Course Detail

CHEM 101 Chemical Concepts

CHEM 101 IS Sec 2, University of Mississippi
[See UM Catalog for Description]

4 credit hours

Instructor Information:
Kerri Scott

Instructor name:
Dr. Kerri Scott

Instructor Information:
Dr. Kerri Scott is an Instructional Associate Professor and Associate Director of Forensic Chemistry in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department of the University of Mississippi.

She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry from Murray State University and her D.A. degree from The University of Mississippi.

An instructor at the university since 1991, she has regularly taught liberal arts, preparatory, and majors chemistry, as well as courses in forensic chemistry. In 2014, Dr. Scott was recognized as a National Outstanding Faculty Advisor by the National Academic Advising Association.

Contact Information:

If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours.

For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department:

The University of Mississippi
Division of Outreach and Continuing Education
iStudy
P. O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677

Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313
Fax: (662) 915-8826
E-mail: istudy@olemiss.edu

Course Description

This 15-lesson Independent Study course is designed for students who do not specialize in chemistry but who require a strong grasp of chemical principles.

Textbook Information:

Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course.

Course Objectives:

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  1. To learn the fundamental concepts of chemistry.
  2. To discover some theoretical and practical applications of chemistry.
  3. To develop your analytical skills, critical judgments, and abilities to recognize and access risks and benefits.
  4. To empower you to take control of your learning and promote proactive study strategies for this and future courses.
  5. To motivate you to learn chemistry because knowing it is important and relevant to your lives.

Course Outline:

This course consists of 15 instructional modules (or lessons) and 3 proctored examinations
LESSON Reading Assignments Due for Grades Pacing guide to complete the course in a semester 
Start Here *You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.* NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. Syllabus Quiz Week 1
1 Chapter 1, PowerPoints, solutions document that appears after the quiz is submitted Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Journal Week 1
2 Chapter 2, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Quiz Correction Week 2
3 Chapter 3, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Journal Week 3
4 Chapter 4, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Quiz Correction Week 4
5 Chapter 5, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Journal Week 5
Course Exam 1 Chapter 1 through Chapter 5 To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding		 End of Week 5
6 Chapter 6, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Quiz Correction Week 6
7 Chapter 7, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Journal Week 7
8 Chapter 8, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Quiz Correction Week 8
MIDPOINT OF COURSE If you are a semester student, you must reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information.
If you are a Flex UM student, you CANNOT WITHDRAW from this course after the lesson has been submitted.		 All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course The exact date semester students are required to reach the midpoint is specified in your information.
9 Chapter 9, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Journal Week 9
10 Chapter 10, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Quiz Correction Week 10
Course Exam 2 Chapter 6 through Chapter 10 To be scheduled
and completed
before proceeding		 End of Week 10
11 Chapter 11, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Journal Week 11
12 Chapter 12, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Quiz Correction Week 12
13 Chapter 13, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Journal Week 13
14 Chapter 14, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Quiz Correction Week 14
15 Chapter 15, PowerPoints, solutions document Quiz, MultiAttempt Practice, Journal Week 15
Final Exam Chapters 11-15 To be scheduled
and completed
to finalize credit		 Week 16

Grading:

GRADING SCALE: It is the policy of the School of Accountancy not to use the +/- grading scale.
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
60 - 69% = D
Below 59% = F

FAILURE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE.

You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded.