CHE1115

Course Syllabus
Chemistry 111
Introductory Chemistry I
Course Description: Introduction to the principles and concepts of chemical thought.
Number of Credit Hours: 3 semester hours - 3 hours lecture per week
Course Prerequisites and Corequisites: Prerequisite: Eligibility for MTH 138. Corequisite: CHE
111L
Program Learning Outcomes: There are no specific program learning outcomes for this major
addressed in this course. This course is a general education core curriculum course and a service course.
General Education Core Curriculum Objectives:

To understand and apply method and appropriate technology to the study of natural sciences.
To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these approaches
and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses, and interpretation both
orally and in writing.
To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including
issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies.
To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and their influence
on, and contribution to, modern culture.
Course Objective: The course objective is for students to gain competency (in recognizing concepts
and problem solving) in basic areas of general chemistry as suited for the non-science major.
Student Learning Outcomes: The student is expected to recognize and apply the following concepts to
problem solving:
Units of measure and significant figures, unit conversion, density and definitions of matter.
Basics of atomic theory applied to the atom, basics of the periodic table, correct use of terms, and
the basics of nuclear chemistry.
Writing correct formulas of compounds and inorganic nomenclature as well as electron
configuration, Lewis structure, and VSEPR theory.
Determination of atomic and molecular masses, mole calculations, Avogadro’s number, mole
and mass calculations in chemical formulas and chemical reactions, writing balanced chemical
reactions.
Principles of the gaseous state, gas laws (Boyles, Charles, Gay-Lussac, Ideal, Dalton’s) as well
as intermolecular forces in liquids and solids and properties of solutions.
Principles of acid/base theories, pH, buffers, acid-base indicators, and titration
Outline of Topics (approximate course time):
Methods and Measurements (5-15%)
Composition and Structure of the Atom (5-15%)
Elements, Atoms, Ions, and the Periodic Table (5-15%)
Structure and Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds (5-15%)
Calculations and the Chemical Equation (5-15%)
States of Matter (5-15%)
Reactions and Solutions (5-15%)
Chemical and Physical Change: Energy, Rate, and Equilibrium (5-15%)
Charge-Transfer Reactions: Acids and Bases and Oxidation-Reduction (5-15%)
Nucleus, Radioactivity, and Nuclear Medicine (0-15%)
Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes (0-15%)
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons: Alkenes, Alkynes (0-15%)
Class Syllabus
Fall 2012
CHE 111-005
Introductory Chemistry
Name: Dr. ‘Tayo Odunuga

Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Email: odunugaoo@sfasu.edu
Phone: (936) 468-6468
Office: 122 Math Building
Office Hours: M-F, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Class meeting time and place: MWF, 10 – 10:50 a.m. Room 132 Math Bldg
TEXT AND MATERIALS:

1. Basic Chemistry, 3rd ed., by Karen Timberlake and William Timberlake, Prentice Hall, 2010 (The A
la Carte Edition).
2. A non-programmable scientific calculator
3. Access code to Mastering Chemistry (http://masteringchemistry.com/site/register/new-students.html)
4. An active email address
Topics Dates Online

assignment
dates
Chapters 1 and 2: Chemistry: Methods August 27, 29 & 31 August 31
and Measurements
Chapter 3: Energy and Matter Sept 7
September 5, 7, & 10
Chapter 4: Elements, Atoms, Ions, and September 12, 14, 17 & Sept 14
the Periodic Table 19
Exam #1 September 21 Sept 21

Chapter 5: Electronic Structure and September 24, 26 & 28 Sept 28
Periodic Trends
Chapter 6: Names and Formulas of October 1, 3 & 5 Oct 5
Compounds
Chapter 10: Structures of solids and October 8, 10 & 12 Oct 12
Liquids
Exam #2 October 15 Oct 19
Chapter 7: Chemical Quantities and October 17, 19 & 22 Oct 26
Reactions
Chapter 8: Chemical Quantities in October 24, 26 & 29 Nov 2
Reactions
Chapter 9: Chemical Quantities in October 31, November 2 Nov 9
reactions &5
Chapter15: Oxidation and reduction November 7, 9 & 12 Nov 16

