by Approved University Studies sub-committee. A2C2 action pending. University Studies Course Approval Department or Program: Course Number: Semester Hours: Frequency of Offering: Course Title: Catalog Description: Chemistry 208 4 Twice per academic year, ~26 students per section, usually 5 sections in the Fall session and 1 section in the Spring session. General, Organic and Biochemistry I The first course in the introductory sequence (208,209) in the principles of chemistry and the molecular basis for life; descriptive, theoretical and laboratory topics. Covers basic principles of inorganic and physical chemistry. Three lectures and one laboratory/discussion period per week. Recommended for pre-nursing, pre-agriculture, pre-forestry, and pre-fishery and wildlife students. This course should not be elected by students expecting to take CHEM 340, CHEM 350 or CHEM 400. Offered yearly. Yes No Arts & Sciences Core: Natural Science Departmental Contact: Jamie Schneider Email Address: Department Approval and Date: Dean's Recommendation and Date: __________________________ USS Recommendation and Date: __________________________ A2C2 Recommendation and Date: __________________________ Faculty Senate Recommendation and Date: __________________________ [e-mail] Yes. February 18, 2003
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Chemistry 208: General, Organic and Biochemistry I (Lecture and Lab - 4 s.h.) The purpose of this introductory chemistry course is to provide students with the knowledge to understand our world/universe from the viewpoint of fundamental chemistry principles and with the tools to apply the methods of scientific inquiry (along with the chemistry knowledge) toward an enhanced understanding of the natural world. The studies of chemistry involve the study of matter and the transformations it undergoes. The applications of these studies will provide students with an enhanced understanding of such phenomena as the myriad chemical reactions in the living cell, the transmission of energy by superconductors, the working of transistors, and even the operation of the oven and drain cleaners we use in our homes. Catalog Description: The first course in the introductory sequence (208,209) in the principles of chemistry and the molecular basis for life; descriptive, theoretical and laboratory topics. Covers basic principles of inorganic and physical chemistry. Three lectures and one laboratory/discussion period per week. Recommended for prenursing, pre-agriculture, pre-forestry, and pre-fishery and wildlife students. This course should not be elected by students expecting to take CHEM 340, CHEM 350 or CHEM 400. Offered yearly. This course includes requirements and learning activities that promote students' abilities to... a. understand how scientists approach and solve problems in the natural sciences; Requirements: Students are taught the scientific method. Many different real world problems are presented and students are expected to learn how to apply the scientific method and the principles of chemistry to solving and understanding chemistry related phenomena. Activities: Students are provided with many opportunities to apply the chemistry concepts. Activities include in-class/out-of-class problem solving sessions, one-on-one tutorials, instructor-led and group discussions, and laboratory exercises. A particular example is having students design experimental methods to solve laboratory problems. b. apply those methods to solve problems that arise in the natural sciences; Requirements: Students are expected to apply the methods and the techniques of problem solving in many varieties of science and chemistry phenomena. Activities: Students apply various techniques, such as pattern recognition and trend analysis, to solve many problems during laboratories and class assignments. c. use inductive reasoning, mathematics, or statistics to solve problems in natural science; Requirements: Solving problems in chemistry related phenomena invariably involve the use of inductive reasoning and mathematics (and/or statistics). Students are presented with many problems and laboratory exercises that require these skills in solving the problems. Activities: Activities such as homework assignments, in-class exercises, and laboratory experiments/reports require inductive reasoning and mathematical skills. d. engage in independent and collaborative learning; Requirements: Students are asked to work in groups to solve in-class problems, but their learning is assessed on an individual basis through homework, quizzes, and tests. Students are expected to work in teams to collect experimental information. They are encouraged to discuss data analysis and interpretation in a collaborative manner. Activities: Students work in teams during lab. Students are asked to solve many in-class problems by first working individually and then working in groups.
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e. identify, find, and use the tools of information science as it relates to natural science; Requirements: Students are required to employ many tools of information science, such as searching scientific/chemistry journals/references in both non-electronic and electronic formats, to elucidate, decipher and solve problems in natural science. Activities: Many laboratory exercises require students to search for relevant information on physical and chemical properties before, during and after the experiments. Some assignments will be designed to connect classroom knowledge with the world at large using the tools of information science. Usage of such tools of information science enhances the students' ability in investigative techniques in different areas of natural science. f. critically evaluate both source and content of scientific information; and Requirements: Laboratory experiments and lecture assignments are designed for critical evaluation by students. Chemical concepts are tested against experimental data collected by students. Activities: Included with laboratory exercises and class assignments, students are assessed based on their performance on quizzes, tests, and laboratory reports. These activities are designed to allow students the opportunity to critically evaluate both source and content of chemical information. g. recognize and correct scientific misconceptions. Requirements: Many chemical concepts (such as electronic and molecular structures) are difficult and abstract. Students are taught to recognize misconceptions in chemical concepts and how to revise and correct with proper perspectives. Activities: Laboratory experiments give students the opportunities to critically evaluate and demystify chemical misconceptions. This course also satisfies the laboratory requirement in the Natural Sciences and will additionally provide students with the opportunity to practice scientific inquiry through hands-on investigations and to analyze and report the results of those investigations. Requirements: Chemistry is a laboratory science that requires active learning. As such, students are required to perform and complete weekly laboratory exercises. This laboratory requirement will give students practical and hands-on experience of basic chemical analysis, application of chemistry concepts, and the general understanding of the scientific method.
