Department of Chemistry
Oregon State University



OSU

Syllabus


I. Meeting Information

Lecture, Midterm Exam, and Final Exam Schedule

Lecture Room GILB 224
Lecture Times and Days

Section 001
Section 002
Section 003

MWF 0800-0850
MWF 1000-1050
MWF 1100-1150
Midterm Exam Rooms TBA
Midterm Exam Dates / Times Thursday of Week 4 6:00-7:20pm
Thursday of Week 8 6:00-7:20pm
Final Exam Rooms TBA
Final Exam Date / Time Monday, June 7, 2008 4:00-5:50pm

Tentative Lecture Schedule

Week

Day

Topics/Reading Assignment
Worksheet
OWL
1
 
M 
Introduction to Chemistry 123
Examine the Chemistry 123 Website
Examine the Syllabus and Grade Sheet
 

Register your OWL
Intro to OWL 1
Intro to OWL 2
Intro to OWL 3

 W
Read Chapter 17 Section 1 (Abbreviated 17.1)
Read Chapter 17 Section 2 (Abbreviated 17.2)

 

17.2a, 17.2b, 17.2c, 17.2d

 F

17.3
17.4

 

17.3a, 17.3c, 17.3d, 17.3e, 17.3f, 17.3g, 17.3h, 17.3i, 17.4a, 17.4b, 17.4d

 
 
     
2
 
M
17.5
17.6

 

17.5

W
17.7
17.9

 

17.7c, 17.9b

F
18.1
18.2

 

18.2a, 18.2b, 18.2d

 
 
     
3
 
M
18.3
18.4

 

18.3a, 18.3b, 18.3c, 18.4c, 18.4d

W
18.5
18.6

 

 

F
19.1
19.2
19.3

 

 

 
 
     
4
 
 
M
19.4
19.5
19.6

 

19.4a, 19.4b, 19.4c, 19.5a, 19.6b, 19.6c, 19.6e

W
Review

 

 
R
Exam 1--6:00-7:20 p.m.
(Focusing on the material we discussed to date)
   
F

Due to Exam 1 there are no CH 123 lecture meetings

 
 
     
5
 
M
20.1
20.2

 

20.1a, 20.1b, 20.1b (second one listed), 20.1c, 20.2

W

20.3
20.4

 

20.4a, 20.4b

F
20.5
20.6
20.7
20.8

 

20.8a

 
 
     
6
 
M

22.4

 

22.4a, 22.4b

W
21.1-21.10

 

 

F
23.1
23.2
23.3

 

23.1, 23.2a

 
 
     
7
 
M

23.4
23.5

 

 

W

23.6
23.7

 

 

F

23.8

 

 

 
 
     
8
 
 
M
23.9

 

23.9

W
Review

 

 
R
Exam 2--6:00-7:20 p.m.
(Focusing on material to date with emphasis on material discussed since Exam 1)
   
F

Due to Exam 2 there are no CH 123 lecture meetings

 
 
     
9
 
M
11.1

 

11.1a, 11.1b, 11.2a, 11.2b, 11.2c

W
11.2

 

11.2e, 11.2g, 11.2h, 11.2i, 11.2k
F
11.3

 

11.3a, 11.3b, 11.3d, 11.3f

 
 
     
10
 
M

Memorial Day Holiday

W
11.4
11.5

 

11.4a, 11.4b, 11.4f, 11.4i, 11.5b

F
Review for Final Exam

 

 
 
 
     

Finals

  Final Exam    

Exam Schedule

Exam
Time and Date
Location
Exam 1
6:00-7:20 pm, Thursday of Week 4
TBA
Exam 2
6:00-7:20 pm, Thursday of Week 8
TBA
Final Exam

Finals Week (See above)

TBA


 


II. Instructor Contact Information

Office Dr. Richard Nafshun
Department of Chemistry
139 Gilbert Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331
Voice (541) 737-6742
E-mail nafshunr@chem.orst.edu
Internet http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu

 

Office Hours
Wednesdays 9am; Wednesdays Noon; and by appointment in 139 Gilbert Hall


 


III. Purpose

To enable students to acquire a fundamental understanding of chemical reactions and scientific measurements and to become familiar with the principles, laws, and equations that govern our understanding of chemical combination.


IV. Broad Objectives

Each student will be able to competently discuss the concepts and principles discussed throughout the term.


