Course Syllabus

FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Syllabus
CHEM 313 - 01
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Fall 2016
1 LOCATOR INFORMATION
Lecture schedule: MWF 11:00 - 11:50 AM, SciTech227
Lecturer: Dr. Jairo Castillo-Chara
Oce: ST 313
Telephone: (910) 672-2062
Oce Hours: T 12:00-4:00PM, WRF 8:00-10:00AM and by appointment
e-mail: jcastill@uncfsu.edu
Website: http://faculty.uncfsu.edu/jcastill/
FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of
charge, an electronic mail account (username@uncfsu.edu) that is easily accessible via the Internet.
The university has established FSU email as the primary mode of correspondence between univer-
sity ocials and enrolled students. Inquiries and requests from students pertaining to academic
records, grades, bills, nancial aid, and other matters of a condential nature must be submitted
via FSU email. Inquiries or requests from personal email accounts are not assured a response. The
university maintains open-use computer laboratories throughout the campus that can be used to
access electronic mail.
Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at
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http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf
2 COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is the rst of two-semester sequence course to present the fundamentals of physical chemistry
from the macroscopic point of view. Without losing rigorousness, the essential ideas of physical
chemistry will be introduced hopefully in a way that would be interesting, comprehensible and
enjoyable to students with a background of one year of college calculus and physics. The lectures
in this class will cover thermodynamics, kinetics and chemical change.
2.1 Motivation
The main objective of physical chemistry is the understanding of structure, properties and trans-
formations of matter, from macroscopic behavior to mechanisms that operate at molecular level.
Physical chemists collect, select and analyze experimental data from all areas of chemistry and use
this information to construct models capable of predicting new phenomena. Physical chemistry
permeates much of the modern science and constitutes a driving force promoting scientic advances
in a wide range of elds. Based on concepts from chemistry, physics and mathematics, physical
chemistry contributes to many areas of science as diverse as medicine, molecular biology, molecular
engineering, chemical engineering, materials and earth sciences.
2.2 Course Prerequisites:
This course assumes that the students have taken college calculus(MATH 241-2), physics(PHYS
121) and chemistry (CHEM 210). An introduction course in dierential equations will be useful,
however provisions will be made during the course to satisfy this requirement.
3 DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES:
In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to please contact the
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Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, Room 155 (1st Floor); 910-672-1203.
4 TEXTBOOK
1. Thomas Engel and Philip Reid, Physical Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Pearson, 2013.
5 CHEM 313 GOALS:
1. The most important goal in CHEM313 is the understanding of the three laws of thermodynamics
and how to apply the laws to chemical systems.
2. The understanding of the thermodynamic basis of chemical equilibrium.
3. And nally to understand how the physical laws enable us to understand the fundamental prin-
ciples of chemistry in an abstract way.
6 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
After completion of the rst course in physical chemistry, students are expected:
1.To be able to learn and apply the basic language of thermodynamics to the study of chemical sys-
tems.
2. To become familiar with the applications of thermodynamics in dierent areas of chemistry.
3. To be able to solve physical chemistry problems based on critical analysis of the available data
and by the appropriated use of concepts and mathematical tools.
4. To relate the principles, methods, theories and models of physical chemistry to other areas of
chemistry and other areas of science such as biology, physics, earth sciences, and engineering.
5. To increase their familiarity with the use of tables of thermodynamic data to calculate thermo-
dynamic functions and to sharpen their graphing interpretation skills.
6. To be familiar with spread sheet softwares to analyze, solve and visualize problems in physical
chemistry and related areas.
7. To be prepared to take advanced, senior-level and graduate courses in chemistry, biochemistry
and physics.
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7 COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRI-
TERIA
7.1 Homework Policy
1. Homework will be given during Friday class and should be completed in approximately two weeks
and submitted on Friday by 5:00 PM. You can turn in your homework during class or bring it to
my oce.
2. Homework problems should be neatly written in order to make sure that the instructor under-
stands your solutions(not credit will be given for confusing, unreadable work). I advice you to work
out your solution rst, then do all the necessary editing as you do when you write paper. This
process will allow you to eliminate any errors and to deliver a more professional work.
3. Each time that you submit the homework make sure that you write your name, date and problem
set number or chapter number.
