Chem 1634 Second Test 2-B October, 1994

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHEM 1412 (CHM 1644) Spring 2002

Instructor: Dr. Ya-Ping Huang (223-3323), RGC 319.1 e-mail:

web page:

Section 29427, 29391: MW: 10:30 AM –11:50 AM, RGC 320

29428 TH: 12:00 PM –1:15 PM, RGC 320

29429: TH: 5:40 PM - 6:55 PM, RGC 320

Office Hours:

M: 12:00 noon - 2:30 pmT: 11:00 am -12:00 noon, 1:15 –2:30 pm

W: 10:00 – 10:30 amH: 11:15 am -12:00 noon, 4:15 - 5:30 pm

By appointment:

M: 10:00 – 10:30 amT: 10:00 – 11:00 amW: 2:30 –3:30 PM

H: 10:15 – 11:15 amF: 10:15 am – 12:00 noon

I. Prerequisite: CHEM 1411 (CHM 1634) and MTH 1743, and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1412 lab.

II. Textbook:

Lecture: General Chemistry, 6 th Edition by Whitten, Davis and Peck (2000)

Problem Solving Skill

Lab: Chemical Principles in the Laboratory, ACC Custom Edition. by Slowinski, Wolsey & Masterton.

III. Subjects & Schedule:

CHM 1412 covers chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria, thermodynamics,

electrochemistry, coordination complexes, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. We will cover

Ch. 10, 15-21, 25-27, approximately one chapter every 3 lectures.

IV. Tests:

There are five tests for the semester. The first 4 tests will be held in the testing center and one retest

Is allowed for each of these tests. The last test is to be held in class (no re-test allowed).

In order to receive full credit for the test questions you MUSTshow all your work on the scratch

paper provided by the testing center. Clearly number each problem and show all work and

calculation neatly and legibly.

Tentativeschedule and material covered for the test and retest are as following:

Each test will have one or two questions relating to previous topics.

Any changes in the schedule will be announced in class and/or in my website.

It is your responsibility to keep yourself informed!

The result of the retest is your final grade. No further make-ups will be allowed.

Extensions :If for any reason you fail to take the test or retest on or before the deadline, you will be

given a 3-day extension with penalties as following: 5% off for one day extension, 10%

off for two-day extension and 15% off for three-day extension.

Instructor's signed permission is required to take the test or retest after the deadline

Limitation for re-tests:

To be eligible to get a final average of an “A,” you cannot take more than 3 re-tests.

No re-tests are allowed if you miss the deadline for the test.

Scholastic Dishonesty

The use or possession of any unauthorized material in the testing center is considered an

offense of academic dishonesty. The penalty is withdrawal from class or an F grade.

V. Homework:

1. Assignments based on the end of chapter questions (every other odd) will not be collected.

1. Assignments given in class will be collected on specific dates. (Check Assignment Summary for details) Late assignments are subject to penalty of one point a day. All homework turned in must show detailed work to get credit. Assignment more than one week late will not be accepted. Answers to the assignments will be posted on the bulletin board and on my website. Please check periodically. The granting of extra points (beyond 140) is tied to attendance record.

VI. Grading:

Homework assignments 140 pts A  900 pts and 5th test  60%

5 exams, 120 pts each 600 pts B  800 pts

12 labs 250 pts C  700 pts

Quizzes/Attendance 20 ptsD  600 pts

Total 1010 pts F < 600 pts

VII. Attendance:

Detailed attendance records will be kept for each student. If you fail to attend class for 3

consecutive sessions without legitimate excuses, you may be withdrawn from the course by the

instructor. However, it is your responsibility to withdraw if you so desire.

VIII. Miscellaneous:

1. Testing center (Room 127): photo ID and ACC ID (or fee receipt) required

Hours: MTWH: 8 AM - 8 PM F: 8 AM - 4 PM Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM

1. Parallel study lab: free tutoring for chemistry and other subjects. Check room 212 for individual

tutor’s schedule. (MTWH: 9 am – 9 pm, F: 9 am- noon)

1. NO FOODS / DRINKS or cellular phone / pager in CLASSROOM.
2. A basic scientific calculator with log and trig functions is sufficient for the class.

Only non-programmable calculators are allowed in the Testing Center.

1. Withdrawal deadline: Monday, April 22, 2001.

CHM 1412 Lecture Schedule: Spring 2002

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