Fall 2013
Instructor: Mrs. Tracy A. Halmi
Office: 36 Hammermill
Phone:
Email:
(814) 898-6045 tracy@psu.edu
Web page: http://chemistry.bd.psu.edu/halmi
Course Description
Lecture:
Recitation:
MWF 10:10 – 11:00 AM
R 8:00 – 9:45 AM or
R 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Office Hours: M & F 11:15 AM – 12:05 PM
W 1:25 – 2:15 PM
This course is an introduction to modern chemistry. Basic concepts and quantitative relationships in chemistry will be explored including chemical history, structure of the atom, nomenclature, gas laws, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, thermochemistry, periodic trends of the elements, quantum theory, chemical bonding and much more. 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 expected. This course is designed to teach chemical principles to science and engineering majors. Along with CHEM 111 this course fulfills the general education requirement for natural sciences (GN).
Prerequisites
CHEM 106 is intended for those students who are required to take CHEM 110, but lack proper preparation. It is assumed that you have had algebra (including logarithms) in high school. If your math skills are extremely 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.
CHEM 106 replaces the requirement for CHEM 110 for all majors, but does not replace CHEM 111 lab.
Instructional Materials
Required: " General Chemistry " by Raymond Chang & Kenneth A. Goldsby, 7th edition
Optional: “General Chemistry Problem Solving Workbook” by Raymond Chang &
Kenneth A. Goldsby, 7th edition
Attendance
It is very important that you attend lecture and recitation regularly as much of the assigned problems, quizzes and exams will be from the lecture. A grade of WN is awarded to students who withdraw from the course prior to the Late Drop Period ( Friday , November 15th ). 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.

Homework
A representative set of problems, from the end of each chapter, is assigned on the tentative schedule.
Additional homework may be assigned during the course of the semester in recitation. These problems will not be graded; however, you should do as many problems and questions as necessary to understand the course material. Even though homework will not count towards your final grade, it will help prepare you for the exams. Satisfactory performance in this course requires that you regularly complete and understand the homework. Answers to selected problems can be found on the web site given above.
Daily Problems
There will be one problem assigned at the beginning of each lecture. Each problem will be due at the beginning of the following lecture period. For example: Monday’s lecture problem will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday. IMPORTANT: Turned in problems will consist of one page of looseleaf paper (not torn from a spiral notebook), with your name, date, and problem number in the upper right-hand corner.
The complete problem should be written out followed by the worked out solution and a circled answer . The problem will be collected before class starts.
These problems will not be accepted early or late under any circumstances.
They are graded as follows: Correct work and answer, 2 pts; attempted, but incorrect answer, 1 pt; minimal effort or not turned in, failure to use loose leaf paper, forgetting to put your name on the paper, not writing out the complete problem, showing no work, turning the problem in at the end of class, or not circling your answer, 0 pts. There are 80 possible points for these problems. In addition, there will be 20 discretionary points based on attendance, class participation, etc., for a class total of 100 points.
Quizzes & Exams
There will be eleven 10-point quizzes during the course of the semester. Quizzes will be given during the recitation as announced in class and the lowest quiz grade will be dropped. If a quiz is missed for any reason, a grade of zero will be received. There are no make-up opportunities for quizzes.
There will be three 100-point exams and a comprehensive final exam worth 200 points. Examinations will be given during class on the following dates: September 27, November 1, and December 6.
Exams may include problems, short answer, multiple choice, true/false and some essay. Partial credit is given only if all necessary work is shown. Points will be deducted for not including units and not using the correct number significant figures in your final answer. Make-up exams will only be given for legitimate absences officially recognized by Penn State University. No exceptions will be made.
A student having a legitimate excuse for missing any of the three scheduled exams will be provided with a single make-up opportunity near the end of the semester. This make-up exam may cover the material of all exams.
Individual make-ups following each exam will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor if an exam will be missed and arrange the make-up as soon as possible.
Freebie Points
Freebie Points are intended to create an active classroom. They may be earned by a variety of methods including: stopping by office hours before October 30 th (10 pts), answering specific questions in class (5-
10 pts), providing interesting group projects or assignment ideas (5-10 pts), helping prepare a problem session (15 pts), winning a classroom competition (10 pts) and many other ways. These points should be fun, but are a significant part of your grade. Each student will have several opportunities to earn points, but it is advised to start accumulating points early in the semester, as to avoid the late rush. Note : These points are not bonus points ; they are worth a significant percentage of your grade and can affect the final letter grade assignment.

Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center promotes the academic success of Penn State Erie students through peer tutoring and study skills advising. Tutoring is free and available in most subject areas. Information can be found at http://psbehrend.psu.edu/Academics/academic-services/lrc .
Note to students with disabilities
Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University's educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for modifications or reasonable accommodations in this course, contact the
Disability Specialist in the Office of Student Affairs, Room 1 Reed Union Building, 898-7101. For more information see http://pennstatebehrend.psu.edu/student/Educational%20Equities/DISABILITY.htm
.
Academic Penalty
It is expected that each student will do his/her own work on all assignments including daily problems, homework, quizzes and exams. 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 psbehrend.psu.edu/intranet/faculty-resources/academic-integrity .
Grades
Final Exam
Exams (3 x 100)
Quizzes (10 x 10)
Daily Problems
Freebie points
Total
200 pts
300 pts
100 pts
100 pts
50 pts
750 pts
The final letter grade will be assigned according to the table below:
Grade Percentage
A
A-
93-100%
90-92%
B+
B
B-
87-89%
83-86%
80-82%
C+
C
D
77-79%
70-76%
60-69%
0-59% F
Note
Please be aware that if you plan to take CHEM 112, a standardized General Chemistry exam prepared by the American Chemical Society will be given. It is a 2-hour, comprehensive (CHEM 106 and CHEM
112), multiple-choice exam that will be part of your CHEM 112 grade.

Date
August 26 – 30
September 2
September 4 – 11
September 13 – 25
September 27
Sept 30 – October 11
October 14 – 18
October 21 – 30
November 1
November 4 – 11
November 13 – 18
November 20 – 22
November 25 – 29
December 2 - 4
December 6
December 9 -13
December 16 – 20
Reading
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Exam #1
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Exam #2
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
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Chapter 9
Exam #3
Chapter 10
Final Exam
Assigned Problems
27, 29, 37, 47, 53, 55, 59, 63, 67, 79
Labor Day – No Class
13, 15, 33, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 53, 59, 73
13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 41, 43,
47, 49, 59, 65, 71, 73, 83, 92, 107
Exam #1 – Please bring calculator
19, 21, 23, 33, 39, 41, 43, 53, 55,
57, 59, 63, 65, 73, 77, 93, 109
19, 23, 25, 31, 39, 47, 49, 53, 57, 63, 95
25, 35, 37, 38, 51, 55, 61, 63, 67, 80
Exam #2 – Please bring calculator
11, 15, 17, 31, 53, 55, 61, 83, 107
27, 29, 31, 37, 43, 55, 59, 70, 89, 93, 105
23, 25, 29, 37, 41, 43, 51,
Thanksgiving – No Class
55, 61, 75, 95, 117
Exam #3 – Please bring calculator
7, 10, 11, 17, 19, 21, 22, 33, 35, 37, 65, 67, 69, 73
TBA by College Registrar
*Schedule subject to change!!