Course Syllabus

  Fall, 2021                                                                   Day/Time: MWF  12:20-1:10 PM                                                    Location: BSB, C123

                  Instructor: Dr. Patrick Olademehin

                  Office: BSB, E211

                  Office Hours: Mon. 1:30 - 2:30 PM, 4:00 - 6:00 PM

                                       Tues. 8:00 - 11:00 AM

                                       Wed. 8:00 - 9:00 AM, 1:30 - 2:30 PM

                                       Thurs. 10:00 - 12:00 PM

                                       Fri. 8:00 - 9:00 AM

                                      ...or email for appointment outside the scheduled office hours.

                  Office Telephone: 254-710-6842

                  E-mail: olatunde_olademehin@baylor.edu    

                  SI Leader: Campbell Thurman (campbell_thurman1@baylor.edu)

The foundation you build through this course will be vital for your success in graduate school, the chemical industry and professional

school. This course will broaden your foundation in Chemistry and help develop your scientific reasoning and analytical problem-solving skills.

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. identify key concepts and principles in Chemistry needed for basic background knowledge.
2. develop your analytical problem-solving skills and correctly use units.
3. to generalize the analytical and quantitative skills gained in this course and apply them in more advanced courses and throughout your career.

CHE 1301: Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I is a general chemistry course (3 credit hour) that builds upon a knowledge foundation in chemistry with emphasis on chemical bonding, electronic and molecular structure models, reactions and thermodynamics. The class is designed for science/engineering majors and pre-health students, as well as others needing rigorous instruction.

         Prerequisite

A satisfactory score on the SAT math, ACT math, or participation in an online learning module and earning a minimum score at the conclusion of the module. Completion of high school chemistry highly recommended.

        Other required materials

• An OWLv2 account (can be purchased through canvas for $90)
• Chem101 account (can be purchased through canvas for $29.99 for first-use student or $21.95 for second-use student)
• A scientific calculator for class and exams (about $10 from Baylor bookstore, Amazon, Walmart, etc.) 

Most of the basic information for each topic covered will be presented through power point lectures and class activities through Chem101. We would then strengthen comprehension of each concept covered by working through numerical problems in class. We will focus on how to tackle particular conceptual problems and common mistakes to avoid in the process. You will then get an opportunity to deepen your understanding by working through online homework assignment on OWLv2. You should expect to devote a minimum of six hours per week to out-of-class homework and studying for this course.

Your performance in this course will be assessed in a variety of ways throughout the semester.

• Quizzes – This will happen once a week through Chem101 app and will be based on materials already covered in class. It will make up 10% of your final grade by the end of the semester.
• Online homework – The OWLv2 online homework will make up 10% of your final grade. You can assess these assignments through Canvas. Remember to work with the deadline for each assignment.
• Examinations – There will be five in-class exams, each worth 20%, and a final comprehensive exam worth 20%.
• Extra Credit – This will contribute 5% to your final grade. It will comprise of in-class or out-of-class questions assigned through the Chem101 app, OWLv2, or Canvas, or as deemed fit by your instructor.

All your assessment makes a total of 140%. The lowest of your four regular exams will be dropped, but the final (comprehensive exam) cannot be dropped. Your overall percentage for the class is calculated as: (Total % score/120%) X 100%

   Letter Grade                         Percentage                             Performance

           A                                      93-100%                             Excellent Work

           A-                                     90-92%                              Nearly Excellent Work

           B+                                    87-89%                              Very Good Work

           B                                      83-86%                              Good Work

           B-                                     80-82%                              Mostly Good Work

           C+                                    77-79%                              Above Average Work

           C                                      73-76%                              Average Work

           C-                                     70-72%                             Mostly Average Work

           D                                      60-66%                              Poor Work

           F                                       < 60%                                Failing Work

Academic Integrity

Plagiarism or any form of cheating involves a breach of student-teacher trust. This means that any work submitted under your name is expected to be your own, neither composed by anyone else as a whole or in part, nor handed over to another person for complete or partial revision.  Be sure to document all ideas that are not your own. Instances of plagiarism or any other act of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Honor Council and may result in failure of the course. Not understanding plagiarism is not an excuse. I expect you, as a Baylor student, to be intimately familiar with the Honor Code at: http://www.baylor.edu/honorcode/

 

Class Attendance

Class attendance will be taken within 15 minutes to the start of class via your CHM 101 account. You are assumed absent if you are late for more than 15 minutes, or fail to record your presence. The College of Arts and Sciences requires a minimum of 75% attendance of all class meetings. Any student who is not present for at least 75% of all class meetings automatically receive a grade of “F” in the course.

 

Missed Tests and Make-up Tests (including quizzes and exams)

You are expected to take all quizzes and exams at their scheduled times. A missed test cannot be made up unless you present appropriate documentation for excused absence. Typical documentation needed for an excused absence include:

            a). a note from a physician or health center personnel verifying illness;

            b). a family disaster verified by the office of University Ministries;

            c). a note from your coach, advisor, sponsoring faculty member, etc. if you are participating in a university sanctioned event.

