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College Chemistry 121 Syllabus
Course Prefix/Number/Title: CHEM 121
Number of Credits: 4 semester hours
Course Description: This class will provide students with a foundation in chemical concepts and
principles. This course consists of three one hour lectures and one two hour lab each week.
Course Objectives: General Chemistry I is designed to provide a firm foundation in chemical concepts
and principles so that students will develop an appreciation of the vital role that chemistry plays in their
everyday lives.
Objectives:
1) To learn and retain information essential to a broad knowledge of chemistry
2) To understand and utilize the scientific methods of inquiry.
3) To practice sound, safe, and sensible laboratory techniques.
4) To appreciate the historic development of science.
5) To apply scientific information and principles to everyday life.
6) To recognize the interrelationship among the sciences, technology and society.
Instructor: Angie Bartholomay
Office: NSC 111
Office hours: MW 9-10:00am, MWF 1-2pm
Phone number: 228-5471
Lecture Schedule: 10:00 -11:50am MWF NSC 104
Lab Schedule: T10:00-10:50am & 8:00-9:50am Thursday NSC 120
Textbook: Chemistry 10
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Edition by Raymond Chang
Student Email Policy:
Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of
communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by
the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important
information conveyed via campus email rests with the student.
Course Requirements:
Exams, quizzes, lab reports, and research paper will be used to determine the final grade. Any
grievances about graded materials must be addressed within one week from the time the material is
returned to the student.
Exams: There will be five regular exams. Exams may contain short answer, multiple choice,
completion and problems. Periodic tables and calculators may be used on the test.
Homework: Throughout the semester problems will be assigned in order for you to better
comprehend the concepts and math involved. This homework will not be graded, however you
will be able to use these assignments on quizzes. The problems assigned will be similar to those
which will be on the exams. Whenever possible we will discuss the problems in class or you can
see one of the chemistry tutors or myself for help.
Quizzes: will be used to check for understanding, there will be no make-up quizzes.