A course designed for students who have chosen to major in areas other than science. An introduction to the basic ideas of chemistry, the nature and structure of chemical compounds, and the meaning of chemical symbols. An application of these ideas and understandings to the chemistry of the body, with specific discussion of food, drugs, cosmetics, and other health-related topics. Three hours of lecture and/or discussion per week. 3 credits.Prerequisites: Ability to think and an interest in learning.

Required Text
Waldron, Kimberley The Chemistry of Everything, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007. 
ISBN: 0-13-008522-7

Additional Material (no purchase required)
Cobb, Cathy; Fetterolf, Monty L. The Joy of Chemistry, Prometheus Books, 2005. ISBN: 1-59102-231-2
Emsley, John Vanity, Vitality, and Virility, Oxford, 2004. ISBN:0-19-280509-6
Bryson, Bill A Short History of Nealry Everything, Broadway, 2003.  ISBN: 0-7679-0817-1
Emsley, John Molecules at an Exhibition, Oxford, 1998.  ISBN: 0-19-286206-5

Office Hours
In CNS 358: MWF 1:00‑2:00 pm and by appointment
Please drop by, email, or call if you have a question

Grading
Four exams (50%) on 2/7 (Thur), 2/28 (Thur), 4/1 (Tues), 4/22 (Tues);
Final exam (20%) on Friday May 9, 1:30 – 4:00 pm;
Quizzes (10%) unannounced;
Written project (10%); and
Class participation (10%).

Cheating on an examination or paper will result in a grade of F (failure) for the course. All cases of cheating or plagiarism will be prosecuted.

There will be no make‑up exams or quizzes.  It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor if an exam or quiz will be missed due to a verifiable emergency or religious belief in accordance with the Attendance Policy outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2007.  In order to satisfy the requirements for the course the student must take the final exam and miss no more than one in‑class exam and two in-class quizzes. 

In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation will be provided to students with documented disabilities on a case by case basis. Students must register with the Office of Academic Support Services and provide appropriate documentation to the college before any academic adjustment will be provided.

Lectures in this course are designed to complement and supplement the textbook. In most cases, the lectures will reinforce and explain the more difficult topics and concepts covered by the text and additional reading material.  You are expected to show up for class and participate in lecture discussions and activities. While in class, you should respect the efforts of your fellow students to listen to the instructor. Thus, if you arrive late or must leave early, you should enter or leave as quietly as possible and sit in the rear of the classroom. If you plan on sleeping through the lecture I would prefer that you not show up. Lecture disturbances, including talking and eating, will not be tolerated. Disruptions from cell phones and beepers will result in removal from lecture.  Turn off your phones and music players.  Text messaging is a distraction for me, your classmates, and you.  Get the most out of your $90 per lecture!
   Class participation and attendance is essential in order to get the most out of this course. You should strive to keep up with the material. If you fall behind, it becomes increasingly difficult to catch up with the class. This means that you should read the text as it is covered in lecture, review the notes from previous lectures, and work the suggested problems as they are covered in class. 

Reading assignments from the required text are mandatory.  Additional material to supplement the course will be taken from other texts, primarily those listed in the syllabus.  Selected material from a source other than the required text will be photocopied or made available to complete a reading assignment.

Exams will have some multiple choice, short answer, long answer, and possibly an essay question. There will be four exams during the regularly scheduled class time accounting for about 50% of your final grade. Mainly the exams will focus on the most recent lecture material, but most of the topics in this course will build on previous concepts. The final exam will be comprehensive over the entire semester accounting for about 20% of your final grade.  The best way to prepare for an exam is to keep up with the course material. Participate during lecture discussions, be prepared for quizzes, do the recommended problems, and ask questions. I am available during scheduled office hours and at many other times.

Quizzes will be unannounced but you can expect at least one a week.  I will drop your lowest quiz grade or excuse one quiz grade due to illness or personal problems.  The best way to prepare for a quiz is to keep up with the material presented in class and the reading assignments.  Quizzes account for about 10% of your final grade.

Two written papers on a common household product, processed food, or OTC drug will account for about 10% of your final grade.  There are two paper assignments, due March 27 and May 1.  Please refer to the assignment handout for a more detailed explanation.    

Suggested problems from the text or class handouts are to give you practice working on problems that are relevant to understanding the topics discussed during the lecture and topics presented in the text but not covered in lecture. I strongly advise that you begin the problem sets immediately after you receive them.  I will not use class time to work suggested problems.  Please stop by my office if you are having difficulty.  An Instructor Solution Manual is on reserve in the library.

Preparation is essential in order to get the most out of the lectures. You should strive to keep up with the material. If you fall behind, it becomes increasingly difficult to catch up with the class. This means that you should read the text as it is covered in lecture, review the notes from previous lectures, and work the problems as they are covered in class.

A detailed course schedule is available on the course webpage.

If at any time during the semester you feel you are falling behind or have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me either in person, on phone, or by email.