Syllabus

Spring 2022

RBS 2024

MWF 9:05-10:00am

University of Texas at Tyler

electronic properties of

atoms, chemical formulas

and reactions, periodic

trends and the basic prin-

ciples of chemical bonding

(Chapters 1–10 in the

textbook). Good study

habits will be essential to

your success. You will

have to employ logic and

critical thinking in order to

solve a wide variety of

both problems. You have

many resources available

including Supplemental

Instruction (SI), depart-

mental tutors, and my

review sessions before

each exam. Of course, I

am happy to help you out-

side of class.☺

WE LCO ME TO GE N E RAL CH E M I ST RY I

Introduction

General Chemistry I will

provide you with an under-

standing of the underlying

principles of chemistry

including the composition,

structure, properties, and

reactivity of matter. Topics

include the physical and

Contact Information

Instructor: Dr. Jordan Beaver

• jbeaver@uttyler.edu

• 903-566-6276

• Office: RBS 3007A

• Office hours (via Zoom)

Monday: 10AM-12PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM-11AM

Wednesday: 10AM-12PM

Zoom link can be found on

Canvas Page.

If these hours do not work with

your schedule, REACH OUT!

We can make a separate

appointment

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader:

CHEM 1311-.001,

GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

Dr. Jordan Beaver

I M P O R TAN T D AT E S

January 10th -15th : Full Virtual (Live Zoom meetings and recordings)

January 17th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no class!)

March 7th – 12th: Spring Break!

March 28th : Last Day to Withdraw

April 26th – 30th: Exam week

Student Learning Outcomes (Core Curriculum)

1) apply the scientific method to analyze items or prob-

lems found on exams (Critical Thinking).

2) manipulate and analyze data embedded in word

problems found on exams (Empirical and Quantitative

Skills).

Additional Learning Outcomes

1) define the different classes of matter, compounds,

and chemical reactions

2) solve quantities based on chemical equations

3) describe the electronic structure of atoms

4) predict periodic trends of the elements

5) explain the bonding and shape of simple molecules

or ions

Table of Contents

Required & Recommended Materials

2

Course Requirements, Study Tips, Canvas

3

Online Homework, In-Class Exams

4

Final Exam, Make-ups, Exam Grade Replacement, Grading

5

Course Topics, Classroom Courtesy, EmailPolicy,

6

Student Resources, University Policies

7

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RE C O M M E N D E D MAT E R I ALS

RE Q U I R E D MAT E R I ALS

Chemistry: The Central Science, 14th Ed

by Brown, Lemay, and Bursten

Textbook options (choose 1, but please

read whatever version you do get!)

• hardcover ISBN: 9780134414232

• 3-ring binder ISBN: 9780134555638

• e-book ISBN: 9780134554570

Scientific calculator capable of exponents

and logarithms

• Only non-programmable (“dumb”) cal-culators are permitted on the exams. Also, I do not know how every single type of calculator works, so please

don’t ask me. Ask the SI leader!☺

Solutions to Red Exercises

ISBN: 9780134552231

Student Guide

ISBN: 9780134554075

Some kind of periodic table,

these can be purchased or

printed off the web.

Antoine Lavoisier

(French chemist,

1743 – 1794 AD)

Father of

Modern Chemistry

Democritus

(Greek philosopher,

460 – 370 BC)

First to propose an

“atomic” theory:

“Nothing exists except

atoms andempty

space…”

Student Guide Solutions to Red Exercises

CHEM 1311: General Chemistry I

O N LI N E CO N T E N T : CAN VAS

The SI leader and myself will communicate with you

through Canvas (www.uttyler.edu/canvas). I will post

• Lecture videos, transcript, and slides

• Review sessions, quiz, and homework due dates

• SI sessions times/rooms and changes

• Tutorial videos for selected topics (in “On Course”

toolkit—the link is at the bottom of the “home” page)

Please make sure you are set to receive notifications to

your email and/or your phone/tablet/etc. from Canvas at

least daily.

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ST U DY T I P S

CO U R SE RE Q U I R E M E N T S

• CARE ABOUT YOUR GRADE NOW! Don’t expect to bring your grade up to passing

within the last 3 weeks. There is very little chance that it is possible.

• Study, study, study! Chemistry requires you to read, review and practice (1-2 hours

per hour of lecture is typical).

• Don’t “brain-dump” after an exam, you will continue to build upon and use infor-

mation throughout the semester; there are no retakes for exams!

