of substances and reactions, thermochemistry, atomic-molecular structure and bonding, periodic properties of elements and compounds.

Course Coverage : CHM 2045 will cover chapters 1-10 of the text.

Required Materials :

•  Text: Chemistry by McMurry and Fay 4 th ed. 2003; Student Solution Manual

•  Basic scientific calculator with log & exponential functions

•  Students may not use palm pilots & other advanced technological devices for exams.

•  Course References : includes syllabus, assignments, PowerPoint notes, web references, & other reference handouts/notes for course available on blackboard

•  Pencils for exams.

•  Signed Syllabus Acknowledgement -

•  Computer Requirements:

1. Computer access to current word processing, PowerPoint, Internet, & E-mail capabilities
2. Access the course web page daily. ( https://my.usf.edu )
3. The course web page offers you many instructional aids . It is your responsibility to learn how to use the blackboard site. The student must become familiar with this site and the materials available.
4. INTERNET : To reach your section's Homepage you must enter through the new USF Web Portal https://my.usf.edu . Many of you already have your official USF NetID (a modification of your name) and Password. If not, you need to register. Select " Sign up ", " Activate your NetID " and follow the instructions. You will need to know your USF ID Card Number: "640013." (ten digits). You should find yourself in "Blackboard" click on "Courses" and "GenChem I". After a little surfing you will find "Course Material", "Assignments", "Communication" "Discussion Board " or " Roster (search)", which lists all members of the class and their email addresses and Tools" " Check Grade " or " Calendar ".

EXAMS/QUIZZES:

1. Exams will be closed notes and closed book and will usually be a combination of multiple choice, short answer, and problems.
2. Students must sign-up by Sept 08 for all exams as per BB announcement/postings to take an exam so admittance will be based on those who register via e-mail, receive a confirmation e-mail from the instructor, and by the final posted exam roster. If there is a room or time change this announcement will be updated on BB.
3. There will be four exams given. The lowest exam grade will be dropped. There will be no make-up exams.
4. Any corrections to exams or quizzes must be brought to the attention of the instructor no later than one week after the exam/quiz has been administered. No exam or quiz grades will be modified if the one week deadline has passed. It is the student's responsibility to check blackboard and make sure their grades are correct.
5. There will be ten quizzes given on Blackboard. Students will have one week to take the quiz as per quiz schedule. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped. A total of nine quizzes will count 200 points. No make-up quizzes will be given.
6. The final exam will be the ACS General Chemistry II Standardized Exam given as per exam schedule.

Grading Scale

All CHM 2045 students will be graded on the same absolute grading scale. The maximum number of points is 1200. The FINAL EXAM will count 400 points, HOMEWORK QUIZZES count 200 points and the best three HOUR EXAMS count 600 points (200 pts each).

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED STUDY REQUIREMENTS :

1. This course is a CUMULATIVE learning experience, therefore, it is important that you:
2. Dedicate a minimum of four plus hours of study to the lecture course per week.
3. Preview material to be covered in class by reading ahead in the book and looking at the lecture slides on Blackboard website.
4. Come to class and take a good set of notes on what is covered in class.
5. Be prepared to be an active participant in class discussions and ask questions during class.
6. Immediately after class, review lecture notes, assigned reading, and work suggested chapter questions and problems. Stay on top of material; do not fall behind in your studying.
7. It is essential that you work suggested chapter questions and problems. You may want to keep a problem notebook. Attempt every problem; mastery of chemistry requires much practice.
8. Please seek help as soon as possible if you are having difficulty because this course will be taught at a rapid pace and many principles rely on mastery of previous material.

BlackBoard Online Quizzes - Mandatory online quizzes for each chapter will be made available as per the schedule below. The key for each quiz will be available after the quiz has expired. Refer to the section on how to take quizzes online under FYI

BlackBoard Review Sessions - General non-mandatory, but highly suggested one hour reviews will be held on the course website via the Blackboard Chat Room located under the Communication Icon and selecting the Collaboration Icon for those interested as per the tentative schedule below. During the sessions students may ask questions about the material and the quizzes that have expired. Each session will be recorded so that students may access the sessions at anytime and print off the conversations. Listed below are details on how to access the Chat Room. Students have to participate for there to be any review discussion posted. Changes will be posted as needed

Campus Exams - There will be four regular exams and one cumulative standardized exam (American Chemical Society) for this course that will be individually scheduled on the USF St. Petersburg campus (refer to the schedule below).

You should email the office e-mail (chem2045@stpt.usf.edu) following the format on the form located on the Blackboard course website ( https://my.usf.edu) to schedule your exams. No phone requests to schedule an exam will be accepted so send an email, or no exam time slot will be reserved

MAKE-UP EXAMS:

Please note that, no make-up exams will be given.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

It is expected that students work independently on exams and assignments. According to the USF Academic Dishonesty Policy: "Punishments for academic dishonesty will depend on the seriousness of the offense and may include receipt of an "F" or "Zero" on the subject paper, lab report, etc., an "F" in the course, suspension or expulsion from the University. The University drop and forgiveness policies shall be revoked for a student accused of academic dishonesty. The internal transcript of a student who is awarded an "F" for academic dishonesty will read "FF." Notice that a student has been dismissed for reasons of academic dishonesty may be reflected on the student's transcript." For more information on the USF Academic Dishonesty Policy, refer to the Undergraduate Catalog.

