FSU SealCHM1046 Sections 1-8 Fall 2013 Syllabus


Requirements:
Prerequisite: MAC 1105 with a grade of "C-" or higher, or placement beyond MAC 1105 on the University's Math department exam. CHM1045 and CHM1045L or CHM1045C with a grade of "C-" or higher.


Instructor:
Dr. Stephanie R. Dillon
Office: 324B DLC
Phone: (850) 644-0166
E-mail: sdillon@chem.fsu.edu  
Office Hours:  
R 9:00AM – 11:00AM or by appointment


Recitation TA: 

·  Sections and Contact Information 

Course Schedule

Materials:
(1) Chemistry Chang and Goldsby 11th Edition
(2) Connect and LearnSmart (http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/s_dillon_all_sections)
(3) A NON-PROGRAMMABLE Scientific Calculator 

Lecture Policies:


Cell Phones: All cell phones are to be turned off at all times during the lecture period. Students whose cell phones ring during a lecture will be asked to leave. Please be considerate of both your fellow students and your instructor.  

Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the student will be able to …

  1. Define and understand the types of intermolecular forces present in inorganic and simple organic molecules; describe and predict the intermolecular forces for a particular compound; predict the effects of such forces on the physical and chemical properties of the compound.
  2. Perform quantitative analysis of the colligative effects of a solute in a solution, including effects on boiling point, melting point and osmotic pressure.
  3. Describe the variables which affect the rate of a chemical reaction; use experimental data to determine a rate law; use rate laws to calculate the relationship between concentration and time for a chemical reaction.
  4. Define and understand the equilibrium constant for a chemical reaction, and the related concepts of LeChatlier's Principle and Equilibrium shift. Use experimental data to calculate values for an equilibrium constant and equilibrium concentrations.
  5. Use the pH scale and pH relationships to determine hydrogen ion concentrations, hydroxide ion concentrations, pH or pOH for a solution, based on experimental data; perform buffer calculations for acid/base mixtures.
  6. Use the appropriate equilibrium constants to determine solubility and/or precipitation point of an inorganic solute, in water or a solution.
  7. Understand the thermodynamic variables of enthalpy change, entropy change and Gibbs' free energy change, and how they affect the spontaneity of a chemical reaction; predict the spontaneity of a reaction using the appropriate thermodynamic data.
  8. Define and describe the types of electrochemical cells, and their individual components; predict the potential of an electrochemical cell under standard and non-standard conditions; use the quantitative relationship between current, charge and time to perform calculations.

For matters not covered in this syllabus, please consult the professor, or the college catalog/student handbook. This syllabus is not intended to be all inclusive of classroom and college policies and procedures.

LearnSmart and Connect Homework Sets: 
Learning Chemistry requires practice... 

To Register for Connect and LearnSmart use the link below:
All Sections:  http://connect.mcgraw-hill.com/class/s_dillon_all_sections

Grading Scheme A: 

Homework (10 Chapters 15 pts each)

150

Quizzes (Best 10 at 20 pts each)

200

Exams (Best 3 of 4 at 150 pts each)

450

Final Exam

200

Total

1000

 

 

 

Grading Scheme B: 

Exams (Best 3 of 4 at 150 pts each)

450

 

Final Exam

200

 

Total

650

You will have the choice of which grading scheme you prefer for the course. You will need to sign a contract stating your preference no later than Friday September 5th 2013.  Once you have signed the contract no changes will be allowed so think very carefully about which grading scheme works best for you.
Grading Scale:
Final grades in the course will be assigned based on the percentage of total possible points in the course, according to the following percentile scale:

90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
Below 70% D/F


The above scale represents the minimum grade for that percentile range, and the instructor may modify the grade cut-off percentiles downward if necessary to compensate for problematic exams or other factors. The instructor may also wish to provide modified grading scales for individual exams that deviate from the above scale in order to help students track their performance in the course; however, any adjustments to the final grading scale will be based on point totals at the end of the course.


Academic Honor Policy
The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University’s expectations for the integrity of students’ academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to “. . . be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University.” 
See Academic Honor Policy  for more details.

Missed Quiz or Exam Policy: Because both an exam and several quizzes will be dropped as part of the course schedule, any missed Exam or quiz will automatically become the drop. This also means it is unnecessary to notify the instructor of a missed exam or quiz.

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