CHEMISTRY 1151: SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY II A Course in the General Education Program Program
Description: The General Education Program at KSU offers a common academic experience for all its students. In a series of interrelated courses in the liberal arts and sciences, it provides the opportunity for them to acquire the intellectual skills and knowledge characteristic of educated persons. Thus, it lays the foundation for success in their academic, professional, and personal lives. Whereas the major program contributes to a college education depth in a designated specialization, the General Education Program provides breadth by introducing and connecting a variety of disciplines.
Program Goals: The General Education Program at KSU has five goals. During the course of the program, students should achieve the following:
Course Description: Chemistry 1152 is a study of the classes or organic molecules including their common uses and physical and chemical properties. An introductory look at the structure and function of biological macromolecules.
Chemistry 1152/03 Survey of Chemistry II 3 credit hrs. Spring Semester 2002 On-Line
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jennifer Powers, Science 429.
Phone: (770) 423-6256
Email: jpowers@kennesaw.edu
Office Hours: Will be posted later. In general, feel free to drop by any time my door is open. You may also use email or phone to make an appointment. You may also use the class electronic bulletin board or email to get questions answered.
REQUIRED COURSE MATERIAL:
Lecture Textbook: Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 6th ed. by Bettelheim, Brown, and March, Saunders College Publishing, 2001.
Web Access: Since this course is offered totally on-line*, you will need a computer with a modem and at least a 486 CPU, a dependable internet service provider, and an email account. The web site has been optimized for Netscape, but should work with other browsers as well. The class home page is at http://surveychem2.kennesaw.edu/ and the electronic bulletin board (WebCT) is at http://courses.kennesaw.edu You should familiarize yourself with these two sites as soon as possible. If you do not know your username and password for WebCT, you can click on the appropriate link when you first go to that page. It is recommended that you change your password for security.
*If you have never taken an on-line course, please check out that section “HOW DO I KNOW IF AN ON-LINE COURSE IS REALLY FOR ME?”toward the end of this syllabus.
Molecular Models Kit or CD available with textbook
OPTIONAL MATERIALS: Study Guide to accompany Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry, 6th edition. (A copy of this is also on reserve in the library.) Scanner, Fax for sending homework assignments.
COREQUISITE: CHEM 1152L (laboratory)
PREREQUISITE: CHEM 1151
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Chemistry 1152 is a study of the classes or organic molecules including their common uses and physical and chemical properties. It also includes an introductory look at the structure and function of biological macromolecules.
COURSE OBJECTIVES/GOALS: At the conclusion of this course you should have a firm background in the basics of organic chemistry and biochemistry. This course will present fundamental details of chemistry that are important in other courses such as physiology, pharmacology, and nutrition. It is our goal that you will appreciate the fundamental role that a knowledge of chemistry plays in other sciences and in medicine.
ATTENDANCE/PARTICIPATION: There are no scheduled class meetings since this is an on-line course. However, regular studying time and regular checking of the electronic bulletin board are required. You should plan on reading the electronic bulletin board at least three times a week and posting at least twice a week.
You will also be required to take proctored tests on specific dates and complete on-line quizzes or turn in homework assignments by specified dates as described below. It is your responsibility to check the syllabus and all announcements on the e-bulletin board to be aware of due dates. If you think you have a reasonable excuse for missing a proctored test and can document it, please notify me by phone no later than the morning of the exam. We will discuss your options.
If you experience problems with your home computer or network provider, inform your instructor by phone. There are computers on the campus as well at your local library that you can use until yours is working again.
There is a large volume of material to be learned in this course. Normally, we tell students to expect to study a minimum of three hours out of class for every one hour of lecture. So, for this course, that would mean a minimum of nine hours per week in addition to the time it takes to read over the on-line notes for that week. Studying for this class should include: reading the chapters in the textbook, reading the on-line “lecture” notes, working the problems at the end of each chapter, checking student comments posted on Web CT, and reviewing the CD that comes with the textbook.
