Professor Maria C. Gelabert Google Classroom code: dfvmmv gelabertm@winthrop.edu
MWF 11:00-12:15 (3 credit hours) Office:
M 12:30-1:30, T 10-11, F 9:30-10:30 Sims
314A, x4939
Course Evaluation - CRN 10251: https://winthrop.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8uJt2pJOgArbpxX
(deadline December 5)
Required
Books:
Physical
Chemistry, Ball, Cengage Learning 2015.
(print or eText)
Applied Mathematics for
Physical Chemistry, Barrante, 3rd Edition,
Prentice Hall 2003.
The first
semester of physical chemistry incorporates general chemistry topics in greater
depth. The mathematics and physics foundation of chemistry concepts and
practice are at the forefront, with the goal of a richer and more advanced
understanding of chemistry. In this course, we will study gases,
thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics
and solid state structure. This helps prepare for the
spring term (CHEM408) focusing on quantum mechanics and spectroscopy with
extension of statistical mechanics and solid state
chemistry.
Upon completion of this
course, students will demonstrate their mastery with problem solving skills,
which use the following:
* Identification of specific physical chemistry
topics and applicable mathematics;
* Ability to use and carry mathematics forward for
problem solving;
* Critical assimilation of simple problem solving
to handle more complex tasks.
Every class period will consist of student homework
questions, lecture and example problem solving. Approximately three sections of
material will be covered during every lecture.
Homework (about 3 problems) will be assigned after every
lecture and due at the beginning of
the next lecture for a grade. Incomplete, late or missed homework will not
count against your grade. You may send in your assignment with a trusted friend
if you must miss class. There is a direct correlation between independent
completion of homework and course grade. Students are expected to ask homework
questions during office hours and in class. Four 15-minute quizzes, each consisting of one problem, will be administered at
the beginning of class; the lowest quiz grade will be dropped. Quiz days are
also reserved for in-class problem
sessions led by peers. Four 50-minute exams
will be administered along with a cumulative final exam scheduled for 8:00 am, Thursday, December 8. The highest
exam score (including the final) will count an additional 10%. All quizzes and
exams include material up to one week in advance, are closed-book
and include formula sheet, fundamental constants and periodic table.
Percentages and minimum letter grades are below.
Homework 10% 100-90 A, A–
Quizzes (4) 20% 89-80 B+,
B, B–
Exams (4) 40% 79-70 C+,
C, C–
Final Exam 20% 69-60 D
Highest Exam 10% below
60 F
No make-up exams will be administered. Early exams will
be considered for university-sanctioned absences. For unanticipated absences
accompanied by appropriate documentation, I will consider dropping 1 exam
score. Regular attendance is expected and crucial for satisfactory performance
in this course. Any syllabus changes will be to the lecture schedule only, and
communicated on our Google Classroom page via a modified lecture schedule file.
Winthrop University is
committed to providing access to education. If you have a condition that
may adversely impact your ability to access academics and/or campus life, and
you require specific accommodations to complete this course, contact the Office
of Disability Services (ODS) at 803-323-3290, or, accessibility@winthrop.edu. Please
inform me as early as possible, once you have your official notice of
accommodations from the Office of Disability Services.
As noted in the Student Conduct Code: ''Responsibility
for good conduct rests with students as adult individuals.'' The student
Academic Misconduct Policy is outlined in the Student Conduct Code in the
online Student Handbook: http://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/studentconduct/StudentHandbook.pdf.
Further, academic integrity is one of the tenets of the Winthrop University Dedication
for Excellence.