Chemistry 121 - Section 084,
Summer-2013, 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 2013
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 |
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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. 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: June 14, 2013, Test 2: July 8, 2013, Test 3: July 19, 2013 and Test 4: August 22, 2013; Make Up Exam(optional): August 8, 2013, at specified time at CTH 342 or at Tech Counseling Center or with an approved proctor. Proctor approval forms are available on moodle 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 : June 3(CM 12a), June 5(CM 12b), June 7 (CM 13a), June 10(CM 13b), June 17(CM 14a), June 19(CM 14b), June 21(CM 15a), June 24(CM 15b); June 26(CM 16a), June 28(CM 16b), July 1(CM 17a), July 3(CM 17b), July 14(CM 18a), July 12(CM 18b), July 15(CM 19a), July 17 (CM 19b), July 22(CM 20a), July 24(CM 20b), July 26(CM 22a); July 29(CM 22b), August 7 (CM 21a)(extra-credit), and August 7 (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 5 (EOC-12), June 12 (EOC-13), June 19 (EOC-14), June 24 (EOC-15) July 28 (EOC-16), July 3 (EOC-17), July 12(EOC-18), July 17(EOC-19); July 24((EOC-20), July 31 (EOC-22), and August 7 (EOC-21) (extra-credit) before 2:00 AM. (Just after mid-night 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 Quarter:
May 30 Classes begin for 12-week session
July 4 Independence Day Holiday University is closed
July 8 Fourth of July Holiday Ends classes start 8:00 a.m.
August 9 Last day of classes for 12-week session
August 14 Grades live on Student BOSS
August 15 Commencement Day
Important
Information
Changes
on this syllabus:
Dates scheduled
on this syllabus are not contractual and testing and class schedules may be
changed by the instructor when it becomes necessary due to unforeseen events. However, any changes that are deemed
necessary to be made will be communicated orally to the students during lecture
and updated on the course calendar.
Therefore, the students who did not attend a class should ask the instructor
of any changes announced by the instructor during a lecture they missed.
Important Information
Academic
Misconduct and the Honor Code:
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 (http://www.latech.edu/documents/honor-code.pdf). 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 unauthorized material 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 if you are taking an online test.
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.
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
t of a
campus emergency. For more information on the Emergency Notification System,
please visit: http://www.latech.edu/administration/ens.shtml.
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 for unforeseen events. However, any changes that are deemed necessary to be made will be communicated in writing to the students vis e-mail. Therefore, it is a requirement that students check e-mail regularly and make themselves responsible for knowing of any changes made by the instructor to the class and testing schedules.
Last revised: May. 23, 2013, Copyright © 2013, Louisiana Tech University, Department of Chemistry. All rights reserved.