Principles of Chemistry I

CH 210, Section RU01

Department of Chemistry
Regis University

Course Description An introduction to general chemistry at the college level, examining fundamental
concepts such as atomic structure, simple atomic bonding models, stoichiometry
and elementary thermodynamics. You will gain insight into the nature of matter in
terms of atomic and molecular interactions, and develop proficiency in applying
simple mathematical methods to quantitative chemical problems.

Instructor Dr. James P. McEvoy

Science Center, 318
tel. 303-964-5731
email: jmcevoy@regis.edu

Office Hours MWF 9 10, T 9 12, and other times depending on my schedule. If you have a
question youd like to discuss, come to my office and see if Im there.

Lecture Schedule MWF 10.30 AM 11.20 AM in Science 212

T 12.15 PM 01.05 PM in Science 212

Required Text Chemistry: The Central Science; Brown, LeMay, Bursten and Murphy, 11th ed.,
Pearson, 2009 is available in the bookstore and elsewhere. Two Student Solutions
Manuals are also available.

Important Notes This course is the first in a sequence of chemistry courses required for the
following majors and pre-professional tracks: chemistry, biochemistry, biology,
neuroscience, pre-medicine, pre-dental, and pre-physical therapy.
I advise you not to sell your textbook for this course if you intend to continue to
medical or graduate school. It will be helpful when you come to study for your
MCAT or GRE exams.
You must be concurrently enrolled in any one of the four laboratory sections,
CH 211, unless you have taken the laboratory course previously. The laboratory
course will be taught and graded separately from the lecture course.

Expectations You will get the most out of the classes if you arrive well-prepared, ready to ask
questions, stimulate discussion, and point out my mistakes. That means spending
at least six hours a week outside class reading the textbook, studying your lecture
notes, and working on problems. These include end-of-chapter questions, which
will not be assigned as graded problem sets but which I am always happy to look
over and discuss with you. After Ive graded your answers, carefully read any
comments I make and ensure that you understand the corrections.

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Outcomes It is intended that, by taking this course, a student should understand
1) the use of quantitative methods to solve simple chemical problems
2) atomic theory and its relation to stoichiometry
3) the major classes of chemical reactions
4) enthalpy changes in chemical reactions
5) kinetic molecular theory and its relation to the gas laws
6) the basics of chemical bonding
7) the value of chemistry in science and life

Grades The best grades will be obtained by those students who demonstrate a thorough
understanding of the subject. Such understanding is principally gained by solving
problems and tackling questions, NOT by passively reading the text-book and/or
your lecture notes. Homework and examination questions will be designed to test
your understanding, indicated by your ability to apply your knowledge and skills
to new intellectual situations.

Your final grade for the course will be determined according to the following
formula:
Four 1 hour exams 35% of final grade
Four homework sets 30% of final grade
On-line quizzes 10% of final grade
Final exam 25% of final grade
If necessary, class grades will be normalized to a mean between 70% and 80%.
The final mean grade for the class will be set to the same in both lecture sections.

Examinations All examinations are taken individually. Make up examinations will not be given,
except under extraordinary circumstances (see below). No examination scores
will be dropped. You must bring a calculator to each exam.

The Final Examination for CH210, Section RU01 has been scheduled by the
College for 8.00 AM on the morning of Monday, December 7th. This is the only
time the final examination for this section will be offered, and you must attend the
exam at the time assigned for your section. The final examination will be a
comprehensive two-hour examination covering all the material presented in the
course.

On-line quizzes Associated with every Monday, Wednesday and Friday lecture is a short (average
10 minute) on-line quiz, available through the Mastering Chemistry website.
These quizzes are due by midnight the day before each M, W, F lecture, starting
2nd week of classes. See p. 6 of this syllabus for more information.

Next Semester Those of you continuing to Principles of Chemistry II next semester will take a
final exam at the end of that course which is comprehensive of all the work in this

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 course. It is therefore crucial that you commit this semesters work to your long-
term memory.
Course Policies

Excused Absences: Absences on examination days are only excused for situations of crisis including
life-threatening illness and bereavement. In these instances, the Office of Student Affairs will contact
me, but you must call to re-schedule the examination before the class period to be missed. An unexcused
absence will result in a zero grade for that examination. Please note, however, that there is no penalty for
missing class on non-examination dates. An examination will not be returned to the class until each
student has taken it.

NCAA Athletes: In the first week of class, please check your game schedule against the examination
schedule given in the syllabus and let me know in writing which, if any, examinations you will be
missing. You may not miss the Final Exam.

