Instructor: Office: University of North Georgia College of Science and Mathematics Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry CHEM 1152 Survey of Chemistry II Fall 2014 Professor Ohrenberg Room 209 Science Phone: 678-717-3537 E-Mail: nicole.ohrenberg@ung.edu Office Hours: TR 7:30-8am 10:45-11:45am I. Materials Required: Essentials of General, Organic, and Biochemistry, Guinn, D. & R. Brewer. 2010, W.H. Freeman and Company, New York. ISBN: 9780716761211 Nonprogrammable Scientific Calculator (for exams) Scantron forms (for exams) Shared Class Files: Shared\Classes\O\ohrenberg.c\Chem 1152 Throughout the semester you will need to access the documents for this course located in the Shared Class Files. These can be accessed either through the Start Menu, if you are using a computer on campus, or through the link posted under GSC Resources on the myung webpage II. Course Description Second course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health majors. Topics to be covered normally include acids, bases, buffers, functional group organic chemistry, nomenclature, isomers, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. The course carries a three hours credit and meets three lecture hours a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1151 with a grade of C or higher Corequisite: CHEM 1152L (The student should simultaneously be enrolled in the laboratory part of the course.) III. Course Objectives One mission of this University is to further the well-being of its students through intellectual, social and physical development. Central to the accomplishment of this mission is the Liberal Arts Curriculum, which either serves as a core for an Associate's degree and/or as a transfer unit for those pursuing upper division courses. The purpose of this course is to: 1. Serve as a core course in the Liberal Arts Associate's degree curriculum. 2. Prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to pursue upper division courses and academic programs successfully. 3. Help students attain proficiency in science and technology.
The School of Science and Math is responsible for assessing "General Education" outcomes for its students. One such outcome states that students, upon completing the core at this university, will be able to "Demonstrate a basic understanding of systematic methods of inquiry and will be able to apply those principles and procedures to investigate problems. Goals pertinent to this course that address this outcome are: A. Instructional To provide an introduction to the chemical nature of our universe. To familiarize the student with the various areas of chemistry and the characteristics of each. To illustrate the relationship of chemistry to the other fields of science. To provide the student with opportunities to experience the scientific nature of chemistry through controlled experimentation. To familiarize the student with the concept of the problemsolving approach. To provide the student with a limited amount of basic chemical information. B. Behavioral To demonstrate a reasonable knowledge of the various areas of chemistry and their relationships to the other fields of science. To understand readings on chemical topics presented in mass media and general scientific periodicals. To understand the basic laws and principles around which the field of chemistry has been developed. To perform basic stoichiometric calculations related to formula, equations, and the mole concept. To demonstrate an understanding of the chemical nature and composition of some common products. IV. Methods of Instruction The instructor will employ lecture, question and answer, and in-class problem solving to convey the content of this course. Through activities, worksheets, and the use of molecular model kits the student will be given many opportunities during class to encounter and work with the chemical concepts presented in the course. Classroom demonstrations or videos illustrating chemical or physical properties will also be employed. Lecture outlines to assist students in taking notes are provided in the Shared Class Files. These outlines follow closely with the material presented in lecture.
