C117 F2019 Syllabus v7 PDF
C117 F2019 Syllabus v7 PDF
C117 F2019 Syllabus v7 PDF
Chemistry 117: Principles of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Syllabus – Fall 2019
Lecture Instructor: Professor Cathrine (Cate) Reck (first eight weeks)
Contact information: 812‐855‐3972/[email protected]
Lecture Instructor: Professor Martin Jarrold (second eight weeks)
Contact information: (812) 856‐1182/[email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday, 1 – 2pm Sciences Library Workshop room C002R
Wednesday, 4 – 5pm Sciences Library Workshop room C002R
Lecture: 10:10 – 11:00 am M, W, F Chemistry C122
11:15 – 12:05 pm M, W, F Chemistry C122
You must attend your regularly scheduled discussion section. However, if you must
switch discussion section one time, approval of both AIs is necessary.
Grade Record: Grades will be posted in Canvas.
Associate Instructors:
Head AI Carley Folluo, [email protected]
All e‐mails about the course should be sent to Carley Folluo. If Carley is not able to
answer the questions, she will forward the questions to the Professors as appropriate.
Unless it is unavoidable, do not send e‐mails to the Professors directly.
Discussion AIs. AI Office Hours will be set up in week 1 and posted to Canvas.
Section Day Time Location Graduate AI UTIN
1445 M 12:20 – 1:10 PM PH 017 Andrew Olsson, [email protected] Thin Yadanar Sein [email protected]
6751 M 2:30 – 3:20 PM ED1204 Matt Laing, [email protected] Bryan Julijanto [email protected]
1437 M 3:35 – 4:25 PM ED101 Matt Laing, [email protected] Megan Bullock [email protected]
8715 M 3:35 – 4:25 PM JH A106 Wyatt Paulishak, [email protected] Alexus Liette [email protected]
4899 W 11:15 – 12:05 PM SY103 Andrew Olsson, [email protected] Ben Holtzlander [email protected]
1440 W 12:20 – 1:10 PM PH 017 Anthony Pestritto, [email protected] Tasfia Chowdhury [email protected]
5451 W 5:45 – 6:35 PM JH A106 Anthony Pestritto, [email protected] Hanna Durbin [email protected]
1435 R 4:40 – 5:30 PM TV226 Matt Laing, [email protected] Nicholas Lo [email protected]
8717 R 4:40 – 5:30 PM AC C002 Wyatt Paulishak, [email protected] MiKenzie Woods, [email protected]
1439 R 5:45 – 6:35 PM ED2101 Wyatt Paulishak, [email protected] Yiling Dong [email protected]
1438 R 5:45 – 6:35 PM LH130 Matt Laing, [email protected] Alexandra Frank [email protected]
1441 F 11:15 – 12:05 PM LH130 Anthony Pestritto, [email protected] Joshua Wolfe [email protected]
8716 F 11:15 – 12:05 PM ED1204 Wyatt Paulishak, [email protected] Shiyu Dong [email protected]
1444 F 12:20 – 1:10 PM ED1210 Andrew Olsson, [email protected] Olivia Frank [email protected]
6763 F 1:25 – 2:15 PM LH130 Andrew Olsson, [email protected] Monesh Devireddy, [email protected]
1442 F 1:25 – 2:15 PM PH 019 Anthony Pestritto, [email protected] Garrett Wolfram [email protected]
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Course Overview:
“This course is a lecture‐based course covering basic principles of chemistry and biochemistry. The course topics are
designed to teach chemistry starting with a microscopic picture building toward a macroscopic picture of chemistry.
Topics include atomic structure and properties, molecular structure, chemical bonding, energy, kinetics and equilibrium.
This course tries to focus on the conceptual facets of chemistry that one will need to succeed in later chemistry courses,
especially organic chemistry and biochemistry.” (Indiana University, Department of Chemistry, Course Descriptions)
This will be a rigorous and challenging course for most students. Students are presumed to have successfully
completed the equivalent of two years of high school algebra and one year of high school chemistry (chapters 1‐4 + 10
of the C117 textbook). Students who succeed in C117 typically spend 3–4 hours of study time for every one hour of
lecture, i.e., 10+ hours of preparation time per week. If you wish to succeed in this class, you must put in the effort,
determine what you do not understand, and seek out help. Chemistry is based on both concepts and problem solving,
and a great deal of practice is required to master the subject well. If you are not obtaining the results you desire, then it
is suggested you practice more problems, attend more discussions or office hours, or seek out help in another way that
will lead to your success. Please remember that you are ultimately responsible for your own success.