Policy on Dishonesty: Cheating on examinations damages the course experience for all students.
Furthermore, dishonest behavior contradicts the ethos of Jesuit education and the standards of ethical
scientific work. Cheating will not be tolerated in this class. All forms of cheating, regardless of type, will
be handled as a gravely serious matter. A student who is caught cheating on an examination or in the
homework assignments may receive either a grade of F for the course or a zero grade for the test,
depending on the circumstances.

Consistent with the College's Academic Integrity Policy, I will report all violations of this course's
academic integrity policy to the Dean's office. Students who have committed multiple instances of
academic dishonesty can be subject to institutional penalties like probation, suspension, or expulsion, in
addition to the penalties for this course. The Academic Integrity policy is described in the Bulletin;
detailed information about the policy and the appeals process can be found in the Dean's office.

Disability Services: Regis University, in compliance with federal guidelines, is committed to equal
educational opportunity by assuring otherwise qualified students with disabilities equal access to Regis
University programs and activities that are provided to students without disabilities. An otherwise
qualified person with a disability is a student who meets the academic and technical standards required
for admission or participation in Regis Universitys educational programs and activities.

To ensure the provision of reasonable and appropriate services at Regis University, students with
disabilities must identify themselves in a timely manner to the Office of Disability Services (ODS),
Room 118B, Life Directions Center, 303-458-4941, disability@regis.edu, in order to be eligible for
requested accommodation(s). Current and comprehensive documentation must be on file with ODS prior
to approval of the accommodation. Following the meeting with ODS, please make an appointment with
me, as your professor, to discuss your accommodation request in light of the course requirements. Please
make arrangements with me at least one week before an examination for special accommodations. It is
strongly encouraged that students self-disclose their disabilities at the beginning of their academic
experience because accommodations are not retroactive.

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 FALL 2009 SCHEDULE OF TOPICS: CH210 RU01
(Tentative and subject to change)

Week of. Material Covered

August 24th Chapter 1 Introduction: Matter and Measurement

August 31st Chapter 2 Atoms, Molecules and Ions

September 7th Chapter 2, continued and Chapter 3 Stoichiometry

September 14th Chapter 3, continued

September 21st Chapter 4 Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry

September 28th Chapter 4, continued

October 5th Chapter 10 Gases

October 12th Chapter 10, continued

October 19th Chapter 5 Thermochemistry

October 26th Chapter 5, continued and Chapter 6 Electronic Structure of Atoms

November 2nd Chapter 6, continued

November 9th Chapter 6, cont.; Chapter 7 Periodic Properties of the Elements

November 16th Chap. 7, continued

November 23rd Chapter 8 Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding

November 30th Chapter 8, continued

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 FALL 2009 Holiday, Homework and Examination Schedule for RU01
(Tentative and subject to change)

Wednesday, September 2nd 1st homework due

Monday, September 7th Labor Day Holiday. No classes meet.

Wednesday, September 9th First Exam (on Chapter 2)

Tuesday, September 22nd 2nd homework due

Wednesday, September 30th Second Exam (on Chapter 4)

Monday, October 12th Fall Break. No classes meet.

Tuesday, October 13th Fall Break. No classes meet.

Friday, October 16th 3rd homework due

Wednesday, October 28th Third Exam (on Chapter 5)

Tuesday, November 10th 4th homework due

Friday, November 20th Fourth Exam (on Chapter 7)

Wednesday, November 25th Thanksgiving Break. No classes meet.

Thursday, November 26th Thanksgiving Break. No classes meet.

Monday, December 7th Final Examination, 8.00 AM

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 Mastering Chemistry (On-line Quiz System)

In this course you will be using MasteringChemistry, an online tutorial and homework program that accompanies
your textbook.

What You Need:

A valid email address
A student access code (Comes in the Student Access Kit that may have been packaged with your new
textbook or is available separately in your schools bookstore. Otherwise, you can purchase access online
at www.masteringchemistry.com.)
The ZIP code for your school: 80221
A Course ID: CH210JPM

Register
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To register using the Student Access Code inside the MasteringChemistry Student Access Kit, select Yes,
I have an access code. Click Continue.

OR Purchase access online: Select No, I need to purchase access online now. Select your
textbook and whether you want to include access to the eBook (if available), and click Continue. Follow
the on-screen instructions to purchase access using a credit card. The purchase path includes
registration, but the process may differ slightly from the steps printed here.
License Agreement and Privacy Policy: Click I Accept to indicate that you have read and agree to the
license agreement and privacy policy.
Select the appropriate option under Do you have a Pearson Education account? and supply the
requested information. Upon completion, the Confirmation & Summary page confirms your registration.
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Enroll in Your Instructors Course and/or Access the Self-Study Area

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the Assignments button. Otherwise, click on Study Area to access self-study material.

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