Chemistry 114--General Chemistry II
Course Syllabus -- Spring 2007

Office: 351 Tomanek Hall
Office Phone: 628-4505
Office Hours: 9:30-11:30 M, W, F; other hours by appointment or by chance.
Course Web Address: http://www.fhsu.edu/chemistry/twiese/114/114.htm. You should refer to this page often. As this is the first time I have taught this course, this site will be built as the course progresses, and your input as to what items would be of use to you are greatly appreciated.
Textbook: General, Organic, and Biochemistry, Denniston, 2006.

Course Description
A survey of the principles of organic and biological chemistry for students who need a broad introduction to these fields. Not for science majors. Two recitations per week. Requisites: PR, CHEM 112; co-requisite, CHEM 114L.

Objectives of the Course (As a General Education Course)
Students that complete this course should 1) recognize the difference between the chemistry of carbon compounds and non-carbon compounds; 2) understand the relationship between chemistry and the biological sciences; and 3) acquire laboratory skills necessary for dealing with chemical compounds of biological importance.

Classroom procedures:
Methods -- The lecture material is reinforced by films, video disk clips, and lecture demonstrations. Every Monday at the end of class we will have a quiz. You will have only 5 minutes to complete the quiz. In addition, at the end of every class period you will be given a question over the material covered. You will turn in the answer to that problem at the beginning of the following class period. No late answers will be accepted. Some of these assignments, chosen at random, will be graded and used as quiz scores. Objectives for each chapter will be presented.

Evaluation -- Students are evaluated by their performance on three exams (100 points each), numerous short quizzes or problem assignments (10 points each), thirteen laboratory reports (20 points each), and a final examination (150 points). A single grade is determined for each student. The exams, quizzes, and final exam from the lecture portion of the course account for 67% of the grade and the laboratory reports account for 33%. The grading scale announced in class is approximate and the instructor reserves the right to adjust the scale if appropriate.

General Policies:
Attendance -- Attendance is recorded, but it is not used in the evaluation of students.  Attendance is recorded on a sign–up sheet passed through the class.  This is an official document and serious consequences will befall those who sign another individuals name.  If you arrive late and it has already gone past your seat, stop at the podium after class to sign in as late.  If you accumulate three unexcused absences during the semester I reserve the right to assign a failing grade.

Behavior -- I expect students at FHSU to act in an adult, socially-responsible manner. The groundwork you are laying for yourself now will determine your path through the remainder of your life. I expect, therefore, that you will retain academic integrity (not cheat or plagiarize). I specifically retain the right to discharge from the classroom any student engaging in socially irresponsible or disruptive behavior, including, but not limited to: talking, eating or drinking, violent behavior, sexual harassment or disorderly conduct, as defined in your student handbook. See also page 61 of the 2005-2008 Catalog.

Makeup work -- Makeup exams are given to deserving students provided I am informed before the exam is given and arrangements are made within a reasonable length of time. Students are not allowed to makeup quizzes except in those cases where students miss a large number of quizzes for legitimate reasons. I expect to give about twelve quizzes and use about eight of them for evaluation purposes. Students that miss quizzes may drop those provided they do not miss an excessive number. Students are allowed to make up laboratory work provided that the laboratory is made up within two weeks. The two week requirement is waived in cases of documented extended illness.

Grades of incomplete -- Incomplete are recorded in those cases that comply with the policy stated in the current University Catalog. This policy states that for an incomplete to be given, performed work must be of passing quality, and that if the incomplete work is not finished within 1 year the grade changes to "NC." You have the right to appeal all grades earned at Fort Hays State University. Details pertaining to this policy can be found on page 59 of the 2005-2008 Catalog.

Required laboratory materials -- Goggles and aprons are required in the lab for safety reasons. In addition, lab descriptions and prelab exercises are sold as a "lab packet." These materials will be available during the first lab period. If you have goggles or an apron from a previous lab experience you can use them, but labs have been revised and different prelab exercises are used each semester; therefore, you must buy these.

The laboratory exercises are coordinated with the lecture material. Laboratory experiments are chosen to reinforce concepts which have been discussed in lecture. The weekly, two-hour laboratory begins with a brief prelab discussion. Time for students to complete the laboratory report is provided. All laboratory reports are due at the conclusion of the laboratory period.