Transcript Chapter 1: Fundamental Concepts

CHEMISTRY 10113
Fall 2011
Instructor:
Professor Tracy Hanna
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 817-257-6197
Office: SWR 418
http://personal.tcu.edu/~thanna
Office Hours:
Monday: ….. 10:30 – 11:30 AM and 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Tuesday: …. 9:30 - 10:30 AM and 1:00 – 2:30 PM
(other times by appointment and/or as announced in class)
Lecture, Exam, and Grading Information
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Exam Schedule
Exam 1
Wednesday, September 14
Exam 2
Wednesday, October 5
Exam 3
Wednesday, November 2
Exam 4
Wednesday, November 30
Quizzes
8/31 9/7 9/28 10/19 10/26
11/16 12/7
Final Exam
Friday, December 16 (11:30 AM)
Other Important Dates
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Monday, Sept. 5……………………Labor Day – no class
Mon-Tues, Oct. 10-11 …….………Fall Break -- no class
Thursday, Oct. 13 ………………….Last day to drop a course!!
Wed-Fri, Nov. 23-25 ……………....Thanksgiving Break -- no class
Lecture, Exam, and Grading Information
Textbook, Lectures, and “Homework”
• Chemistry: A Molecular Approach, 2nd Edition, by Tro
• This semester, we will cover approximately chapters 1-11 in the following
sequence:
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Measurement and Introductory Topics: Chapters 1, 2, 3
Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions: Chapters 4, 5, 6
Chemical Bonding and Structure: Chapters 7, 8, 9,10
States and Properties of Matter: Chapter 11
Each of the four hour exams will typically cover about 3 chapters.
Weekly quizzes will cover new material since the last quiz or exam.
Without question, the best way to study for this course is to WORK
PROBLEMS!! At the very least, do the “red-numbered” problems at
the end of each chapter, with emphasis on those that illustrate
topics covered in class. Many of the more-challenging “additional
exercises” in the book are also very good for testing your understanding
of the the important concepts. Check the class website for a list of
recommended problems in each chapter. These “homework” problems
are for your own study benefit; they will not be collected or graded.
Lecture, Exam, and Grading Information
Grading Scheme
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4 Hour Exams: 60% (15 % each)
Quiz Average: 15% (lowest quiz dropped)
Final Exam:
25%
ONE MAKE-UP EXAM (partial exams only - not weekly quizzes) will be
given only for official excused absences which include any of the
following:
(a) student’s name on the Official University List of Excused Absences
(b) A written medical excuse that includes the doctor’s name, phone
number, and a clear statement that the illness requires absence from
class(es)
(c) A written excused absence from the Dean of Campus Life.
Weekly quizzes that are missed for one of the above reasons will not be
counted toward the student’s quiz average, otherwise a zero will be
recorded. The makeup exam will be given near the end of the semester on a
date to be announced.
Course Policies
1. CALCULATORS -- You will need a simple, scientific calculator capable of
doing Scientific notation and logarithms for the exams. Sharing of calculators
during exams is not permitted. ALL PROGRAMMABLE OR GRAPHING
CALCULATORS, PORTABLE COMPUTERS, CELL PHONES, OR OTHER
DEVICES WITH MEMORY CAPABILITY ARE NOT PERMITTED. (If it costs
more than $15-20, it probably will not be allowed.)
2. On the quizzes and exams, “SHOW ALL WORK” means show a clear logical
method for solving the problem. In such cases, the right answer is worth
nothing unless your work is properly shown, including units for all quantities.
3. DON’T FALL BEHIND ! ! ! More than most courses, general chemistry requires
disciplined study habits, which means keeping up with the material on a day-byday basis (a minimum of 12-15 hours of concentrated, quality study time per
week is probably about average). Do the homework problems with the objective of
understanding the concept, not just getting the right answer.
4. Most importantly, please take advantage of the office hours and ASK FOR
HELP!
How to Study Gen Chem
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Review notes and textbook before class.
In class ….. Listen, Think, and Ask Questions.
Emphasize the major topics in the class notes.
Concentrate on one or two topics per study session. (~ one class
worth, not a whole chapter, at one time)
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Work Problems, Problems,
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Problems!!!
Start with sample problems within the text.
1. Then do review problems at the end of chapter on same topic.
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When you’ve finished a chapter, do the Additional Exercises.
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For more review, work exams and quizzes from the web.
Use the office hours!
Study every day and Don’t Get Behind!
First Assignments
• Email Assignment: DUE SEPT 2
– Send me an email from your campus
email account, with the info requested.
(See my webpage)
• First Quiz next Wednesday!
• Work homework problems.
September 1 @ 5:30
Chemistry Library
4th Floor of Sid Rich
Chemistry Club Fundraiser
Cash and Checks accepted
Ion Flash Cards
Helps you study for your
quiz and exams!
$5
TI-30X IIS
Scientific
Calculator
$15
Bookstores sells them for $19!
Want one? See Dr. Green (SWR 453), any chemistry club
member or e-mail [email protected]
Effective Spring 2011: All students participating in Chemistry lab courses
will be required to wear a lab coat and goggles!
Order your Chemistry Safety Equipment
Due by August 24, 2011 (Thursday)
Goggles
$10 cash
only.
To order students can do one of the following:
1. Stop by Kayla Green’s office (SWR 453).
2. Fill out the form and attach cash or check (made out to
Chemistry Club) and drop it in the box in the Chemistry
Front Office.
3. e-mail order to [email protected]
Coats will be delivered to you in lab!
Prices:
$ 20 Lab Coat
$ 25.00 Lab Coat with one line of
monogramming
$ 30.00 Lab Coat with two lines of
monogramming
Samples are available to try on