• Form study groups, there are some smart students at UT Tyler, get to know them.

Also, teaching a topic to someone is a great way to reinforce that topic.

• Do the online homework, it is worth a big chunk of your grade, it has extra credit,

and will prepare you for the exams.

• If you get behind, do not be afraid to get help! Take advantage of SI, my office

hours and review sessions, and/or tutors.

“Do not worry about

your difficulties in

mathematics. I assure

you mine arestill

greater.”

~Albert Einstein

(Physicist, 1879 –1955)

• High school algebra II or equivalent. High school chemistry is highly recommend-

ed. If you haven’t had chemistry, plan to devote extra study time to keepup.

• General Chemistry I Lab (CHEM 1111) is a separate course. If CHEM 1311 is be-ing taken to fulfill a degree requirement you must take both lecture and lab. Stu-dents taking CHEM 1311 to satisfy the Core who are new or have switched to the2015-16 catalog (or later) for their graduation requirements do NOT have to takethe lab. However the lab does satisfy 1 hour of the STEMCorerequirement.

• The course meets every Mon, Wed, Fri from January 10th to April 29th from 9:05AM-

10:00AM in RBS2024 except on MLK Day and Spring Break.

• To receive a passing grade for the course, you must take the comprehensive

final exam; otherwise, you will fail the course regardless of your current

grade.

• The last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is March 28th. It is yourresponsibility to withdraw from the course; otherwise, if you stop coming to class,you will receive an F! If you are withdrawing from this course, you are not requiredto withdraw from the laboratory course (CHEM 1111) and vice versa. Your labinstructor is not responsible for catching you up on lecture material you missed. Ifyou are unsure as to whether or not you should drop both courses please consultwith your instructors.

You are automatically enrolled in all classes you areregistered in. Not all instructors use the Canvas, but the course will still appear on your homepage.

“Hard work pays off—

hard work beats talent any

day, but if you're talented

and work hard, it's hard to

bebeat.”

~Robert Griffin III

(NFL quarterback)

“I feel there is so much

more we can do in

improving education,

making it accessible and

understanding how

technology can be a part

of the solution.”

~Jim Breyer

(Venture Capitalist)

Attendance Quizzes (5%)After each lecture (unless specified), a one question quiz

will be posted to Canvas regarding information specific to

that lecture. This is to help incentivize you to keep up with

lectures and not binge watch recordings. You will also

have the chance to provide feedback with these quizzes.

Attendance quizzes cannot be made up if missed without

approved excuse. However, I will drop the lowest 5

attendance quiz grades

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E XAM S(20%)

Chapter Q U I Z Z E S (35%)

• You cannot work all the homework for the semester in 2 weeks!

• Homework

counts for 20%

of the course. It can make or break your grade.

• Don’t wait till the last minute to start. Everyone logging in at the same time can cause significant headaches for all involved.

Completing the homework will not only give you practice in understanding the

material but also give you an idea how quiz/test questions might be formatted.

Time at the beginning of class is allotted to discuss the homework questions socome prepared with questions over the material. We will also work several of

the homework problems during lecture, so be sure to attend and take notes!

• Throughout the semester, we will have between 2 and 3 exams covering a pre-defined range of

chapters and topics. These exams will be given in-person but can be taken synchronously

online only if you have informed the instructor at least 1 week prior to the exam.

Additionally, you must be able to take the exam while being visually proctored via Zoom. It is the

responsibilityof thestudent to ensure this is completed.No extensionswill be given.

• Study a little each day. The day before a quiz is

assigned is a badtime to start.

O N LI N E H O M E WO R K (20%)

Online quizzes will be given after each chapter has been covered within

the lecture. Questions will be derived from lecture material, assigned textbook

readings, and quiz questions. Due dates will be tentatively assigned.

Online Canvas homework is GRADED but you have multiple attempts for

each set (the highest score is kept). This Homework MUST be completed

BEFORE taking the quiz with at least a 60%. Otherwise, you will not be

allowed to take the quiz. If you miss the due date of the Homework, you must

request me to unlock it, and you will automatically be deducted points. Be

careful of what and how (formatting) you submit your responses to avoid

losing valuable points!

During exam week, students will take the ACS General Chemistry I Standardized Exam.

Regardless of your grade prior to the final exam, all students must take this final exam.

You will automatically fail the class if you do not take the final exam.

Final Exam (20%)

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F I N AL E XAM PO LI C Y• You are required to take the final examination in order to receive a passing grade in the

course. There will be no make-up of the final exam, no exceptions!

• The comprehensive final examination is a nationally standardized exam written by the

American Chemical Society for first-term general chemistry). The questions are not

particularly hard, but there are ALOTofthem.

• If you have questions regarding these policies, please ask me.

• Don’t brain dump after each exam. The material builds on itself and gets used over and over again.

• If you will missan exam, let meknow as soon aspossible!

• You must take the final exam to pass the class! (We need the information for accreditation!)

• Unless it’s truly necessary, it’s not a good idea to skip an exam andrely on the final to help you out.

G RAD I N G SCAL EGrades will tentatively be assigned on a 90/80/70/60 scale, but may be

adjusted based upon my evaluation of the overall class performance.

Attendance, class participation, and initiative will be considered for borderlinegrades. Grades will be posted on Canvas and weighted as follows:

Attendance Quizzes

Chapter Quizzes

Homework

Exams

Final Exam

Total

5%

35%

20%

20%

20%

100%

**The OFFICIAL grade book for the entire course s

on my office computer (in case of typos/mistakes

on Canvas).

Extra Credit:

If extra credit is assigned, it will be based on the entire class,

not individual cases. Please do not ask for extra credit/curves;

it will be assigned at the instructor’sdiscretion.

Please inform me of any mistakes. They do happen!

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“The only place success comes before work is in

the dictionary.”

~Vince Lombardi

(NFL coach, 1913-1970)

• Introduction: Matter and Measurement

• Atoms, Molecules, and Ions

• Stoichiometry: Calculations with Chemical Formulas and Equations

• Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry

• Thermochemistry

• Electronic Structure of Atoms

• Periodic Properties of the Elements

• Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding

• Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories

• Gases

Chapter1

Chapter2

Chapter3

Chapter4

Chapter5

Chapter6

Chapter7

Chapter8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

CO U R SE TO P I C S

CLASSR O O M CO U R T E SY

Small disruptions add up quickly in large classes. Show respect and courtesy to me, the SI leader,

and fellow students by

• choosing an outside seat if you arrive late or leave early (and doing so as quietly as possible).

• silencing all cell phones, pagers, iPods, etc. during class.

• not texting or calling during class. Please

leave if you absolutely must make a call.

• using electronic devices responsibly. You may use your device to take notes, but

please don’t do homework or play games; there are WAY more comfortable places than in our classroom..

• refraining from derogatory remarks and

profanity in class.

• not talking during class presentations or

over top of another person during discus-sions. The room is designed for sound to travel; you are not as quiet as you think when you whisper inclass.

E MAI L PO LI C Y

Contrary to popular thought, we don’t live in our offices, we do have lives outside of school, and we

don’t stare at our computers or phones waiting for student emails (most of thetime).

• I will try to respond to email regularly throughout normal businesshours.

• After hours and on week-ends I will respond as my life activities allow. Please don’t expect re-

sponses to email sent after 11 pm until at least 9 or 10 am the next day.

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ST U D E N T RE SO U RC E S

• Enrollment Services Center (ADM 230) is where you add/change majors, add or drop classes or

get financial aid help. (They are very busy during the first couple of weeks of the semester and

around the “drop date” so please cut them some slack during those times. We get stressed too!)

• Student Counseling Center (www.uttyler.edu/counseling)

Dealing with stress/anxiety, improving study skills, time management, etc. (all confidential)

• UT Tyler Student Health and Wellness (www.uttyler.edu/wellness)

Substance abuse, household violence, good eating habits, etc.

• Academic Success (www.uttyler.edu/success)

Supplemental Instruction (SI), Student Learning Communities (SLC), and Tutoring Center

• Mathematics Learning Center (RBN 4021)

An open access computer lab for math students, with tutors on duty to assist students enrolled

in early-career courses

• The Writing Center (www.uttyler.edu/writingcenter)

They will help you learn how to right rite write gooderbetter.

• Student Life (www.uttyler.edu/admissions/studentlife)

Clubs, Greek system, recreational sports, service opportunities, etc.

“Be strong enough to stand alone, smart

enough to know when you need help and brave enough to ask for it.”