Exam #3 November 14
Chapter 13: Chemical Equilibrium & November 16 & 19 Nov 26
Chapter 11: Gases
Chapter 12: Solutions November 26 & 28
Chapter 14: Acids and Bases November 30 & Dec 3
December 3
Exam #4 December 5
Chapter 16: Radioactivity December 7
Final ACS Exam December12;
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
GRADING POLICY:
Exams - There will be 4 exams (100 points per test) cumulative with emphasis on the
material covered since the previous exam. The exams will consist of multiple choice
questions. Multiple choice questions will have no partial credit. The exams will be given
in class.
Final Exam – This exam will consist of 60 ACS comprehensive multiple choice
questions, worth 100 points.
Online assignments –The total points for the online assignments will be 100 (see method
of evaluation).
Method of Evaluation - The final grade will be based upon percentage of points
obtained in the following:
Exam 1 100 pts
Exam 2 100 pts
Exam 3 100 pts
Exam 4 100 pts
Final exam 100 pts
Online Assignments 100 pts
Total 600 pts
Grading scale - A = 540 – 600; B = 480 - 539; C = 420 - 479; D = 360 – 419; F < 360
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance of class is mandatory. A total of five unexcused absences will result in the
student being dropped from the class with a grade of "F". There will be no make-up
exams or assignments.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (A-9.1):

Academic integrity is a responsibility of all university faculty and students. Faculty
members promote academic integrity in multiple ways including instruction on the
components of academic honesty, as well as abiding by university policy on penalties for
cheating and plagiarism.
Definition of Academic Dishonesty

Academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes but is not
limited to (1) using or attempting to use unauthorized materials to aid in achieving a
better grade on a component of a class; (2) the falsification or invention of any
information, including citations, on an assigned exercise; and/or (3) helping or attempting
to help another in an act of cheating or plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting the words or
ideas of another person as if they were your own. Examples of plagiarism are (1)
submitting an assignment as if it were one's own work when, in fact, it is at least partly
the work of another; (2) submitting a work that has been purchased or otherwise obtained
from an Internet source or another source; and (3) incorporating the words or ideas of an
author into one's paper without giving the author due credit.
Please read the complete policy at http://www.sfasu.edu/policies/academic_integrity.asp
Any student found cheating will be subject to the penalties as stated in the Student Code
of Conduct handbook; including but not limited to a score of zero on exam, expulsion
from the class or expulsion from the University.
WITHHELD GRADES SEMESTER GRADES POLICY (A-54):

Ordinarily, at the discretion of the instructor of record and with the approval of the
academic chair/director, a grade of WH will be assigned only if the student cannot
complete the course work because of unavoidable circumstances. Students must complete
the work within one calendar year from the end of the semester in which they receive a
WH, or the grade automatically becomes an F. If students register for the same course in
future terms the WH will automatically become an F and will be counted as a repeated
course for the purpose of computing the grade point average.
The circumstances precipitating the request must have occurred after the last day in
which a student could withdraw from a course. Students requesting a WH must be
passing the course with a minimum projected grade of C.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

To obtain disability related accommodations, alternate formats and/or auxiliary aids,
students with disabilities must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS), Human
Services Building, and Room 325, 468-3004 / 468-1004 (TDD) as early as possible in the
semester. Once verified, ODS will notify the course instructor and outline the
accommodation and/or auxiliary aids to be provided. Failure to request services in a
timely manner may delay your accommodations. For additional information, go to
http://www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices/.
Acceptable Student Behavior:

Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the
ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (see the Student Conduct
Code, policy D-34.1). Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students who
disrupt the learning environment may be asked to leave class and may be subject to judicial,
academic or other penalties. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including
electronic, classroom, labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. The instructor shall have full
discretion over what behavior is appropriate/inappropriate in the classroom. Students who do not
attend class regularly or who perform poorly on class projects/exams may be referred to the
Early Alert Program. This program provides students with recommendations for resources or
other assistance that is available to help SFA students succeed.
Note: This syllabus is subject to change.
Odunuga OO
August 20, 2012

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Course Syllabus

Number of Credit Hours: 3 semester hours - 3 hours lecture per week

General Education Core Curriculum Objectives:

Name: Dr. ‘Tayo Odunuga

TEXT AND MATERIALS:

Topics Dates Online

Exam #1 September 21 Sept 21

Chapter15: Oxidation and reduction November 7, 9 & 12 Nov 16

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (A-9.1):

Definition of Academic Dishonesty

WITHHELD GRADES SEMESTER GRADES POLICY (A-54):

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Acceptable Student Behavior:

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