Chemistry 121 - Section 084,
Winter-2014, 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, Winter 2014
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 and biochemistry 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, 6th Edition ; Stoker; ISBN: 978-1-133-10394-3 and also purchase Study Guide with Selected Solutions for Stoker's General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 6th ISBN-10: 1-133-10423-1 , ISBN-13: 978-1-133-10423-0 Follow the link on the course web pages to access text-book websit
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.
Text e-book and OWL
Bundled package:
e-book of Stoker's
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 6th bundled
with OWL could also be purchased at the bookstore or the or online.
Supplements: A copy of chapter notes, lessons plans, slides, sample exam questions are available online: http://moodle.latech.edu/ and following the appropriate menu bars.
Molecular model kits: To be used in class and examinations to aid in the understanding of stereochemistry. http://www.indigo.com/models/gphmodel/organic-chemistry-model-set-62053.html
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.
Molecular model kits: To be used in class and examinations to aid in the understanding of stereo-chemistry.
Course
Evaluation: The final
course grade will be based on a score of 1000 pts. and
converted to % (NO CURVE).
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1.
Four 1 hr
online Tests: |
50% (@ 125 pts. each) |
500 pts. (50%) |
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2. Comprehensive Make-up Test: |
@125
pts will replace one of the lowest test scores |
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3. OWL Concept Mastery (CM): |
20%
(@10 pts. each) |
200 pts. (20%) |
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4. OWL EOC- Assignments: |
30%
(@15 pts. each) |
300 pts.
(30%) |
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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) Winter 2014. OWL 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 %.
NOTE: For all exams you must bring the following: your Tech student ID, Test allowed material, a calculator and/or molecular model kit.
Hourly Exams: Test 1: December 20, 2013, Test 2: January 27, 2014, Test 3: February 14, 2014 and Test 4: February 26, 2014; Make Up Exam (optional): February 27, 2014, at specified time at CTH 342 or at Tech Counseling Center or with an approved proctor. Proctor approval forms are available on moodle course webpage.
Tech
Ruston campus Counseling
Center details:
Louisiana Tech Counseling Services and Career center, Wyly Tower 320B
Please contact Ms. Jennifer D. Tyree and arrange a time
in advance for a time that you can take the test.
Her contact information is Ms. Jennifer D. Tyree, Phone:
Call 257-4882 or 318-257-2969 e-mail: testinglab@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 20 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 : December 9 (CM 12a), December 11 (CM 12b), December 13 (CM 13a), December 16 (CM 13b), January 6 (CM 14a), January 8 (CM 14b), January 13 (CM 15a), January 15 (CM 15b); January 17 (CM 16a), January 22(CM 16b), January 29 (CM 17a), January 31 (CM 17b), February 3 (CM 18a), February 5 (CM 18b), February 10(CM 19a), February 12 (CM 19b), February 17(CM 20a), February 19(CM 20b), February 21(CM 22a); February 21(CM 22b), February 26 (CM 21a)(extra-credit), and February 26(CM 21b)(extra-credit) before 2:00 AM. Early morning hours 2:00 am 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: December 11 (EOC-12), December 18 (EOC-13), January 10 (EOC-14), January 15 (EOC-15) January 24 (EOC-16), January 31 (EOC-17), February 5 (EOC-18), February 12 (EOC-19); February 19((EOC-20), February 24 (EOC-22), and February 26 (EOC-21) (extra-credit) before 2:00 AM. Early morning hours 2:00 am of the specified date.
Course
Activities:
Online
tasks:
Finding and
printing assignments. Reading 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.
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 Winter 2013-14 Quarter:
December 4 Classes
begin
December 20 Christmas holiday Begin at the end of classes
January 6 Christmas holiday Ends
classes start 8:00 a.m.
January 4 Classes resume, 8:00 a.m.
January
20 ML King Jr., holiday
January
21 Classes resume, 8:00 a.m.
February 7 Last
day to drop courses or resign with "W" grades
February 25 Grades for graduating students due on BOSS
February 27 Last day of classes
March 1 Commencement Day
March 4 Grades live on Student BOSS
Important Information
Academic
Misconduct and the Honor Code
Academic
integrity at Louisiana Tech University is based upon the principles of honesty,
fairness, respect, responsibility, and excellence. Academic misconduct
tarnishes the reputation of Louisiana Tech University and discredits the
accomplishments of current students as well as graduates. Consequently, the
University expects that all members of its academic community will demonstrate
honesty and integrity in all academic relationships. Details of honor code
found in web link:
http://www2.latech.edu/~coneal/LATechhonor-code.pdf
Disability Services
In order to serve the students with disabilities there are guideline and
services provided by the Office of Disability Services of Louisiana Tech
University. Students with disabilities should request the instructor to obtain
extra help they needed to complete the course successfully:
http://www.latech.edu/students/ods/accommodation1.shtml
Emergency Notification System (ENS)
Please enroll in the Emergency Notification System and keep your
contact information current on BOSS. Louisiana Tech Louisiana Police will send
all members of the campus community to take precautions during emergencies and
severe weather. Anyone in need of on-campus assistance should call Louisiana
Tech Police at 257-4018.
Counseling Services
This center offers a variety of study improvement programs to assist you
in maintaining academic success. Please consult this site if you are you have
concerns that might affect your some academic performance: http://www.latech.edu/students/counseling/index.shtml
Changes on this syllabus:
Scheduled
dates on this syllabus are not contractual and may be changed by the instructor
when it becomes necessary to do so to accomplish class objectives.
However, any changes that are deemed necessary will be communicated orally to
the students by announcement and e-mails. Therefore, it is a requirement
that students attend class regularly on time or make ask teacher or students about the changes made by the instructor.
Last revised: November
26, 2013, Copyright © 2013, Louisiana Tech University, Department of
Chemistry. All rights reserved.