~Ziad K. Abdelnour

(American Financier)

U N I VE R SI T Y P O LI C I E S

UT Tyler Honor CodeEvery member of the UT Tyler community joins together to embrace: Honor and integrity that will not allow me to lie, cheat, or steal, nor to accept the actions of those who do.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

To know and understand the policies that affect your rights and responsibilities as a student at UT Tyler, please follow this link: http://www.uttyler.edu/wellness/rightsresponsibilities.php

Campus Carry

We respect the right and privacy of students 21 and over who are duly licensed to carry concealed weapons in this class. License holders are expected to behave responsibly and keep a handgun secure and concealed.More information is available at http://www.uttyler.edu/about/campus-carry/index.php

UT Tyler a Tobacco- Free UniversityAll forms of tobacco will not be permitted on the UT Tyler main campus, branch campuses, and any property owned by UT Tyler. This applies to all members of the University community, including students, faculty, staff, University affiliates, contractors, and visitors. Forms of tobacco not permitted include cigarettes, cigars, pipes, water pipes (hookah), bidis, kreteks, electronic cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, and all other tobacco products. There are several cessation programs available to students looking to quit smoking, including counseling, quitlines, and group support. For more information on cessation programs please visit www.uttyler.edu/tobacco-free.

Grade Replacement/Forgiveness and Census Date PoliciesStudents repeating a course for grade forgiveness (grade replacement) must file a Grade Replacement Con-tract with the Enrollment Services Center (ADM 230) on or before the Census Date of the semester in which the course will be repeated. (For Fall, the Census Date is Sept. 10.) Grade Replacement Contracts are available in the Enrollment Services Center or at http://www.uttyler.edu/registrar. Each semester’s Census Date can be found on the Contract itself, on the Academic Calendar, or in the information pamphlets published each semes- ter by the Office of the Registrar. Failure to file a Grade Replacement Contract will result in both the original and repeated grade being used to calculate your overall grade point average. Undergraduates are eligible to exer- cise grade replacement for only three course repeats during their career at UT Tyler; graduates are eligible for two grade replacements. Full policy details are printed on each Grade Replacement Contract. The Census Date (Sept. 10th) is the deadline for many forms and enrollment actions of which students need to be aware. These include:

• Submitting Grade Replacement Contracts, Transient Forms, requests to withhold directory information, approvals for taking courses as Audit, Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit.

• Receiving 100% refunds for partial withdrawals. (There is no refund for these after the CensusDate)

• Schedule adjustments (section changes, adding a new class, dropping without a “W” grade)

• Being reinstated or re-enrolled in classes after being dropped for non-payment

• Completing the process for tuition exemptions or waivers through FinancialAid

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U N I VE R SI T Y P O LI C I E S(C O N T .)

State-Mandated Course Drop Policy

Texas law prohibits a student who began college for the first time in Fall 2007 or thereafter from dropping more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career. This includes courses dropped at another 2-year or4-year Texas public college or university. For purposes of this rule, a dropped course is any course that isdropped after the census date (See Academic Calendar for the specific date). Exceptions to the 6-drop rule may be found in the catalog. Petitions for exemptions must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Center and must be accompanied by documentation of the extenuating circumstance. Please contact the Enrollment Ser-vices Center if you have any questions.

Disability/Accessibility ServicesIn accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) the University of Texas at Tyler offers accommodations to students with learning, physical and/or psychological disabilities. If you have a disability, including a non-visible diagnosis such as a learning disorder, chronic illness, TBI, PTSD, ADHD, or you have a history of modifications or accommodations in a previous educational environment, you are encouraged to visit https://hood.accessiblelearning.com/UTTyler and fill out the New Student application. The Student Accessibility and Resources (SAR) office will contact you when your application has been submitted and an appointment with Cynthia Lowery, Assistant Director of Stu-dent Services/ADA Coordinator. For more information, including filling out an application for services, please visit the SAR webpage at http://www.uttyler.edu/disabilityservices, the SAR office located in the University Center, # 3150 or call903.566.7079.

Student Absence due to Religious ObservanceStudents who anticipate being absent from class due to a religious observance are requested to inform the instructor of such absences by the second class meeting of the semester.

Student Absence for University-Sponsored Events and ActivitiesIf you intend to be absent for a university-sponsored event or activity, you (or the event sponsor) must notify theinstructor at least two weeks prior to the date of the planned absence. At that time the instructor will set a dateand time when make-up assignments will be completed.

Social Security and FERPA StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Tyler to protect the confidential nature of social security numbers. The University has changed its computer programming so that all students have an identification number. The electronic transmission of grades (e.g., via e-mail) risks violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; grades will not be transmitted electronically.

Emergency Exits and EvacuationEveryone is required to exit the building when a fire alarm goes off. Follow your instructor’s directions regarding the appropriate exit. If you require assistance during an evacuation, inform your instructor in the first week of class. Do not re-enter the building unless given permission by University Police, Fire department, or Fire Preven-tion Services.

