Credits: 5 semester hours.

Course Description: A study of the principles of general, organic, and biological chemistry with emphasis on the numerous connections between chemistry and human health. Four lectures and one laboratory period per week. Meets GOAL 3.

Prerequisites: High school chemistry or CHEM 107 - Chemistry in Our World with Lab and MATH 100 - Mathematics for Sustainability or qualifying score on mathematics placement exam.

Instructor Office Hours: See full schedule at http://course1.winona.edu/tnalli/f24/sche.htm

Lectures: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1:00-1:50 PM in Science Laboratory Center 120
 
Labs: Meet in SLC 382.

• Section 01 - Wednesday 8:00-9:50, Lab Assistant - tbd
  
• Section 02 - Wednesday 9:00-11:50, Lab Assistant - tbd
• Section 03 - Thursday 8:00-9:50, Lab Assistant - tbd
  
• Section 04 - Thursday 2:00-3:50, Lab Assistant - tbd
  

Supplement to Instruction (S2I): Logan Murphy and Lizzie Bianchi, times tbd

Textbook: General, Organic, and Biochemistry 6th ed by Janice Smith, McGraw Hill, New York, 2025. isbn 1260732037. https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/general-organic-biological-chemistry-smith/M9781260732030.html

Homework and Quizzes:
Chemistry is a difficult subject for most people. You will need to work hard in order to get an acceptable grade in the course. It is essential that you diligently and independently practice the application of concepts. One important way to accomplish this is by working the chapter-end questions in the required textbook. However, your work on these book assignments will not be used for determining your grade in the course.

In addition, the on-line homework system, Aktiv Chemistry, will provide numerous opportunities for study and practice. You will need to set up an account at this site using these instructions on the first day of classes. You will then need to "activate" your account by paying the required fee within two weeks.

The instructor will post an Aktiv assignment shortly after each lecture and you will receive modest grade credit (5%) for completing these assignments.

More practice will be afforded to you by quizzes, which will be given at the start of every lecture.These quizzes count somewhat (10%) toward your grade in the course, but their main purpose is to give you practice on the most recent material.

The main goal of all the homework and quizzes is to allow you to do well on the exams that will form the main basis for your grade in the course. 

Learning Outcomes:
The central focus of this course is to make the wide variety of chemical processes that are constantly occurring both within our bodies and:in our surroundings, accessible to you. Another focus is to teach you problem-solving skills that will be useful to you in your future studies and careers.

Specific learning objectives include gaining an understanding of all of the following.
The scientific method
Chemical nomenclature
Measurements and unit conversions
Physical and chemical properties
Modern atomic theory and the Periodic Table
Compounds vs mixtures
Chemical Bonding
Chemical Reactions
States of Matter
Solutions and solubility
Acid/Base Chemistry and pH
Nuclear Chemistry - radioactive elements and types of radiation
Organic Chemistry - structural theory, functional groups, and prediction of chemical and physical properties
Biochemistry - classes of biomolecules, enzyme catalyzed reactions, protein synthesis

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence:
WSU recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders and gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences.  If you feel your differences may in some way isolate you from WSU’s community or if you have a need of any specific accommodations, please speak with the instructor early in the semester about your concerns and what we can do together to help you become an active and engaged member of our class and community.

Grading:
Your average on the quizzes counts 10% toward your final total grade for the course. The lowest three quiz grades will be dropped. (Note - quizzes are graded on a scale of 50% to 100%. You receive a minimum score of 50 if you are in attendance. Non-attendance on a quiz day is the only way to receive a 0.)

The Aktiv Chemistry assignments count 5% toward your grade.

Your score in the laboratory counts 25%.

Four midterm exams (Exams 1-4) will be given as well as a comprehensive standardized final exam provided by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The exams account for 60% of the course grade according to one of two possible scenarios:

Quiz Make-Up Policy:

If you notify me in advance that you must miss a quiz for a compelling personal or academic reason, then you will be allowed to make it up at a mutually agreed upon time.

Regarding missed quizzes due to oversleeping or other poor excuses: I will allow one make up of such a quiz and it must be done on the same day the quiz was given. Additional absences will mean a score of zero. The lowest three quiz grades are dropped.

Minimum Scores:
to pass course (D) - 50% | for a C grade - 60% | for a B grade - 75% | for an A grade - 87.5%

Planned Exam Dates and Coverage: