CHEM 1211
Principles of Chemistry I
Spring Semester 2015
Instructor: Kuykendall
E-mail: West Georgia - kkuykend@westga.edu
Class Time/Place – Monday, Wednesday 5:30 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. Studio Room
Office Hours – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Office Phone – 678-839-6029
Cell Phone – 770-598-3704
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Textbook: Chemistry – Structure and Properties by Nivaldo J. Tro
Workshop Manual (Provided in Workshop)
Scientific Calculator ( Recommend TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus)
Course Outline: This course introduces fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science
majors. The first eleven chapters of the textbook will be covered.
Evaluation:
Workshop
15 % Final Grade
The workshop is mandatory. Workshop leaders will assign grades based on participation and
attendance.
Activities (On-Line Assignments)
25 % final grade
All on-line activities must be completed by the scheduled due date. No time extensions will be given for
missed assignments.
Exams
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40 % final grade
Exam 1 Chapters 1 – 4.
Exam 2 Chapters 4 - 7.
Exam 3 Chapters 5, 8 & 9.
Exam 4 Chapter 10 (50%).
Chapter 11 (50%).
January 28, 2015
February 25, 2015
March 25, 2015
April 13, 2015
TBA
No make up tests will be scheduled.
Final Exam
The final exam will be given on Monday,
comprehensive for the entire semester.
20 % final grade
April 20, 2015, 5:30-7:30 pm. This exam is