


Attend online discussion sections and participate in group problem solving. In every chapter, I identify the problems that aren't helpful.ī. Work every problem in the book, unless I say otherwise. If you want to do well on my exams then practice solving problems.Ī. Work Problems: The purpose of this class is to teach you to use fundamental principles (e.g., octet rule, electronegativity, resonance, sterics, electrostatics, stereochemistry) to SOLVE PROBLEMS of reactivity and structure. Attend every lecture and every discussion sectionĢ. Later in the course I'll announce an additional extra-modular Quiz worth 1%.ġ. The Quiz(zes) in each module count for 1% of your course grade (9 x 1% = 9%) that means all the mini-Quizzes in Module 0 count essentially as one quiz. I will be assigning WEEKLY Canvas Quizzes so you can check your knowledge. You should work every problem in the book, except those indicated in each module. Back then we covered different material, (e.g., Ch 28 instead of Ch 18) in Chem 51C. Note that Chem 51C covered different chapters of the Smith textbook back in 20. They are not intended as a replacement for book or Sapling problems. These old exams are offered to give a sense of question format and general exam procedures. Old exams from 2014, 2015, 2019 are available under Files in the subfolder called "Old Exams". There will be absolutely NO make-up exams - sorry. You will automatically receive a grade of A(±) if you make 90.00% of the points or above on the final.Įxams are closed book, but molecular models are allowed. The distribution of course letter grades will be roughly: 20% A, 30% B, 33% C, 17% D or F, with roughly equal numbers of pluses and minuses. Grading may be curved upward but not downward.

Midterm Exam IV 20% - Wed, Dec 1, Ch 21,22įinal Exam 30% - Mon, Dec 6, Ch 16 + all previous chaptersĬourse Grades: Course grades will be determined at the end of the course based on the total points earned in the course. Midterm Exam III 20% - Fri, Nov 12, Ch 19,20 Midterm Exam II 20% - Fri, Oct 29, Ch 17,18 Grading: The lowest midterm exam grade will be automatically dropped.
