| Instructor: | Dr. Alan J. Jircitano |
| Office: | 33 Hammermill |
| Phone: 898-6400 | |
| Internet: | e-mail: jircitano@psu.edu |
| web site: http://chemistry.bd.psu.edu/jircitano/ | |
| Office Hours: | by appointment and by chance |
| Text: | Required: "Chemistry" by Steven S. and Susan A. Zumdahl, 7th edition |
COURSE CONTENT:
This course is an introduction to modern chemistry. The lectures
will follow closely with the subject material as it is presented in the
text. However, lectures are not simple recounts of the assigned reading
material but rather are intended to supplement and focus the text.
Regular class attendance is, therefore, expected. It is assumed that you
have had algebra (including logarithms) in high school. If your math
skills are weak, you should not be in this course. If you have any
doubts or questions about this course or your preparation for it you are
strongly urged to consult the instructor as soon as possible.
| Date (approx.) | Chapter | Topic |
| June 10 - 19 | 1 | Introduction, Chemical Foundations |
| 2 | Atoms, Molecules, and Ions | |
| 3 | Stoichiometry | |
| 4 | Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry | |
| June 24 | Exam #1 | |
| June 24 - July 8 | 4 | Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry |
| 5 | Gases | |
| 6 | Thermochemistry | |
| 7 | Atomic Structure and Periodicity | |
| July 10 | Exam #2 | |
| July 10 - 17 | 7 | Atomic Structure and Periodicity |
| 8 | Bonding: General Concepts | |
| July 22 | Exam #3 | |
| July 24 | Final Exam |
GRADING:
There will be three (3) 100 point exams. The dates are Tuesday, June 24 (on chapters 1-3); Thursday, July 10 (on chapters 4-6); and Tuesday, July 22 (on chapters 7-8). Examinations will be given in the regular class period on dates above. Plan your schedule accordingly. Exams may include problems, short answer, and some essay. Partial credit is given only if you show your work. Points will be deducted for not including units and not using the correct number significant figures in your final answer. The final exam (July 24) will be the same format as the three exams, is worth 200 points, and is comprehensive (for the semester).
There will be three or more problems assigned at the beginning of
each lecture. The Tuesday problems will be due at the beginning
of the Thurday lecture and the Thursday problems will be due at the beginning
of the Tuesday lecture. Turned in problems will consist of the
worked out solution on the handout (and additional
attached pages if needed). The final, numerical answer must be circled.
They will be turned in to the folder before class starts. The
daily problems will not be accepted early or late under any circumstances.
You can, and are encouraged to, work together. However, this does
not mean that one person does the problem and the rest makes copies.
If a number of problems are turned in with exactly the same work, in exactly
the same format and, usually, wrong in the same way, all those papers
will receive a score of
zero. They are graded as follows:
| Correct work and answer | 2 pts. |
| Correct answer, but incorrect significant figures | 1.5 pt. |
| Correct answer, but incorrect or missing units | 1.5 pt. |
| Attempted, but incorrect answer | 1 pt. |
| Not circling numerical answer | 1 pt. |
| Not using original handout | 0 pts. |
| Showing work that is inappropriate for your answer | 0 pts. |
| Showing no work | 0 pts. |
| Turning the problem in at the end of class | 0 pts. |
| Not turned in or minimal effort | 0 pts. |
| Not picking up previous problem (if one turned in) | 0 pts. |
The total possible points for these problems is 90. In addition, there will be 10 discretionary points based on attendance, class participation, completion of assignments, etc., for a classroom total of 100 points. It is in your best interest to do the daily problem the same day. The daily problem often deals with lecture material covered that day. There are 600 possible points in this course.
GRADES:
| A | 558-600 | 93-100 % | C+ | 462-479 | 77-79 % | |||
| A- | 540-557 | 90-92 % | C | 420-461 | 70-76 % | |||
| B+ | 522-539 | 87-89 % | D | 360-419 | 60-69 % | |||
| B | 498-521 | 83-86 % | F | 0-359 | 0-59 % | |||
| B- | 480-497 | 80-82 % |
POLICIES:
1. If you find yourself lost or confused at any time, see me after class as soon as possible.
2. Class attendance (on time) is expected. Much of the daily problems and exams will be from the lecture. Students are advised to discuss attendance irregularities or poor class performance with the instructor. Do not simply stop your attendance. This could result in an F for the course. A grade of W is given to students who withdraw from the course prior to the Late Drop Period.
3. Makeup exams will only be given for legitimate absences officially recognized by Penn State University. No exceptions will be made to this.
4. A representative set of problems, from the end of each chapter, are assigned for each chapter and are listed at the end of this handout. You should work out the suggested problems since they are typical of what you are expected to master. Satisfactory performance in this course requires that you regularly complete and understand the homework problems. These problems will not be graded. Complete solutions are availble on the class website.
5. Be aware that if you will be taking Chemistry 112 in the Spring semester, a standardized General Chemistry exam prepared by the American Chemical Society will be given. It is a 2-hour, comprehensive (Chemistry 110 and Chemistry 112), multiple-choice exam that will be part of your Chemistry 112 grade.
6. Instructors are asked (Senate rule 49-20) to provide a statement at the beginning of a course to "clarify the application of academic integrity to that course." The Senate Rule includes the following:
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarizing, fabrication of information or citation, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the work of other students.
Read Senate rule 49-20 (www.psu.edu/ufs/policies/47-00.html#49-20) and the Penn State Erie guidelines on academic integrity: www.pserie.psu.edu/faculty/academics/integrity.htm.
Any violation of academic integrity will receive academic and possibly disciplinary sanctions, including the possible awarding of an XF grade which is recorded on the transcript and states that failure of the course was due to an act of academic dishonesty. All acts of academic dishonesty are recorded so repeat offenders can be sanctioned according.
HOMEWORK: For solution links, pdf format requires Adobe Acrobat©-Reader
Chapter 1: 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 42, 53, 60
Chapter 2: 26, 27, 49, 57, 59, 61, 64, 65, 68, 74, 76, 77, 80
Chapter 4: 17, 21, 23, 26, 27, 30, 37, 41, 44, 48, 50, 51, 56, 58, 60, 66, 69, 71, 85, 94
Chapter 5: 34, 36, 38, 52, 62, 67, 116, 125
Chapter 6: 22, 30, 36, 42, 47, 52, 54, 59, 62, 64, 66, 68, 85, 90, 98
Chapter 7: 34, 40, 46, 58, 64, 72, 86, 88, 90, 92, 96, 104, 123, 125, 126
Chapter 8: 24, 26, 40, 46, 67, 68, 73, 74, 80, 82, 87, 88, 94, 98, 100, 109, 128