INCOMPLETES:

Incomplete grades (I) are awarded only if the criteria in the USF catalog are met. USF policy: 00-01 Catalog p. 41. " An "I" grade indicates incomplete coursework and may be awarded to an undergraduate student only when a small portion of the student's work is incomplete and only when the student is otherwise earning a passing grade."

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES :

If you are a student who has special needs because of any disability, please see the staff in the office or the Dean of Students, to self disclose and provide supporting documentation. Please feel free to discuss the issue with me in private .

Students who wish extended time on exams need to inform the Office 7 school days (M-F) in advance of scheduled exam so the center has adequate time to inform me. For example, if the exam is scheduled on a Tuesday I need to be officially informed by the center on the Tuesday, a week prior to the exam .

CHEM 2045 LECTURE WEB COURSE OUTLINE

CHEM 2045-Web Syllabus-Blackboard Acknowledgement F-06

Dear Student :

Welcome! We are looking forward to a successful semester. The following guidelines are to insure a positive classroom environment where learning can take place by everyone. After reading the syllabus thoroughly please, read the additional information below, sign the bottom of this form, make you a copy and mail the signed original to the following address : USF St Petersburg , 140 7 th Avenue S. , DAV 233, St. Petersburg , FL , 33701-5016

Attention: Linda Keen-Rocha

If you ever have any questions or concerns please drop by during office hours or send an e-mail.

The following is a summary to the academic and conduct requirements in this class. Below is a summary of the detailed syllabus posted on the course web site:

•  It is the student's responsibility to know the quiz/exam/review/grading policy, keep track of his/her grade, complete all quizzes, class lectures, check daily all areas of the class web/ Blackboard site & always be prepared for class. Keep all work, etc available until end of the semester grades are posted. Refer to the syllabus, all handouts, and course web site for information & clarification. Be sure to adhere to rules in the university student handbook.

The student acknowledges having received, read & understood all the sections of the syllabus : Office Hours, e-mail, web requirements, Blackboard usage, required materials, course objectives, communication, attendance, absences/late work policies, classroom courtesy, grading policies, academic integrity/conduct, and student disability policies. I understand the academic and conduct requirements for this class & university. The syllabus will be observed and enforced, but is subject to change .

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FYI

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED STUDY REQUIREMENTS :

This course is a CUMULATIVE learning experience, therefore, it is important that you:

•  Dedicate a minimum of four plus hours of study to the lecture course per week.

•  Preview material to be covered in class by reading ahead in the book.

•  Come to class and take a good set of notes on what is covered in class.

•  Be prepared to be an active participant in class discussions and ask questions during class.

•  Immediately after class, review lecture notes, assigned reading, and work suggested chapter questions and problems. Stay on top of material; do not fall behind in your studying.

•  It is essential that you work suggested chapter questions and problems. You may want to keep a problem notebook. Attempt every problem; mastery of chemistry requires much practice.

•  Please seek help as soon as possible if you are having difficulty because this course will be taught at a rapid pace and many principles rely on mastery of previous material.

•  Sometimes it is helpful to find a study partner or form a study group to meet on a regular basis, work problems, and help each other.

BlackBoard Online Quizzes Instructions

•  Check the BB announcements and schedule for quizzes

•  Use an updated version of Internet Explorer as the browser when working with the Blackboard quizzes must be current.

•  Go to the myUSF web page and login and Click on the Courses tab at the top.

•  Go to your CHM 2045 BB section page.

•  An announcement will be posted when the quiz is available on BB, then go to the Quizzes tab and select the quiz.

•  Once you open the quiz you must take it within the hour time limit set or the quiz will be graded and recorded.

•  After it has been graded you may take the quiz again for a higher grade

•  Student Honor System applies to the quizzes. Students may use their text, lecture material, and web sources; however no human contact of any kind (verbal, non-verbal, e-mail) may be used.

•  Use the mouse to click once in your choice for an answer. (avoid double clicks)

•  When you are sure of your answers click once to submit your answers

•  You will be asked are you sure, click OK once .

•  Be sure to save your answers

•  Your quiz will be graded and you will receive your score. Scroll down and click on OK once.

•  Check to see if your grade has been posted . If the quiz is in a multiple choice format your grade should appear within minutes to 24 hours if submitted properly.

•  Your grade will automatically be entered in the grade book except portions that may need to be hand graded.

•  If you see a lock upon checking for a grade then you may have submitted the quiz incorrectly.

•  If the quiz is not all in multiple choice format then the student must answer-solve the problems by typing in a high order response or if math based show answers with work, units, and significant figures.

•  If you see an explanation point upon checking for a grade then the quiz needs to be graded. Check back 12-24 waking hours later.

•  If portions must be hand graded then check back daily during normal work week hours. Expect a 12 hour minimum (waking hours) turn around on the hand grading of non multiple choice quizzes.

•  Notify your instructor if there is no grade or you lock yourself out . Expect at least a 12-24 normal working hour turn around on the response as your instructor does not monitor the system 24 hours a day.

•  Waiting until the last 24 waking hours (last 3 days) before the quiz expires is not to your advantage. Take the quiz early.

•  There is no limit on how many times you may take the quiz however ; you must take the quiz by the expiration date (posts for one week even during holiday weeks).

•  The ten quizzes are worth 20 - 50 pts each. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped

•  Each quiz will be available for approximately 1 week every week as per scheduled BB announcement and class schedule.

•  For instance if a quiz is available at 8:00 am on Sunday the quiz will post for a week and will be available until the following Sunday until ~7:00 am

•  No make-ups or extensions allowed except at the discretion of the instructor

•  Answers will be made available after the quiz expires