Tuesdays and Thu - Foothill College

PLAN FOR SUCCESS: This course requires 5+ hours of outside study/homework each week for success. Your
homework in this course consists of:
Reading the text and laboratory manual
Completing recommended problems from your text, which represents an overview of the types of
problems you can expect on exams and provide practice for the graded online homework.
Graded online homework using Mastering Chemistry. You will receive a handout with registration and
enrollment instructions.
Graded Online PreLab assignments in Mastering Chemistry
LECTURE QUIZZES AND EXAMS: There will be two lecture quizzes, a midterm exam, and a comprehensive final
exam administered in this course, all of which will test not only your problem solving skills but also your
conceptual understanding of the material and your ability to integrate concepts. These exams will focus on (1)
the key course concepts, (2) the lecture discussion, (3) the online homework assignments, and (4) the text
problems. The dates are on the course schedule. Bring a Scantron form and non-graphing calculator for all
quizzes/exams. There will be NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES OR EXAMS administered in this course. If you miss the final
exam, you will not pass the course.
IMPORTANT RESOURCES:
Our class documents (syllabus, schedule, lecture slides, etc.) will be placed on my web page:
http://www.foothill.edu/psme/directory.php?s=1&rec_id=1578
PSME Center (Room 4213) provides computers and tutors for all your math and science needs
CLASS POLICIES: These policies make up part of the basis for your subjective grade
Attendance and preparation: both are expected and will be assessed as part of your subjective grade
o Plan to arrive to class and lab on time, with the proper supplies, including a calculator
o Being prepared for lab (understanding the lab procedure) is essential for safety
o If you must be absent, then it is in your best interest to contact the instructor as you may be
dropped from the course after two unexcused absences. If you miss the first two lectures or the
first lab session, you will automatically be dropped for non-attendance.
Laptops in class: Since we are in a large lecture hall and what is on your screen is very distracting to
those around you, laptops are not allowed to be used during lectures (or lab lectures). If you have a
special need, contact the instructor.
Paying attention in class: Use of a cell phone in lectures or lab for any reason is not allowed unless you
have special permission from the instructor. If you have an emergency call, quietly leave the class.
Academic integrity: It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty in
accordance with the Foothill College Academic Honor Code (www.foothill.edu/services/honor). If you
are caught cheating or plagiarizing at any time, then your violation will be reported and you may be
dropped from the course.
Please note I routinely photocopy all quizzes and exams
OVERALL COURSE GRADE:
Your final grade in this course will be determined according to the following weighting:
Online homework assignments 10% Laboratory quizzes 5%
Lecture quizzes 20% Laboratory assignments 10%
Midterm exam 20% PreLab assignments 5%
Comprehensive final exam 25% Subjective evaluation 5%
Course grades will be assigned according to the following percentage scale:
A+ >97% A >93% A >90%
B+ >87% B >83% B- >80%
C+ >75% C >68% D >60% F