LYCOMING COLLEGE PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 331W Spring 2001
Instructor: Dr. Charles H. Mahler, Phone 321-4351
or 322-8840 (h), mahler@lycoming.edu
Office
Hours: Heim 202,
MWF 11:10 AM - noon, MW 1-2 PM, by appointment, or drop by.
CLASS meets MWF from 9:00 to 9:50 AM
in Heim 215.
LAB meets T from 7:45 to 11:35 AM
in Heim 203.
Prerequisite: CHEM 330 (and its prerequisites)
Materials
for Course: Physical
Chemistry, 6th Ed. Peter Atkins; ACS Style Guide, 2nd
Ed. Calculator with logarithmic and exponential functions (no passing or
sharing allowed in exams); Bound Laboratory Notebook with quadrille pages (for
lab use only); Safety Glasses or Goggles; Experimental Procedures will be
distributed in class. A lab deposit of $5 will be collected in the first lab -
the cost of lab handouts will be taken from this.
Evaluation
and Grading: Grades
will be based on the following weighting scheme: 3 Exams (45%), Final Exam
(20%), Lab, including Special Project (30%), and Homework and Quizzes (5%).
Because this course is Writing Intensive, special emphasis will be placed on
learning through writing in all assignments, but especially the Special Project
(see handout). 3 extra credit points (on a 1000 point scale, to a limit of 20)
will be given for each Chemistry Colloquium attended. Alternative extra credit
will be available for those whose schedules conflict with colloquium (must see
me to arrange this before March 30, 2001). The final exam will be a
comprehensive, multiple-choice test, prepared by the American Chemical Society,
covering both semesters (330 and 331W).
ALL EXAMINATIONS ARE COMPREHENSIVE, ESPECIALLY THE FINAL.
The following
scale will be applied to determine the final letter grade: A >
90% > B > 80% > C > 70% > D >
60% > F . Plus and minus grades are included in these ranges and will
be determined at the end of the semester. Adjustments to this scale are
possible, but unlikely.
Tests: Exam
1 Tuesday, February 6,
2001 (in lab)
Exam 2 Tuesday, March 13, 2001 (in lab)
Exam 3 Tuesday, April 10, 2001 (in lab)
Final Exam Week of April 23 - 27, 2001,
To Be Announced
Content: Physical Chemistry provides the
theoretical basis for explaining and interpreting chemical systems by focusing
on the energy and time involved as they change. In the course we will study and
attempt to understand many of the basic principles and phenomena of chemical
systems including Molecular Motion & Kinetics (Ch. 24-27), Quantum Theory
(Ch. 11-14), and, time allowing, some aspects of Spectroscopy (16-18).
If you
have questions or comments about anything in the course, please come see me. I
am ready and willing to meet with you and discuss your concerns, answer
questions, explain concepts, solve problems, etc. I would rather help you to
understand something before a lab or test, than to find out you don't
understand it while grading your work.
Lecture
Attendance and Absences:
Lecture attendance with textbook and calculator is required. All unexcused lecture
absences after three will be penalized 2 percent (of total possible points) per
day. Only absences notified ahead of time may be excused. Notification
is expected as soon as possible for planned (athletic events, class trips) or
emergency (illness) absences; call or e-mail me or the Department Secretary
(321-4180). The cause of absences must be verified by a Dean or substantiated
(note from coach or parent, doctor's excuse, etc.).
Exam and
Lab Absences: No
make-up exams will be given. The (cumulative) final exam grade (as a %) will be
substituted for one excused absence exam grade (as a %). Barring
exceptional circumstances, all subsequent missed exams will receive a
grade of zero. Because students often work in groups in lab, absences hurt
everyone and should be avoided. Make up labs will vary (and may not be
possible), depending on the circumstances of that week's experiment. In some cases,
students may be allowed to work outside scheduled lab hours by first obtaining
permission from a chemistry professor (who must be in the building while they
work and be notified when they leave), and then having a "buddy"
present.
Homework: Each chapter has a set of recommended
problems (see below) which students are strongly encouraged to work. In
addition, most days there will be graded homework problems assigned. These are
due at the start of the next lecture (or as soon as you enter lecture, if late),
and we will go over the solution in that lecture. Many students find it useful
to keep a copy of the problem to review. No late homework will be accepted and
the lowest homework grade will be dropped. If you must be absent, have
someone else take notes and hand in any assignments for you.
Recommended
homework: Chapter
24: Exercises 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 18; Chapter 25: Exercises 2, 3-8,
10-14, 16, 17, Problem 12; Chapter 26: Exercises 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,
Problems 10, 19; Chapter 27: Exercises 1, 2, 4, 12, 14; Chapter 11:
Exercises 3-9, 13, 14, 16-18; Chapter 12: Exercises 1, 5-9, 13, 15,
Problems 1, 3; Chapter 13: Exercises 1, 3, 7, 10, 11, 13-15; Chapter
14: Exercises 1-4, 7, 10; Chapter 16: Exercises 2-5, 7, 10, 13-15,
25; Chapters 17 and 18: to be announced. Note that answers for the
(a) exercises and some problems are given in the back of the textbook (p. 955
ff.)
