LECTURE

11:00-11:50 MWHF in COL 150.  Lectures emphasize key chemical and molecular concepts and applications.  The lectures don't reflect everything in the textbook (and vice versa), and success in the course requires careful study of both the lecture material and the assigned text material and problems.  I expect that you will be prepared for and attend class, arrive on time and not leave early, read and study the book, complete assignments, participate in classroom activities, and ask questions when you need help. I also expect you to respect your fellow students and refrain from chatting, cell phone use, online activities and outside reading during class. In return, you should expect that I will prepare clear lectures, help you understand and develop new concepts, answer your questions and show you how to apply what you have learned to new topics.

OTHER RESOURCES

• Free drop-in tutor help is provided by undergraduate SUPeR Chemistry Peer Learning Assistants.  SUPeR Chem is your primary source for help with homework.  

• Self-study Pressure Quizzes to be posted at this site will include questions and answers from my previous exams, plus animated illustrations of concepts.

• Practice quizzes for all chapters are also available at Silberberg’s Online Learning Center. 

• The Department of Chemistry provides contact information for private tutors. The cost of this service is by arrangement with the tutor.
  For more information, visit the Chemistry office in room 91 KLA.  

• The University Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) offers group tutoring.  Call 346-3226 for information

CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT CALCULATOR POLICY

The UO General Chemistry Committee has adopted a policy whereby only certain models of calculators are allowed in quizzes and examinations. This is to provide a level playing field for all students and preclude devices with communications capabilities.  An inexpensive non-programmable scientific calculator without text storage or graphing capabilities (for example:  TI 30X IIS or IIB, Casio FX-115MSPlus, HP 10S, or Sharp EL-5XX series) should be brought to all quizzes and exams, even if you're not sure if you will use it.  Calculators will not be provided.  Make sure your calculator is in good working order and that batteries are fresh. If your calculator fails during testing and you have no backup, you'll have to complete the test without it.  The calculator you use should have capabilities for square roots, logarithms, scientific notation operations and a y^x key.  Inquiries about the acceptability of calculators must be made in advance of entering the quiz or exam room. It is in your best interest to familiarize yourself with your exam calculator before the quiz or exam by using it for homework assignments.  The following types of calculators are NOT approved for use during quizzes and exams:

 Your total score is determined according to

The following percentages ensure the corresponding grades: 90% = A, 78% = B, 62% = C, 50% = D, <50% = F.  A 62%, for example, ensures a grade of at least  C^-.  These cutoffs may be shifted downward slightly (not upward!) at the end of the term depending on course averages. If you have chosen the P/N option, you must earn the equivalent of a C^- to receive a P (pass) in this course. A course grade of incomplete (I) will be considered only for individual cases with cause. An incomplete grade is not meant to be a substitute for an undesirable regular letter grade.

Quiz and exam answers are posted in the online lecture notes; the scores are posted in Blackboard.  Homework scores are displayed in WebAssign, and the answer keys are displayed in WebAssign the Monday after the due date.

The University of Oregon has adopted university email addresses as an official means of communication.  It is your responsibility to regularly check your UO email account in order to stay current with course communications.  Email is a very handy method for communicating with people, whether around the world or across campus. In some situations email protocol is not as formal as paper communications.  In others, (academics, jobs, etc.) there are some expectations of protocol. I ask that when communicating with me (or any faculty member) by email, you adhere to the following guidelines:

• The subject line should include "CH222 Your Name" and the nature and topic of the email.

• Spell correctly and use appropriate punctuation.

• Acceptable forms of salutation:  “Dear Dr. Herrick” or “Dear Professor Herrick.” 
  Unacceptable forms of salutation:  “Hey Herrick” or “Herrick” or “David.” 

• Always sign your messages with first and last name.  I won’t respond to unsigned messages.

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