Chemistry 1409, Fall 2009 Chemistry and Society
Lecture Room: FH 532 Tuesday and
Thursday: 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Textbook:
Chemistry in Focus: A Molecular
View of our World, 3rd edition,
by
Nivaldo J. Tro
Instructor: Dr. Robert E. Belford Office
Hours: W, F: 11:00-11:50 AM
Office: SCLB 277 T: 9:15 – 10:00 (or by appointment)
Phone: 569-8824 e-mail: rebelford@ualr.edu
CRN:
10081
Learning
Objectives:
Material
to be covered: (all dates are estimates – official test dates will be announced
in class)
A: Chapter
1: Molecular Reasons
Chapter
2: The Chemist’s Toolbox
Appendix 1: Uncertainty in Measurements
Chapter
3: Atoms and Elements
Test
# 1 Sep
24
B: Chapter 4:
Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Reactions
Chapter 5:
Chemical Bonding
Chapter 6:
Organic Chemistry
Test #
2 Oct. 27
C:
Chapter 7: Light and Color
Chapter
9 & 10: (selected material on Energy)
Chapter 11: (selected material on gases)
Class reports
Test #3 ~ Dec 4
This
schedule may be revised at the instructors discretion.
You are responsible to do all the odd problems
at the end of each chapter as we cover the material, as well as all worksheets
given in class. This assignment will not
be graded but will be the basis of quizzes and tests. The answer to all odd numbered questions are
given in the back of the book. Any
questions on these problems can be addressed during office hours. Homework practice is essential for the
retention of the material.
Laboratory work will comprise 25% of
your grade. Missing more than three lab sessions will result in failure of the
entire four hour course.
A
basic scientific calculator is required for this course. This is a calculator that has basic functions
such as EE or EXP and a LOG function.
Alphanumeric programmable calculators (such as TI-82 and TI-83) WILL NOT be allowed for tests and quizzes. (I recommend a good, cheap scientific
calculator, such as a Sharp EL531, Cannon F-710, TI 30Xa, Casio FX 300 MS or
any other scientific calculator under $20.)
A 1 – 1˝ in binder is recommended so that all class materials can be
kept in one place. Tabs to separate
class notes, homework, worksheets, quizzes and tests are also helpful.
***If you bring a cell phone or
pagers to class, please make sure the ringer is in the vibrating or OFF position.
Final
Grade Calculation
Laboratory 25%
3 Exams + quizzes 45%
Special Projects 15%
Comprehensive Final 15%
Final grade Distributions: 90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0
- 59% F
Final Exam: Teusday, Dec 10h, 8:00 – 10:00, FH102
Students
with Disabilities:
It
is the policy of the
.