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The weekly laboratory exercises include hands-on activities such as: preparing a laboratory proposal, learning/practicing/performing experimental techniques, collecting data with modern instrumentation, analyzing results, interpreting/discussing data (relative to models), making conclusions, and complementing these activities with the writing of a laboratory report. These hands-on investigations will give students an enhanced appreciation and understanding of the chemical universe.
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Sample Syllabus (will vary from instructor to instructor) WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY Chemistry 208 - Sample Fall Session - 2000 Instructor: Course Purpose: Chemistry Faculty (PA 31**, 457-52**) The purpose of this introductory chemistry course is to provide students with the knowledge to understand our world/universe from the viewpoint of fundamental chemistry principles and with the tools to apply the methods of scientific inquiry (along with the chemistry knowledge) toward an enhanced understanding of the natural world. The studies of chemistry involve the study of matter and the transformations it undergoes. The applications of these studies will provide students with an enhanced understanding of such phenomena as the myriad chemical reactions in the living cell, the transmission of energy superconductors, by the working of transistors, and even the operation of the oven and drain cleaners we use in our homes. Successful completion of this course will partially satisfy the Natural Science requirement under the Arts & Sciences Core of the University Studies program.
Course Description: General, Organic and Biochemistry I (4 s.h.) The first course in the introductory sequence (208,209) in the principles of chemistry and the molecular basis for life; descriptive, theoretical and laboratory topics. Covers basic principles of inorganic and physical chemistry. Three lectures and one laboratory/discussion period per week. Recommended for pre-nursing, pre-agriculture, pre-forestry, and pre-fishery and wildlife students. This course should not be elected by students expecting to take CHEM 340, CHEM 350 or CHEM 400. Offered yearly. Lecture Lab Section 1 Lab Section 2 Lab Section 3 Lab Section 4 Lab Section 5 TH T W T F M Meeting Times 11:00 12:20 pm 12:30 2:20 pm 8:00 9:50 am 3:30 5:20 pm 8:00 - 9:50 am 8:00 - 9:50 am Room Pasteur Hall 120 Pasteur Hall 308 Pasteur Hall 308 Pasteur Hall 308 Pasteur Hall 308 Pasteur Hall 308 Instructor Schneider Schneider Schneider Schneider Schneider Schneider
Text: Timberlake, K. C. General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life; Benjamin Cummings, 2002. Lab Manual: Available off of the instructors web page (password required). Each student is expected to print and read of copy of the appropriate lab prior to coming to the laboratory session. Completion of this course will include requirements and learning activities that promote your abilities to achieve the following Outcomes: a. to understand how scientists approach and solve problems in the natural sciences; b. to apply those methods to solve problems that arise in the natural sciences; c. to use inductive reasoning, mathematics, or statistics to solve problems in natural science; d. to engage in independent and collaborative learning; e. to identify, find, and use the tools of information science as it relates to natural science; f. to critically evaluate both source and content of scientific information; and g. to recognize and correct scientific misconceptions.
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Also this course satisfies the laboratory requirement in the Natural Sciences and will additionally provide you the opportunity to practice scientific inquiry through hands-on investigations and to analyze and report the results of those investigations. Course Details: Attendance: Class participation is extremely important for your success in this class! Therefore, regular class attendance is expected. Labs are very difficult to make up, please try to avoid missing laboratory periods. When you must be absent from class or lab, please notify the professor, ahead of time, if possible. For missed labs, you must also notify your group members as soon as possible, preferably before lab. For absences to be excused, you must submit a written note or email as soon as possible (within 1 class period of the absence) giving the date of and reason for the absence. It will be at the discretion of the instructor to decide whether a legitimate reason has been given for the absence. Illness, family emergencies, and school-sponsored events are among the few legitimate excuses. Any unexcused absences will result in no credit for homework, quizzes, tests or labs collected those days. [Outcomes a, b, c, d, f, g] Daily Quizzes and Homework: This course moves at a rapid pace, and it is imperative that you keep up with the course material. To assist you with this, reading assignments and corresponding homework problems will be assigned for each lecture. The assigned homework problems will provide a minimal working knowledge of the material, it is strongly suggested that you actually work more problems. Homework problems will be randomly collected. Be prepared to turn in homework at the beginning of class each day in case the assignment is collected. Each homework assignment that is collected will be worth 10 points. Quizzes are scheduled on the course syllabus. Each quiz will be worth 20 points. Make up quizzes or alternative assignments will be given when legitimate excuses are provided. You will be allowed to turn in late one "oops I forgot my assignment" during the semester. Please write "oops" in large letters on the top of your late assignment. Your "oops assignment" is due at the beginning of the next class period. After that, there will be NO late assignments accepted. A score of zero will be entered for late assignments after the one "oops" and for unexcused absences. [Outcomes a, b, c, d, f, g] Tests: There will be three 100-point tests and a comprehensive final exam. Test dates are tentatively scheduled for the dates shown on the class schedule. You will receive a score of zero for each unexcused absence on a test day. For excused absences on the day of the test, the final exam will count for a higher percentage of the total grade (15% higher for each test) to include the missed test. NO make-up tests will be given. A comprehensive Final Exam is scheduled for Thursday, December 19 at 1-3 pm. Outcomes a, b, c, d, f] Labs: Laboratory attendance is required (see attendance section). Safety goggles are mandatory in th...