CHEM 110 General Chemistry Fall 2009 Instructor: Mrs. Tracy A. Halmi Class Hours: T/R 9:30 – 10:45 AM Office: 35 Hammermill Office Hours: M 10:10 am – 12:05 pm Email: [email protected] W 11:15 am – 12:05 pm Phone: (814) 898-6045 & by appointment Web page: http://chemistry.bd.psu.edu/halmi 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: "Chemistry" by Steven S. Zumdahl & Susan A. Zumdahl, 7th edition Optional: "Partial Student Solutions Guide" by Hummel, Zumdahl, & Zumdahl, 7th 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 (November 13th). 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: Tuesday’s lecture problems will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday. 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 are 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 three (3) 100-point exams and a comprehensive final exam worth 200 points. Examinations will be given during class on the following dates: September 29, November 3, and December 3. 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 three 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 if an exam will be missed and arrange the make-up before December 4th. Grades: Exams (3 x 100 pts) 300 pts Final Exam 200 pts Daily Problems 90 pts Discretionary 10 pts Total 600 pts The final letter grade will be assigned according to the table below. Grade Percentage A 94-100% A- 90-93% B+ 87-89% B 83-86% B- 80-82% C+ 77-79% C 70-76% D 60-69% F 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 http://pennstatebehrend.psu.edu/academic/lrc/index.htm. 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, contact the Disability Specialist in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 115 Reed Union Building, 898-6111. Information can be found at http://www.behrend.psu.edu/student/services-index.htm. Academic Penalty: It is expected that each student will do his/her own work on all assignments including daily problems, homework, quizzes and exams. There are severe penalties for plagiarism and cheating. Proven
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