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1 CHEM General Chemistry II Spring 2015 Instructor: Dr. K. Christopher Smith, SCIE 3.324, telephone: , Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:35pm 3:50pm, MAGC Office hours: T, Th: 10:00am 12:00pm, SCIE Office hours can also be scheduled by appointment (send ) Course Materials: a) Textbook: Chemistry, Third Edition, Julia Burdge. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2013 AND/OR b) Connect Plus (required). c) Calculator (required). CHEM 1302 Course Description (taken from the UTPA on-line course catalog on the UTPA ASSIST Self Service page: This course presents the properties of liquids and solids, solutions' acid-base theory, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and representative organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM Learning Outcomes for CHEM 1302 The overall goal in terms of learning outcomes is to help you to have meaningful learning of the topics we will cover in this course. This meaningful learning involves two main types of learning: a) learning to use formulas, equations, and procedures to carry out calculations and similar types of operations, and b) learning ideas and concepts in order to be able to explain and apply them in possibly new and different situations. The end of each chapter in the text has a section with a chapter summary, in which important terms, key equations, and a summary of facts and concepts are outlined. The key equations are important for the type of learning outlined in part a) above, while the important terms and summary of facts and concepts are important for the type of learning in part b) above. Use these resources! Where can you go for help with CHEM 1302? a) Professor: I have office hours available, or you can schedule an appointment or me if you need help. b) The UTPA Learning Assistance Center ( advertises free tutoring available for a number of subject areas, including chemistry. 1

2 c) Each other: there are many other students enrolled in CHEM 1302, and it is a great idea to use one another as resources. Help each other, support each other, and challenge each other! Tips for success in CHEM 1302 a) Attend lectures: Lecture attendance is expected. Attending lectures, paying attention, and participating will aid your success in general chemistry. The more active your role is in your learning, the greater your chances for your success. In addition, minimizing distractions during lecture (such as cell phones ringing, pagers beeping, etc.) encourages a more productive learning environment. b) Review your notes after lecture: Go over your notes after each lecture, and pay special attention to ideas or concepts which may not have been clear to you during the lecture. c) Get an overview of the lecture material before coming to lecture: Once you attend the lectures, and you review your notes after each lecture, you will have a good idea of the lecture material which will come in the following lectures. Take a look at the lecture material to get an overview of the concepts and ideas which will be coming. d) Do the assigned homework: Completing the assigned homework helps you to gain experience with a greater variety of problems and exercises, and also allows you to identify possible areas of difficulty. Also, be aware that listening to an idea being explained or watching a problem being solved is not the same as applying the idea yourself or solving the problem yourself. e) Form study groups: Forming study groups is a great way to learn the material and to help one another learn the material. f) Ask questions: Don t be afraid to ask questions about concepts or ideas that you might have difficulty with. You can ask in class, because there is always a good chance that someone else has the same question, or you get help with your questions out of class. g) Keep up with the course material: It is very difficult to catch up with the material in chemistry once you get behind, so try your best to keep up! Tentative Lecture and Exam Schedule: Date Week Lecture Lecture Topics 1/ Introduction to the Course; Chapter 11: Intermolecular Forces & Liquids/Solids 1/ Chapter 11 continued 1/ Chapter 11 continued 2

3 1/ Chapter 13: Physical Properties of Solutions 2/3 3 5 Chapter 13 continued 2/5 3 6 Chapter 14: Chemical Kinetics 2/ Chapter 14 continued 2/ Chapter 14 continued 2/ Exam #1: Chapters 11 & 13 2/ Chapter 15: Chemical Equilibrium 2/ Chapter 15 continued 2/ Chapter 15 continued 3/ Chapter 16: Acids and Bases 3/ Chapter 16 continued 3/ Exam #2: Chapters 14 & 15 3/ Chapter 16 continued 3/ Spring Break no classes 3/ Spring Break no classes 3/ Chapter 17: Acid-Base & Solubility Equilibria 3/ Chapter 17 continued 3/ Chapter 17 continued 4/ Chapter 18: Entropy, Free Energy, and Equilibrium 4/ Exam #3: Chapters 16 & 17 4/ Chapter 18 continued 4/ Chapter 19: Electrochemistry 4/ Chapter 19 continued 4/ Chapter 19 continued 4/ Chapter 20: Nuclear Chemistry 4/ Exam #4: Chapters 18 & 19 4/ Chapter 20 continued 5/ Review 5/ Study Day no classes 3

