Chem 101: General Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Sections B0B - Spring 2001

Course Outline and Schedule

Chem101 provides an introduction to the principles of chemistry, the periodic properties of elements, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, molecular structure, stoichiometry and organic chemistry. It is assumed that students taking this course have satisfactorily completed courses in high school chemistry and algebra. Chem 101 credits qualify for General Education II credits but not as credits for any Chemistry major or minor. It is a prerequisite to Chem 104, which is a continuation of General chemistry and does provide credit toward all Chemistry majors and minors.

Lecture: B0B   T   R  
2:00 - 3:15 pm
Hibbard 101
Laboratory: B01 M        
8:00 — 11:50 am
Phillips 469
  B02     W    
8:00 — 11:50 am
Phillips 469
  B03         F
8:00 — 11:50 am
Phillips 469
Instructor: Warren Gallagher
Phillips 437
836-5388
wgallagh@uwec.edu

Course Materials:

Textbook
 Chemistry for Today; Spencer L. Seager and Michael R. Slabaugh; Brooks/Cole Publishing, 1997.
Lab Manual
 UW-EC Chemistry 101 Laboratory Manual. (Obtain from the Chemistry Stockroom during first lab meeting).
Web page
 The web page for this course is found at "http://www.chem.uwec.edu/Chem101_S01".
Among other things, it contains a copies of this syllabus, lecture notes and overheads.
Calculator
 It should have the logarithm function and be capable of using scientific notation.
Safety goggles
 (ANSI Z87.1-1989 standard). Bring to second lab meeting; these may be obtained from the UW-Eau Claire bookstore.
Padlock
 For locking your laboratory drawer.
Marking Pen
 Such as a Sharpie laundry marker, which will be used for marking glassware.
Straight edge
 For drawing graphs in lab

Attendance Policy:

Attendance will be kept for all lectures and laboratories. Excessive absences will be reported to the Dean of Students and will be considered when determining your course grade. In the event of an absence, you are responsible for all material covered, and all announcements and assignments made. Attendance for lab is mandatory. If for any reason you should need to miss a lab, make arrangements ahead of time with the instructor. If you need to miss lab for a medical reason obtain a signed medical excuse. Any assignments missed will be recorded as zero unless other arrangements are made.

Grading:

 
Points
3 in-class exams at 100 points each
300
6 lecture quizzes at 25 points each (lowest two are dropped)
100
Final Exam (comprehensive)
100
Laboratory quizzes and reports
200
Total
700
100 - 90%
A
89 - 80%
B
79 - 65%
C
64 - 55%
D
54 - 0%
F

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Warren Gallagher
Department of Chemistry
(715) 836-5388
wgallagh@uwec.edu

updated: Tuesday, January 23, 2001