Course Materials:
Required:
1) We will be following this textbook this fall: Chemistry, 7th Ed., McMurry,
Fay, Robinson. There are several formats by which you can get this
information:
o Option 1: E‐book associated with the original Canvas account
o Option 2: Textbook
o Option 3: Loose‐leaf book and e‐book
Strongly Suggested:
1) Student Solutions Manual for Chemistry, 7e ISBN: 9780133888799
2) Student Study Guide for Chemistry, 7e ISBN: 9780133888812
Course Objectives:
1. This course is a lecture‐based course covering basic mathematical and conceptual principles of chemistry of
chemistry and biochemistry laying a foundation for success in all future chemistry coursework.
2. The course topics are designed to teach chemistry dealing with both microscopic and a macroscopic pictures of
chemistry.
3. Topical coverage includes:
a. energy (thermochemistry),
b. atomic structure and periodic properties,
c. molecular structure,
d. chemical bonding,
e. intermolecular forces,
f. chemical kinetics,
g. equilibrium, and
h. thermodynamics.
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4. Critical thinking competency:
a. Information acquisition: Identifying and differentiating questions, problems and arguments. Students learn to
select data that is pertinent to solving a problem.
b. Analysis: Identifying and analyzing stated and unstated assumptions and using logical reasoning. Interpret and
draw conclusions from formulas, graphs and tables.
c. Synthesis: Students are encouraged to formulate questions and problems, construct arguments to address such
questions and be able to effectively communicate conclusions. To associate patterns and observations to more
abstract principles and to consider specific applications of such principles is also required.
d. Communication: In discussion of alternative points of view, students will be encouraged to criticize or defend
their arguments with the use of logical reasoning and evidence. Students will communicate mathematical
information symbolically, graphically, numerically and verbally.
e. Evaluation: Assessing the quality of evidence and reasoning to draw reasonable conclusions. Estimate and
verify solutions to mathematical problems to determine reasonability compare alternatives and select optimal
results and understand the limitations of mathematical and statistical methods.
f. Application: Assessing the suitability of various methods of reasoning and confirmation when approaching a
problem. Students are taught to develop hypotheses and to find support and limitations associated with their
hypotheses. Use of algebraic, geometric and statistical reasoning to solve such problems.
Basic mathematical competency is critical. In order for students to employ the skills necessary in general chemistry, we
require each student to be competent in the following math skills. You need to ensure that you are competent in the
following topics: significant figures, proportions, exponential numbers, calculations with exponents, roots and powers,
algebra, graphing linear equations (i.e., y = mx + b).
Course Format:
Lecture:
During lectures we will discuss principles, outline goals, and present demonstrations. Your attendance at all lectures is
vital to your success in this course. You should read the textbook assignment prior to lecture and take clear notes
during lecture. We fully encourage and expect student participation during lectures; however, we must maintain the
pace of the course to keep with lecture content. In‐class response system (i.e., Top Hat student response system) will be
used in class to gauge student comprehension and to enrich the learning experience and student feedback loop. This
software requires that you have a smart phone, iPad or computer with you to provided answers during class.
Homework:
Homework problems from the textbook will be assigned, but not graded. As you are transitioning to college, you should
be doing homework on your own in order to learn the material. Doing homework problems is the best way to prepare
for quizzes and exams. Students who practice more homework problems historically and consistently score higher on
course assessments than those students who did not. Although this should be an obvious observation, it’s crucial you
understand this in order to make good choices in your work ethic and preparation.
Discussion:
Discussion sections were developed as a study aide for C117 students. These sessions are directed by an Associate
Instructor (AI) and give students an opportunity to ask questions and practice problem solving. Additionally, each
discussion will have two UTAs *undergraduate teaching assistants* that will help field questions and improve students
learning. Discussions will provide you time to ask questions about homework, textbook problems, and see sample
questions in preparation for the exam. There will be “work sheets” in the discussion sections that will contribute
towards the total points. Worksheet problems are comprised of old exam and quiz questions that will help prepare you
for the course assessments.
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Classroom Response Systems:
Most days you will be asked to answer various questions during lecture using Top Hat to help you (and us) assess your
learning. These questions pertain to concepts, calculations, or just what you think about the material. These will be
multiple‐choice questions that will gauge your understanding as we go. Sometimes the same or similar question will be
asked twice to see student comprehension has increased throughout the lecture or at subsequent lectures. Your lecture
clicker total score (30 points) will be based on being present and answering 80% of the questions correctly. Not all
questions will count for points (e.g. if a question is asked and the majority of the class does not answer correctly, it may
be resurveyed), but the majority of them will count in any given lecture.
