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Chem 111 10:10a-11:00a Mon/Wed/Fri - GSMN 64 (Peters Aud) General Chemistry

Instructor: Professor Craig Martin http://people.chem.umass.edu/cmartin/Courses/GenChem
EMail: messaging via OWL This WEB page last updated: 12/22/08, 12:50 PM
Office Hours: Mondays 1:00p-3:00p in the CRC Spire class number 72054


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Important links
Course Syllabus.
Chem 111 main site
OWL - Homework & help
OWL Calendar
Class resources
Learning Resource Center
Exams and answer keys
Useful links
Molecule Gallery
Periodic Tables
Energy Scales
Orbitals in 3D:
   atomic, sp, sp2, sp3, MOs
VSEPR Tutorial
UMass Emergency Closing
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Interesting links
Periodic Table of Videos
DNA Structure!
DNA Interactive
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American Chemical Society
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Sandra Tsing Loh - Today

Requirements
Textbook: Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, Kotz & Treichel, Seventh Edition, Thomson Books, 2008
  (available online from the publisher for $154 w/ free shipping (note the promotional code at that page), the Textbook Annex, at Jeffery Amherst Bookstore, Amazon, and electronically at iChapters.com)

Note that you will have full electronic access to the textbook through OWL.
Also note that you can probably find used copies of Version 6 and can, at your own risk, use that instead. Just be careful to check the online version 7 for differences, as the chapter numbering and composition has changed - you will be responsible for version 7 content.

PRS Clicker Radio Frequency (RF) PRS Clicker - after purchase, register from within OWL
Safety Glasses available at the University Store
Masterlock #1525 available at the University Store
Scientific calculator

Laboratory - this course has a laboratory component. See here for details. A passing grade in lab is required to pass the course.

Prior to each of your labs, always go the Lab WEB site and read the write-up (see "Experiments" along the left panel of that page). You should then prepare yourself for the in-lab quiz, by examining the sample quiz listed under "Prelab Quiz."


17% Laboratory Grade


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10% OWL - Online homework

3% PRS - Class participation

15% First Midterm Exam Sept 25 Hasbrouck 20 / 113
15% Second Midterm Exam Oct 23 Hasbrouck 20 / 113
15% Third Midterm Exam Nov 20 Bartlett 61 / 65
25% Comprehensive Final Exam Dec 16
8:00am
Marcus 131
Grading & Exams

Students are expected to attend lectures. Attendance is taken via the Personal Response System (PRS).

Midterm (evening) exams are scheduled from 7:00p to 9:00p. Work on the exam will begin promptly at 7:15p and end at 8:15p. Don't be late!

Makeup exams. With good reason only (documentable course conflicts, serious personal tragedies). Make up exams must be arranged with Professor Martin in advance, by the end of lecture on the day preceding the evening exam. In case of an exam conflict between two courses, Academic Regulations state that the course with the higher final digit(s) in its schedule number (our schedule number is 72054) must offer a makeup. No other arrangements will be made for missed exams. There are no early exams.

Personal integrity and honesty are fully expected in all exams and in the classroom. In fairness to others, cheating of any kind will be prosecuted to the full extent of University regulations (specifically, see p. 28 discussions of cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and facilitating dishonesty).

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CRC Hours

open TA-staffed
Mon-Thurs 9:00am to 10:00pm 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Chemistry Resource Center

The Chemistry Resource Center (CRC) is the place to go for help of any kind. In the CRC (GSMN 152), you can talk with TA's and faculty, and ask them questions. The hours are extensive, as shown at right.

TA's are on duty in the CRC to help you. They may be working on computers or helping others, so if you need help, raise your hand and ask if there are any TA's who can help you.

Learning Resource Center

In addition to the Chemistry Resource Center, we also have a peer tutor from the Learning Resource Center (LRC) who is specifically assigned to our class. Howie Feibusch will be attending our lectures and will be available twice per week for help sessions in the LRC (on the 10th floor of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library).


Calendar

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OWL Homework is due (with few exceptions) every TUESDAY night! See OWL for precise schedule.
Please note that the chapter numbering below is for Version 7 of the text only.

The syllabus below will evolve with the course. Watch frequently for changes. Last update 12/22/08, 12:50 PM

Syllabus