V. Evaluation Methods and Course Grading Exams 600 pts In Class Exercises 75 pts Reading Log 75 pts Final Exam Comprehensive (1151/1152) 250 pts Total 1000 pts 1. Four exams will be given during the semester, each worth 200 pts. Your lowest test score will be dropped and only your three best test scores will be used for your final grade. NO Make-up exams will be given. a. If you know you are going to miss class the day of an exam (for a university approved reason or otherwise) contact the instructor as soon as possible and arrangements will be made to take the exam prior to the regularly scheduled time. b. Should an emergency arise that causes you to miss the exam unexpectedly, contact the professor within 24 hours and other arrangements will be made. Failure to do so will result in a zero for that exam. 2. In Class Exercises are given to reinforce the lecture topics and offer you a chance to obtain some hands on practice with your peers and I to offer assistance. Occasionally, you may be allowed to take these exercises home to complete them. 3. Reading Logs will not be collected and graded. However, there will be periodic quizzes over the material within the Reading Log and you will be allowed to use your log during the quiz. See shared files for information on Reading Log format. 4. More than 75 points will be given through both Reading Log Quizzes and In Class Exercises this semester; however, any points earned over 75 in either category will not be added into your final score to determine your grade. 5. NO MAKEUPS WILL BE GRANTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY QUIZZES OR EXCERISES GIVEN DURING CLASS. 6. The Final Exam is a standardized exam written by the American Chemical Society and will constitute 25 percent of the course grade. Students grades will be normalized around the publicized national average. 7. Extra Credit all extra credit points earned will be added directly to your semester total and will be completely separate from any other points earned in the class. a. At the discretion of the instructor, extra credit may be given at some point (or points) during the semester. In such cases, the extra credit work/assignment will be clearly announced and offered to the whole class.
Extra credit or special considerations will not be offered to specific individuals. VI. Course Policies This Supplemental Syllabus link provides information concerning other topics pertinent to this course. These include the policies regarding academic integrity, disruptive behavior in the classroom, inclement weather and notification of cancelled classes, and other important topics. Laptop computers, tablets, cell phones and other electronic devices are not to be used during lectures. Exams: Will be given during class and will be 50 minutes long. You will be given a periodic table and a formula sheet (a copy is posted in Shared Files). You will be required to provide your own Scantron. You may use your own Nonprogrammable calculator (it will be checked during the exam). All cell phones, computers and personal electronic devices including MP3 players must be turned off and put away. Use of these items will be considered cheating. All items not used for the exam must be placed on the floor. VII. Additional Information Students should work as many of the suggested problems as possible. Most students should commit one to two hours (minimum) of daily study time to this course. Study groups are usually helpful. Review notes and reading assignments EACH DAY. Then seek help from the instructor immediately if you find a problem. This course sequentially builds a base of understanding and it is therefore imperative that you understand each concept before attempting to advance to the next. Flash cards are an excellent way to learn organic reactions and naming. Past experience has shown that some students need additional assistance and practice. The instructor welcomes students visits and questions as often as is necessary. However, there are times when the instructor is not available and efforts have been made to help students in other ways. Suggested Problems: A major part of this course involves problemsolving skills, which can only be acquired by practice. The following resources, found in the Shared Class Files, offer more opportunities for additional practice outside of class. (These problems will never be collected or graded.)
1. A list of suggested, numbered problems from each chapter: You will be able to find the answers to nearly all of these recommended problems at the end of the chapter or the back of the textbook. 2. Worksheets, posted by chapter: Many of these will also have detailed keys posted as well. Additionally there are Worked Exercises within each chapter that help illustrate the specific problem solving techniques necessary for that particular material.
VIII. COURSE CALENDAR Holidays Thanksgiving Break: November 24-29th Last day to Withdraw October 10th Final Exam 10:20 AM Tuesday, December 9th Tentative Lecture Schedule Topics Acid/Base Chemistry (Ch.9) Intro to Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons (Ch.6, 10.2) Functional Groups (10.1) Alcohols and Ethers (Ch. 7.1, 10.2, 10.3) Aldehydes and Ketones (Ch. 7.2, 10.2) Amines (Ch. 7.3) Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives (Ch. 7.2, 10.2, 10.4) Amino Acids and Proteins (Ch. 11) Carbohydrates (Ch. 12) Phosphate Esters (Ch. 7.4) Lipids (Ch. 13) Energy and Metabolism (8.2, 10.1, 12.4, 13.3, 14) Assessment Exam I Exam II Exam III Exam IV Other Biological Chemistry as time allows Nuclear Chemistry and Medicine (Ch. 16) Comprehensive Final Exam of 1151-1152 Final Exam The instructor reserves the right to deviate from the procedures outlined in this syllabus if deemed appropriate.