GRADING: The breakdown of your overall grade for this course is shown below.
| Tests (3 at 20% each) | 60% |
| Homework & Quizzes | 10% |
| e-Bulletin Board Participation | 10% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| 90 - 100% | A |
| 80 - 89% | B |
| 70 - 79% | C |
| 60 - 69% | D |
| < 60% | F |
HOMEWORK: Homework assignments will be part of your course grade. There will be <b>3 or 4 graded homework assignments. These may include problems from your text, problems I write, discussions or a combination of these. These assignments will be posted during the semester with a due date approximately 1 week after they are posted. Some of these questions will be checked for correctness, not just that you have attempted them. You may either: (1) bring your homework by in person OR (2) fax your homework to me at 770-423-6744 OR (3) scan your homework and send it as an email attachment. The work on these homework assignments should be done individually. Late assignments will not be accepted. After they are graded, you may pick them up from the box on my office door (SC429) at your convenience.
Even though only a small number of problems will be collected for grading, remember that working the problems at the end of the chapters is essential for success in this (and any) chemistry course. The problems at the end of the chapters provide a good review for the student when learning the material and when preparing for exams. You should at a minimum, work one problem of each type (answers to odd-numbered problems are given in the back of your book). Very often questions on the exam are similar or identical to these problems! Use the problems to test yourself to determine whether you really understand and know the material or not. If you can work the problems without referring to your text or notes, then you are likely ready to take the tests!
We will also discuss some end-of-chapter questions over the Web CT bulletin board. If you are not understanding certain homework problems, you may start your own discussions on the web board. However, you should refrain from posting answers on Web CT to the problems that are to be turned in for a grade.
QUIZZES: You will be required to take ten quizzes (out of 11 or 12 available) on-line using Web CT. You may take them from home or from a computer lab on campus. Quizzes will typically be for each chapter individually. You can expect to have a quiz approximately every week. Dates that the quizzes are available will be found on the Web CT page. Please read the instructions carefully before beginning. Sometimes you may be able to take the quiz twice and have your average score recorded. Other times your first score will be recorded. You will need your user name and password to access the exams. The web site is http://courses.kennesaw.edu
TESTS & FINAL EXAM: There will be three proctored tests during the semester and a proctored final exam (comprehensive) at the end of the semester. (A proctored test is given and collected by an instructor or some other type of supervisory person. The proctor remains in the room with you during the exam.) You must schedule a time that you will come to campus* for these tests and the final. The test dates are listed below as a Thursday or Friday. However, some of you may need to take the exams during the evening hours. Since the science building on campus generally closes at 5 P.M. on Fridays, you may schedule your exams anytime on Thursdays or until 3 P.M. on the scheduled Friday. Call Brenda Humble-Bates at 770-423-6159 to schedule your test time. Tests will be approximately one hour in length. Exams will consist of multiple choice, short answer and short discussions.
*If you prefer not to come to campus for the exams, you may arrange for a proctored exam off-site. Off-site proctors must be approved by the instructor during the first two weeks of class. A suggested off-site proctor would be a local librarian. A spouse or parent is not an acceptable proctor. An off-site proctor must have access to a fax machine.
e-BULLETIN BOARD PARTICIPATION:
This course is an on-line course, not a correspondence course. Therefore, you are expected to participate in class by interacting with your instructor as well as your on-line classmates. Your participation grade will be somewhat subjective; however, the following will give you some guidelines.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Chemistry Dept. Tutor Program--4th floor of the SC building. Times will be posted. This is staffed mainly by chemistry majors and is FREE to you. You may drop by during the scheduled hours and get help.
http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/genobc This is a web site from the University of Akron. It has notes as well as practice quizzes on line. You might want to check this out.
UNIVERSITY POLICIES:
WITHDRAWALS: Students who find that they cannot continue in college for the entire semester because of illness or other reason should complete an official withdrawal form. Forms may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar.
Students who officially withdraw from college with the approval of the College Dean will be assigned grades of "W." This grade will not affect the overall scholastic average. Students may also withdraw from just one class. Those students who stop attending classes and notify no one are usually assigned failing grades which jeopardize their chances of future academic success.
The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is Mar 18. Failure to withdraw by the appropriate date will mean that the student has elected to receive the final grades earned in the course. The only exceptions to these withdrawal regulations will be for those instances which involve unusual and fully documented circumstances.
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
The policy on academic honesty is given in the college catalog and the student handbook. It is summarized below. Students failing to adhere to this policy will be held accountable. Cheating--in any form--is considered a serious offense and will be treated as such.
Academic Integrity Statement:
Every KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University's policy on academic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials, misrepresentation/falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction of library materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identification cards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the University Judiciary Program, which includes either an "informal" resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, or a formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct's minimum one semester suspension requirement.
