1. CHEM 110
Palomar College
Fall 2016

2. Is This Course for YOU?
This course is the first semester of general chemistry. Provides the background to begin upper division course work and prepares the student for entry level jobs that require a knowledge of chemistry.

3. Course Materials Chemistry: 7th Edition by McMurry, Fay & Robinson.
“Sapling” Online Homework Access
Scientific Calculator

4. 8/28 - Last day to add without a permission number
Important Dates:
8/28 - Last day to add without a permission number
9/4 - Last day to drop full-term classes for a full refund and no record
9/5 – Last day to add full-term classes & drop with no notation
10/15 - Withdrawal (W) deadline for full-term classes
12/13 & 12/15 - Final Exam

5. How to reach me?
Office hours: Every T/Th 12:45 – 2:00 p.m. Room – NS355i
Before class/after class
If you me, I will generally get back to you within 24 hours, but it could take me as long as two days.

6. Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete CHEM 110 should be able to
apply the scientific method by stating a question, performing experiments and/or analyzing a data presentation and
be able to name general inorganic compounds.

7. How to be successful in this course
Come to class
Pay attention
Do the assignments – ask me if you have problems you don’t understand
Embrace the course – be happy like the hippo
Along Came Polly
Check Blackboard often

8. Grading Policy Type (#) Percent Points Exams (3) 45% 150 pts each
Homework (10)
20%
20 pts each
Quizzes (5)
15%
30 pts each
Final Exam
200 pts
Will be given in two parts Part I on Dec 13 & Part II on Dec 15 in room NS-139
*ExtraCredit opportunities throughout the semester for all (maximum 25 pts)

9. How Important is the Homework?
"Chemistry classes are built like a pyramid. If you miss any foundation concepts, you will be lost as you ascend the pyramid.” -Dave Keeling, Cal Poly – SLO
It is 20% of your overall grade
A recipe for disaster is cramming for CHEM working daily is the single most important tip.
What to do:
Complete homework as you read through each chapter
Set a goal to work 5 Chemistry Problems daily
Complete homework on time
Form/attend problem- solving groups
Use my office hours to review questions

10. Academic Honesty Plagiarism and Cheating WILL NOT BE TOLERATED
This includes but is not limited to:
Direct copying of another student's assignment, test, or other required work;
Allowing or not preventing another student to look at your paper during a quiz or exam;
Looking at another student's paper during a quiz or exam;
Using notes, books, cameras, un-allowed calculators, cell phones, or other text-capable devices during a quiz or exam

12. Be Respectful Cell phones – PLACE ON SILENT
Please, do not answer your phone or send/receive text during lecture
Do not use as a calculator
Laptop and tablet usage during class must be focused on our classwork and may be prohibited during certain in-class activities (exams/quizzes)
Respect everyone’s learning experience

14. Syllabus Quiz Break out into teams
Name your team after a famous scientist
One sheet per team
Answer following questions – prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams to finish with all answers correct.
Bring up your sheet when completed.