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U N I VE R SI T Y P O LI C I E S(C O N T .)Student Standards of Academic ConductDisciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who engages in scholastic dishonesty, including, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are at-tributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit suchacts.i. “Cheating” includes, but is not limited to:

• copying from another student’s test paper;

• using, during a test, materials not authorized by the person giving the test;

• failure to comply with instructions given by the person administering the test;

• possession during a test of materials which are not authorized by the person giving the test, such as class notes or specifically designed “crib notes”. The presence of textbooks constitutes a violation if they have been specifically prohibited by the person administering the test;

• using, buying, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of an unadministered test, test key, homework solution, or computer program;

• collaborating with or seeking aid from another student during a test or other assignment without authori-ty;

• discussing the contents of an examination with another student who will take theexamination;

• divulging the contents of an examination, for the purpose of preserving questions for use by another,when the instructors has designated that the examination is not to be removed from theexamination room or not to be returned or to be kept by thestudent;

• substituting for another person, or permitting another person to substitute for oneself to take a course, a test, or any course-related assignment;

• paying or offering money or other valuable thing to, or coercing another person to obtain an unadminis-tered test, testkey, homework solution, or computer program or information about an unadministeredtest, test key, home solution or computer program;

• falsifying research data, laboratory reports, and/or other academic work offered forcredit;

• taking, keeping, misplacing, or damaging the property of The University of Texas at Tyler, or of another, if the student knows or reasonably should know that an unfair academic advantage would be gained by such conduct; and

• misrepresenting facts, including providing false grades or resumes, for the purpose of obtaining an aca-demic or financial benefit or injuring another student academically or financially.

ii. “Plagiarism” includes, but is not limited to, the appropriation, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by anymeans another’s work and the submission of it as one’s own academic work offered for credit.

iii. “Collusion” includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparingacademic assignments offered for credit or collaboration with another person to commit a violation of anysection of the rules on scholasticdishonesty.

iv. All written work that is submitted will be subject to review by plagiarism software.

Important Covid-19 Information for Classrooms and Laboratories

Students are required to wear face masks covering their nose and mouth, and

follow social distancing guidelines, at all times in public settings (including

classrooms and laboratories), as specified by Procedures for Fall 2020

Return to Normal Operations. The UT Tyler community of Patriots views

adoption of these practices consistent with its Honor Code and a sign of

good citizenship and respectful care of fellow classmates, faculty, and staff.

Students who are feeling ill or experiencing symptoms such as sneezing,

coughing, or a higher than normal temperature will be excused from class

and should stay at home and may join the class remotely. Students who have

difficulty adhering to the Covid-19 safety policies for health reasons are also

encouraged to join the class remotely. Students needing additional

accommodations may contact the Office of Student Accessibility and

Resources at University Center 3150, or call (903) 566-7079 or

email saroffice@uttyler.edu.

Recording of Class Sessions

Class sessions may be recorded by the instructor for use by students

enrolled in this course. Recordings that contain personally

identifiable information or other information subject to FERPA shall

not be shared with individuals not enrolled in this course unless

appropriate consent is obtained from all relevant students. Class

recordings are reserved only for the use of students enrolled in the

course and only for educational purposes. Course recordings should

not be shared outside of the course in any form without express

permission.

COVID-19 POLICIES

(read carefully)

COVID-19 POLICIES

(Cont.)

This course is being offered face-to-face (CHEM 1311.003) as well as fully virtually (CHEM 1311.062). For any student enrolled in the face-to-face section (-.003), you are more than welcome to take the course fully virtually. You are not required to attend the in-person lectures as long as you keep up with all lectures and assignments. However, it is highly recommended that you switch to the -.062 section before the semester gets too far underway if you know that you wish to take the course fully online. Any student enrolled in the -.062 section is NOT permitted to attend the face-to-face class in-person, as this would violate the University Policy regarding half-capacity classrooms and social distancing rules.

Lectures will be live streamed via Zoom® during the designated time slot. It is highly recommended that students enrolled in the online section watch and participate in the course in real time. However, we understand that

this is not always possible or preferred.Lectures will be recorded and postedthe same day to the course canvas page.

It is the responsibility of the student tokeep up with course material andassignments, but I will do my best tohelp in any way that I can. If issues orunforeseen circumstances arises, pleasereach out to me as soon as possible sothat a plan of action can be made.