Chemistry for the Citizen (CHE 102)
Instructor:
Dr. Noel Sturm, NSM D-323, (310) 243-3383 or (310) 243-3376.
E-Mail: nsturm@csudh.edu
Course
Organization and Policies:
Ø There will be four examinations each worth 100
points.
Ø Examinations will be multiple-choice. There will be 50
randomly generated questions each worth 2 points.
Ø From the time you log-on you will have 100 minutes to
complete the examination. If you go over the time limit penalties will be
assessed based on the following:
Ø 15 minutes over = 5 point deduction
Ø 30 minutes over = 10 point deduction
Ø 45 minutes over = 15 point deduction
Ø more than 45 minutes beyond the stated time limit
will result in a score of “0” for that exam.
Ø You may not log-off and back on during the specified
time period.
Ø
All examinations must be completed by 5:00PM (DST),
Monday, May 11th, 2020 to receive credit for this course.
Homework Assignment |
DUE DATE |
How To SubmitBlackboard.
Log into Blackboard and
then navigate to this course. |
Chapters 1 and 2 |
Friday, January 31st, 2020 |
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Chapter 3 |
Friday, February 7th, 2020 |
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Chapter 5 |
Friday, February, 14th, 2020 |
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Chapter 8 |
Friday, February 21st, 2020 |
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Chapter 9 |
Friday, February 28th, 2020 |
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Chapter 10 |
Friday, March 6th, 2020 |
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Chapter 13 |
Friday, March 20th, 2020 |
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Chapter 14 |
Friday, April 10th, 2020 |
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Chapters 15 and 16 |
Friday, April 24th, 2020 |
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Forensics and Chemistry and the Gym |
Friday, May 1st, 2020 |
Lastly, you
should be cautioned that the discussion board is not the venue to ask questions concerning answers to the problem sets.
Naturally, you may pose questions about general concepts—some of which
may be implicitly embedded into questions on the problem sets—but if discussion
board questions veer into, “I got
300 meters for problem 4. Did anyone
else get this?”, that is a clear misuse of the discussion board. Such postings will be immediately deleted.
6. The Goal: of this course is to understand the basic principles of chemistry.
7.
Grading Criteria: Letter grades are based on the following point
distribution. Grades are criterion-referenced not norm-referenced; each student
has an equal opportunity meet the criteria charted below:
Homework | 100 pts |
Exams | 400 pts |
Total | 500 pts |
Grade |
Percentages |
Grade |
Percentages |
A |
100-91 |
A- |
90-89 |
B+ |
88-87 |
B |
86-81 |
B- |
80-79 |
C+ |
78-77 |
C |
76-71 |
C- |
70-69 |
D+ |
68-67 |
D |
66-60 |
F |
59-0 |
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8. Course
Description: A non-mathematical
treatment of the basic principles of chemistry and their application to various
facets of life in a highly technological society.
9.
Academic Integrity Statement:
A university is a community of learners bonded together by the search for
knowledge; the pursuit of personal, social, cultural, physical, and intellectual
development; and the desire for the liberating effects of an advanced education.
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has a culture--an
academic culture--shared with other universities and colleges across the nation. Integral to that culture is a set of values
such as academic freedom, dedication to teaching and learning, diversity,
civility toward others, and academic integrity. Academic integrity is of central importance
in the university community and involves committed allegiance to the values,
the principles, and the code of behavior held to be central in that community.
Integrity concerns honesty and implies being truthful, fair, and free
from lies, fraud and deceit.
10. Disabled
Student Services: CSUDH adheres to the American with Disabilities
Act with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for students with
temporary or permanent disabilities. To receive accommodations, students with
disabilities must register with Disabled Student Services. For more information,
please contact their office in Welch Hall B250 at (310) 243-3660 or (310)
243-2028.