Third term of General Chemistry sequence CH221-222-223 continuing with topics in Chapters 17-21 and  24.  CH222 (or CH225H) and Math 112 are prerequisites for this class.  Please speak with me if you have any questions about whether this is the correct class for you 

LECTURE

11:00-11:50 MWHF in COL 150.  Lectures emphasize key chemical and molecular concepts and applications.  The lectures don't reflect everything in the textbook (and vice versa), and success in the course requires careful study of both the lecture material and the assigned text material and problems.  I expect that you will be prepared for and attend class, arrive on time and not leave early, read and study the book, complete assignments, participate in classroom activities, and ask questions when you need help. I also expect you to respect your fellow students and refrain from chatting, cell phone use and outside reading during class. In return, you should expect that I will prepare clear lectures, help you understand and develop new concepts, answer your questions and show you how to apply what you have learned to new topics.

OTHER RESOURCES

My weekly drop-in help sessions provide a small group setting for questions and homework.  Self-study Pressure Quizzes to be posted at this site include questions and answers from my previous exams, plus animated illustrations of concepts.  Additional help sessions (and practice exams) are provided by undergraduate SUPeR Chemistry Peer Learning Assistants.  The Online Learning Center for the Silberberg 4ed text offers several  valuable resources such as animations and interactive practice quizzes.

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT CALCULATOR POLICY

An inexpensive non-programmable scientific calculator without text storage or graphing capabilities is required for use during general chemistry quizzes and exams.  (For example:  Casio fx-115W, TI 30X IIS, HP 6S, or Sharp EL-509RB).  The calculator you use should have capabilities for square roots, logarithms, scientific notation operations and a y^x key.  Models with a 2-line entry display are preferred.  Inquiries about the acceptability of calculators must be made in advance of entering the quiz or exam room.  It is in your best interest to familiarize yourself with your calculator before the quiz or exam by using it for homework assignments.  The following types of calculators are NOT approved for use during quizzes and exams:

graphing calculator pocket organizer hand-held or laptop computer electronic writing pad or pen input device calculator with a QWERTY (typewriter-like) keypad

calculator with paper tape calculator that makes noises or "talks" calculator that requires an outlet calculator that accepts a "chemistry card" calculator that communicates with other calculators

Violation of this policy will be regarded as cheating and will result in the imposition of academic sanctions according to university academic dishonesty guidelines.

Your total score is determined according to

The following percentages ensure the following letter grades: 90% = A, 78% = B, 62% = C, 50% = D, <50% = F.  These numerical cut-offs may be shifted downward slightly at the end of the term. If you have chosen the P/N option, a total score of at least 62% is required to receive a P (pass) in this course. A course grade of incomplete (I) will be considered only for individual cases with cause. An incomplete grade is not meant to be a substitute for an undesirable regular letter grade.