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Chem 1102

Chem 1102. Syllabus. Course Goals (Lib Ed Cat 5). Study the content, principles and methods of chemistry. Improve critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills. Strengthen written and oral communication skills. Recognize and understand the role of chemistry in our daily lives.

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Chem 1102

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  1. Chem 1102 Syllabus

  2. Course Goals (Lib Ed Cat 5) • Study the content, principles and methods of chemistry. • Improve critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills. • Strengthen written and oral communication skills. • Recognize and understand the role of chemistry in our daily lives.

  3. Course Description • The lecture material will focus on a variety of questions about things that happen in our daily lives; questions about medicine and medical treatments, food and drink, energy and fuels, household materials and the environment. • The answers will be based on chemical principles and concepts.

  4. Course Expectations (In class) • Attend class and contribute to discussion. • Give a 15 minute oral presentation on a chemistry-based topic. • Take exams.

  5. Course Expectations (Out of Class) • Read the text and other assigned materials. • Participate in course-related field trip(s). • Find, analyze and record three chemistry-based current issues and prepare a one-page written report. • Research and present a 15-minute oral presentation on one of the questions (not covered in class) in Chapter13 or 14. Prepare a Powerpoint file for your talk.

  6. Course Requirements Item Total Points (%) Attendance/Discussion 50 (10%) Exams (2) 150 (30%) Chemistry-based Issues 75 (15%) Oral Presentation 75 (15%) Field Trip Assignment(s) 50 (10%) Final Exam 100 (20%) Total Points 500 (100%)

  7. Course Schedule • The following four slides show a tentative course schedule including lecture topics, field trips, and due dates for exams, assignments, presentations.

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  12. Letter Grade % Letter Grade ≥90 A, A 80-89 B+, B, B- 70-79 C+, C, C- 60-69 D+, D <60 F

  13. Instructor • Bilin Tsai • Phone: 0121-415-8451 • Email: btsai@d.umn.edu • Office: Alan Geale Hall • Office Hours: TBD • Website: www.d.umn.edu/~btsai • Required text: K. K. Karakstis and G. R. Van Hecke Chemistry Connections (2nd Ed) Academic Press (2003) • Other web and media resources

  14. Keeping Up and Staying Informed • Email, lecture and the Web will be used to communicate course-related information including announcements, lecture slides, etc. • Please check these resources regularly. • Let me know promptly if you are having trouble accessing information.

  15. Where does Chem 1102 meet? • Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-10:30 am • Alan Geale Hall Classroom • Bring your text to class

  16. Questions? Comments?

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