4. Homework turned in late will be graded at a rate of 10 % per day late (you will lost 10 points
per day late)
5.The problem sets will be graded according to the following scale: "satisfactory eort" (100%),
"need improvement" (50%) and "unsatisfactory eort" (0 %).
6. Questions about homework or questions related to grading will be discussed during oce hours.
If you can not see the instructor at the oce hours cited above, you can email or call to make an
appointment that suit your schedule.
7.2 Grading
This course will be graded on a maximum of 100 points distributed as follows: Your course grade
Section Points
Three hour Exams 45 Points
Final Exam (ACS Test) 25 Points
Homework 30 Points
Total 100 Points
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Percentile Points Letter Grade
92 - 100% A
83 - 91% B
73 - 82% C
64 - 72% D
63 or less % F
will be determined using the total number of points that you have accumulated during the semester.
7.3 Make up Examination Policy:
There will be no make-up examinations except in the case of serious illness or accident (properly
documented), family emergency, or participation in University ocial activities (class eld trips,
etc.). For the latter case, make up-examination arrangements must be made in advance.
7.4 Due Date Assignments Policy:
The nal due date for any assignment (homework, exams, or any other assignment) is by 5:00 PM
of the day of the nal exam date. After this date no assignments will be accepted.
7.5 REVISION OF GRADES - STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITIES
Absences from class will be handled following strictly the University policy. Absences of more than
10 % of the total contact hours the course meets during the semester, which is approximately seven
(7) total hours of unexcused absences will fall in the category of 'EXCESSIVE ABSENCES-EA'.
As indicated in the new guidelines, 'WN' grade has been eliminated and it is the STUDENT'S RE-
SPONSIBILITY TO WITHDRAW HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM THE CLASS. Please, check
the 'Revision of Grades-Student Responsibilities' at:
www.uncfsu.edu/fsuretension/policiesprocedures.htm. A copy of the Revision of Grades-Student
Responsibilities has been provided in the last page of this document.
I X GRADE (NO SHOW): will be assigned to any student on the roster that did not attend during
the rst week of classes or, in on line classes, did not interact with class website during the rst
week of classes. Since X grade is not a nal grade, it can removed if the student begins attending
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class.
I EA GRADE (EXCESSIVE ABSENCES): will be assigned to students whose absences exceed 10
% of class contact hours. After the grade has been assigned the student will be warranted in order
for them to take the corrective action.
NEW FINAL GRADE:
I FN (FAILURE DUE TO NON-ATTENDANCE ) Final grade for students who are on class ros-
ter, but never attend the class. An FN grades is equivalent to an F grade in the calculation of the
GPA.
7.6 Academic Integrity Statement
One of the fundamental pillars of the university is the academic and personal integrity of all its
members. You must be truthful and honest at all times and must be aware of what kind of situa-
tions and activities constitute ethical violations. In this class the following activities or situations
will be considered violations of the ethical code and will be punished accordingly: cheating on ex-
ams, plagiarism (misrepresentation of materials obtained from the Internet or from other sources),
lying, helping someone else to cheat, reuse of assignments, unauthorized collaboration, alteration
of graded assignments, forgery, falsication and unfair competition. Please, report any violation to
the instructor. Unauthorized cheating is not limited only to those enumerated above, for a more
complete list you are advised to consult the Fayetteville State University Student Handbook.
Any form of cheating is considered as an academic dishonesty. Cheating in this class will be
punished with an F for the exam or for any other assignment where the cheating is
discovered.
The use of programmable calculators is strictly forbidden during exams and quizzes, try to bring a
simple no programmable calculator if you need one during the exam. Avoid the use of cell phones
during the exam and class time, this aects the concentration and distract your peers.
7.7 Student Behavioral Expectations
1. Students are expected to arrive to class on time, remain in class until dismissed by the instructor,
and refrain from preparing to leave class until it is dismissed.
2. Students should avoid passing notes or carrying on private conversations while class is being
conducted.
3. Students should avoid the use profanity in the classroom.
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4. Any form of cheating is considered an academic dishonesty or misconduct and will be punished.
For information about disciplinary measures and university policies for academic misconduct, read
the Fayetteville State University Student Handbook.
5. Students should avoid the use of cell phones during exams and class time, this aects the con-
centration and distract your peers.
