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Department of Chemistry Western Illinois University Fall 2012, Course Syllabus Course Title: Chem. 374, Physical Chemistry I Classroom: 315 Currens, M, W & F, Time: 11-11:50 Instructor: Gilles Kouassi, PhD, Associate Professor Office: Office hours: Office phone: Office e-mail: 519C Currens Hall T, W, & Thurs, 11:30-1:00 or on appointment 309-298-1727 [email protected] Course objective: The objective is to provide the students with a rigorous treatment of physical chemistry and to teach a clear and interesting way of learning the concepts and methods of physical chemistry. Students are expected to grasp the basic theory of physical chemistry and to find them useful whether they are chemistry majors, biologists, engineers or medical scientists. Furthermore, this course should help the students to learn how to solve numerical problems that emphasize features in the underlying theory and illustrate practical applications. Course Format: Chem. 374 focuses on thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and kinetics. In physical chemistry, mastery of a concept is exhibited by the ability to solve problems. Mathematics is an integral part of physical chemistry and you need to understand the math well enough to solve the problems. I expect that you will work and understand all of the assigned problems. Problem sets will be due approximately once per week, likely on Friday. Late problem sets will not be accepted. Problems sets will be returned in class. You are encouraged to work in your problem sets in study groups. Each person should hand in his own solutions to the problem sets and should understand them. Prerequisites: You must have completed Chem. 202, one year of physics, and one year of calculus. The book for the course is Physical Chemistry 4th Edition, by Silber, Albert, and Bawendi. ISBN: 978-0-471-21504-2 Laboratory Textbook: Experiments in Physical chemistry By Carl W. Garland, Joseph W. Nibler, and David Shoemaker, 8th edition, Publisher: McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-282842-9-ISBN0-07282842-0 (hard copy: acid-free paper). Texbook: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of all chemicals utilized in the laboratory can be found at the following web site. http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/#MSDS. E-copies are free of charge. Approved eye protections are used for the laboratory component of this class. A simple scientific calculator without extensive memory functions (i.e. Texas Instruments model 30, equivalent, or less sophisticated models). Attendance: You are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. All students are responsible for all information and materials given in class whether they are present or not. Any student who receives four or more absences may be dropped from this course without notice. All unexcused absences at a test should result in a zero. Individual with excused absences should be given consideration at the end of the semester. Absences will be excused on the basis of official university policy. To secure an excused absence, bring verification to Dr. Gilles Kouassi. Grading: 3 exams 3 quizzes Homework assignments Class participation Comprehensive final exam Total Grading scale A A− B+ B B− C+ C C− D+ D D− F 300 points 100 points 100 points 20 points 150 points 670 points 92% - 100% 87% - 91% 83% - 86% 80% - 82% 77% - 79% 73% - 76% 70% - 72% 67% - 69% 64% - 66% 62% - 63% 60% - 61% 59% and below TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE Thermodynamic 1. Zeroth law of thermodynamics and equation of state 2. First law of thermodynamics Exam 1 September 17 3. Second law of thermodynamics 4. Fundamentals law of thermodynamics 5. Chemical equilibrium Exam 2 October 19 6. Phase equilibrium 7. Thermodynamic of Biochemical equations Exam 3 November 14 8. Experimental kinetics and gas reactions Final comprehensive Exam December 10-14 IMPORTANT DATES Last day to add course during open registration: Last day to add by permission or delete course: Last day to drop course with "W" grade: 08/24/2012 08/31/2012 10/28/2012 August 20, Mon. -- Classes Begin September 3, Mon. -- Labor Day -- No Classes/University Closed September 4, Tues. -- Classes Resume October 12, Fri. -- Fall Break -- No Classes October 15, Mon. -- Classes Resume November 19-23, Mon.-Fri. -- Thanksgiving Break -- No Classes November 22-23, Thurs.-Fri. -- Holiday -- University Closed November 26, Mon. -- Classes Resume December 10-14, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week December 15, Sat. -- Commencement Statement on Ethics: Western Illinois University, like all communities, functions best when its members treat one another with honesty, fairness, respect, and trust. Students have rights and responsibilities (http://www.wiu.edu/provost/student/). Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty constitute a serious violation of university conduct regulations. Students who engage in dishonesty in any form shall be charged with academic dishonesty. (http://sjp.wiu.edu/CodeOfConduct/index.asp) Emergency Preparedness: WIU Office of Risk Management and Emergency Preparedness provides resources on how to respond to emergency situations. Please view the video resources at www.wiu.edu/rmep/ (Click “Resources” on the right side of the page). Students with Disabilities: In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor’s attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire about such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability Support Services at 298-2512 for additional services. Any student requiring accommodations should contact Disability Support Services at 117 Seal Hall. Telephone (309) 298-2361. SYLLABUS MAY BE SUBJECTED TO CHANGES WITH NOTICE