Instructor: Ms. Luciana Aronne
Office: 34 Hammermill
Office Hours: M 11:15 - 12:30, T and Th 10:00-11:30
Phone: (814) 898-6401
and by appointment.
Email: lxa9@psu.edu
Course Description:
This course will help you learn the necessary techniques, strategies, and skills for solving problems in general chemistry. The problem solving sessions will follow closely with the subject material as it is presented in the CHEM 110 lectures.
Prerequisites:
You should register for this course if required by the FTCAP testing, if suggested by your academic advisor, or if you feel your background in chemistry is weak. It must be taken concurrently with CHEM 110 – there are no exceptions. It is assumed that you have had algebra (including logarithms) in high school. If your math skills are weak, you should not be enrolled in CHEM 110 or this course. If you have any doubts or concerns 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. and 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 (both CHEM 108 and CHEM 110) as much of your grade will be based on in-class exercises in the form of individual and group activities. A grade of W is awarded to students who withdraw from the course prior to the Late Drop Period (April 11th). Students are advised to discuss attendance irregularities or poor class performance with the instructor. Do not simply stop attending – this could result in an F for the course.
Academic Integrity:
It is expected that each student will do his/her own work on all assignments including quizzes. Each student will contribute to the learning environment of collaborative experiences by fulfilling assigned tasks and responsibilities. There are severe penalties for plagiarism and cheating. Proven cases of academic dishonesty will result in an XF for the course. For more information see the Academic Integrity Academic Dishonesty (Senate Policy 49-20) at http://www.psu.edu/ufs/policies/ or Behrend’s Academic Integrity policy at http://www.pserie.psu.edu/faculty/academics/integrity.htm.
Homework:
Homework problems will be assigned to you in the CHEM 110 lecture. You should do as many problems and questions as necessary to understand the course material. Additional worksheets will be given out in class and/or available upon request. These worksheets will not be collected or graded, but will help you master the material covered on both the CHEM 108 quizzes and CHEM 110 exams.
Quizzes:
There will be a five point quiz at the beginning of each class period (topic will be announced the week before). If you miss a quiz, for any reason, a grade of zero will be received. One quiz may be dropped. There is no final exam for this course.
Group Work/Participation:
Participation in each class will be worth five points per class. These points may be assigned based on completion of in-class problems, and/or involvement in small or large group activities and may be graded individually or as a group. Class attendance and participation is essential to receive any credit for these activities. If class is missed for any reason, a grade of zero will be awarded. One assignment/participation score may be dropped during the course of the semester.
Random Points:
The first 10 points are earned by stopping by my office hours before October 25th. The remaining 10 points will be earned by completing activities or assignments outside of class. There will be several opportunities to earn the second 10 points, but it is recommended that you attempt all assignments to help you learn the material. Note: These points are not bonus points; they are worth a significant percentage of your grade and will affect the final letter grade assignment if not completed.
Grading Policy:
Final grades will be determined by a percentage of points earned out the following possible points:
Quizzes (13 x 5)
65 pts
Group Work/Attendance (13 x 5)
65 pts
Random Points
20 pts
Total
150 pts
The letter grade will be determined according to the scale provided below:
A 141-150
C+ 112-119
A- 135-140
C 105-111
B+ 130-134
D 90-104
B 125-129
F 0-89
B- 120-124
GRADES WILL NOT BE CURVED!!!!!!!
WORKSHEETS
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 3
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 4
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2, Worksheet #3, Worksheet
#4
Chapter 5
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 6
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 7
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 8
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2, Worksheet #3
ANSWERS TO WORKSHEETS
Chapter 2
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 3
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 4
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2, Worksheet #3, Worksheet
#4
Chapter 5
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 6
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 7
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2
Chapter 8
Worksheet #1, Worksheet
#2, Worksheet #3