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Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, Kotz and Triechel, 4th Edition.
Calculator, Safety Glasses, Master Lock #1525

General Chemistry Home Page, http://www.chem.umass.edu/genchem
Students Solutions Manual, Banks.
Saunders Interactive general Chemistry CD-Rom, Kotz and Vining
Chemland, Chemistry Software, Vining.  For windows computers only.  Download free from http://soulcatcher.chem.umass.edu

3 Exams                  50%  (Exams will be in the evenings)
  Homework               10%
  Laboratory             20%
  Cumulative Final Exam  20%

Exam Dates:
            Exam     I:  Tuesday, February 27
            Exam    II:  Tuesday, April 3
            Exam   III:  Tuesday, May 8
            Final Exam:  TBA

Meet every other week.  Odd numbered sections begin the second week of the semester.  The first experiment will be handed out in class.  All other experiments are available on the web.  A prelab quiz will be administered at the beginning of each laboratory period.

Staffed by Chemistry faculty, graduate teaching assistants and undergraduate desk assistants.  A great place to bring your books, study chemistry, and get help with coursework.

Hours

Monday-Thursday 9:00AM - Midnight
       Friday   9:00AM - 4:30PM
       Sunday   5:00PM - Midnight
No faculty or TA assistance is available from 9:00AM - noon, Monday through Friday or Sunday night.

1. Approximately one assignment per week.  Deadlines will be posted on the web.
2. User name = your social security number, PW = your last name.
3. Repeat each question as often as desired.  You should get a new question each time.
4. The best score completed before the deadline, counts.
5. All required modules finished = 10% of overall grade
6. A good way to study for exams.

1. Do your homework.

The way to learn general chemistry is to do lots, lots of homework problems.  Reading the book is all well and good, but the simple fact is, your exams are going to look like homework problems.  You are ready for an exam only if you can work all the assigned problems without help from the book or friends.  If you can't do this, you don't really understand the material.
 
2. Exam Policies:

You must have a passing exam average on the three hour-long exams in order to pass the course.  You must take the final exam to pass the course.  The final will not be given early.
 
3. Lab Policies:

You must complete all of the laboratory experiments to pass the course.  If you fail the course, you must retake the lab.  Lab conflicts or problems should be taken to your TA or lab supervisor.
 
4. Lecture Details:

Each lecture section has its own syllabus, homework assignments, and exam schedule.  If you are enrolled in a section, you must attend that section and do the work required for that section.  Be sure that you are in the correct OWL section.  All sections share the same textbook and laboratory assignments.  The lab will count for 20% of the course grade, and OWL for 10%, in all sections.
 
5. In the event of a severe illness or family emergency:

Please contact me in any way possible; e-mail is best, so I have your name and written information.  Voice mail is OK too or send a friend.  I will help you in every way possible to catch up with material missed.
 
6. Academic Honesty:

You will abide by the academic honesty policy of the campus.  I expect you to do your own work on exams and labs.  You mush flush all calculator memories of any chemistry information before coming to an exam.  You MAY NOT bring any additional materials to exams other than a pencil, calculator, and your brain.  I take honesty very seriously.