Grading:
Lecture: Points
In‐class Participation (80% correct for full points) 30 (4.2%)
Discussion Participation (13 @ 3 points, drop three) 30 (4.2%)
Quizzes (4 Quizzes @ 20 points, drop one) 60 (8.3%)
Exams (4 Exams @ 100 points) 400 (55.5%)
Final Exam 200 (27.7%)
Total Course Points 720
Course grades will be determined at the end of the semester based on your cumulative points and the average
performance of the class. The average grade in C117 in each semester over the last several years has been in the B−/C+
range.
Minimum competency requirement: Students must have a firm grasp of the lecture course material (a grade of C‐ or
better) before proceeding in the chemistry curriculum.
THERE ARE NO MAKE‐UP EXAMS FOR ANY REASON. We recognize that illness or other unforeseen circumstances may
prevent you from performing all assignments. For this reason, we will replace an excused absence (missed exam) with
the average of your other exams throughout the semester. Note: documentation must be used to obtain an excused
absence. Unexcused absences will be assigned a zero. You must attend the final unless you are seeking an incomplete.
Policies & Guidelines for Class Response Systems
Welcome to C117! In order to stimulate the learning experience and provide immediate feedback to students and
instructors regarding understanding of material, Top Hat student response clickers will be used this semester. Over the
course of the semester, responses will be collected and used to assess student performance in relation to various topics
discussed in class.
To join this year’s course: https://app.tophat.com/e/902079/
To participate in Top Hat activities, you need a Top Hat subscription and an appropriate wireless device. In most cases,
this will be a web‐enabled smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer. You can also submit most types of answers via text
message using an ordinary cell phone; however, some question types cannot be answered via text messaging. For
details, see Student: SMS/Text Message Submissions.
For instructions on setting up your Top Hat account, see the Student: Indiana University Quick Start Guide, or watch the
Top Hat: Getting Started IT Training video.
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To use the Top Hat web app, your device should be running an up‐to‐date version of your chosen browser or operating
system. You can run the Top Hat web app on the following platforms:
Web app (use Firefox, Chrome, or Safari)
iOS app
Android app
Mobile web app (use Android native browser, Android Firefox, Android Chrome, or iOS native Safari browser)
CLASS RESPONSE SYSTEMS POLICIES
Please read and note well the clicker policies that will be in effect for C117 during the Fall 2019 semester:
1. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure proper application download.
2. Students are responsible for correct login procedures.
3. Responses will be GRADED. Questions from each lecture will be graded for correctness – simply entering a response
will not guarantee credit.
4. Questions will be TIMED. All questions will have a response time limit. Be diligent and aware of time constraints –
responses entered after the timer expires will NOT be recorded or graded.
5. Questions will be posed at EACH lecture. For this reason, attendance is imperative!
6. Academic Misconduct applies to clicker use in this class. Students found to be using multiple clickers will be guilty
of academic misconduct and will be dealt with SEVERELY. Misuse of Top Hat runs the risk of FAILURE IN THIS
COURSE.
Academic Dishonesty:
As college students, you are expected to observe high standards of intellectual integrity and honesty. Plagiarism of the
work of fellow students or authors, and cheating on assignments are a discredit to you, your fellow students, and your
university. The standard penalty for cheating is a grade of “F for academic dishonesty” in the entire course; please
note that this grade may not be replaced on your transcript. Copying the work of fellow students invokes severe
penalties. Students caught cheating will be dealt with according to the Code of Academic Ethics described in the
Schedule of Classes.
Email:
We prefer that you do not send in depth chemistry questions over email. They are difficult to interpret and answer
without communicating in person. Feel free to ask these kinds of questions before or after class, during discussion, or
office hours. Do not expect that an email sent at 2 AM will be answered by the next morning. Please give us time to
answer you, and understand that we are in class or office hours most of the day. Very important: Please remember
that emails are professional correspondences.
1. Properly address the email recipient. Most of the instructors that you encounter in college should be addressed as
“Professor” or “Dr.”, not by their first name or Mr. or Ms., unless they instruct you otherwise. It is typically
appropriate to address AIs by their first names, but the AI will instruct you as to how s/he wants to be addressed on
the first day.
2. Email provides a permanent document of a communication between two people. Therefore, be sure that your
emails are polite, professional, and well prepared before you send them. You should not feel comfortable saying
anything in email that you would not say verbally to the recipient. Be succinct in your email messages.
