Fundamentals of Chemistry 1400-20

Lecture Section #20 – 10:50- 12:05 Fall 2006  Professor:  Dr. Robert T. Swindell

                                                                                    E-mail:  rtswindell@ualr.edu                             

Office Hours:    Tu, Th 9:30 – 10:30                              Office:  SCLB 273    569-8833

Schedule of Topics

Week of                       Lecture                       Topic

August 28                     Chapter 1                     Chemistry:  Methods & Measurements

September 4                 Chapter 1                     Continue (No class Monday, September 4)

September 11               Chapter 1                     Complete chapter & review

            EXAM I – Tuesday, September 19 – Chapter 1

September 18               Chapter 2                     Structure of Atoms & the Periodic Table

September 25               Chapter 3                     Structure & Properties of Ionic & Covalent Compounds

October 2                    Chapter 3                     Complete & Review

            EXAM 2 – Tuesday, October 10 – Chapters 2 & 3

October 9                    Chapter 4                     Calculations and the Chemical Equation

October 16                  Chapter 5                     States of Matter:  Gases, Liquids & Solids

October 23                  Chapter 6                     Solutions

October 30                  Chapter 6                     Complete & Review

            EXAM 3 – Tuesday , November 7 – Chapters 4, 5 & 6 – November 10 = last day to drop course

November 6                 Chapter 7                     Energy, Rate & Equilibrium

November 13               Chapter 8                     Acids & Bases:  Oxidation & Reduction

November 20               Chapter 8                     Acids & Bases (No class Friday, November 24)

November 27               Chapter 9                     The Nucleus:  Radiochemistry & Nuclear Medicine

December 4                 Chapter 9                     Complete & Review

            EXAM 4 – Tuesday, December 12 – Chapters 9, 10 & 11

Comprehensive Final Exam – 10:30-12:30, Thursday, December 14

Grading is done on this basis:                                  Average                      Letter Grade

4 Exams @ 100 points             400 points                    90-100                         A

Quizzes & in-class work           150 points                    80-89                           B

Laboratory (2.5 x lab avg)        250 points                    70-79                           C

Final Exam                               200 points                    60-69                           D

       Total Points possible       1000                            Below 60                     F

Attendance is required at ALL class and laboratory sessions as scheduled.  Failure to attend lab and to complete lab assignments is just cause for failure of ENTIRE course.  Chemistry Department Policy states that missing three (3) or more lab sessions constitutes failure of the entire course. You may expect a quiz at any lecture period.   Quizzes and in-class assignments MAY NOT be made up.  ONE missed Exam may be made up on Consultation Day, Wednesday, December 13 by appointment with Professor.  The makeup exam will be one hour and comprehensive.

A calculator with the following functions will be helpful – EE or EXP  and log

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:  It is the policy of UALR to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law.  Any student with a disability who needs accommodation should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course.  The Chair of the Department offering this course is also available to assist with accommodation.  Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Services which is located in the Donaghey Student Center, Room 103, telephone 569-3143.