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Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 1 Chem 110 Chemical Principles Dr. Mary J. Bojan 203 Whitmore 865-2895 [email protected] Office hours: by appointment Schedule an appointment after lecture via e-mail (include Chem 110 in subject)Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 2 Chemistry -the Central Science Chemistry: study of matter (materials) and its transformations. CHEMISTRYAgriculture &EnvironmentMaterialsLifeSciencesEngineeringPhysicsMathMary J. Bojan Chem 110 3 Chemistry the molecular science Macroscale: what we can see (observe) Nanoscale: what is happening on the molecular level How does the behavior of atoms and molecules connect to the behavior of matter that we observe?Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 4 Chemistry the molecular science Why Study Chemistry? • Connecting microscopic properties to macroscopic properties • Energy stored in molecules • Learn the language of chemistry • How do we know what we know? (Modern Analytical techniques and Instrumentation) • Develop analytical problem solving skills • Structure Affects Function (Properties)Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 5 Structure Affects function cotton Gun cotton CHCHCHCOCHOHCH2OHOHOHnCHCHCHCOCHONO2CH2ONO2OHONO2nMary J. Bojan Chem 110 6 Chem 110: the set-up Information in your Chem 110 Student packet – Syllabus – General Information Sheet – Skill Check Test Instructions – Supplemental Homework Problems Also available on the Course Web page: http://courses.chem.psu.edu/chem110/FallMary J. Bojan Chem 110 7 Chem 110 Pre-requisites Take the Initial Assessment in ALEKS if you have not already done so. See Background for Chem 110 Posted on web – Algebra – High school chemistry • Chapters 1, 2 • Familiarity with Chapters 3, 4, 10 Doubts or questions about your preparation? See me after class. Chem 108 http://courses.chem.psu.edu/chem108Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 8 Chem 110 Structure LECTURES – M W F each week – Audio recordings available: link on Chem 110 home page – Lecture notes available on Web LECTURE NOTES ARE NOT COMPLETE! Some material will be included in the notes THAT IS NOT IN THE BOOK! Preparation for lecture is REQUIRED Read Text and try homework (ALEKS) BEFORE lecture for maximum benefit!Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 9 RECITATIONS On Thursdays Small class of ~30 Led by your TA Bring text, student packet, calculator Tomorrow (Tuesday) your TA will send you the course code needed to you to access the ALEKS homework for the semester. If you signed up and worked in the ALEKS Prep course, your work will transfer into the Chem 110 course. COMPLETE first ALEKS objective before recitation This week : Read Chapter 1, and 2.3-4Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 10 RECITATIONS On Thursdays Bring text, student packet, calculator Starting with second week: QUIZ each week due on Thurs at 11:55pm Quiz points available: 140 Maximum Quiz points possible: 100 No make up for quizzes! Attendance at recitation is mandatory! Your quiz score will be reduced if you miss recitation.Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 11 HOMEWORK: ALEKS Homework is where the real learning happens! Expectation: 2 hours on homework for each hour of class time There are 16 objectives in ALEKS The due date for most of the objectives is Tues at 11:59pm Homework points available 160 Maximum Homework Points Possible 100 Counts for 12.5% of your grade No make ups or extensions for homework!Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 12 HOMEWORK: ALEKS Some advice about ALEKS: • Have an ALEKS notebook • TAKE ALL ASSESSMENTS IN ALEKS SERIOUSLY! • Work in ALEKS regularly. • Work in ALEKS attentively.Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 13 EVENING MID-TERM EXAMS Monday evenings Keep these dates/times open! Exam I – Sept. 20: 6:30-7:45 pm Exam II – Oct. 11: 6:30-7:45 pm Exam III – Nov. 8: 6:30-7:45 pm Locations: TBA (Posted on the Web!) Make-up exam ONLY for excused absence Comprehensive Final during Final Exam week DO NOT MAKE PLANS TO LEAVE TOWN UNTIL THE SCHEDULE IS AVAILABLEMary J. Bojan Chem 110 14 GRADING Exam I, II, III 34 points each Final 58 points Quizzes 15 points Homework 15 points Skill Check Tests 10 points Total 200 points Distribution of grades Grade % Points A, A- 90-100 180-200 B+, B, B- 80-89 160-179 C+, C 69-79 138-160 D 57-68 115-137 F 0-56 0-114 Grade distribution given in syllabus Curve: NO Adjustments: maybe competing: NOMary J. Bojan Chem 110 15 Help Available Chemistry Undergraduate Office 210 Whitmore registration drop/add incorrect exam grades Chemistry Resource Center (CRC) 211 Whitmore FREE TUTORING Hours posted on Web Monday-Friday 9:05am-5:30pm tutoring available starting Tues. Aug. 24 Information on Web http://courses.chem.psu.edu/chem110/FallMary J. Bojan Chem 110 16 How to be successful Keep your eye on the prize Never satisfy a short term impulse at the expense of a long term goal. Never do what feels good at the moment if it costs you something that matters a whole lot more in the end. Leonard Pitts Aug. 28, 2007Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 17 Chemistry The study of matter and the changes it undergoes.Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 18 Matter • Atoms are the building blocks of matter. • Each element is made of the same kind of atom. • A compound is made of two or more different kinds of elements.Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 19 SI Units a different base unit for each quantity Prefixes convert the base units into units that are appropriate for the item being measured. Metric SystemMary J. Bojan Chem 110 20 Uncertainty in measurements What is the difference between Precision and Accuracy?Mary J. Bojan Chem 110 21 Before Recitation this week • Read Chapters 1, 2.3-4, 5.1-3 • Complete ALEKS prep course by midnight tomorrow. • Transfer into ALEKS CHEM 110 Course tomorrow (All work from Prep course will transfer in) • IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE PREP COURSE, your first homework assignment will be done. If not, complete the first ALEKS objective by 11:59 on


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