| Chem 111 | 2:30p-3:20p Mon/Wed/Fri | General Chemistry |
| Instructor: Professor Craig Martin | http://www.chem.umass.edu/people/cmartin/Courses/GenChem |
| EMail: | messaging via OWL | This WEB page last updated: 5/25/06, 1:30 PM |
| Office Hours: | Friday 12:30p-2:20p, in the CRC | Spire class number 56696 |
Goessmann 64 (Peters Aud) - Main entrance is Gsmn 163
| Important links
Course Syllabus. Chem 111 main site OWL - Online homework & help OWL Calendar - for your wall... Class resources Learning Resource Center - Sarah C. |
Useful links
Exams and answer keys Molecule Gallery Periodic Tables Atomic Orbitals in 3D & Orbitron PRS Questions Lecture Bits. UMass Emergency Closing |
Interesting links
Science in the News American Chemical Society Wired News - Technology Natl Institutes of Health Energy Scales Sandra Tsing Loh - Today |
Interesting links
DNA Structure! DNA Interactive The Why Files Our class - distribution PRS Random Quote Thermo in the news |
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Course grades are now available via OWL
Answer keys are now available for the Final Exam. One of the four versions of the exam had a minor error on problem 41. I will be adjusting all scores soon. Final Exam (and OWL and PRS) scores have now been posted to OWL. Final grades are awaiting lab scores. I expect to receive the final set of lab scores towards the end of this week, but you can find your own via OWL, and then use that to estimate your total score using our "Hypothetical Total Score Calculator". Final cutoffs for letter grades are listed below |
A page is available containing figures and resources not available in the text.
Please also note that you can ALWAYS, at any time, go back and work any past due OWL assignments. You won't get credit for completing them, but you will learn (and so score better on exams!!). Oxalic acid (an oxoanion - HOOCCOOH) plays key roles in plants! Read about it. Please remember to keep your current EMail address up to date. Click on "Contact Info" on the opening page of OWL. Old news is archived here. Another complete set of practice exams is available! |
| A | A- | B+ | B | B- | C+ | C | C- | D | F |
| 100-89 | 88-85 | 84-82 | 81-77 | 76-75 | 74-72 | 71-67 | 66-62 | 61-57 | 56-0 |
| 17% | Laboratory Grade | ||
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| 10% | OWL - Online homework | ||
| 3% | PRS - Class participation | ||
| 15% | First Midterm Exam | Feb 28 | HASA 124/126 |
| 15% | Second Midterm Exam | April 4 | HASA 124/126 |
| 15% | Third Midterm Exam | May 2 | HASA 124/126 |
| 25% | Comprehensive Final Exam | May 19, 4:00pm-6:00pm | HASA 20 |
Students are expected to attend lectures. Attendance is taken via the Personal Response System (PRS).
In order to pass the course, you must both pass the laboratory component and receive a passing average on the exams. Failure in either results in a failure for the course overall.
Midterm (evening) exams are scheduled from 6:00p to 7:30p. Work on the exam will begin promptly at 6:15p and end at 7:15p. Don't be late! Conflict with a course? See the University Evening Exam policy.
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 56696) 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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PRS Transmitter (available at the Textbook Annex)
Scientific calculator |
Safety Glasses (available at the University Store)
Masterlock #1525 (available at the University Store) |
Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity, Kotz & Treichel, Sixth Edition, Thomson Books, 2006
(available at the Textbook Annex and at Jeffery Amherst Bookstore).
| open | TA-staffed | Faculty-staffed | |
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| Mon-Thurs | 9:00am to 10:00pm | 12:00pm to 10:00pm | 1:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am to 4:30pm | 12:00pm to 4:30pm | 12:30pm to 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 12:00pm to 5:00pm | ||
| Sunday | 6:00pm 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 about lecture or lab. 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.
| General hours: | M-Th 1:00p-10:00p | Sun 5:00p-10:00p | |
| Sarah's sessions: | Tue 8:30p-9:45p | Wed 4:00p-5:15p |
Learning Resource Center
The Learning Resource Center is another place to go for help. Sarah C, a student who has taken Chem 111 and is attending our class, has hours during which she'll run help sessions. At other times, you can stop in and talk with any available tutor. The LRC will open for operations on Sunday, Feb 12.
FAQs
| Help! Are lecture notes on line? There are too many OWL assignments and I don't like being taught by a computer. How am I supposed to understand the material? |
See my extended reply.
In brief, this course is about understanding and problem solving. The lecture helps you get started, but you need to work through problems (mathematical and conceptual) on your own in order to understand the material (this is where OWL comes in). Simply reading lecture notes (or even the book) will not make an "A" student. There are numerous resources available for this course! |
| OWL isn't working properly on my computer at home. | For help troubleshooting OWL shockwave and your computer:
The OWL assignment "Ch 0-1a Intro to OWL: Start Here" contains a test for Shockwave (and for Flash). Visit the Shockwave tip site. When all else fails, or if the unit deadline is approaching fast, go to the CRC and use the computers there! |
| How do I add or drop this course? | See Marie Whalen in GSMN 149C |
| Where do I get hand-outs for the next laboratory? How do I contact my lab TA? |
Click on "Lab" at the top of this page.
Hand-outs are at the left under "Experiments" and are listed "E1, E2, E3, etc"
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| HELP! | Feeling lost? Need help? The Chemistry Resource Center (CRC), GSMN 152, is available with computers, TAs, and other well-trained chemists, to help you through this course. Visit the CRC early and often! Additional help and tutoring can be found via Learning Resource Center. They are specifically covering this course and can offer a variety of assistance. |