Course Information

Instructor and Contact Details

• Instructor: Dr. Upul Ranaweera

• Email: ranaweera.2@osu.edu

• Office: Hodges Reese Hall, Room 2050, Cubicle #20

• Office Hours: Mon, Wed 12:30–1:30 pm; Thu 12:45–1:45 pm (by appointment); other times by appointment (via Zoom)

Texts and Resources

• Primary Textbook: Chemistry: The Central Science, Brown, LeMay, Bursten, Murphy, Woodward, 15th Edition

• Laboratory Manual: Chemistry 1210, General Chemistry Laboratory Manual

• Learning Management System: Carmen Canvas (https://carmen.osu.edu/)

• Online Homework: Mastering Chemistry (www.pearson.com), accessed through Carmen

General Education (GE) Course Objectives

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the basic facts, principles, theories, and methods of modern science.

• Understand key events in the development of science.

• Recognize the inter-dependence of scientific and technological developments.

• Understand the potential of science and technology to address problems of the contemporary world.

General Chemistry I Course Objectives

• Understand the basic structure of the atom.

• Understand the need for elements to react and form compounds.

• Understand the types of chemical reactions.

• Understand the ways to calculate the energy absorbed or released.

• Understand the trends in the periodic table.

• Understand molecular geometries and polarity.

• Understand the three states of matter (gases, liquids, solids) in more detail.

• Understand intra- and inter-molecular forces.

Evaluation and Grading Procedures

• Semester Exams I, II, & III: 3 exams @ 125 pts each (375 pts total)

• Mastering Chemistry Quizzes: 6 sets, best 5 @ 15 pts each (75 pts total)

• Mastering Chemistry Homework: 12 sets, best 10 @ 10 pts each (100 pts total)

• Laboratory: Minimum 50% grade required (200 pts total)

• Cumulative Final Exam: 250 pts

• Total: 1000 pts

Letter Grades

Note: The instructor reserves the right to change (lower) these dividing lines at their discretion.

Mastering Chemistry Homework Instructions

1. Log into course Carmen.

2. At the "Home" tab, click on "MyLab and Mastering" link.

3. Click on "Open MyLab and Mastering" (yellow button).

4. Register with a username and password.

5. See Mastering Chemistry FAQ PowerPoint on Carmen for additional questions.

How to Succeed in This Course

• Practice, practice, practice!

• Study every day to get an A!

• Memorize what you need to memorize through repetitive practice. Do exercises to get more practice.

• Work with peers.

• Use all the resources available.

• Take ownership of this course.