CHM 151-01 & 02 General Chemistry I Fall 2013

1. CHM 151-01 & 02 General Chemistry IFall 2013 Ashton T. Griffin Chemistry Instructor Wayne Community College

2. Ashton T. Griffin • Office Location – Holly 204 • Telephone Numbers: 919-739-6859 • E-Mail Address atgriffin@waynecc.edu • http://wayneccfaculty.com/atgriffin/ • Home Fax Number 919-658-1993

3. My WCC faculty website

4. Recommended Chemistry Textbook • Silberberg, Chemistry, 6th edition, McGraw-Hill ISBN 9780073402659 • No Required Laboratory Textbook • Laboratory Handouts will be used.

5. Chemistry Textbook Recommendation

6. Required Materials • Notebook • Writing Instrument • Scientific calculator of some type • Internet Access is needed • A good attitude and a willingness to work

7. Course Requirements • Weekly Quizzes 45% of the grade • Labs 20% of the grade • On-line Homework 10% of the grade • Competencies 5% of the grade • Final Exam 20% of the grade • A final grade of 70 or better will be required to pass this course.

8. Academic Integrity Statement • Any student caught violating the WCC Code of Student Academic Integrity Policy, (i.e., cheating, plagiarizing, or other dishonorable acts), in academic work is subject to disciplinary action. • See following link for the Academic Integrity Policy: http://www.waynecc.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf

9. Students with Disabilities • WCC is committed to insuring that students with disabilities have equal access to and participation in all programs of study. For further explanation, please note the Students with Disabilities policy in the WCC catalog at http://www.waynecc.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf

10. Students with Disabilities • Students with disabilities can contact the Disability Coordinator, Mrs. Deanna Holland, in the Student Development office, Room WLC 114, or dbholland@waynecc.edu. You can contact her directly at 919-739-6729.

11. Non-Discriminatory Statement • Wayne Community College is committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all students regardless of economic or social status, beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical or mental disability. WCC’s non-discriminatory statement may be found in the WCC catalog at http://www.waynecc.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf.

12. Student Attendance Policy • You must attend at least80% of the classes to pass this class. • Three tardies to class may be counted as one absence. • Students are responsible for work and information given in class whether they are present or not.

13. WebAssign Homework • On-line homework is due at 11:30 PM on the night before the quizzes. Make-ups or extensions are at the discretion of the instructor. • It is important that students remain up with their homework assignments this semester.

14. Quizzes • Quizzes will be given throughout the semester during the regular class period. Missed quizzes can be taken during the class period for another class (preferred) or later during the same quiz day. Students will be allowed no make-up quizzes during the semester.  However, the two lowest quizzes will be dropped this semester.

15. Competencies • Competencies are specific chemistry skills on a test that must be met each week to pass this course. If a student misses a competency, they will have to make up that competency at a time designated by the instructor or they will receive a 0.5 point penalty per competency on the next test. • Students with more than two outstanding competencies will not be allowed to take the final exam.

16. CHM 151-01 General Chemistry I Laboratory • The laboratory part of this course will be on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:50 AM in Holly 221. • There is no required laboratory manual for this course. Lab information for each laboratory experiment can be downloaded from either WebAssignor Moodle. Make-ups or extensions on the prelab assignments will not be given.

17. CHM 151-02 General Chemistry I Laboratory • The laboratory part of this course will be on Thursday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:50 PM in Holly 221. • There is no required laboratory manual for this course. Lab information for each laboratory experiment can be downloaded from either WebAssign or Moodle. Make-ups or extensions on the prelab assignments will not be given.

18. Communication Devices • Cell phones, mp3 players, etccause unnecessary disruption to the teaching/learning process. Out of courtesy to others, all systems of communication should be in quiet position during class, testing or lab. • Students should not text, answer or place calls during class.

19. Lab Attire • To prevent injuries in the laboratory, students are required to wear shoes that cover their heels and toes. Sandals are not permitted. A student who does not wear proper shoes will not be allowed to work in the lab. Eye protection is mandatory; safety glasses will be provided for students and must be worn at all times in the lab.

20. Food - Smoke & Drug Free • There is to be no eating or drinking in the classroom or lab area. Please remember that Wayne Community College is a tobacco-free and drug-free institution. Tobacco products and drugs are not to be utilized at any time while on any part of the college campus including but not limited to parking lots, walkways, stairwells, or inside buildings. 

21. Communication with Students • Phone – my office number is 919-739-6859. • Office Hours – will be 11:00 to 11:45 AM – Monday, Wednesday and Friday. • Email – my email address is atgriffin@waynecc,eduThis is probably the best way to communicate with me on a regular basis.

22. Communication with Students • Remind 101 – Remind 101 is a great way for instructors to text message students about important things in class. • Moodle – Moodle is good for general announcements concerning this class. • WebAssign – WebAssign is the place to ask questions about homework or to request a homework extension.

23. Communication with Students • Twitter – Twitter is useful for short questions about this class, lab work or homework. I can be reached on twitter @chemistrywcc. • Google Plus – Google + hangouts is a great way to ask homework questions via the Internet and a webcam. I will be available to students on most Wednesday afternoons between 2:00-3:00 PM. You can circle me on Google + at Ashton T. Griffin.

24. What is New this Semester? • We are now a Gmail School • Google Drive with Shared folders • New update version of Moodle • Audio/Video Lab Introductions • The Competency Corner • Twitter @chemistrywcc

25. Follow me on Twitter @chemistrywcc

26. Finding your way around Moodle • In each module or groups of units you will find: • A module introduction • Module objectives • Lecture Notes • Study Guides • Supplemental Homework Worksheets

27. Finding your way around Moodle • Assignments: Reading/Homework, Labs and Quizzes • PowerPoint – blank and worked ones • Class Lecture Videos – using Mediasite • Audio Competency Corners – using Flashplayer • Various Chemistry Videos

28. Finding your way around Moodle • Check out the Icebreaker Assignment on Moodle to find your first class assignment. • You also want to become familiar with finding information about this course and materials on Moodle.

29. Examples of my Moodle Info for Chemistry Students Resources

30. Examples of Class Lecture Videos using Vimeo

31. Example of Class Lecture Videos Made using Mediasite

32. The Mediasite Recording Equipment in Use in Walnut 101.

33. Many Instructional Videos are Available

34. All student lab resources are in one location on Moodle

35. Fractional Crystallization Pre-lab Example in WebAssign

36. Campus Security • Campus Security can be reached directly by calling 919-739-7050. • Know the location of Campus Call Boxes • Report any suspicious campus activity

37. First Week’s Assignments • Send me an introductory email at atgriffin@waynecc.edu • Complete the Icebreaker Forum • Complete the Introduction to WebAssign • Complete the Lab Safety Quiz • Complete the Density Prelab • Prepare for your first Quiz • Explore the Educational Resources in Moodle