(Office Hours: Sims 109A - MTWRF 8:00-8:45 AM, TR 4:00-5:00)
Course Text: Chemistry: The Central Science, Brown, Lemay, and Bursten,
2000.
Course Objectives:
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Gain an understanding of modern chemistry's central role in science, engineering,
and life science disciplines
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Develop problem-solving skills to prepare for advanced science and engineering
courses
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Demonstrate a broad understanding of the fundamental principles that underlie
the modern chemical sciences
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Understand molecular structures and changes that govern physical properties
and processes
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Develop an intuitive appreciation for how chemistry affects our daily lives
in so many wonderful ways
Course Outline: This is the second 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 find the second half
of General Chemistry to be particularly interesting. During this
semester, we will examine these subjects:
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Chemical Kinetics
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Chemical Equilibrium
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Acid-Base and Aqueous Equilibria
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Environmental Chemistry
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Chemical Thermodynamics
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Electrochemistry
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Nuclear Chemistry
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Nonmetals, Metals, and Coordination Compounds
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Organic Chemistry
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Biochemistry
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Modern Materials
Schedule: Lectures are scheduled MWF at the appointed hour and location.
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. You are expected to complete
each reading assignment and assigned problems prior to the
date listed in the syllabus. 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 and chapter objectives (listed in student
study guide)
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Rework previously assigned problems
Graded Exercises
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Chapter quizzes will be worth 30 points.
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Three 100 point tests will be given on the dates noted in the syllabus.
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Homework will be periodically collected; specific problems will be graded
and weighted 20 points
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Two book reports will be required and will be each weighted 50 points.
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The final exam will include a standardized American Chemical Society exam
covering BOTH semesters of General Chemistry and will be
worth 300 points.
Grades: There will be no makeups for graded exercises. You must
score better than 50% on the final exam to pass the course. The grading
scale is: A: 88-100%, B: 76-88%, C: 66-76%, D: 56-66%, F: <56%
Attendance: You are expected to attend all class meetings for
the full scheduled time. A student who is absent for any reason is responsible
for obtaining the assignments from the instructor or a classmate. Roll
will be taken occasionally and the attendance practices of students will
be taken into account when final grades are assigned. Absence from a test
or quiz without a written doctor's excuse or similar justification is inexcusable
and the student will receive a zero for that grade. For excused absences,
missed exercises will not be included when calculating overall course grades.
