Lecture #1 January 3rd, 2010

Hello everyone and welcome to Chemistry 122. I am looking forward to a great quarter. In Monday's lecture we went over the syllabus and course requirements/expectations. Both the syllabus and a pdf of the powerpoint from the first lecture are posted on Carmen.

This quarter we will be using two on-line assessment programs. The registration information for My Math Test and Mastering Chemistry is posted on the content section of Carmen under the Lecture Material subheading. Your first quiz is worth 10 points and needs to be completed using the My Math Test program. The reason we are using this program is to help refresh everyone with their math skills. It has been shown that students who struggle with fundamental algebra/trigonometry have a very tough time in Chemistry 122. After completing the assessment test in My Math Test you will be given an individualized study plan containing practice problems to help solidify your foundation for the math aspect of the course. This study plan will vary based on how many questions you answered correctly in the initial assessment. You have unlimited attempts to complete the first quiz, but it designed to enhance your understanding of some key concepts so use the study plan and complete some practice problems and watch the lecture videos to maximize the benefit of the program.

I'd also like you to register for Mastering Chemistry. Your first graded Mastering assignment will not be due until next week, but it would be great to get everyone registered and ready to go. I have posted an ungraded Thermochemistry Practice Quiz Questions assignment, as the first recitation quiz will focus on Experiment #11: Calorimetry and Hess's Law. This week's recitation should be devoted to review some aspects of Chapter 5 dealing with the first lab. If you happened to forget some of the Thermochemistry principles from last quarter (or the last time you took Chem 121), be sure to read sections 5.4, 5.5, and 5.6 and work out Sample Exercise 5.6, which directly relates to the lab.

We will start with the content in Chapter 10 on Wednesday.

Today's Inspirational Quote:
"Make the most of this time; it will not come again … make each day count. This is the place to expand your horizons to any and all opportunities.”

E. Gordon Gee

I'd also like to post an inspirational quote each day before class starts, so please e-mail any of your favorites.

Song Played Before Class:
Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days
Lil Wayne - Right Above It feat. Drake
Also feel free to send your song requests.

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