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:

  1. Required Text: “CHEM 2: Chemistry in Your World" (with OWLv2 24-months printed access card); John L. Hogg; Cengage Learning, 2nd Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1133962984; ISBN-10: 113396298X.

 

  1. Lecture Notes: Many of the chapters have Power Point presentations arranged via lecture topic as links on this page: www2.csudh.edu/nsturm/

 

  1. Examinations:

 

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      When you have finished a module and feel comfortable with the material you may take the exam.

Ø      To receive credit for the course all examinations must be completed by 5:00PM DST, Saturday June27th, 2020.

  1. Homework: Homework will be assigned but NOT turned-in. Given the array of unfamiliar material and the speed with which we cover the material doing the assigned homework problems is required to succeed in the course. Homework and answers can be found on Bb in the "Assignments" link. Answers for Concept Checks (CC) problems can be found in your book.

  2. The Goal: of this course is to understand the basic principles of chemistry.

  3. 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:
    1. Four Exams @100 pts = 400 pts
    1. Total = 400 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

 

 

 

7. 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.

 

8. 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.

 

9. 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.

© Dr. Noel Sturm 2020

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