Chem 1151 Assignment for the Week of January 22, 2008

Lecture (Mrs. Splan will lecure for the first two weeks for Dr. Tsai who is recovering from surgery)

• Zumdahl and Zumdahl (Z&Z) Chapter 1 Chemical Foundations
  • Sections 1-2 The Science of Chemistry and the Scientific Method
  • Sections 3-8 Chemistry as a Quantitative Science
    • Units
    • Significant Figures
    • Scientific Notation
    • Conversions
    • Temperature and Density
  • Section 9 Classification of Matter
• Z&Z Chapter 2 Atoms, Molecules and Ions
  • Sections 1-3 Chemical Law and Theories
  • Sections 4-5 The Structure of the Atom
  • Section 6 Molecules
  • Section 7 Periodic Table
  • Section 8 Nomenclature
• Study Worked Examples and odd-numbered problems in text
  • Chapter 1 Study Problems: 21, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 43, 47, 49b and c, 51a and b, 53, 59, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75, 79
  • Chapter 2 Study Problems: 17, 23, 25, 27, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 53, 55, 59, 65, 73, 75, 79
• Take quizzes on publisher website

Laboratory

Lab starts on January 22 so all Tuesday-Friday lab students must attend lab at their regular lab time during the first week of Spring Semester. Monday lab students will complete the first week's lab assignment during the Jan 22 discussion.

• Introduction to the lab
• Safety film and quiz
• Lab demos
• Choose lab partner
• Check into lab

Discussion

Students who have lab on Monday (Sections 3 and 7) must attend Discussion on Tuesday January 22 in SSB 129 or SSB 131. All other students will NOT have discussion on Tuesday Jan 22. Your discussion TA is the same as your lab TA. This component of the course is designed to provide a small class environment for asking questions and solving problems. In addition, quizzes will be given, and exams and homework reviewed in discussion. Click here for the discussion room and time assignment.

The opportunity to work chemistry problems followed by immediate feedback is the most valuable aspect of web-based problems. This tutorial or self study feature is designed to help you learn chemistry, test your understanding and provide an "exam-like" situation. I will provide more information on web-based homework after the semester starts.

Other

• There are two pieces of advise I cannot emphasize enough. One is that learning and understanding can only be earned and it takes a lot of work, time and energy; without your commitment to this course, you will not be successful.
  • First, you should study chemistry everyday for a total of 12-18 out-of-class hours per week. Chem 1151 or Gen Chem I is the foundation upon which you will build success in subsequent chemistry courses including Gen Chem II, Organic I and II, Quantitative Analysis, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.
  • Secondly, don't get behind on the material or underestimate the importance of every topic. I.e., if you have questions and cannot solve some of the problems, seek help immediately. You will quickly see, for example, that your understanding of Chapter 2 depends on your understanding of Chapter 1; your understanding of Chapter 4 depends on your understanding of Chapters 1, 2 and 3. All of the teaching assistants and I have scheduled office hours; we are all available tohelp you. In addition, the teaching assistants are available after lab until the end of the lab period to answer your questions.
• Some students have asked me how to study for this course. Here are my suggestions:
  • Read the text material before I lecture on it. The purpose of this first reading is to review material you studied in high school.
  • Attend lecture with your textbook and calculator. Work problems that I assign during class time, ask questions and let me know if I make a mistake in class. You should be actively engaged in what is presented in class and not just a passive spectator. Work with other students on group problems.
  • Read the appropriate text material in detail after each lecture; use your lecture notes and worked problems to increase your understanding. Study the Sample Exercises.
  • After studying the text sections, work on the odd-numbered problems at the end of the chapter to test your understanding. Check your answers.
  • Also work the Practice Problems in Eduspace.
  • Restudy sections as needed.
  • Work on Homework.
  • Ask me and/or the TAs for help. Form a study group.
  • Take the web quizzes to further test your understanding.