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Textbook: |
“Physical
Chemistry”, 8th Edition, by P.W. Atkins |
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Lectures: |
M, W, and F, Room 313 Bray Hall 11:40 A.M. to 12:35 P.M. |
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Instructor: |
Dr. Avik P. Chatterjee Room 220 E.C. Jahn Laboratory. |
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Phone: |
315-470-4747 |
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E-mail: |
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The course material will address the thermodynamics of simple systems and of mixtures, and will be based largely on the first 7 Chapters of the text.
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Grading |
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ITEM |
WEIGHT |
DATE |
LOCATION |
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Exam I : |
30 % |
Friday, Sept. 26th |
313 Bray |
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Exam II
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30 % |
Wednesday, Oct. 29th |
313 Bray |
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Exam III
(Final) : |
30 % |
Wednesday, Dec. 10th |
313 Bray |
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Problem
Sets |
10 % |
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Problem
Sets shall be graded on an S/U basis. Solutions to problem sets shall be placed
on reserve at Moon Library.
Course
Organization:
Up to Exam I: Will cover material from
Chapters 1 and 2 of the text.
Up to Exam II: Will cover material
through Chapter 4 of the text.
For the Final: Materials from Chapters 1
through 7. (The final will be “cumulative”).
In each case, if we are
significantly behind where I planned to be in classroom at a given time, the
Exams shall be set up keeping that in view.
The exams shall be during the regular
class times at the same room (313 Bray Hall) on the above days.
Policy on homework assignments:
I have no objections towards, and in fact
encourage, co-operation and discussion in the solution of homework problem
sets. However, I do wish to discourage persons from simply copying solutions
from other people. Homework assignments are intended to provide an opportunity
to gain experience in problem solving, and to familiarize oneself with the
tools, techniques, and concepts which we discuss in class. The fact that I am
“open” to the idea that people may wish to co-operate on problem sets is part
of the reason why I assign them a rather low weightage as far as the final
grade is concerned.
Policy
on Exams:
It is not one of the
objectives of the present course to test or emphasize memorization skills. To
this end, each person should feel free to bring into each Exam ONE 8.5” x 11”
sheet of paper with whatever handwritten notes, formulae, equations,
diagrams, etc., they feel could be helpful.
Do bring calculators as well
!!!
Office
Hours:
In addition to the regular office
hours, I encourage persons to feel free to make appointments to see me at other
times as well. E-mail may be another possible channel for communication. Above
all, I want to encourage persons to feel free to ask questions in or outside of
class, and to not
feel bad re: asking questions. It has been said that the only “stupid”
questions are the ones that go unasked.
If
something should go really wrong:
Offices exist at both
SUNY-ESF and at SU for academic support, as well as for career and personal
counseling. The ESF Office of Career and Counseling Services, 110 Bray Hall,
470-6660, can direct you to the appropriate resource for help.
In case
there arise family or health-related emergencies that might affect your
performance in this or other courses, visit or call Mr. Tom Slocum at the ESF
Office of Career and Counseling Services (315-470-6660). He is empowered to
give official endorsement to any person’s need for accommodation. His office
will also contact all class
instructors for you, in case an emergency arises which necessitates your
absence from school.
Last Modified June 9, 2008
Copyright 2000 A. P. Chatterjee