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Stony Brook University

CHE 131

General Chemistry I

Dr. Susan Oatis

Summer 2014

Credits: 4

Time: Lectures: M, W, F, 9:30 am12:55 pm, ESS 001

Recitations: W, 1:303:30 pm: R01 (Physics 116), R02 (Physics 127),

R03 (Physics 130)

Prerequisite: High School Chemistry or one college level Chemistry course

Co-requisite: MAT 123 and CHE 130 or pre-/ co-requisite of MAT 125 or higher.

Textbook: Chemistry, 3rd edition, Gilbert, Kirss, Foster, and Davies, Norton, 2011.

Course Description: The first course in a two-semester sequence. A broad introductionto the fundamental principles of chemistry, including substantial illustrative material

drawn from the chemistry of inorganic, organic, and biochemical systems. The principal

topics covered are stoichiometry, the states of matter, electron structure, chemicalbonding and periodicity. The sequence emphasizes basic concepts, problem-solving and

factual material.

Grading:

Exam 1 100 points Wed., June 4 (Chap 1-3)

Exam 2 100 points Mon., June 16 (Chap 4-6)

Exam 3 100 points Fri., June 27 (Chap 7-9)Final 200 points Wed., July 2 (Chap 1-9, 10, 13)

Homework 60 points

Recitation 60 points (50 pts quizzes, 10 pts attendance)

Exams/Final: Midterms will be 90 minutes in duration. If you are late for an exam, you

will still be required to finish with the rest of the class. Exams will be multiple choice andwill cover the material given in lecture, recitation and from the assignments. There are no

makeup exams. Absences will be scored as zeroes, unless a written excuse with the

appropriate documentation is submitted to the instructor within one week after the missed

exam. With an accepted excuse, the final grade will be pro-rated based upon the examstaken, including the final exam. All students must take the final exam. Unexcused

absence from the final will result in a grade of F. Any student who is unable to take the

final exam because of illness or other extenuating circumstances must contact the courseinstructor within 24 hours of the exam and present acceptable documentation within the

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following week. Only then will a grade of Incomplete (I) be given and make-up final will

be scheduled. Failure to take the makeup final will result in a course grade of F.

Recitations: Eachstudent willbe assigned a recitation section. During the recitation

period, groups of four students will work together on solving problems. Regular

attendance and participation is mandatory. Attendance will be taken at the beginning ofeach recitation period. Perfect attendance will be given 10 points towards the recitationcomponent of the course. At the end of each recitation section a short quiz will be

administered and graded. No make-up quizzes will be given. The lowest quiz grade will

be dropped.

Homework: The assigned problems will be collected at the beginning of the lecture

period following the completion of that chapter. No late assignments will be accepted.

The homework assignments can be picked up during the afternoon at your TAs office.

TAs: Xiaofei Liang, James Liao, Christa Martin

Office Hours:Will be announced in class.

Responsibilities:All students are responsible for knowing all procedures and course

expectations outlined in the syllabus, distributed in handouts or announced in class.Missing a lecture or recitation period is not a valid excuse for missing pertinent

information.

DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES (DSS) STATEMENT:If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may impact

your course work, please contact Disability Support Services (631) 632-6748 or

http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/. They will determine with you whataccommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and documentation is

confidential.

Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss

their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and

information go to the following website:http://www.stonybrook.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities/asp.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT:

Each student must pursue his or her academic goals honestly and be personallyaccountable for all submitted work. Representing another person's work as your own is

always wrong. Faculty are required to report any suspected instance of academic

dishonesty to the Academic Judiciary. For more comprehensive information on academic

integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty, please refer to the academicjudiciary website athttp://www.stonybrook.edu/uaa/academicjudiciary/

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Fri. June 13: Chapter 6

C6 Problems: 33, 43, 47, 51, 53, 61, 63, 69, 71, 73, 79, 87, 89, 97, 99, 101,121, 123, 127, 139 (Due 6/16).

Exam Review (TBA)

Mon. June 16: Exam Review 9:3010:30 am

Exam #2 Chapters 4-6 11:30 am 1:00 pm

Wed. June 18: Chapter 7 Electrons in Atoms and Periodic Properties

Fri. June 20: Chapter 7/8 Chemical Bonding and Atmospheric Molecules

C7 Problems: 19, 21, 35, 37, 43, 55, 65, 77, 79, 81, 83, 89, 91, 93, 97, 99,105, 115 (Due 6/23).

Mon. June 23: Chapter 8/9 Molecular Geometry and Bonding TheoriesC8 Problems: 33, 41, 55, 69, 77, 79, 85, 91, 99, 103, 109, 117, 119

(Due 6/25).

Wed. June 25: Chapter 9C9 Problems: 25, 27, 29, 31, 49, 51, 55, 61, 63, 74, 89, 91, 95

(Due 6/27).

Thurs. June 26: Exam Review (TBA)

Fri. June 27: Exam Review 9:3010:30 am

Exam #3 Chapters 7-9 11:30 am1:00 pm

Mon. June 30: Chapter 10 Forces between Ions and Molecules (10.110.5)

C10 Problems: 13, 21, 23, 27, 31, 33, 35, 49, 59, 71, 73.Chapter 13 Organic Chemistry; Fuels and Materials

C13 Problems: 33, 35, 37, 41, 65, 97, 99, 103,125 (Due 7/2)

Tues. July 1: Exam Review (TBA)

Wed. July 2: *Recitation*:9:30-11:30 am

Final Exam Chapters 1-10, 13 12:303:30 pm