Fall 2019 Course Syllabi

Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Course prefix/number/title : Chem. 115, Introductory Chemistry Number of credits: 4 Course Description: The goal of Introductory Chemistry is to provide students with a foundation in chemical concepts and principles. The class consists of three one hour lectures and one two hour lab period. The class is designed for non-science orientated majors and is a requisite or pre-requisite for most nursing programs in North Dakota. Pre-/Co-requisites: none Course Objectives: 1. Students will gain an understanding of the nature of atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, etc. 2. Students will gain a basic understanding of the changes that take place in chemical reactions. Ability to perform simple stoichiometry calculations. 3. Students will gain an understanding of the phases of matter. 4. Students will gain an elementary understanding of chemical bonds. 5. Students will gain an elementary understanding of the nature of acids and bases. Instructor: Angie Bartholomay Office/Phone : Nelson Science Center, Room 111 Phone: 228-5471 Office Hours: MW 9-10:00am E-mail: angela.bartholomay@dakotacollege.edu Lecture/Lab Schedule: lecture 8:00-8:50am, MWF lab T 8-9:50am Text: Introductory Chemistry, by Zumdahl, 6 th edition. Course Requirements: Grades will be based on total points using the following percentage system: 100-90, A: 89-80, B; 79-70, C; 69-60, D; <60, F. Exams, research paper, and homework quizzes, and lab reports will be used to determine the final grade.. Exams (5) 500pts Lab Reports (25 pts. Each) 300pts Quizzes (10pts. Each) 100pts 900pts Exams: There will be five exams during the course of the semester. Exams may contain short answer/essay, multiple choice, completion and problems. Periodic tables may be used on the exams and will be provided by the instructor. There will be no makeup exams unless prior arrangements have been made. If you need to be gone for a school related activity or family event, you will be expected make arrangement prior to the event and take the exam before you leave. Homework will be assigned during the semester to practice the skills we are working on, these will not be graded however they can be used on quizzes done in class. Laboratory: The laboratory portion of the course provides an opportunity to integrate lecture concepts with observable activities. Attendance at lab is mandatory! The use of chemical splash safety goggles is required for all labs. To obtain full credit for the lab you must be actively involved in the laboratory activities. Regular lab reports are due at the beginning of the next lab period. Late lab reports and dry labs will not be accepted.