General Chemistry Syllabus, Chemistry 121

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* Failure to attend the first lab. session may result in disenrollment from the course. Programming of calculators is prohibited for exams and quizzes.*

GRADING: Your performance in the course will be evaluated on the basis of total points earned. The distribution of points is indicated below.
 

ASSIGNMENTS	150 pts
FIRST EXAMINATION	175 pts
SECOND EXAMINATION	175 pts
LABORATORY	200 pts
FINAL EXAMINATION	300 pts

DISABILITY: Students who may need an accommodation due to a disability need to make an appointment to see me. A letter from Disability Services authorizing your accommodation will be needed.

MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE:  Enrollment in courses, including laboratory courses, at The Ohio State University does not automatically entitle you to medical coverage. Due to the potentially dangerous nature of laboratory work, you are strongly encouraged to obtain medical insurance through OSU health service or a private agency when enrolling in laboratory courses.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Each student receives this information about Chemistry 121 in the first lecture. It is your responsibility to read this material and be familiar with the course content, course procedures and grading. You are also responsible for any announcements concerning course procedures which are made during class, whether you are present or not!  (If you are absent, you are expected to get notes, announcements, etc. from another student in the class.)

ASSIGNMENTS: These will be available in the week indicated in the schedule and are due on the following Wednesday. Six assignments will be given and the best five scores will count towards the 150 points. There are no make-up assignments, but you are allowed to miss one without receiving a penalty. You are required to show all of your work to receive full credit. Answer keys to assignments will be posted.

MID QUARTER EXAMS: These exams are given only at the times shown on the Schedule and there are no make-up exams without the instructor's permission. Exams are a scheduled part of this course and attendance is required. Students with UNIVERSITY conflicts should consult the lecturer. Answer keys to exams will be posted.

FINAL EXAM: The final exam is cumulative and must be taken at the university scheduled time. Final exams will not be returned.

LABORATORY: A minimum of 50% of the total laboratory points is necessary for a passing grade for the course. Laboratory consists of one three-hour session each week and you may work in the laboratory only during your scheduled laboratory period. Appropriate attire will be required for all sessions and no open shoes are permitted. The last laboratory period of the quarter is for checkout.

LABORATORY REPORTS: As appropriate, these will be due at the beginning of the laboratory session one week after the conclusion of the experiment. Late reports will be penalized 10 % per day. The final report will not be graded until you are properly checked out of lab.

LABORATORY SAFETY REQUIREMENT: Students  are required to read, understand and implement the safety precautions indicated in the laboratory manual and laboratory handouts. The precautions are summarized on a safety form which must be signed by all students during their first laboratory period. The following are selected instructions from the safety form:

1) You must wear department authorized ANSI code safety glasses in the laboratory. Violation of this policy will result in the loss of 10 pts from the experiment of the day. If a second violation  occurs, zero credit will be given for the day's work. Continued violation will result in dismissal  from the course.  The wearing of contact lenses is not recommended.
2) Each student must wear shoes (not sandals) and adequate clothing to reduce the possibility of injury from chemicals or broken glass.
3) No unauthorized experiments are allowed. No chemicals may be removed from lab.
4) Familiarize yourself with the location of exits, fire extinguisher and eye wash in the laboratory.
5) Promptly report all accidents, no matter how small, to your lab. instructor.

HOMEWORK: Suggested problems are listed below. Although not graded, doing these problems is often the best way to determine how well you understand the material.

OFFICE HOURS: The instructor will be available as indicated earlier and by appointment, room FH 2052, cabral.1@osu.edu or ext. 347.
 

Laboratory Schedule
Download Lab Packet from Carmen, https://carmen.osu.edu/

Homework Problems
Exercises at end of Textbook chapters,  10th edition

Course Goal / Rationale

Courses in natural sciences foster an understanding of the principles, theories and methods of modern science, the relationship between science and technology, and the effects of science and technology on the environment.

Learning Objectives

1. To understand the basic facts, principles, theories and methods of modern science.

2. To learn key events in the history of science.

3. To provide examples of the inter-dependence of scientific and technological developments.

Learning Disabled Students

All students with documented disabilities, who need accommodations, should see the instructor privately to schedule an appointment as early as possible. If your disability requires materials in alternative formats, please contact the Learning Assistance Center at 366-9246, Room 53 Hopewell Hall.
 

Academic  Integrity (Academic Misconduct)

    Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and other educational and scholarly activities.  Thus, The Ohio State University and the Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM) expect that all students have read and understand the University's Code of Student Conduct, and that all students will complete all academic and scholarly assignments with fairness and honesty.

    Students must recognize that failure to follow the rules and guidelines established in the University's Code of Student Conduct and this syllabus may constitute "Academic Misconduct." The Ohio State University's Code of Student Conduct (Section 3335-23-04) defines academic misconduct as:  "Any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the university, or subvert the educational process." Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism, collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, fabricating data, and possession of unauthorized materials during an examination.

    Ignorance of the University's Code of Student Conduct is never considered an "excuse" for academic misconduct, so I recommend that you review the Code of Student Conduct and, specifically, the sections dealing with academic misconduct. If I suspect that a student has committed academic misconduct in this course, I am obligated by University Rules to report my suspicions to the Committee on Academic Misconduct.  If COAM determines that you have violated the University's Code of Student Conduct (i.e., committed academic misconduct), the sanctions for the misconduct could include suspension or dismissal from the University and a failing grade in this course. If you have any questions about the above policy, please contact me.  Other sources of information on academic misconduct (integrity) include: COAM's web page (<http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home.html>)"Eight Cardinal Rules of Academic Integrity" <http://www.northwestern.edu/uacc/8cards.html>.

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