CHEM 1100 Principles of Chemistry I           Spring 2005

Dr. Byrd, S-219

Office Hours:

Mondays 1:25
Tuesdays 10:10 & 1:25
Wednesdays 1:25
Thursdays 1:25

Required text: McMurry Fay, Chemistry, 4th edition (Prentice Hall); Optional supplement: Topich, Selected Solutions Manual.  

Tentative Lecture and Exam Schedule 

Date

 

Chapters  

Topic

February

14

1

Chemistry:  Matter and Measurement

 

21

2

Atoms, Molecules and Ions

28

3

Formulas, Equations and Moles

  March

7

1-3

Exam 1

 

9

4

Reactions in Aqueous Solution

 

18

5

Periodicity and Atomic Structure

April

6

6

Ionic Bonds and Some Main Group Chemistry

 

8

3-5

Exam 2

 

18

7

Covalent Bonds and Molecular Structure

 

29

8

Thermochemistry:  Chemical Energy

May

11

9

Gases:  Their Properties and Behavior

 

13

6-8

Exam3

 

27

1-9

Cumulative Final Exam   8:30-10:30 a.m.

 

Grading Distribution for the Course

Three Exams:

45%

Cumulative Final Exam:

20%

Weekly In-Class Quizzes: 

5%

Online Homework:  http://wwwchem.csustan.edu/1100homework2003/login.asp  

10%

Laboratory: http://science.csustan.edu/byrd/1102/1102lead.htm

20%

 

Read the fine print!

Note:  No make-up quizzes are given. However, your lowest quiz score will be dropped.

Grading Options: Letter grade with plus/minus grading, or Credit/No Credit (optional). Request for CR/NC Option must be turned in to the instructor on or before April 6, 2005, and changed through Enrollment Services using an Add/Drop form.  Requests will not be accepted after April 6, 2005.  This course includes a laboratory component.  You must successfully complete the laboratory part of the course to earn a passing grade for Principles of Chemistry I.

Please Note: You must have passed the ELM or be exempt from taking the ELM to enroll in this course. This course will require you to use college level algebra skills. You will need a calculator that has scientific notation and log functions and know how to use it. Bring your calculator to every lecture, lab and discussion class.