4 Grading Grades are based on the following scale: 100% - 85% = A; 84% - 75% = B; 74% - 65% = C; 64% - 55% = D; <55% = F The distribution of the course grade is as follows (lowest exam grade will be dropped): Final exam 22.5% Exam #1 22.5% Exam #2 22.5% Exam #3 22.5% Exam #4 22.5% Homework 10% Exams There will be four exams during the semester, in addition to the final exam at the end of the semester. The semester exams will be held during the regular meeting time of the course, and in the regular meeting place of the course, as indicated at the start of this syllabus. There will be no make-up exams. Any unexcused absence from an exam will result in a score of zero for the exam. The only excusable reasons for missing an exam are as follows: you have a major medical illness requiring immediate treatment, there is a death of an immediate family member, you must participate in a required university activity, or you are observing a religious holy day. Documentation is required for all four of these cases. In the cases of your illness or a family member s death, documentation is required when you return to campus. In the case of a required university activity or a religious holy day, documentation is required at least one week prior to the activity. Final Exam The final exam will be held on Tuesday May 12 th, from 1:15pm-3:00pm, in the regular meeting place of the course, as indicated at the start of this syllabus. There will be no make-up final exam. Homework Homework will be assigned and graded through the Connect Plus with LearnSmart online homework system. These questions will be assigned to help you think about the concepts and ideas in the course, and to help you practice the types of calculations and problem-solving situations involved in the course. More information on the homework is given at the end of the syllabus. Extra Credit Throughout the semester I may assign activities which you can complete for extra credit. 4

5 Course Evaluations Mandatory Course Evaluations period (Apr 15 May 6): Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTPA account ( you will be contacted through with further instructions. The evaluation window closes at 11:59 pm on May 6 th, the last day of Spring classes. Students who complete their evaluations by May 6 th will have priority access to their grades. Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Disability Services office for a confidential discussion of their individual needs for academic accommodation. It is the policy of the University of Texas-Pan American to provide flexible and individualized accommodation to students with documented disabilities that may affect their ability to fully participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. To receive accommodation services, students must be registered with the Disability Services office (DS), University Center #108, or disabilityservices@utpa.edu. Important Dates to Remember These dates were taken from the website of the UTPA Office of the Registrar: January 19, 2015: Martin Luther King Day. No classes, campus closed. February 4, 2015: Twelfth class day, Census date. February 18, 2015: Last day to change course to non-credit. March 15-20, 2015: Spring Break. No classes. April 3-4, 2015: Easter Holiday. No classes. May 7-8, 2015: Study Days, no classes or final examinations. There are several other important dates on the webpage; you are encouraged to take a look. Bronc Honor Code The Bronc Honor Code and the Bronc student honor statement can be found at the following website: The Bronc Honor Code focuses on honesty, integrity, and respect. In addition, the Bronc student honor statement reads: I pledge I will not cheat, plagiarize, falsify data or give or receive unauthorized assistance on academic work in accordance with The Bronc Honor Code. I further pledge to support a culture of academic integrity. Academic dishonesty is met with strict and severe penalties. Please stay away from academic dishonesty and maintain your academic integrity! 5

Required Materials for the Course: What you need: You will be required to have materials from McGraw-Hill Education which include the textbook content and CONNECT (which houses Learnsmart, your

Bookstore: Your bookstore has this package which includes the print book and the Connect Code. (The Connect code you will need to access the online study modules is included in the package.

6 Required Materials for the Course: What you need: You will be required to have materials from McGraw-Hill Education which include the textbook content and CONNECT (which houses Learnsmart, your adaptive online study tool). Where and How to Get It: Student Options for Purchasing AND Registering Into the Course CHOICES: 1. Bookstore: Your bookstore has this package which includes the print book and the Connect Code. (The Connect code you will need to access the online study modules is included in the package.) To register you follow the same steps as below but you enter your code. OR: 2. Direct to student purchase site: University of Texas Pan American: 3. Online: All DIGITAL. You can purchase Connect Plus (no print book, Ebook and access to all the Connect/Learnsmart content) directly from the course website. Go the section web address provided by your Instructor. Click the Register Now Button. Enter your address. Enter your access code, select Buy Online, or you can Start Free Trial if you don t have an access code. Complete the registration form, click Submit EXAMPLE: SUPPORT: SUPPORT: If you need any Technical Support (forgotten password, wrong code, etc) please contact McGraw-Hill Education Customer Experience Group at (800) (Please be sure to get your case number for future reference if you call the CXG line.) FAQs:

7 student registration information course Gen Chem 2 CHEM Spring 2015 with LearnSmart instructor Kenneth Smith section Gen Chem 2 CHEM Spring 2015 registration dates 01/20/15-05/16/15 online registration instructions Go to the following web address and click the "register now" button. This is a unique address for Gen Chem 2 CHEM Spring 2015 Having trouble registering? Get help here: McGraw-Hill Education. All rights reserved.

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