General Chemistry 1 CHEM 1515 CRN 40807 Fall 2024 08 26 12 14 MWF 10 00 a m 10 50 a m Cushwa Hall B112 3 credits Contact Information Professor Dr Ali Abbaspourtamijani Office Ward Beecher Hall 5034 Phone 330 941 2763 Email aabbaspourtamija ysu edu Office Hours MWF 2 00 p m 3 00 p m MW 4 00 p m 5 00 p m or by appointment Catalog Description CHEM 1515 General Chemistry 1 3 s h An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry including measurement and calculation chemical stoichiometry the properties of gases atomic and molecular structure bonding thermochemistry and periodic properties Intended for majors in the natural sciences and engineering Three hours lecture Prereq C or better in CHEM 1501 or equivalent C or better in MATH 1513 or C or better in MATH 1510 Coreq CHEM 1515L CHEM 1515R if major or repeating CHEM 1515 HEI Course Classification LE Course Materials J Burdge Chemistry 6th Edition via the inclusive access ebook and ALEKS through Blackboard Scientific calculator capable of calculating roots logarithms exponential notation No graphing calculators are permitted during exams Course Learning Outcomes Objectives The objective of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the nature of matter You will become familiar with the language of chemistry and explore many of the key concepts central to the science of chemistry At the conclusion of CHEM 1515 1515L students must be proficient in all of the following core competencies significant figures fundamental structures of atoms and molecules nomenclature principles of ionic covalent and metallic bonding including Lewis structure hybridization and valence bond and molecular orbital theories stoichiometry chemical reactions acids and bases oxidation reduction precipitation etc solutions and concentrations thermochemistry electronic configuration and atomic orbitals elemental classification and periodicity behavior of gases societal applications of chemistry and chemical problem solving using algebraic methods analytical and preparative skills the ability to effectively collect analyze and report data and safe laboratory practice CHEM 1515 and its required laboratory CHEM 1515L satisfy the natural science domain of the GER In lab you will learn how to successfully perform an experiment to test a hypothesis including the collection and analysis of data Goal 1 In both lecture and lab you will demonstrate the knowledge and application of scientific principles Goal 2 In both lecture and lab you will use and interpret formulas graphs and tables Goal 3 In both lecture and lab you will demonstrate understanding of the interactions of science technology and society Goal 4 How to Succeed in This Course SIMPLE Practice even just 5 min a day will help talk to me come to office hours and do not give up General Chemistry is one of the challenging courses you will take in chemistry the reason being that there is SO much to cover and learn and it might be mostly new information for you Some key points are You have a LOT of resources which you can find on Blackboard Make use of them Student support hours are underutilized This is a chance to get help directly from me in a non crowded environment and a chance for me to help you individually or as part of a smaller group Please come to the office hours as often as you can Don t neglect your study time ALONE It is GREAT to work with a tutor with me in office hours and with other students but you MUST schedule time for you to struggle through problems all by yourself similar to an exam Know your YSU resources and information Understanding Early Alerts In all your classes your professors can create a flag related to your performance in a class Professors may indicate that you are having difficulty understanding course material not attending class missing assignments etc These alerts do NOT stay on a permanent record and they are NOT used in any way as a penalty against you The alerts are used to help you find a solution that is realistic and helps you succeed How to Get Help YSU is committed to your success As a student you have access to several resources that may be instrumental in helping you succeed in this course and others Please do not hesitate to utilize any of these free support services to support your academic success physical and mental health and help you navigate your time as a YSU student Attendance Expectations Regular class attendance is expected students who do not regularly attend lecture tend to perform poorly on exams Suggested homework problems will be assigned from each chapter These homework problems are not graded Assignments ALEKS is an online homework platform that will be used each week throughout the semester to keep everyone actively learning Assignments will be posted regularly for each Chapter and can be accessed through Blackboard Each assignment will have a specified due date any missed assignments cannot be made up Although the number of questions for each Chapter may vary your final ALEKS grade will be adjusted to a 50 point scale when determining final grades Grading You may receive up to 550 points in the course 50 points for assignments via ALEKS 100 points each for the first three exams and 200 points for the cumulative final exam Your final course grade will be based on a curve set by class performance however guaranteed grades can be obtained by exceeding the following limits A 89 B 79 C 65 D 50 Photographic identification is required and will be checked during exams severe point deductions will result if valid identification is not presented No make up exams will be given Any act of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of ZERO at the minimum Late Assignments Submission Policy The homework is provided to you for your own practice to ensure you are keeping up with lecture material and to prepare you for exams so it is in your best interest to complete them on time That said I do understand that deadlines cannot always be made therefore I will accept assignments up to one week late Each day the assignment is late however a penalty will apply according to the outline below 1 day late 95 of original points possible 2 days late 90 of original points possible 3 days late 85 of original points possible 4 days late 80 of original points possible 5 days late 75 of original points possible 6 days late 70 of original points possible 7 days late 65 of original points possible Important Note Late assignments will only be accepted for up to one