Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

 

Fall 2008

 

Dr. Draganjac

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LSW534 Lab 

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Course:  1:00-1:50 MW, 12:00-1:50 F LSE206

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



Text:   Principles of Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, Wulfsberg (ISBN 0-534-07494-4)

Sections:
 1. Review of G. Chem. (worksheet, Ch. 1),  Properties of the elements (Ch. 6)
 2. Metal cations/ oxo anions in aqueous solution (Ch. 2), Precipitation reactions (Ch. 3)
 3. Oxides, Polyoxoanions (Ch. 4) Part 1
 4. Polyoxoanions (Ch. 4) Part 2, Redox (Ch. 5)
 5. Transition metals in biological systems, actinides and lanthanides
 6. Solubility Rules, Qual. Schemes, Qualitative analysis (Lab)



Grading:

     Tests:   5 chapter exams, 1 lab exam plus comprehensive final
                 (700 points total)

    Total Possible Points: 700

Grading is straight percentages:  90+, A; 80-89, B; 70-79, C; 60-69, D; Below 60, F.

Time and date for the Final exam: TBA

Makeup Exams:  The final exam will replace any test score missed for any reason.

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.



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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.

Revised 6/13/08