Introductory Physical Chemistry

Course e-Syllabus

 Course: Introductory Physical Chemistry:  CHEM. 3203

 

Course Description: Topics include the gas laws, kinetic-molecular theory, thermodynamics,

equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry, and quantum chemistry. Will not apply toward major codes 614, Chemistry ASC Certificate or 616, Chemistry. 

 

Prerequisites:  CHEM. 2104, 2203 and PHY 1114 (previously PHY 1113 and 1101).

 

Instructor:  Dr. Mike Jezercak                        Office:  H 320 C  

E-mail:; drjez@uco.drjez.com

Office Hours: Posted hours and by arrangement

 

Course Objectives: Students, upon completion of this course, will have gained exposure and practice in areas of physical chemistry which include gas and liquid properties, thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and statistical mechanics. Computer numerical and statistical techniques will be utilized in order to solve non-ideal physical problems.

 

Class time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. M, W, F

 

Course Text : Lecture Notes and Homework assignments will be made available at: http://www.drjez.com/uco/IntroPChem/IntroPChem.htm

Optional: Atkins and dePaula, Elements of Physical Chemistry 4^th Ed. or later.Freeman Publ.

 Note:The lecture schedule refers to chapters from the suggested text for use insupplemental reading.

 

Other Resources:.  The student will also need a scientific calculator for in-class problem solving and exams. Available to the student will be the chemistry department computer laboratory located in HOH318.

 

Evaluation: Final grades will be based on the results of 5 regular classroom exams and a final examination.  There will be no make-up exams once exams have been graded and returned. In the event of an emergency contact the instructor as to the best and most fair course of action for your individual circumstances. If you know in advance that you will miss an exam, arrangements can be made to take the exam early.

 

Grades will be assigned based on the following percentages:

 

Weighting:			Grade Distribution:
			A = 85%
Exams	40%		B = 70 %
Homework	40%		C = 55%
Comprehensive Final	20%		D = 40%

 

 

Course Schedule:

The lecture schedule, chapter coverage and homework assignment schedule are all posted at http://www.drjez.com/uco/IntroPChem/Intro_PChem_Schedule.pdf

 

Topical Coverage

The order and content of this course will follow the lecture text. Topical content list.

 

Audit: Students desiring to audit this course will be assessed a satisfactory grade by maintaining a letter grade of “C” or better.

 

Attendance:  Attendance to all classes is expected. No make-up exams will be given outside of an emergency situation.

 

Audit: Students desiring to audit this course will be assessed a satisfactory grade by maintaining a letter grade of “C” or better.

 

Attendance:  Attendance to all classes is required.

 

Exam Philosophy: Exams are written with a specific intent.

Read Exam Philosphy and Strategy for this and appropriate strategies for completing the exams.

 

 

Submitted Work: All work submitted for a grade must adhere to standards commensurate with work at the Universitry level. See the Homework Guide for specific information.

 

Additional:

 

Disability Support:

"The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations must make their requests by contacting Disability Support Services, at (405) 974-2516. The DSS Office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 309. Students should also notify the instructor of special accommodation needs as soon as possible. Per Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), pregnant and parenting studetns may request adjustments by contacting the Title IX Coordinator, at (405) 974-3377 or TitleIX@uco.edu. The Title IX Offfice is located in teh Lillard Administration Building Room 114D.

 

Title IX:Statement on Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination:

UCO is invested in the well-being of students under their instruction. While all instructors at this institution are here to assist you with your work in this course, they will also do their best to help if you come to them with other concerns. Please know that any form of discrimination, harassment, or violence covered by Title IX to the Title IX Coordinator must be reported. Although that means that any information disclosed cannot be keep confidential, UCO and its employees will keep information as private as possible. To make a report or learn more, please contact UCO’s Title IX Coordinator, Adrienne Martinez, at (405) 974-3377 or TitleIX@uco.edu. For more information about your options, including reporting and confidential resources, please visit: http://www.uco.edu/central/title-ix/index.asp

 

Academic Misconduct:

All students are expected to follow the UCO Code of Student Conduct. Failure to adhere to ethical standards may result in expulsion from the course or Univeristy as warranted and may include the filing of academic misconduct. report.

 

Transformative Learning:

This course is based upon the Discipline Knowledge tenet of the Central Six.

(see http://www.uco.edu/central/tl/central6/ )

 

A summary Student Information Sheet is available for review.

 http://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/files/aa-forms/StudentInfoSheet.pdf