Stetson University
Department of Chemistry
Fall Semester, 2005
CY 101 - General Chemistry
Instructor:
Dr. Tandy Grubbs
Office: 252, Sage Hall
Office Phone: 822-8184
E-mail address: wgrubbs@stetson.edu
Course Webpage: http://www.stetson.edu/~wgrubbs
Office Hours: As posted on my door (or any time I am in my office and available)
Text and Equipment:
1)
“Chemistry: Molecules, Matter, and Change” by Atkins and Jones , 4th Edition
(W.H. Freeman, New York, 1999).
2)
You should have access to the homework Solutions Manual; you may purchase your own
copy from the bookstore or purchase and share a copy with a friend.
3)
An accompanying Student Study Guide is available in the bookstore (not required).
3)
“Laboratory Manual for Principles of General Chemistry” by J. A. Beran, 7th Edition,
(Wiley, New York, 2004).
5)
Non-programmable scientific calculator.
6)
Safety Goggles (available in the bookstore).
Preparation:
Lectures are designed to complement the material presented in the chapters. As such, it is best to
read the sections in the text prior to coming to lecture. Quiz and exam questions will assess your
mastery of chemical concepts from both the text and lecture. You will be notified if you are not
responsible for certain subject matter in the text. As in most physical science courses, your
ability to master the material will be greatly enhanced by completing a number of assigned
homework problems (see page 3). While the Solution Manual will aid you when you encounter
difficulties, you should practice enough problems so that you do not rely on it. If at any time you
experience difficulties working assigned problems and/or comprehending material, you should
seek my assistance.
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Five-Minute Quiz:
Every Wednesday, you will take a quick 2-4 question quiz at the beginning of class. The
questions will be of two types: (1) conceptual in nature, involving quick response, recognitiontype, multiple choice, or fill-in-the-blank style questions, and (2) quantitative in nature, involving
a straight-forward, one-step calculation to get to the answer. These quizzes will always be
administered, unless a cancellation is previously announced or unless a major exam is scheduled
for that day. The quiz will focus on the material presented within the last seven days. The
lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the term. No make-up quizzes will be scheduled,
unless you miss one due to an official university function. Don’t be late and always remember to
bring your calculator on quiz day.
Attendance:
It is in your best interest to attend all lectures. Roll will be taken periodically and a record of
unexcused absences will result in partial (or full) loss of the 4% “class participation” portion of
your final grade.
Calculators and Exams:
You will be allowed to use only non-programmable calculators during classroom quizzes and
exams. Several inexpensive brands and models ($8.00 - $12.00) are available at local
department and office supply stores (for example, the Casio FX-260 SOLAR or FX-250 HC and
the Texas Instruments TI-25X or TI-30X are suitable models).
Missed Lectures, Quizzes and Exams Policy:
Any conflicts with scheduled lecture, quiz or exam dates due to your participation in an “official
university function” should be discussed with me well in advance of the event. Make-up quizzes
and exams can be arranged if you miss due to an excused illness.
Tentative Lecture and Examination Schedule:
Date
Chapter and Topic
Aug. 24,26
Matter (Chapter 1)
Aug. 29
Class Cancelled
Aug. 31; Sept. 2
Matter (Chapter 1) – cont.
Sept. 7,9,12, 14
Measurement and Moles (Chapter 2)
Sept. 16
Exam #1 (Chapters 1 & 2)
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Sept. 19,21,23,26
Chemical Reactions (Chapter 3)
Sept. 28,30; Oct. 3,5
Reaction Stoichiometry (Chapters 4)
Oct. 7
Exam #2 (Chapter 3 & 4)
Oct. 12,14,17,19,21
Properties of Gases (Chapter 5)
Oct. 24,26,28,31
Thermochemistry (Chapter 6)
Nov. 2
Atomic Structure (Chapter 7)
Nov. 4
Exam #3 (Chapter 5 & 6)
Nov. 7,9,11
Atomic Structure (Chapter 7) – cont.
Nov. 14,16,18,21,23
Chemical Bonds (Chapter 8)
Nov. 28, 30
Molecular Structure (Chapter 9)
Dec. 2
Exam #4 (Chapters 7 & 8)
Dec. 5,7
Finish Ch. 9: Take-Home Exam #5 Assigned (Chapter 9)
Suggested Homework Problems (from Atkins/Jones text):
Chapter
Problems
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3,5,11,13,17,21,23,25,27,29,31,37,39,43,47,49,65,69,71,73,75,77,93
2
1,3,5,9,15,19,23,27,31,35,39,43,49,51,55,57,63,67,69,75,83
3
3,9,11,17,21,27,29,33,37,39,41,43,45,51,53,57,59,61,73,77,87
4
1,3,5,7,9,13,17,19,21,23,27,29,37,39,45,49,59,61,65,75
5
7,9,13,15,21,27,29,35,41,45,49,57,63,67,69,73,77,85,87,95,105,121
6
3,5,7,9,11,13,15,21,25,27,33,35,37,41,43,47,49,51,63,65,79
7
3,5,9,11,15,25,29,33,35,45,47,57,61,63,65,69,75,79,91,97,99,119
8
1,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29,35,37,39,45,47,55,57,63,65,69,77,87
9
5,7,11,13,19,25,31,33,35,37,39,43,45,47,69
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Course Evaluation:
Graded Work
Percentage of Total
Exam 1
9
Exam 2
9
Exam 3
9
Exam 4
9
Take-Home Exam 5
5
Five-Minute Quizzes
10
Final Exam
25 (Cumulative ACS Standardized Exam)
Laboratory
20
Attendance
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TOTAL POINTS
100
Final Letter Grade Policy:
96.0-100
85.0-87.9
74.0-77.9
60.0-64.9
<50.0
A+
B+
C+
D+
F
92.0-95.9
81.0-84.9
69.0-73.9
55.0-59.9
A
B
C
D
88.0-91.9
78.0-80.9
65.0-68.9
50.0-54.9
ABCD-
Only For Teacher Education Majors (Chemistry 6-12):
The following Florida Subject Area Competencies are covered in this class, pursuant to the
Chemistry 6-12 Secondary Education degree.
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Knowledge of concepts of matter
Knowledge of concepts of atomic theory
Knowledge of concepts of periodicity
Knowledge of concepts of chemical bonding
Knowledge of chemical stoichiometry
Knowledge of chemical kinetics and equilibrium
Knowledge of acids and bases
Knowledge of thermochemistry
Knowledge of electrochemistry
Knowledge of foundations
Knowledge of laboratory skills and safety
Familiarity with societal applications of chemistry
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