V. Specific Objectives

Each student will be able to competently discuss the concepts and solve problems relating to: matter and measurement; the language of chemistry; stoichiometry; solutions and concentration; atomic structure; electron configuration and the periodic table; and chemical bonds.


VI. Resources and Materials

Lecture Textbook Kotz, Treichel, Weaver, Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity or General Chemistry Bundle with OWL Required
Chemistry Software OWL Required
Calculator Scientific Calculator Required


 


VII. Exams 1 and 2; the Final Exam; Problem Sets; OWL; and Recitation Quizzes.

Exams 1 and 2

Two midterm exams (Exams 1 and 2) will be administered during the course. These exams will contain problems similar to those discussed in class and encountered on the problem sets, the quizzes, and OWL. These exams are administered during the 80 minute evening exam periods. Because exams are promptly marked and returned to students, no make-up exams can be administered. Please see the instructor as soon as possible if a documented emergency prevents you from completing an exam. A missed exam will receive a score of zero.

Exam Supplies: Bring THREE number two pencils, a calculator without a cover, a 3" x 5" notecard with handwritten notes on one side, your name and TA's name written on the back side, and a good eraser to each exam. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OSU CARD TO THE EXAM AND PRESENT IT TO THE PROCTOR UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXAM. DO NOT FORGET YOUR OSU CARD. THIS IS YOUR FORM OF I.D. AND THE PROCTOR MAY NOT ACCEPT YOUR EXAM WITHOUT THIS FORM OF I.D. If you bring notes, papers, or books to the exam, place them in a sealed pack and place the pack at the front of the classroom. You will be provided with a periodic table.

The Final Exam

Please be on time. A late student may disturb the other students. The final exam is comprehensive and will be administered during the 110 minute period. A missed final exam will receive a score of zero.

Exam Supplies: Bring THREE number two pencils, a calculator, a 3" x 5" notecard with handwritten notes on two sides, your name and TA's name written in the bottom left on one side, and a good eraser to each exam. YOU MUST BRING YOUR OSU CARD TO THE EXAM AND PRESENT IT TO THE PROCTOR UPON COMPLETION OF THE EXAM. DO NOT FORGET YOUR OSU CARD. THIS IS YOUR FORM OF I.D. AND THE PROCTOR MAY NOT ACCEPT YOUR EXAM WITHOUT THIS FORM OF I.D. If you bring notes, papers, or books to the exam, place them in a sealed pack and place the pack at the front of the classroom. You will be provided with a periodic table.

Problem Sets

Problems from within and the end of each chapter have been recommended. These problems will not be graded, however, your teacher's assistant will be excited to work through any problem at your request.

OWL

Problems from the software package OWL have been assigned.

Recitation Quizzes

There are several two-question recitation quizzes offered in CH 123.


VIII. A Faculty Responsibility

Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, no later than the first week of the term.


VII. Specific Objectives

Each student will be able to competently discuss the concepts and solve problems relating to: matter and measurement; the language of chemistry; stoichiometry; solutions and concentration; atomic structure; electron configuration and the periodic table; and chemical bonds.


IX. Student Resources

Your success in Chemistry 123 is very important to me!  You have the following resources to help you with your study:
    -Lecture meetings
    -Textbook reading
    -Recitation sessions
    -Mole Hole tutors (see schedule)
    -OWL tutorials and practice problems
    -Instructor office hours
    -Internet (try a search under "chemistry tutorial" or "chemistry questions")


X. Time for Chemistry 123

Your success in Chemistry may be dependent on how well you organize your time each week.  Being prepared for lab quizzes and exams, finishing OWL assignments on time...these things won't just happen by themselves.  Use a schedule like the one below to plan times that you will do the following:
        -OWL (allow 45 min. each lecture day)
        -Reading lab procedure before recitation (allow 1 hr)
        -Reading, worksheets, and studying (allow 45 min. each day)

 
S
M
T
W
R
F
S

7am

              

8am

             

9am

             

10am

             

11am

             

Noon

             

1pm

             

2pm

             

3pm

             

4pm

             

5pm

             

6pm

             

7pm

             

8pm

             

9pm

             


 


XI. Miscellaneous Notes:

This syllabus is subject to change with notice. Please bring any errors to the instructor's attention.