Spring 2008
Honors General Chemistry II/Chemistry 122H
Course Description and Objectives
This course covers the second half of general chemistry, which includes thermochemistry,
kinetics, equilibria, acid-base chemistry, and electrochemistry. In this honors course you will
be expected to develop more in-depth knowledge of the covered topics then you would in a
regular section of general chemistry. Your performance in the course will be judged by the
quizzes, exams and class participation. In addition to the topics covered in the textbook, you
will apply your literacy skills to a literature-based research project.
Instructor
Tomislav Pintauer, Ph.D.
pintauert@duq.edu
412-396-1626
347 Mellon Hall
Office Hours: 1-2 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and by appointment.
Lab Coordinator
Patricia Bordell, Ph.D.
bordell@duq.edu, pbordell@comcast.net
724-331-9474
308 Mellon Hall
Textbook and Resources
“General Chemistry” and “Selected Solutions Manual” by Petrucci, Herring, Harwood and
Madura, Prentice-Hall, 9th edition. On line: http://cwx.prenhall.com/petrucci/
A Personal Response System keypad is required for this class.
Lecture
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
10:00-10:50
Fisher Hall 609
Wednesday
3:05-4:55
Wolf Lecture Hall, Bayer
Wednesday Recitations will be primarily used for quizzes, examinations, and problem solving.
Class Web Site
http://www.blackboard.duq.edu
Honors General Chemistry II/ Chemistry 122H will have a website on blackboard this semester.
You are encouraged to check the website regularly because important announcements and
materials will be posted. Blackboard will also serve as a gradebook where you can look up your
grades throughout the semester. Be sure to check the gradebook regularly to make sure grades
were inputted correctly.
How to Login:
Username: your Duquesne username
Password (initial): first letter of your last name, followed by SSN.
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Your password should be changed after the first login. To change your password first login to
blackboard and then go to blackboard tools/personal settings/ change password.
Examination
For the Spring 2008 semester, three lecture examinations will be given, plus a final
examination. Each examination is comprehensive and the final exam is cumulative (covering all
material from Chemistry 122H). To obtain a passing grade in this course, you must pass both
the lecture and laboratory portions of the course.
Exam 1
15%
3:05-4:55 pm, Wednesday, January 30, 2008, Wolf Lecture Hall
Exam 2
15%
3:05-4:55 pm, Wednesday, March 5, 2008, Wolf Lecture Hall
Exam 3
15%
3:05-4:55 pm, Wednesday, April 2, 2008, Wolf Lecture Hall
Final Exam
20%
8:45-10:45 am, Thursday, April 24, 2008, Fisher Hall 609
Quizzes
There will be 9 quizzes given during recitation. The material from the quizzes will be drawn
from lecture and your homework assignments. Therefore, it is to your advantage to attend class
and do your homework assignments. Your lowest quiz grade will be replaced by your
participation grade. If you miss a quiz, that quiz will be dropped.
Make-up Policy
If you miss a regularly scheduled exam due to a recognized reason by the university, 15% will be
added to the final exam (i.e. your final exam will carry a maximum of 35%). There is no make
up for the final exam. Please mark your calendar and make your travel plans accordingly.
There are also no quiz make-ups. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped (see quiz section
above). Any remaining missing quizzes will result in a score of zero. In the event of illness and
extraordinary circumstances you must have a doctors note and notify your advisor and myself of
the situation within one week of the missed quiz and/or exam.
Homework
You are expected to read the appropriate section of the text before coming to class. Problems
will be assigned for homework for each chapter. Completing the homework assignment is
crucial in obtaining a solid grasp of the material and you are strongly encouraged to make it a
high priority. Homework problems will not be collected or graded. It is your responsibility to
ensure that you understand the material tested in the homework problems. You are
encouraged to attend my office hours. Students are also strongly encouraged to study in
groups. Homework problems, reading assignments, and lecture material will be the subject to
the quizzes and exams.
Calculators
NO programmable or graphing calculators are allowed in the class. You will need a scientific
calculator.
Lab
Laboratory course (CHEM 122H-L) will count towards 15% for your final grade. However, it is
not possible to pass the class without passing the laboratory portion because it is an integral
part of the learning experience. If you fail the lab you will receive a grade of “F” for the entire
class. Your instructor will be Dr. Bordell. She will establish the policies for the laboratory
portion of this course.
Re-grading Policy
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Re-grades will be accepted within two days of the exam being returned. If you turn in an exam
or quiz for a re-grade, the entire assignment will be re-graded. This may result in either the
loss or gain of points.
Grading
Grade Distribution
93-100
A
90-92
A87-89
B+
83-86
B
80-82
B77-79
C+
70-77
C
60-69
D
<60
F
Grade Assignments will be made using the +/- scale. This means it is possible to earn grades of
A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, D and F. Grades will be assigned using the above grading scale as a
minimum guideline.
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 2
Quizzes
Lab
Project
Final
15%
15%
15%
15%
15%
5%
20%
100%
Academic Integrity
Cheating will not be tolerated in lecture or lab. If you are caught cheating, you will receive a
grade of “F” in the course or lab. Please read Articles V and VI of the Duquesne University
Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct for procedures in this regard. For
detailed information on Bayer School Academic Integrity policy please visit
http://www.science.duq.edu/academicintegrity.htm.
Notes
If you require special arrangements, for either learning or physical disabilities, please contact
me immediately so that we can work out the necessary accommodations.
My office door is generally open, feel free to stop by for help. Getting help early in the
semester can be a key to understanding the material.
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Chapter Topics
Chapter 7: Thermochemistry
Chapter 14: Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 15: Principles of Chemical Equilibrium
Chapter 16: Acids and Bases
Chapter 17: Additional Aspects of Acid-Base Equilibria
Chapter 18: Solubility and Complex-Ion Equilibria
Chapter 19: Spontaneous Change: Entropy and Free Energy
Chapter 20: Electrochemistry
Chapter 24: Complex Ions and Coordination Compounds
Chapter 25: Nuclear Chemistry
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Tentative Spring Schedule
January 2008
February 2008
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March 2008
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