CHEM 1211

Principles of Chemistry I

Spring Semester 2006

Instructor: Kuykendall

E-mail: West Georgia - kkuykend@westga.edu

Class Time/Place – Monday, Wednesday 5:45 – 8:00 Studio Room

Office Hours – Monday, Wednesday 8:00 – 9:00

Office Phone – 678-839-6029

Cell Phone – 770-598-3704

Materials

1. Textbook: “Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change” by Silberberg, Fourth Edition.

2. Workshop Manual

3. Scientific Calculator ( Recommend TI-83 Plus or TI-84)

Course Outline: This course introduces fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. The first eleven chapters of the textbook will be covered during the semester and include topics in composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations and nomenclature.

Evaluation:

Workshop 15 % Final Grade

The workshop is mandatory. Workshop leaders will assign grades based on participation and

attendance.

Activities (On-Line Assignments, Labs, Quizzes) 25% final grade

All on-line activities must be completed by the scheduled due date. No time extensions will be given for missed assignments.

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Tests 40 % final grade

1. Test # 1 Chapters 1 – 3. Wednesday September 13, 2006

2. Test # 2 Chapters 4 & 5. Wednesday October 4, 2006

3. Test # 3 Chapters 6 – 8. Wednesday November 8, 2006

4. Test # 4 Chapters 9 – 11. Wednesday November 29, 2006

No make up tests will be scheduled.

Final Exam ACS 20 % final grade

The final exam will be given on Monday December 4, 2006 from 5:30 until 7:30. This exam is comprehensive for the entire semester.