General
Comments: Students
are responsible for knowing material in the assigned reading, problems, labs,
and lectures. Working problems, studying and understanding the material are
keys to doing well. It is assumed that the students are familiar with the
background material in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. While I am glad to
help you in reviewing these topics, it is your responsibility to make up
any weaknesses or deficiencies you might have. Much of the course material
involves a high degree of conceptual understanding (not simple memorization),
so adequate preparation and study are essential. It is not sufficient to
learn the material from the lecture alone - you should read and think about the
topics covered before attending lecture. If you still can't get a
problem or concept, please see me for help. We will cover much detailed and
difficult material this semester, so our pace must be geared toward those who
are prepared to learn. In homework and exams be neat, box answers, show your
work and units (partial credit will be given).
Review Sessions: An exam review session will be held before each exam (including the
final). The reviews will be in Heim 203 (the lab) from 7:30 to 9:30 PM the
Sunday evening prior. Review session notes, and keys for problems and exams
will be posted and/or reviewed in class.
Academic Honesty: On all exams and lab reports, copying someone else's work or
allowing another to copy your work and submit it as their own is academic
dishonesty and can lead to penalties such as failing the assignment or even
dismissal from the college. Unless otherwise stated, all work submitted for a
grade should be your own work (although you can study with others to understand
the concepts). Always include citations for all sources consulted in labs or
homework to avoid plagiarism. For further information on the college policy on
academic dishonesty, see the Pathfinder or Student Handbook.
Administrative
procedures
(withdrawals, etc.) will follow the published guidelines and rules of the
college and department.
World Wide
Web: This syllabus
and other class items (homework keys) can be found at http://www.lycoming.edu/dept/chem/spring2001/331syl.htm.
Posting: Scores will be posted after exams
using a secret, four-character code chosen by each student. If you prefer not
to have your scores posted, let me know (in writing) by Friday January 12,
2001.
Safety and
Labs: Please refer to the laboratory handout
from last semester and lab safety contract from both semesters for course
expectations regarding safety, lab, and lab reports.
Writing Components: Every aspect of the course will incorporate writing. Exams
will include one to two pages of brief essay questions each, as well as
sections of more numerical problems where you may be asked to write about and
explain your results. Some homework problems will involve writing about topics
we have studied, and there will even be short writing exercises in lecture to
assess learning about new topics. As usual, there will be several pages of
writing in each lab report and a draft may be submitted for some reports. The
project will involve formal writing of an experimental procedure for another
student to follow and a report on your own experimental work following another
student's procedure. Each student will make a brief in-class oral presentation
on their project during the last laboratory period (more information on this to
be given out later).
Lab Project due dates (see handout for details):
Project Topic due in writing by Friday, Jan. 26, 2001;
(see Dr. Mahler for ideas, can be changed if necessary)
Project References due in writing by Friday, Feb. 9, 2001;
(minimum of five now, can be added to later)
Project Reagent and Equipment Lists by Friday, Feb. 23, 2001;
(ask earlier for special equipment, include amounts and concentrations of reagents)
Own Project Draft Due by Monday, Mar. 5, 2001;
(what you will test and revise in lab for two weeks)
Own Project Formal Write-up (2 copies) due by Friday Mar. 23, 2001;
(one copy for Dr. Mahler, one for the student running your experiment)
Others Project Draft Report and Student Evaluation Form due by Thursday, Apr. 12, 2001;
(no class that Friday, returned to you marked Mon. April 16 or Tues. April 17)
Others Project Final Report due by Monday, Apr. 23, 2001.
(final draft due
Monday of Finals Week)
Tuesday Group A Group B Group C Date Due
Jan. 9 |
Writing, Projects |
Writing, Projects |
Writing, Projects |
|
Jan. 16 |
I2 Clock* |
I2 Clock* |
I2 Clock* |
Tues. Jan. 22 |
Jan. 23 |
CAChe |
Microscale Kinetics |
Surface Tension |
Tues. Jan. 29 |
Jan. 30 |
Surface Tension |
CAChe |
Microscale Kinetics |
Tues. Feb. 12 |
Feb. 5 |
EXAM ONE |
EXAM ONE |
EXAM ONE |
|
Feb. 12 |
Microscale Kinetics |
Surface Tension |
CAChe |
Tues. Feb. 19 |
Feb. 19 |
Investigative Expt* |
Investigative Expt* |
Investigative Expt* |
Fri. Mar. 10 |
Feb 26 |
SPRING BREAK |
SPRING BREAK |
SPRING BREAK |
|
Mar. 5 |
Test Own Projects |
Test Own Projects |
Test Own Projects |
|
Mar. 12 |
EXAM TWO |
EXAM TWO |
EXAM TWO |
|
Mar. 19 |
Test Own Projects |
Test Own Projects |
Test Own Projects |
see above |
Mar. 26 |
Do Others Projects |
Do Others Projects |
Do Others Projects |
|
Apr. 2 |
Do Others Projects |
Do Others Projects |
Do Others Projects |
see above |
Apr. 9 |
EXAM THREE |
EXAM THREE |
EXAM THREE |
|
Apr. 16 |
Presentations |
Presentations |
Presentations |
Tues. Apr. 18 |
Week of April 23 - 27, 2000: Comprehensive ACS Final Examination; *experiment done as a class
Groups for the three group
experiments (from last semester):
Group A: Stacy Howerter, Chris Robbins, Leanne Shultz
Group B: Jen Kowalchick, Chris Micklitsch, Tara Tiley
Group C: Samantha Geyer, Steve Hoprich, Heather McElwain, Jen Smith
Last updated January 15, 2001.
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