Chemistry 102

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Chemistry 102

• Dr. Don DeCoste
• 109 Chemistry Annex
• decoste_at_illinois.edu
• 244-5959
• 2-3 pm Mondays and Tuesdays and 3-4 pm Thursdays
• By appointment

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Required Materials

• Textbook Chemistry, 8th Ed., Zumdahl Zumdahl
• Interactive Course Guide Syllabus and discussion
  questions.
• CalculatorA simple calculator that performs
  scientific notation and has log function.
• i-Clicker For use in lecture

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Lectures

• Provide a big picture
• How do we think about chemistry?
• How do we solve a problem?
• Interactive
• I expect and encourage questions.
• i-Clickers

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Discussion Sections

• All sections begin tomorrow.
• Smaller classes teaching assistants

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Chemistry 103

• Check-in this week for everybody.
• Buy a usage fee card before coming to lab.

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Exams

• Evening exams (7-830 pm). Dates given on
  website and ICG.
• Multiple choice and free response.
• Emphasis on understanding.

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Web Site

• http//www.chem.illinois.edu
• Now includes example exam.
• Electronic homework (1st and 2nd assignments due
  Wednesday, September 9, 9 am)

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Some advice

• Read the text. Not like a novel, but deeply and
  critically.
• Be careful of Solutions Manual.
• 212 Chemistry Annex.