General Chemistry I

 

Fall 2008

 

Dr. Draganjac 

LSW549 Office 

LSW542 Lab 

mdraganj@astate.edu

 

LSW534 Lab 

972-3272

http://chemistryandphysics.astate.edu/draganjac/ax3.gifCHEM1013  (Prerequisite: High School Chem or CHEM1003)
   (Corequisite: MATH1023 College Algebra)
 
 

CHEM1013.1

  10:00 - 10:50 MWF

LSE507

Lab: 

LSE402

Office hours: MWF 8:00 - 8:50; TR 9:00 - 9:50,  (Other times by appointment)

Text:   no text

Tests:         7 exams  (6 chapter exams/ comprehensive final)            (700 points total)

Grading is straight percentages:  90+, A; 80-89.999, B; 70-79.999, C; 60-69.999, D; Below 60, F.

Makeup Exams: Makeup exams will be given at the end of the semester. Failure to take the makeup at the scheduled time will result in a zero for that exam.  All makeup exams must be taken before the beginning of finals (Wednesday, Dec. 6).  One exam may be missed with no excuse given.  Only two exams may be replaced with prior approval of the instructor.  More than two exams missed will be handled on an individual basis. For make-up exam schedule, see the exam schedule page: http://chemistryandphysics.astate.edu/draganjac/ExamSchedule.html

Exams will be given after each of the following units:
 

Section

Topics

1

Atoms, Molecules and Ions, Nomenclature, classes of reactions

2

Stoichiometry Review

3

Types of Reactions: Acid/base, Redox, Thermochemistry

4

Atomic and Electronic Structure; Periodicity

5

Chemical Bonding; Molecular Structure

6

Gases, Gas Laws

Final exam: TBA

In order to keep track off your grades, a Grade Performance Sheet is available.  Simply print off the form and fill it in with your grades or bring it to me (Dr. Draganjac), and I will give you your grades.  Keep in mind this is a generic form to be used with all of Draganjac's classes.   Federal Law prohibits discussion of your grade with anyone.  Also grades cannot be given by e-mail or over the phone.

The use of graphing calculators or calculators with extended memory is not allowed on exams. The calculator must be able to do scientific notation, multiple roots and natural logarithms. Cell phone calculators will not be allowed.

Students are responsible for the names and symbols for the elements (element list).  Students are also responsible for knowing the ions posted on the web (list of ions).

Students who require academic adjustments in the classroom due to a disability must first
register with ASU Disability Services.  Following registration and within the first two
weeks of class, please contact me to discuss appropriate academic accommodation.
Appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure equal access to this course.
 

Useful links:

worksheets

study guides

old exams

cation/anion list

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Revised 6/13/08