Syllabus - Chemistry 150
General Chemistry
Instructor: Asoka Marasinghe
MWF
Text: Chemistry - The Science in Context, Gilbert, Kirss, Forter and Davies, 3rd Edition. Norton
Chapters:
1. Matter, Energy and the Origins of the Universe
2. Atoms, Ions and Compounds
3. Chemical Reactions and Earth's Composition
4. Solution Chemistry and the Hydrosphere
5. Thermochemistry
6. Properties of Gases
7. Electron in Atoms and Periodic Table
8. Chemical Bonding
9. Molecular Geometry and Bonding
Ground Rules: Your attendance for all lectures is essential and expected.
Students are responsible for the material covered in the lectures. In other
words read the text.
Homework (End of Chapter Problems):
Register for the Smartwork Homework system first. All homework problems are assigned through the Smartwork system.
STUDENT SELF-REGISTRATION for Smartwork on-line homework/assignment system:
Create a SmartWork account and self-enroll into the class following the "First Time User" instructions are here. It requires the following, your msum.edu email address, the enrollment key for the course which is. CHEM46861 (case-sensitive). and the purchase of a registration code from the book publisher of Smartwork at the registration point..
Once registered you can access Smartwork system via my web page as well, Homework problems are assigned via
the Smartwork system. Assignments will not be accepted beyond the due date under normal circumstances .
Attendance: Skipping more than two classes (without a compelling and documented reason)
will result in losing 2 (out of 600) points per class missed, from the overall
total of 600 points of the course.
Examinations: No make-up tests will be given without prior permission
from the instructor except in highly unusual situations.
Grading: Grading will be based on the cumulative sum of test scores
and homework assignments; minus the points for absenteeism and
delays in handing in quizzes and assignments. Point values
for the different items are given below.
| First Hour Examination | 100 | 9/26/2014 |
Overall % |
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| Second Hour Examination | 100 | 10/31/2014 |
91 - 100 |
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| Third Hour Examination | 100 | 12/05/2014 |
81 - 90 |
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| Final Two Hour Examination | 200 | 12/11/2014 | 71 - 80 |
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| Homework | 100 | 60 - 70 |
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| Total | 600 | below 59 |
Office Hours: M-T-W-F: 9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Tutoring:
The Academic Support Center (ASC) provides tutoring for many classes through the Academic Assistant Program (AAP). Stop by the ASC located in Flora-Frick Hall 154 to complete a tutor request form. Tutors are assigned on a first come first serve basis.
Disability Access Statement: Students with disabilities who believe they may need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Greg Toutges, Coordinator of Disability Services at 477-2652 (phone) or 477-2047 (TTY), CMU 222 as soon as possible to ensure that accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.
Web
Page: http://web.mnstate.edu/marasing/
Please turn off all cell phones and recording devices during class.
ALL STUDENTS IN THIS LECTURE CLASS MUST TAKE THE CHEM150 LAB COURSE.