            You may have an opportunity to makeup one unexcused absence but it comes with a 10% penalty (final score multiplied by 90% or 0.90). Beyond 48 hours after administering a test, no makeup for an unexcused absence will be given.

 

Electronic Devices

All electronic devices must be kept on silent and out of sight during class period, unless the instructor specifically gives permission for use in Chem101. Cell phones, when permitted, are only to be used for Chem101.

 

Civil Rights Policy and Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy

Baylor University does not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), citizenship, genetic information or the refusal to submit to a genetic test, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, Texas, or local law (collectively referred to as Protected Characteristics).

If you or someone you know would like help related to an experience involving:

     1.Sexual or gender-based harassment, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, stalking, intimate partner violence, or retaliation for reporting one of these types of prohibited conduct, please visitbaylor.edu/titleix, or call (254) 710-8454, or email TitleIX_Coordinator@baylor.edu.

2. Harassment (excluding those issues listed in #1) or adverse action based on Protected Characteristics, please visit baylor.edu/civilrights, or contact us at (254) 710-7100 or Civil_Rights@baylor.edu.

 

Students Needing Accommodations

Any student who needs academic accommodations related to a documented disability should inform me immediately at the beginning of the semester. You are required to obtain appropriate documentation and information regarding your accommodations from the Office of Access and Learning Accommodation (OALA). Stop by the first floor of Sid Richardson, East Wing in the Paul L. Foster Success Center or call (254) 710-3605 or email OALA@baylor.edu.

 

Academic Success

I believe every student who has been admitted to Baylor can be successful, and I want to partner with you to help you thrive academically. Be sure to take advantage of the many resources available for academic success, including coming to see me during my office hours. Students who regularly utilize the great resources in the Paul L. Foster Success Center such as tutoring, Learning Lab, and Academic Mentoring are among my most successful students. If your academic performance in this class is substandard, I will submit an Academic Progress Report to the Success Center so that the team of coordinated care professionals can ensure that you get the help you need.

 

Military Student Advisory

Veterans, active-duty military personnel, and dependents are encouraged to connect with the VETS program, a space dedicated to supporting our military-connected students. Please communicate, in advance, if possible, any special circumstances (e.g., upcoming deployment, drill requirements, disability accommodations).

 

Baylor's COVID statement

Throughout the pandemic, Baylor’s commitment has been to the health and safety of our family. Since the spring of 2020, the University has chosen to take actions that align with the most up-to-date health recommendations. Guidelines for the Fall 2021 semester include:

• Everyone is required to wear a mask in classrooms and labs.
• Everyone who is unvaccinated is required to be tested twice weekly throughout the semester. For more information about Baylor’s testing program, please visit Baylor’s COVID site at www.baylor.edu/coronavirus. To confirm your exemption from this testing, upload your vaccination record to www.baylor.edu/vaccine.
• Vaccinations are available for students at the Baylor Health Center. Please call 254-710-1010 to make an appointment or https://www.baylor.edu/healthservices/.
• The symptoms for the Delta variant look very similar to the original COVID symptoms but include headaches, sinus congestion, sore throats, and a runny nose. If you feel sick, please contact the Baylor Health Center to be tested as soon as possible, at 254-710-1010 or https://www.baylor.edu/healthservices/.
• Please have a plan in place in case you get sick with COVID or are asked to isolate or quarantine. Baylor will provide limited assistance, but it is in your best interest to have your own plan in place.

We all want to return to a normal fall semester with more in-person events and traditions; vaccinations and face masks help the entire Baylor community to stay healthy.

      Start                                            Topic                                                            Chapter                             Notes             

     UNIT 1

     Aug 23                                  Course Introduction                                            

           

     Aug 25                                  Measurement and Calculations  in Chemistry                  R                                                                                       

     Aug 30                                  Chemical Foundations                                                        1                                    Exam 1 on Wed. 09/08

 

     UNIT 2

     Sept 10                                 Atomic Structure & Periodicity                                          2         

 

     Sept 17                                 Bonding: General Concepts                                               3                                    Exam 2 on Mon 09/27

 

     UNIT 3                                  

     Sept  29                                Molecular Structure and Orbitals                                      4         

                                          

     Oct  08                                 Stoichiometry                                                                      5                                     Exam 3 on Fri. 10/15

                                          

     UNIT 4

     Oct  18                                 Types of Chemical Reactions and                                      6         

                                                   Solution Stoichiometry

     Oct 27                                  Chemical Energy                                                                 7                                    Exam 4 on Fri. 11/05

 

     UNIT 5                      

     Nov 08                                  Gases                                                                                  8         

     Nov  15                                 Liquids and Solids                                                              9                                    Exam 5 on Fri. 12/03

 

Comprehensive Final Exam Schedule:                   Exam Day                   Time

                                                                        Tuesday, Dec 14^th      9:00 – 11:00 AM

 

This schedule is tentative, and the instructor can make appropriate changes when necessary. The Fall 2021 Baylor University Calendar can be assessed through this link. The last day to register or add classes (08/27) and last day to drop a class or withdraw for the semester (11/02) can be found in the University Calendar.

 

Here is a downloadable copy of the syllable.