Week 2: Chem 141 B Schedule
Here is our schedule for the week of 9/8 to 9/14.
Note: Assignments are due on Sunday and Monday evenings at midnight. Check Mastering Chemistry for more details!
Monday Lecture Materials: Ch141_9-10-2018-slideshow, Lecture Outline 9-10-2018, Class notes 9-10
Wednesday Lecture Materials: Ch141_9-12-2018-slideshow, Lecture Outline 9-12-2018, Class-Notes-9-12
Friday Lecture Materials: Ch141_9-14-2018-slideshow, Lecture Notes 9-14, Class notes 9-14
Lecture slides and notes will be posted here throughout the week.
| Week 2 | Sat 9/8, Sun 9/9 | Mon 9/10 | Tue 9/11 | Wed 9/12 | Thu 9/13 | Fri 9/14 | |
| In Class | Chapter 2 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 2 | ||||
| Learning Objs. | To understand the basic structure of the atom and its subatomic particles. | Quantitative problem solving. Relate the organization of the periodic table to properties. | To learn to communicate using the nomenclature used by chemists | ||||
| Topic | Atoms, Molecules, and Ions | Atoms, Molecules, and Ions | Atoms, Molecules, and Ions | ||||
| Activities | Warm-up, Build scaled-up model of an H atom | Think-Pair-Share quantative practice problems, Cathode Ray Tube | Self assessment of study strategies | ||||
| Outside of Class | |||||||
| Homework | ***Colby Chemistry Assessment (Diagnostic Quiz) on Mastering Chemistry is Due at 11:59*** | ***Introduction to Mastering Chemistry is due at 11:59*** | Start HW #2 | Work on HW #2 | |||
| Reading | 1st Read of Chap 2 | 2nd read of Chap 2 | |||||
| Other Things to Remember | Lab starts this week! More Information. (Scroll down to table) | Office Hours: 2:30-4:00 Keyes 314 | Office Hours: 1:00-2:30 Keyes 314 | ||||
| Practice Problems | 1.13, 1.15, 1.23, 1.29, 1.39, 1.60 | 1.47, 2.13, 2.19 | 2.15, 2.29, 2.41 2.47 | 2.65, 2.67, 2.77, 2.83 |
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Week 1: Welcome to Chem 141 B!
Here is our schedule for the first week for the 10 am section (141B).
Note: There is nothing due this week but you should do two things as soon as possible:
1) register for Mastering Chemistry
2) review the syllabus this week and reach out if you have any questions or issues.
Friendly reminder: I have office hours in Keyes 314 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm on Wed. and 1-2:30 on Fri. Come say hi!
Slide Show from Class: Ch141_Day1
Slide Show from Friday’s Class: Updated-Ch141_9-7-2018-slides, Class Notes: Measurement Chap 1
| Week 1 | Sat 9/1 | Sun 9/2 | Mon 9/3 | Tue 9/4 | Wed 9/5 | Thu 9/6 | Fri 9/7 |
| In Class | First day of class! | Chapter 1 | |||||
| Topic | Syllabus. Study Strategies. Classification and Properties of Matter. | Matter and Measurement | |||||
| Activities | Lecture, Minute paper | Think-pair-share, in class practice problems | |||||
| Outside of Class | |||||||
| Homework | HW#1: Introduction to MasteringChemistry | ||||||
| Reading | 1st read of Chap 1 | Read the Syllabus | |||||
| Tasks | Sign up for Mastering Chemistry | Complete Colby Chemistry Assessment (on MasteringChemistry) | |||||
| Practice Problems | 1.13, 1.15, 1.23 | 1.29, 1.39, 1.47, 1.60 |
CH141 General Resources
Mastering Chemistry Homework Website. (CH1412018)
Instructions Get Started withMastering Chemistry 2018
Mastering Chemistry Support Page.
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Week I. 9/5/2018
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Outline for 9/5/2018
- Introductions
- General class policies: Syllabus, textbook, homework, exams, laboratory
- Use of electronic resources
- Strategies for doing well in chemistry
- Chapter 1: Matter and Measurement
Lecture Slides:
