Chemistry 121 - Section 084,
summer 2012, Online course
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
Instructor: Dr. Upali
Siriwardane Office: 311
Phone: 257-4941 E-mail: Upali@latech.edu
Course Homepage: http://moodle.latech/ Select Chemistry 121 Online Section 084, summer 2012
Course objective: This online course is the second of a series of chemistry courses designed primarily for non-science majors who have an interest in the subject as it will be applied to future work in allied health careers. It attempts to give the student a general appreciation of the field of organic chemistry with a working knowledge of certain of its more important phases as summarized in course syllabus and course calendar.
Text: General,
Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 5th Edition H. Stephen Stoker ISBN-10:
0547152817 ISBN-13: 9780547152813 and also
purchase the solution manual if you need more help.
OWL: Students are required to buy access to OWL
(Online Web-bases Learning) program offered by Brooks/Cole's
Thompson Learning Website if the access code didnt come with the
textbook. You will be earning (50% points) towards your grade based on
your participation on OWL system activities including OWL Concept Mastery (CM)
and OWL End-of-Chapter (EOC-) assignments for each chapter:
Text
e-book and OWL Bundled package:
e-book
of Organic, and Biological Chemistry,
5th Edition H. Stephen Stoker bundled with OWL could also be purchased at the
bookstore or the Brooks/Cole's Thompson Learning/Cengage web site:
Student
Solutions Manual: ISBN-10: 054716808X
| ISBN-13: 978054716808.
Follow
the link on the course web pages to access text-book website.
Molecular model kits: To be used in class and examinations to aid in the understanding of sterEOC-hemistry.
Molecular model kits may be purchased from Louisiana Tech American Chemical Society Student Affiliates.
Supplements: A full copy of my class lecture slides, homework, exam review guides and sample exam questions are available online: http://moodle.latech.edu/ and following the appropriate menu bars.
Course
Evaluation: The final
course grade will be based on a score of 1000 pts. and
converted to % (NO CURVE).
|
1.
Four 75 min online Tests: |
50% (@ 125 pts. each) |
500 pts. (50%) |
|
2. Comprehensive Make-up Test: |
@125
pts will replace one of the lowest test scores |
|
|
3. OWL Concept Mastery (CM): |
20%
(@10 pts. each) |
200 pts. (20%) |
|
4. OWL EOC- Assignments: |
30%
(@15 pts. each) |
300 pts.
(30%) |
|
Course Total |
|
1000
pts. (100%) |
OWL Assignments:
Concept mastery (CM)
assignments and end-of chapter EOC- assignments accessed through moodle via a link to OWL website (directly at http://www.cengage.com/OWL/) OWL
provides interactive help and more questions in case you need more practice.
Course performance:
You
should read chapters, study class notes and slides regularly and punctually on
the schedule out lined on the course calendar. Taking tests only on test days
does not reflect the complete learning/participation/experience provided in
this course. The points you earned for the in OWL CM and EOC- assignments also
reflect your class participation/experience. Failure to do then on time without
proper excuses will lead to losing points for OWL CM and EOC- assignments you
missed and may lead to a lower grade for you in this course.
Grading
Policy:
Grading Scale: A = 100 -
90% B = 89 - 80% C = 79 -
70% D = 69 - 60% F = below 60%
Grades
will be posted on Moodle:
Grades
will be posted under moodle grade book for CHEM 121
(084) summer 2012. Quiz and assignment should be done on the times specified on
the calendar and it is your responsibility to keep track of them in OWL grade
reports and to show that you have completed them.
Tests: There will be four hourly exams class and a comprehensive make-up test. Contact me before an exam by e-mail or 257-4941 if you will miss an exam due to a University allowed absence. Only University allowed absences will be eligible for making up a test, submitting OWL assignments late without a penalty or dropping them you should send me a dated proof within two days of the missed work. Only under special circumstances a missed OWL assignments can be factored out of your final grade %.
Hourly Exams: Test 1: June 15, 2012, Test 2: July 5, 2012, Test 3: July 20, 2012 and Test 4: August 6, 2012; Make Up Exam(optional): August 9, 2012, at specified time at Tech Counseling Center or with an approved proctor. Proctor approval forms are available on moodle.
Tech Ruston campus Counseling
Center details:
Louisiana Tech Counseling Services and Career center, Wyly Tower 320B
Please contact Ms. Lida Odom
and arrange a time in advance for a time that you can take the test.
Her contact information is
Ms. Linda H. Odom, Phone: Call 257-4882 e-mail: linodom@latech.edu
NOTE: For all exams you must bring the following: your Tech student ID, Test allowed material, a calculator and/or molecular model kit.
Concept
Mastery and Assignments:
There will be about 22 OWL Concept Mastery Activities -- about 2 per chapter --
worth 10 points each. Each Concept Mastery section will consist of a
simple question pertaining to the material you have read on day you are assigned
to study. Why a Concept Mastery Activities every day? 1) this
requires you to read and complete tasks where you will learn more following the
instructions; 2) this assures me that you will be paying attention to concepts
and learning the course material; 3) how well you do on the mastery activities
lets me know how well you are learning.
Concept Mastery(CM): On : June 4(CM 12a), June 6(CM 12b), June 8 (CM 13a), June 11(CM 13b), June 18(CM 14a), June 20(CM 14b), June 22(CM 15a), June 25(CM 15b); June 27(CM 16a), June 29(CM 16b), July 6(CM 17a), July 9(CM 17b), July 11(CM 18a), July 13(CM 18b), July 16(CM 19a), July 18(CM 19b), July 23(CM 20a), July 25(CM 20b), July 27(CM 22a); July 30(CM 22b), August 8 (CM 21a)(extra-credit), and August 8 (CM 21b)(extra-credit) before 2:00 AM. (Just after mid-night of the specified date).
OWL-EOC- Assignments : There will be 11 OWL homework assignments to check your understanding of chapter materials based on end of the chapter questions. Your OWL-EOC- Assignments done late (without justification) will lose 10% points per day past the due date. The due date for the OWL assignments as found on course calendar means that the homework is due on that day before 3:00 AM.
OWL-EOC- Assignments: On: June 6 (EOC-12), June 13 (EOC-13), June 20 (EOC-14), June 25 (EOC-15) July 29 (EOC-16), July 9 (EOC-17), July 13(EOC-18), July 18(EOC-19); July 25((EOC-20), August 1 (EOC-22), and August 8(EOC-21) (extra-credit) before 2:00 AM. (Just after mid-night of the specified date).
Helpful
Hints for Learning General Chemistry:
1. Survey the assigned material for overall concepts
before starting OWL assignments-meaning SKIM READ RELEVENT SECTIONS IN THE BOOK
or e-BOOK!
2. Go back and read the same material for comprehension
focusing on unclear areas.
3. Work problems within the chapter during a second
reading.
4. Go online and read chapter lessons before your take
OWL assignments.
5. Reread any remaining unclear areas again focus is to
performing better in tests.
6. Work problems, and work problems within lesson plans
and at the end of the chapter. Work until you fully comprehend the
concept.
7. If you are still unclear about a concept, e-mail/phone
and send a question for discussion as you study but NOT on the day of the OWL
assuagement are due, or the day before the tests (by then it will be too late
for you to truly absorb the material).
Course
Activities:
Online
tasks:
Finding and
printing assignments. slides and lecture notes.
Reading or
downloading online resources such as library materials & web sites
e-mail questions to the
professor
Off-line tasks:
Reading
assignments, textbooks, articles, etc.
Working on
end of the chapter question in the textbook
Synthesizing
materials and crafting outlines
Making a file
collecting all your papers for records and to show authenticity of your work.
Code
of Student Conduct:
Complete
honesty in all matters pertaining to this course is required as outlined in the
Louisiana Tech University Bulletin (catalog) and the Louisiana Tech Honor Code.
You must not attempt to copy or download the official online TESTS, or share
questions from these tests with other persons. You must not use your textbook
while taking an official test and TEST must be taken independently without any
outside assistance. No browsing allowed during the TEST and history will be
recorded. Any academic misconduct, whether premeditated or unpremeditated (as
defined in the Code of Student Conduct), will be reported to the Office
of the Dean of Students for appropriate actions.
Materials covered:
Chapter Title Sections
Test 1
12.
Saturated Hydrocarbons
13.
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Test 2
14.
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
15.
Aldehydes and Ketones
16.
Carboxylic Acids, Esters, and Other Acid Derivatives
Test 3
17.
Amines and Amides
18.
Carbohydrates
19.
Lipids
Test 4
20.
Proteins
22.
Nucleic Acids
Self Study
21.
Enzymes and Vitamins
23.
Biochemical Energy Production
24.
Carbohydrate Metabolism
25.
Lipid Metabolism
26.
Protein Metabolism
Important Dates During the Summer 2012 Quarter:
May 31 Classes begin for 12-week session
July 4 Independence Day Holiday University is closed
July 5 Fourth of July Holiday Ends classes start 8:00 a.m.
August 10 Last day of classes for 12-week session
August 15 Grades live on Student BOSS
August 16 Commencement Day
Changes on this syllabus:
Schedules on this syllabus are not contractual and may be changed by the instructor when it becomes necessary to do so as determined by the instructor. However, any changes that are deemed necessary to be made will be communicated orally to the students during lecture. Therefore, it is a requirement that students attend class on time or make themselves responsible for informing themselves of any changes made by the instructor during lectures.
Last revised: May 23, 2012, Copyright © 2012, Louisiana Tech University, Department of Chemistry. All rights reserved.