CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
Chemistry C081/H09l Fall 2002
Instructor: D. Dalton
Chemistry C081/H091 (lecture), C081R/C091R (recitation) [and C083/H093. (laboratory)] are offered only in the Fall term. These courses serve as the first semester of General Chemistry for Honors (H) and Chemisty Majors (C) students. It is understood that, at least high school algebra and chemistry have been successfully completed by class participants. Thus, it is presumed that students will participate by completing the reading assignments prior to coming to class and that they are comfortable with the mechanical approaches to the usual kinds of problem solving (for which homework assignments are designed to help). Therefore, class time can be used to build on this prior knowledge in order to attempt to avoid the apparent fragmented nature of the subject matter so often found in General Chemistry classes. Nonetheless, it has been found by previous classes that the diversity of the many topics addressed in order to prepare Honors and Majors for their respective futures, will intrude on the overall unity of the subject. To further help overcome this continuing problem, a variety of outside readings will be made available (on campus only at http://photon.chem.temple.edu) during the term. Some readings deal with broad issues while others are more narrowly focused. You are encouraged to examine this material and check the site frequently for additional readings.
All students registered for C081/H091 must also sign up for a Recitation section (C081R/H091R) where assigned problems may be discussed and quizes are given to measure your progress. Since the scores based on the quiz material and discussions in Recitation count for a substantial portion of the total score in C081/H091, regular attendance in recitation is essential.
Text:" Chemical Principles", 4th Edition, Steven
S.
Zumdahl, Houghton Mifflin Co.,Boston and New York (1998).
There is an optional study guide available; "Study Guide for Chemical Principles", 4th
Edition, Paul B. Kelter, Houghton Mifflin Co. (1998).
Calculators: Most students find a calculator to be very useful in C081/H091. Various calculators with many and varied features are available, but the most valuable features for General Chemistry are scientific (exponential) notation and logarithms. It is your responsibility to keep your calculator in good working condition. The sharing of calculators during exams and quizzes is not permitted.
Grading: At the end of the term, letter grades will be reported for C081/H091; there is no separate grade for C081R/H091R. (It is considered part of C081/H091). The grades will be based upon a possible 1000 points as outlined below. Scores for recitation classes will be scaled before grade assignments are made so that different instructors (should there be more than one) have the same class average; this helps minimize the inevitable differences between instructors. Since letter grades are determined on the basis of all of the students in the course, preliminary letter grades based upon a single class of recitation or laboratory are only approximate grades. NOTE:
- Accrued point values do not directly translate into a letter grade. (i.e.
earning 80% of the possible points may not be a 'B').
- As a matter of principle, Dr. Dalton does NOT discuss grades on the telephone
or by email. Questions can be handled in person or by US Mail if a signed letter requesting information is
received.
Exams: There will be two 50 min exams, four recitation quizzes, and a two hour final exam.
Grades will be calculated as follows:(2) 50 min exams 400 points (200 points each)
(1) Final exam 400 points
(4) recitation quizzes 200 points (50 points each)
TOTAL 1000 points
Schedule of Lectures and Examinations
Week
Chapter
Topic
2 Sept.
Chapter 1
Introduction: Chemists and Chemistry 9 Sept.
Chapter 2
Atoms, Molecules, Ions 16 Sept. QUIZ
Chapter 3
Stoichiometry 23 Sept.
Chapter 4
More Stoichiometry 30 Sept.
Chapter 5
Gases 7 Oct.
Chapter 5; REVIEW
First examination, 9 October 14 Oct. QUIZ
Chapter 6
Equilibrium
21 Oct.
Chapter 6
Equilibrium
28 Oct.
Chapter 6,7
Acids and Bases
4 Nov. QUIZ
Chapter 7
Acids and Bases
11 Nov.
Chapter 8
Buffers and Stoichiometry
18 Nov.
REVIEW
25 Nov.
Chapter 9
Second examination, 27 November, Thermodynamics
2 Dec. QUIZ
Chapters 9 and 10
Thermodynamics
9 Dec.
Chapter 10 and REVIEW
Last Class on 11 Dec.
16 Dec. : Final Exam (11:00AM-1:00PM)
Recitation Assignments
Chapter
Problem Assignments
2
18,19,31,32,33,35,36,39,41,44,50,51
3
19,23,25,28,31,34,44,46,47,52,55,61,78,92
4
11,14,19,22,35,40,48,51,55,56,59,88
5
25,26,31,33,38,45,50,65,69,71,95,113
6
12,15,16,19,21,22,27,28,32,39,46,60
7
19,27,28,33,43,50,59,65,66,72,79,81,98
8
16,20,21,28,30,41,42,45,53,55,67,74,81,101
9
17,18,22,27,30,35,37,40,43,46,49,54,61,64,68
10
17,20,34,39,41,46,47,50,67,71,79
Drop/Add: During the first week of classes students may rearrange their schedules without special approval from the instructor as long as the desired section(s) are open. Students should check the Diamond Line (215-204-2525) phone registration system frequently or Temple's On-line Course Schedule . Both systems will allow students to determine which sections are currently open. Note that a section that was closed in the early morning may have opened up by the afternoon, so check frequently.
Withdrawal: Please note that a withdrawal (W) is an institutional procedure which is not complete until the withdrawal form has been signed and submitted to the Registrar's office. Students may withdraw from C081/H091 and C083/H093 without a grade of W at any time up to and including Fri. 18 Oct. After this date those who withdraw will be assigned a grade of W or WF, depending upon their midterm scores. Those withdrawing from C083/H093 must obtain a note from the service room clerk stating that they have checked out of the lab. You may not continue in C083/H093 if you withdraw from C081/H091. NO WITHDRAWALS WILL BE PERMITTED AFTER Mon. 18 Nov. All withdrawal slips (for C081/H091 and C083/H093) must be signed by Dr. Dalton, NOT your laboratory or recitation instructors. Incomplete:The grade of incomplete, I, will be considered only in those cases where at least 40% of the term's work has already been completed, and where there is a valid excuse (medical or similar) for missing the remainder of the course. The fear of earning a poor grade is not considered a valid excuse. For those students who are assigned a grade of I, all previous scores will stand, and be used in the calculation of the final score when the course is completed. Students wishing to pursue an incomplete must obtain an Instructor Approval for an Incomplete Form (available from the Chemistry Department Office, BE 201), which must be completed by the student and then taken to Dr. Dalton. Failure to process a contract may result in the incorrect grade being reported.