(Office Hours: SIMS312A- TR 11:00-11:50 AM)
Course Texts:
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Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, 6th Ed, Kotz, Treichel, and
Weaver, 2006
Course Objectives:
Gain an understanding of modern chemistry's central role in science, engineering,
and life science disciplines
Develop problem-solving skills to prepare for advanced science and engineering
courses
Demonstrate a broad understanding of the fundamental principles that underlie
the modern chemical sciences
Understand molecular structures and changes that govern physical properties
and processes
Develop an intuitive appreciation for how chemistry affects our daily lives
in so many wonderful ways
Course Outline: This is the first half of General Chemistry, an
introductory chemistry course for science and engineering majors.
The course will cover a wide range of modern topics from the chemical
sciences. Because of its relevance, students usually find this material
to be quite interesting. During the semester, we will examine these
subjects:
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The Structure of the Atom
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The Covalent Bond
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Ionic and Metallic Bonds
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Transition-Metal Chemistry
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Solids
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Materials Science
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Gases
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Making and Breaking of Bonds
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Liquids and Solutions
Schedule: Classes are scheduled TR at the appointed hour in Sims105.
The course syllabus provides the specific schedule. All course information
is posted on the chemistry department's web page (chem.winthrop.edu).
Class Preparation: You are responsible for all assigned material
and for all material discussed in lecture. For each class I recommend
that you do the following:
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Read assigned lesson for upcoming lecture, take notes
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Work assigned problems
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Review previous lecture notes
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Rework previously assigned problems
Graded Exercises
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Problem sets and homework exercises will be worth 20 points each.
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Chapter quizes will be worth 30 points each.
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One book report will be weighted 50 points.
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Two 100 point tests will be given on the dates noted in the syllabus.
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The final exam will be a standardized American Chemical Society test covering
the entire semester and will be worth 300 points.
Grades: (You must score better than 50% on the final exam to pass
the course) A: 88-100% B: 76-88% C: 66-76% D: 56-66%
Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings for
the full scheduled time.