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Week 1 CHEM 1310 - Sections L and M 1
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Welcome!
The study of the composition, properties, and reactions of all types of matter
Q: What is chemistry?
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Sub-disciplines of Chemistry
Physical
Organic Inorganic
Analytical
Biochemistry
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Course Organization
LECTURE RECITATION LAB
MWF 9-10 am
Wednesdays 2-3 or 3-4 pm
Fridays12-3 or 3-6 pm
Attendanceis mandatory!Must pass labto pass course
Attendanceis strongly
encouraged!
Attendanceis expected,
but not requiredNo Make-up
ExamsWeek 1 CHEM 1310 - Sections L and M 4
Course Organization: People
LAB
Dr. Leigh Bottomley
Dr. Charlie Cox
New Academic ProfessionalFreshman Chemistry
General Administration ofFreshman Chemistry
Dr. Bill Baron
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Course Organization: People
Nicole Marotta L1, M1 Susan Orwig L2, M2 Glenn Harris L3, M3 Meredith Tershansy L4, M4 Brittany Overfield L5, M5
Additional TA Support Fiefie Zhang Yo-Yuan Cheng
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What You Need for Lecture
Lab Text Bundle– Customized GT Textbook– Lab Manual– Eduspace Access Code (Pre-lecture homework)
– Webassign Access Code (Post-lecture homework)– Student Solutions Manual Access
Personal Response Unit– Rf system not IR
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What You Need for Lab
Safety Items– Safety Glasses or Goggles
– Closed-toe Shoes– Optional: Lab Apron
Lock
Buzz Card Balance = $30
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Course Web Sites
http://webct.gatech.edu
Login using your GT account username and password
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WebCT for CHEM 1310 - LSelect the CHEM 1310 - L link and you will see this:
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WebCT for CHEM 1310 - L
• Preferred method of correspondence: Email
• Write “CHEM 1310” and your name in subject line of all emails
• Office hours: Wednesdays, 10 - 11 amBoggs 2-14
Contact Info
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Course Grading
5% Pre-Lecture Homework 5% Personal Response System
“PRS” Credit 10% Post-Lecture Homework 15% Final Exam 20% Laboratory
You must pass lab to pass course! 45% Exams [3 in-class exams]
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Pre-Lecture Homework
Eduspace: http://www.eduspace.com
– Pre-Lecture On-line Homework
– On-line Hints
– Submit Homework On-line
– See Student Solutions Manual for more help
– Offers Practice Exams
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Eduspace Pre-Lecture HW
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Eduspace: Getting Started
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Eduspace: Getting Started
Alphanumeric Passkey from inside cover of Registration &Enrollment Guide of Textbook
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Eduspace: Next Steps
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Eduspace: Next Steps
Get Course Codefrom WebCT pdf
file
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Eduspace: Add GT #
Modify your Profile
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Eduspace: Add GT #
REALLY, REALLYIMPORTANT!!!
Input your GT Student ID #
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Eduspace: Example Page
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Eduspace: Multiple Questions
Many Eduspace problems have more than one question
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Eduspace: Submission
Lock means “work in progress”Don’t forget to submit your HW!
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Eduspace
HW due before Sunday at Midnight– First assignment due before Aug 26– Covers Chapters 2 and 3
List of assignments for entire semesteronline
Seek assistance from TA’s as often aspossible
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Course Grading
5% Pre-Lecture Homework 5% Personal Response System
“PRS” Credit 10% Post-Lecture Homework 15% Final Exam 20% Laboratory
You must pass lab to pass course! 45% Exams [3 in-class exams]
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Personal Response System
Offers opportunity for class participation Sample, multiple choice problems Attendance Recording Must “register” each day before
answering a question
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More Next Class
5% Pre-Lecture Homework 5% Personal Response System
“PRS” Credit 10% Post-Lecture Homework 15% Final Exam 20% Laboratory
You must pass lab to pass course! 45% Exams [3 in-class exams]
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Eduspace Registration
Course Code: WJBAR-8144DC4C010058– Go to WebCT --> Syllabus, Instructions Link– Select Table of Contents Link #6 for Course Code in pdf file
HW due before Sunday at Midnight– First assignment due before Aug 26– Covers Chapters 2 and 3
List of assignments for entire semester online
Seek assistance from TA’s as often as possible
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WebAssign Post-Lecture HW http://www.webassign.net
GT # gtg1234c or
mp123
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WebAssign Post-Lecture HW http://www.webassign.net
gatech
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WebAssign Post-Lecture HW http://www.webassign.net
9-digit GT ID #
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WebAssign Post-Lecture HW WebAssign Home Page
Enter Access Code -– Purchased in Textbook bundle– Input before grace period ends
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WebAssign Content
Due Thursdays before midnight!
