Chemistry 222 - Course Syllabus

and links to exam questions, problems assignments, etc.

For the exact syllabus given to you in class for the Spring 2004 term click HERE (pdf).

Text: Petrucci, Harwood & Herring, General Chemistry, Principles and Modern Applications, 8th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2002. You may also wish to purchase the student solutions manual though it is not necessary. We will do all or parts of chapters 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,  20 and 21. The course moves quickly and problem solving will be emphasized.

Chemistry 222 is the second lecture course in the Chemistry 120-223 sequence. It is designed for students majoring in the sciences or science intensive areas. A final grade of a "C" or better in Chemistry 120 and Math 118 /116 are the prerequisites for this course. In addition, Chemistry 222 must be accompanied by Chemistry 223 laboratory.

Your grade for this course will be determined from your performance on four hour exams, two or three quizzes/assignments, and the final exam. No written papers are required and no special assignments for extra credit will be assigned. The percent values used to determine exam and course grades are generally:

A > 85%; B >75%; C > 65%, etc.

"Students with disabilities who require accommodations (academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids or services) for this course must contact the Office for Student Disability Services, Room 445, Potter Hall.  The OFSDS telephone number is (270) 745-5004 V/TDD.  Please DO NOT request accommodations directly from the professor or instructor without a letter of accommodation from the Office for Student Disability Services."

The probable topic areas for the hour exams are:

Currently I plan to give all hour-exams durring class period.  Don't be late.

The final exam is the American Chemical Society standardized exam which covers both Chemistry 120 and 222.

Simple click on the topic from the topic list in the left margin to see some typical exam questions------with answers.

A Few Important Points

You are required to attend class. If an emergency arises and you must be absent, please try to notify me ahead of time and I will see that you get copies of the handouts for that day. A missed exam cannot be made up without prior notification and exams can only be missed for serious reasons. Here are my phone numbers and both have an answering machine (office: 745-6238; home: 842-5865).  I will post worked-out answers to all assigned problem handouts on the bulletin board next to my office. Typical questions taken from old exams are on my web-site. You can only use calculators on exams that do not have the ability to store data, formulas, etc., in long-term memory.  See me if you have questions. These are the only kinds of calculators that will be allowed. If desired, there will be after-hours help sessions prior to each exam and the week before the final exam.

If you withdraw from lecture you must also withdraw from laboratory. Only if you change to an audit in Chemistry 222 can you remain in Chemistry 223. No withdrawals or audits can be granted after the last day to withdraw each semester, usually around midterm.   For Spring 2003, the last day is Thursday, March 6th.

I must follow the University policy concerning cheating. If you are caught cheating on any exam, you will be dismissed from the class with an "F" with no opportunity to withdraw with a "W."