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Required: "General Chemistry" by Raymond Chang & Jason Overby, 6th edition.
CHEM 110 General Chemistry Spring 2012 Instructor: Office: Email: Phone: Web page:
Mrs. Tracy A. Halmi 36 Hammermill
[email protected] 814-898-6045 http://chemistry.bd.psu.edu/halmi
Class Hours: MWF 10:10 – 11:00 am Office Hours: M 11:15 am – 12:05 pm T 1:25 – 2:15 pm W 9:05 – 9:55 am & by appointment
Course Description: This course is an introduction to modern chemistry. Basic concepts and quantitative relationships in chemistry will be explored including chemical history, structure of the atom, nomenclature, gas laws, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, thermochemistry, periodic trends of the elements, quantum theory, chemical bonding and much more. The lectures will follow closely with the subject material as it is presented in the text. However, lectures are not simple recounts of the assigned reading material but rather are intended to supplement and focus the text. Regular class attendance is expected. This course is designed to teach chemical principles to science and engineering majors. Along with CHEM 111 this course fulfills the general education requirement for natural sciences (GN). Prerequisites: It is assumed that you have had algebra (including logarithms) in high school. If your math skills are weak, you should not be in this course. If you have any doubts or questions about this course or your preparation for it you are strongly urged to consult the instructor as soon as possible. Instructional Materials: Required:
"General Chemistry" by Raymond Chang & Jason Overby, 6th edition
Optional:
“General Chemistry Problem Solving Workbook” by Raymond Chang & Jason Overby, 6th edition
Attendance: It is very important that you attend class regularly as much of the assigned problems and exams will be from the lecture. A grade of W is awarded to students who withdraw from the course prior to the Late Drop Period (April 6th). Students are advised to discuss attendance irregularities or poor class performance with the instructor. Do not simply stop your attendance. This could result in an F for the course. Homework: A representative set of problems, from the end of each chapter, is assigned on the tentative schedule. You should work out the suggested problems since they are typical of what you are expected to master. Satisfactory performance in this course requires that you regularly complete and understand the homework problems. These problems will not be graded; however, you should do as many problems and questions as necessary to understand the course material. Even though homework will not count towards your final grade, it will help prepare you for the exams. Answers to selected problems can be found on the course web page.
Daily Problems: There will be one or two problems assigned at the beginning of each lecture. These problems will be due at the beginning of the following class period. For example: Monday’s lecture problems will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday. IMPORTANT: Turned in problems will consist of one page of loose-leaf paper (not torn from a spiral notebook), with your name, date, and problem number in the upper right-hand corner. The complete problem should be written out followed by the worked out solution and a circled answer. The problem will be collected before class starts. These problems will not be accepted early or late under any circumstances. They are graded as follows: Correct work and answer, 2 pts; attempted, but incorrect answer, 1 pt; minimal effort or not turned in, failure to use loose leaf paper, forgetting to put your name on the paper, not writing out the complete problem, showing no work, turning the problem in at the end of class, or not circling your answer, 0 pts. The total possible for these problems is 90 points. In addition, there will be 10 discretionary points based on attendance, class participation, completion of assignments, etc., for a class total of 100 points. Exams: There will be four (4) 75-point exams and a comprehensive final exam worth 200 points. Examinations will be given during class on the following dates: February 10, March 2, March 30 and April 20. Exams may include problems, short answer, multiple choice, true/false and some essay. Partial credit is given only if you show all necessary work. Points will be deducted for not including units and not using the correct number significant figures in your final answer. Make-up exams will only be given for legitimate absences officially recognized by Penn State University. No exceptions will be made. A student having a legitimate excuse for missing any of the four scheduled exams will be provided with a single make-up opportunity near the end of the semester. This make-up exam will cover the material of all exams. Individual make-ups following each exam will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor immediately if an exam will be missed and arrange the make-up before April 13th. Grades: Exams (4 x 75 pts) Final Exam Daily Problems Discretionary Total
300 pts 200 pts 90 pts 10 pts 600 pts
The final letter grade will be assigned according to the table below. Grade A AB+ B BC+ C D F
Percentage 94-100% 90-93% 87-89% 83-86% 80-82% 77-79% 70-76% 60-69% 0-59%
Learning Resource Center: The Learning Resource Center promotes the academic success of Penn State Erie students through peer tutoring and study skills advising. Tutoring is free and available in most subject areas. Information can be found at psbehrend.psu.edu/Academics/academic-services/lrc. Note to students with disabilities: Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University's educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications or reasonable accommodations in this course, please contact the Disability Specialist in Room 1 Reed Union Building, 898-7101. Information can be found at www.behrend.psu.edu/student/Educational%20Equities/DISABILITY.htm. Academic Penalty: It is expected that each student will do his/her own work on all assignments including daily problems, homework, and exams. There are severe penalties for plagiarism and cheating. Proven cases of academic dishonesty will result in an XF for the course. For more information see the Academic Integrity & Academic Dishonesty (Senate Policy 49-20) at www.psu.edu/ufs/policies/ or Behrend’s Academic Integrity policy at psbehrend.psu.edu/intranet/faculty-resources/academic-integrity. Note: Please be aware that if you will be taking CHEM 112, a standardized General Chemistry exam prepared by the American Chemical Society will be given. It is a 2-hour, comprehensive (CHEM 110 and CHEM 112), multiple-choice exam that will be part of your CHEM 112 grade.
Tentative Lecture Schedule* Date
Reading
Assigned Problems
January 9 – 13
Chapter 1
27, 29, 37, 47, 53, 55, 59, 61, 67, 79
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MLK Day – No Class
January 18 – 25
Chapter 2
13, 15, 33, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 59, 73
January 27 – February 8
Chapter 3
13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 41, 43, 47, 49, 59, 65, 71, 73, 77, 83, 92, 105
February 10
Exam #1
Exam #1 – Please bring calculator & ID
February 13 – 22
Chapter 4
19, 21, 23, 33, 39, 41, 43, 53, 55, 57, 59, 63, 65, 73, 77, 93, 107
February 24 – 29
Chapter 5
19, 23, 25, 31, 39, 47, 49, 53, 57, 63, 95
March 2
Exam #2
Exam #2 – Please bring calculator & ID
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Spring Break – No Class
March 12 – 21
Chapter 6
25, 35, 37, 38, 51, 55, 61, 63, 67, 80
March 23 – 28
Chapter 7
11, 15, 17, 31, 53, 55, 61, 83, 107
March 30
Exam #3
Exam #3 – Please bring calculator & ID
April 2 – 9
Chapter 8
27, 29, 31, 37, 43, 55, 59, 70, 89, 93, 105
April 11 – 18
Chapter 9
23, 25, 29, 37, 41, 43, 51, 55, 61, 75, 95, 116
April 20
Exam #4
Exam #4 – Please bring calculator & ID
April 23 – 27
Chapter 10
7, 10, 11, 17, 19, 21, 22, 31, 33, 35, 37, 63, 65, 67, 71
April 30 – May 4
Final Exam
TBA
January 16
March 5 – 9
*Schedule subject to change!!