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WebAssign Policies
Up to 5 Submissions allowed– 90% credit if answer is correct except for sig figs– 100% credit if answer is correct with correct sig figs
No hints! 15 Post-lecture HW assignments Optional Bonus HW
– Due before midnight on Dec 7, 2007– 14 optional chapters of bonus homework– 25 points each for 350 bonus points
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Course Lecture Notes
• Go to WebCT --> CHEM 1310
• Select Lecture Notes link
http://web.chemistry.gatech.edu/class/peek/1310
OR
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Course Lecture Noteshttp://web.chemistry.gatech.edu/class/peek/1310
Lecture notes added regularly throughout term
Check for Friday’s notes on tomorrow!
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Course Grading
5% Pre-Lecture Homework 5% Personal Response System
“PRS” Credit 10% Post-Lecture Homework 15% Final Exam 20% Laboratory
You must pass lab to pass course! 45% Exams [3 in-class exams]
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Personal Response System
Offers opportunity for class participation Sample, multiple choice problems Attendance Recording Must “register” each day before
answering a question
More instructionsat time of use
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Course Grading
5% Pre-Lecture Homework 5% Personal Response System
“PRS” Credit 10% Post-Lecture Homework 15% Final Exam 20% Laboratory
You must pass lab to pass course! 45% Exams [3 in-class exams]
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Lab Grading Criteria
Pre-Lab Quizzes Formal Lab Reports Summary Reports Report Accuracy Lab Technique & Attitude Lab Mid-Term Exam Lab Final Exam
TA’s are responsible for laboratory grading
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Lab Grading Policies
Must pass lab to pass overall course– Must earn ≥ 60 to pass lab– Scores of 50-59 will be considered under unusual or
exceptional circumstances
– Extenuating circumstances leading a student to a labaverage below 55 must be documented
– Under no circumstances will lab grades under 55 beconsidered passing!
If you fail CHEM 1310, you must retake thelab component!
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Course Grading
5% Pre-Lecture Homework 5% Personal Response System
“PRS” Credit 10% Post-Lecture Homework 15% Final Exam 20% Laboratory
You must pass lab to pass course! 45% Exams [3 in-class exams]
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Examinations
NameSection (L1, L2, M3, M5, etc)Date 9 am - PEEK
GT ID # - Very Important!
Version of the exam -Very important!
Use No. 2 Pencil May use calculator: +,-, x, ÷, log, lnMay use “Crib Sheet”
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What is a Crib Sheet?
8.5” x 11” sheet of notes
Student’s personal hand-writing only
Writing on one-side only!
Independent use only! No sharing allowed!
Allowed on each exam and final exam
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Grade Improvement Plan
Hypothetical Scores!
FINAL EXAMQuestions 1-15 (Exam #1) 93Questions 16-30 (Exam #2) 53Questions 31- 45 (Exam #3) 80Questions 46-50 Chapters 10, 15 100
78%
Original ScoreExam #1 55Exam #2 65Exam #3 75Final Avg 81
Improvement ScoreExam #1 93Exam #2 65Exam #3 80Final Avg 87
Assuming perfect scores in all other categories!
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GT Honor Code
Common Forms of Academic Misconduct– Cheating– Plagiarism
Consequences of Misconduct– GT Honor Code Violation Reported
Collaboration is allowed on some work, butan individual’s independent work must besubmitted for grading
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Lab Pledge Card
I understand that I am to prepare myreports on my own. I furtheracknowledge that representinganother’s data or report as my own,or altering data in order to makeresults appear more accurate, ischeating.
Signature ______________Date _______
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More Resources for Help
Tutoring– School of Chemistry & Biochemistry
– Success Program [http://www.success.gatech.edu]
– Freshman Experience[http://www.freshmanexperience.gatech.edu]
– OMED [http://www.omed.gatech.edu]
Significant Figureshttp://science.widener.edu/svb/tutorial/sigfigures.html
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Final Suggestions
Read text and work problems - galore!
Form serious study group & challenge peers
Seek assistance from TA’s, Tutorial Room
Seek outside assistance/tutoring
Read “How To Study CHEM 1310” pdf file– WebCT - Syllabus, Instructions; Link #9
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REMINDERS: Homework
Eduspace Course Code:WJBAR-8144DC4C010058– Go to WebCT --> Syllabus, Instructions Link– Select Table of Contents Link #6 for Course Code in pdf file– HW due before Sunday at midnight– First assignment due before Aug 26– Covers Chapters 2 and 3
WebAssign Registration– Username: GT # (gtg1234c or mp123)– Institution: gatech– Password: 9-digit GT ID # 123-45-6789– Register Access Code from individual bundle
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What’s Next
Begin lecturing on Chapter 2
Bring on-line lecture notes to class– Via WebCT; Lecture Notes link -or-– http://web.chemistry.gatech.edu/class/peek/1310
Start working on HW– Pre-lecture HW due by Sunday, Aug 26 at midnight– Post-lecture HW due by Thursday, Aug 30 at midnight
Purchase PRS unit
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