Transcript CHM2045: Gen. Chem. I

Dr. Shengqian Ma
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Grew up in China.
B.S. in Chemistry, 2003, Jilin University,
China.
Ph. D., 2008, Miami University, Ohio
Postdoc. 2008-2010, Argonne National
Laboratory
Research interests: developing functional
porous materials for energy, biological,
and environmental-related applications
Research website:
http://sqma.myweb.usf.edu/
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Instructor: Dr. Shengqian Ma
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 813-974-5217
Office: IDRB 202G
Office hours: 1:00PM-2:30PM Tuesday &
Thursday (IDRB 202G) (or by appointment)
Special sessions in Cooper Hall
selected Fridays, same time, dates & rooms
TBA
Exams & study sessions: F 2:00-3:15 p.m
CHM 2045L Separate Course (Dr. Lykourinou)
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First semester of a two semester course
that offers an introduction to chemistry
Coordinated course: four sections of this
course
Dr. Scott Lewis: Course Coordinator
◦ Answers general questions about course
Dr. Laura Anderson coordinates Friday
Peer-led Sessions
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“Chemistry : A Molecular Approach” by Nivaldo Tro,
2nd edition (Pearson)
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iClicker 2
The iClicker 2 will be used for in-class
quizzes/attendance. It can be purchased new from:
http://www1.iclicker.com/purchase-response-devices
Access to the Sapling Learning online homework
system: saplinglearning.com
A non-programmable, scientific calculator
◦ Programmable calculators (which include graphing
calculators) will not be permitted on the exam
USF E-Mail Account
Always
bring paper and pencil
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The iClicker 2 will be used for in-class quizzes /
attendance. It can be purchased new from:
http://www1.iclicker.com/purchase-response-devices
(for $47.99 or from the campus bookstore.
Alternatively, used models are available from
Ebay. Please make sure that it is the iClicker 2 model
that is purchased).
Instructions on how to register your iClicker 2 will be
forthcoming on CANVAS!
BY next Thursday (Jan. 16) everyone must have a clicker
and bring it to class.
ONLY 1 clicker per student
1 pt per day/attendance taken via clickers
2-4 pts per correct answer in quiz questions
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Managed by Dr. Scott Lewis.
◦ Exams too.
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I have *limited* access to look at your
points. Any issues regarding homework
assignments need to be addressed to Dr.
Scott Lewis directly
Start the homework for a chapter when we
start the chapter.
◦ need USF NetID and password
Check Frequently for:
 Syllabus changes
 Announcements
 Instructions and assignments for online
homework
 Official grades
 Lecture Notes
 Participate in discussion boards (DBs)
 Useful links
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Foundations: Chapters 1 to 4 (review)
Chapter 7
“The Quantum Mechanical
Model of the Atom”
Chapter 8
“Periodic Properties of the
Elements”
Chapter 6
6.6 Introduction to enthalpy
Chapters 9-10 “Chemical Bonding”
Chapter 3&4 3.7, 4.2, 4.3 Mass to mole,
Stoichiometry, Limiting Reactant
Chapter 5
“Gases”
Chapter 11
“Liquids, Solids and Intermolecular
Forces”
Chapter 12
“Solutions”
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Be able to do simple algebra!
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Accuracy and precision in calculations.
Understand significant figures.
A good knowledge of what was in chapters 1-4
in the text (slides have been posted on BB).
Study at least 2 hours out of class for every hour
in.
Carefully select the problems you do in
Mastering Chemistry.
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We shall take first-day roll via the placement
exam
◦ Put your NAME, U# and Section (004) on your
scantron
 Be sure you have done this right!
 ~30 min for the exam.
 Please hand in both the exam and the scantron at
end of class.
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If you have difficulty with the placement
exam, consider changing General Chemistry
(CHM 2045) for Introductory Chemistry (CHM
2023)
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ASSIGNMENT: Review Chapters 1-4
and start reading Chapter 7
On Wednesday we will start Chapter 7
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