Disruption of Campus Life Statement: It is the purpose of the institution to provide a campus environment, which encourages academic accomplishment, personal growth, and a spirit of understanding and cooperation. An important part of maintaining such an environment is the commitment to protect the health and safety of every member of the campus community. Belligerent, abusive, profane, threatening and/or inappropriate behavior on the part of students is a violation of the Kennesaw State University Student Conduct Regulations. Students who are found guilty of such misconduct may be subject to immediate dismissal from the institution. In addition, these violations of state law may also be subject to criminal action beyond the University disciplinary process.
Preview of Teaching Evaluation Questionnaire: The KSU faculty value student comments about the course, instructor and materials, etc., which can be used to improve teaching and learning. A survey consisting of the following questions will be distributed during the last two weeks of classes. Students should consider them during the term and be prepared to answer them.
***HOW DO I KNOW IF AN ON-LINE COURSE IS REALLY FOR ME?***
On-line courses are not for everyone! While we can make no promises, there are a few things that are known about those who learn well on-line. Please go to the web-site http://surveychem2.kennesaw.edu/ and then select the link “First Time Visitor.” Next, go to “Practical Information” and read through these pages. On that page you will find a link that will take you to a series of questions to help you understand yourself as a learner and determine if on-line learning is something that you wish to pursue.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE: DATE TOPIC Jan 9 - 16 Chapter 10--Organic Chemistry. Alkanes Jan 17- 23 Chapter 11--Alkenes/Alkynes/Aromatic Compounds Jan 24- Feb 6 Chapter 12 –Alcohols, Ethers, Thiols, and Phenols Feb 7/8 EXAM 1 (covers Chs. 10, 11, 12) Feb 11- 18 Chapter 13--Aldehydes/Ketones Feb 19 – Mar 1 Chapter 16—Carbohydrates Mar 2-8 Spring Break—no classes Mar 11-13 Finish Ch. 16 & review all organic chemistry Mar 14/15 EXAM 2 (covers Chs. 13 & 16) Mar 18-25 Chapter 14--Carboxylic Acids and Esters Mar 26 - Apr 5 Chapter 17—Lipids Apr 8 - 10 Chapter 15—Amines Apr 11/12 EXAM 3 (covers Chs. 14, 17, & amines) Apr 15 - 17 Chapter 15--…..and Amides Apr 18 - 25 Chapter 18--Proteins (Amino Acids) portions of Chapter 19--Enzymes Final Exam can be taken Thursday, May 2 or Friday, May 3. NOTE: Please be aware that the material in the first few chapters is important to grasp in order to succeed in the later chapters.
SUGGESTED END - OF - CHAPTER PROBLEMS FOR CHEM 1152 from Bettelheim, Brown, & March’s Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 6th Ed. Chapter Suggested Problems 10 B, D, 6-9, 11, 13-21, 26-28, 30, 33-35 11 A-D, 9-13, 15-19, 21, 22, 24-25, 27-33, 35-36, 38-43, 46-47 12 A, B, 12-16, 18-20, 23, 26-28, 31-36, 38-41, 42, 44, 46, 47, 49-50, 52, 56 13 A, B, 8-12, 14-21, 23-29, 31, 33, 38-44, 46-50 14 A, B, 2-7, 8a-d,f, 9, 10, 11b, 16, 18-23, 26, 27, 29, 30b 15 7, 8, 10, 11, 16-20, 23-25, 28-29 17 B, C, D, 9, 11-15, 16a,b, 17-26, 30-35, 37, 40, 44-45, 48-49, 50a,d, 51-53 19 A,D, 6-12, 14-18, 20, 22, 24, 29-30, 32-34, 35-37, 39-46, 49-52, 55-57 18 9-11, 12abcf, 13(refer to the structure of oxalic acid given in the chapter), 15, 17-29, 32b,e, 33-35, 37, 44, 45a, 46a, 47, 49-53, 55-58, 62-64, 66-67, 71-74, 76, 79 20 A-C, 2-15, 17-20, 22, 23, 27-32, 39-41, 45, 47, 52-55, 57, 61, 63, 65 16 C, 6, 7, 9-10-17, 19-21, 24-25, 27-29, 31-34, 36-38, 39a-f, 40-43, 45 21 A-C, 3-6, 8-28, 32-34, 36-42, 46-49, 53-57, 61-67, 69, 71-73 22 B,C, 1,3-5, 7-16, 19-26, 28, 34-36, 38-40, 42, 44-45, 47, 49-50, 52-54, 56