7.8 Consequences For Failing to Meet Behavioral Expectations
With rst time violation of one of the rules above, he or she will be warn privately by the instructor
after or before next class. Second time violations will be punished by deducting as many as twenty
points from the student's next exam grade. With third time violations, the student will be reported
to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action according to the FSU Code of Student Conduct.[8]
8 ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES
The instructor will try to make available any additional material that will be required for the proper
instruction of students, through the canvas website (https://adfs3.uncfsu.edu/) , and the instructor
web site (http://faculty.uncfsu.edu/jcastill/).
Other o campus resources are available at: NIST Chemistry WebBook, NIST Standard Reference
Database Number 69: http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry/
Topics in Thermodynamics: http://www.le.ac.uk/chemistry/thermodynamics/
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9 COURSE OUTLINE
TOPIC CHAP. ASSIGNED PROBLEMS
Fundamental Concepts 1 Q1.6, Q1.8, Q1.10, P1.2, P1.7, P1.10,
P1.11, P1.16, P1.18, P1.20, P1.28
The Properties of Real Gases 7 Q7.4, Q7.5, Q7.8, Q7.11, Q7.18, P7.2, P7.5,
P7.11, P7.19, P7.21
Heat, Work and Internal Energy 2 Q2.2, Q2.5, P2.14, P2.19, P2.31,P2.33, P2.34,
P2.44
***EXAM I Sept. 3rd week ****
Internal Energy and Enthalpy 3 Q3.7, Q3.11, Q3.12, Q3.14, Q3.20, P3.3, P3.4, P3.9,
P3.12, P3.20, P3.26, P3.27, P3.31, P3.32
Thermochemistry 4 Q4.2, Q4.3, Q4.4, Q4.6, Q4.7, 4.10, Q4.12, Q4.14,
Q4.15, Q4.16, P4.1, P4.4, P.4.6, P4.14, P4.18, P4.19,
P4.22, P4.31
***EXAM II Oct. 3rd week ****
Entropy, the Second and Third Law 5 Q5.1,Q5.3, Q5.6, Q5.9, Q5.11, Q5.12,
P5.1, P5.6, P5.7, P5.16, P5.22, P5.27, P5.39
Chemical Equilibrium 6 Q6.3, Q6.5, Q6.7, Q6.9, P6.2, P6.5, P6.15, P6.18,
P6.23, P6.24, P6.29, P6.35
***EXAM III Nov. Last week****
Phase Diagrams 8 Q8.1, Q8.2, P8.18, P8.24, P8.35
Ideal and Real Solutions 9 Q9.2, Q9.5, Q9.6, Q9.7, Q9.8, Q9.10,
P9.8, P9.30, P9.34, P9.36
****Final Exam Dec. 5th****
The text book problems assigned above are identied by the key words below:
Q: discussions questions
P: problems
10 TEACHING STRATEGIES
For this course, the basic concepts will be discussed and illustrated with examples and demonstra-
tions whenever possible. Lectures will be delivered using standard blackboard and power point
presentations. I strongly encourage students to read the checklist of key ideas at the end of each
chapter in the textbook each time that a new chapter will be starting. Students are also encourage
to take notes, to ask questions and to participate in class discussions.
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11 BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Peter Atkins and Julio de Paula, Physical Chemistry, 8th Ed., W. H. Freeman and Company,
2006.
2. Ira N. Levine, Physical Chemistry, McGraw-Hill, 2008.
3. David W. Ball, Physical Chemistry, Thomson Learning Inc, 2003.
4. Atkins, P.; dePaula, J. Explorations in Physical Chemistry: A Resource for Users of Mathcad;
W. H. Freeman: New York, 2002.
5. Noggle, J. H. Physical Chemistry, 3rd Ed, Harpper Collins College Publishers, New York, NY.,
1996.
6. Schwenz, R. W.; Moore, R. J. Physical Chemistry: Developing a Dynamic Curriculum; American
Chemical Society: Washington DC, 1993.
7. Gilbert Newton Lewis and Merle Randall (revised by Kenneth S. Pitzer and Leo Brewer) Ther-
modynamics, 2nd Ed. (Mc Graw-Hill 1961.)
8. Denbigh K. The principles of chemical equilibrium: with applications in chemistry and chemical
engineering,2nd Ed. Cambridge U.P., 1966.
9. College of Basic and Applied Sciences Syllabus format, 2006.
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