3. Always use complete words and sentences. Remember that an email is a professional correspondence, not a
communication with a friend such as an IM or a text message.
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4. Check course policies before sending an email to determine the appropriateness of your topic. Many of your
questions can be answered by reading the course syllabus or website
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
In an ideal world, science would be objective. However, much of science is subjective and I acknowledge that it is
possible that there may be both overt and covert biases in the material due to the lens with which it was written, even
though the material is primarily of a scientific nature. Integrating a diverse set of experiences is important for a more
comprehensive understanding of science. Please contact us (in person or electronically) or submit anonymous feedback
if you have any suggestions to improve the quality of the course materials.
We would like to create a learning environment that supports a diversity of thoughts, perspectives and experiences, and
honors your identities (including race, gender, class, sexuality, religion, ability, etc.) To help accomplish this:
If you have a name and/or set of pronouns that differ from those that appear in your official IU records, please
let me know!
If you feel like your performance in the class is being impacted by your experiences outside of class, please don't
hesitate to come and talk with me. I want to be a resource for you. Remember that you can also submit
anonymous feedback (which will lead to me making a general announcement to the class, if necessary to
address your concerns). If you prefer to speak with someone outside of the course, Dave O'Guinn, Vice Provost
for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, is an excellent resource.
We (like many people) are still in the process of learning about diverse perspectives and identities. If something
was said in class (by anyone including me) that made you feel uncomfortable, please talk to me about it. (Again,
anonymous feedback is always an option). Please let us know ways to improve the effectiveness of the course
for you personally, or for other students or student groups.
Sources of Help
1. Professor office hours (listed on page 1 of syllabus)
2. Associate Instructor office hours are in the General Chemistry Resource Center, C046. There will be many
office hours each week and they will be posted on the course website.
3. Tutoring room, C046. The department offers free tutoring will be available for general chemistry from 6:00 – 9:00
pm Su, M, and W nights. Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE) offers free tutoring on Thursday nights from 6:30 – 9:30 pm in C046
as well.
4. Group Study among your fellow classmates is often very helpful. Working through problems together and
teaching others solidifies one’s own understanding.
5. Personal Tutors may be hired for a cost of $10 – 20/hour. Often, students will work with a tutor in groups of 3
to make the session more economical. A list of tutors may be found on the chemistry undergraduate office
website (http://www.chem.indiana.edu/undergraduate/resources/tutoring.asp).
Study Hints
1. Skim the reading assignment in the text and the lecture notes BEFORE coming to lecture. This will help
familiarize you with the lecture concepts ahead of time and allow you to get the most out of lecture.
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2. Attend lecture and take detailed notes. Lecture notes will be available on the class website. It is the student’s
responsibility to download the class notes before lecture as necessary and to take notes during class. Exam
questions may deal with material from lecture that is not in the text; hence detailed notes are imperative.
3. Active Study – This takes a lot of time to do well, but it is worth the effort. Studying chemistry is not a passive
activity; rather you should always be doing something while reading the chapters.
a. Study Notes: Make your own set of study notes that are more complete than the notes that you took in
lecture. To do this, sit down with your lecture notes and use the text to enhance them. Keep in mind that
you will want to use these notes to supplement study before the exam.
b. Problem Solving: Work the assigned problems from the book and/or the online homework system. Exam
problems will be similar to book problems so it is advisable to keep a record of the problems to study
before the exam. You should keep track of which problems or concepts are difficult for you and get them
cleared up as soon as possible. Check your answers for the end of chapter questions with the answers in
the student solution manual on a regular basis, not just on the night before an exam.
4. Discussion Sections: Go to discussion section prepared to ask questions from lecture, your homework or the
textbook. Do not waste this time by going to discussion and being a passive learner.
5. Make sure that you understand the material covered in previous classes before the next class.
6. Study on a regular basis. Do not wait until a few days (or the night) before the exam to cram in information.
Work problems on a regular basis and get help early if you need it!
7. Studying for Exams: Review study notes and refer to the text for clarification if necessary. Review problems
and work practice exams under exam conditions (i.e. conditions of limited time and no use of resources). It is
easy to fool yourself into thinking that you know the material better than you do.
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Tentative Lecture Outline: This syllabus is a work in progress and may be updated over the course of the term.
Please consult the course web page often for the most up to date outline reflecting all changes.
Date Lecture Topic Reading
Week 1 Reck Review on your own:
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