Chemistry 7

Hi Folks,

The link below shows the current class standing:

2009-1 Chem 7 Class Standings

Just a reminder:

Optional Exam 3
Friday, October 16, 6-8PM
CTC 306 and 308

Practice the multiple choice in the links ignoring those topics that are not included.

Read p. 329-332
Skip 9.2 – p. 338
Read Section 9.3 from p. 339-344
Skip Section 9.4 p.347-351
Read Section 9.5, p. 351-357
Chapter 10, p.366-385

You must sign a waiver to be included in the Optional Exam scheme.

Hope everyone is safe, and bunkered down for a long weekend of unpleasant weather. Many students are asking about the Exams. Here is what has been agreed upon by the Chem 7 instructors.

1. Hour Exam 3 will be October 14 (Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm)
2. An optional comprehensive exam be given on October 21. The results of this comprehensive exam (again its optional) will replace the the lowest mark obtained by the student in Exam 1, Exam 2, and Exam 3.
3. Final grade will be determined from a possible of 400 points (Exam 1,2,3 + quizzes).

My guess is we will cover Chapter 9 and a good chunk of Chapter 10. If you have any questions, place it as a blog comment so everyone can see it.

Be safe, and see you next week.

Rick

No Chem 7 class tomorrow. Not sure whether the Ateneo has announced it but this makes it easy for everyone.

If you plan to be at the Ateneo please volunteer at the covered court are where many folks are doing a wonderful job putting together clothing and packages for those in need.

I hope you and your families and friends are all safe.

RBG

Hi Guys,

I hope everyone is safe and that your families are as well.

Giving the calamity that has taken place over the last 48 hours, the Chem 7 Group has decided to postpone Exam 3. While it is still in the planning stages, Exam 3 will likely be on October 7. Details to follow once the group figures out what they are.

Please be safe and help others less fortunate around you. Thank you!

Rick

Lecture slides have been updated.

The Chem 7 instructors met last Friday to discuss the Exam 3. Please note that Exam 3 will cover Chapters 6-8. The exam format is the same as prior examinations (40 multiple-choice, 2 longer problems).

Because we will lose a class to a Monday before the Exam, we will be forced (at minimum) to make use of the recitation for lecture. I would ask the beadles to quickly come up with one “make-up” date to have an extra class 1.5 hr class before the Exam. This way we won’t have to rush through Chapter 8–which is mostly descriptive (as was Chapter 7). As it sits we have two classes to cover Chapter 8. It’s doable but we will have rush somewhat.

Listed below are the major dates that are approaching. Note the comprehensive make-up is the week following Exam 3. The comprehensive make-up is an optional exam that can replace your lowest exam (can’t hurt to try) but it also forces one to take the comprehensive final.

Event: Exam 3
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 6-7:30PM

Event:& Comprehensive Make-Up Exam
Date: Wednesday October 7, 2008
Time: 6-7:30PM

Event: Final Exam
Date: Wednesday October 14
Time: 3.30 – 15:30
Room: Schmitt Hall C109

Hi Guys,

Remember Hour Exam 2 is tomorrow evening

Event: Exam 2
Date: August 26
Time 6-7:30PM
Room CTC 306/308
Format 40 multiple choice and two long problems.

As far as tactics and strategy, my advise is the exactly the same as it was in Exam 1. Know the homework problems, and learn to identify what you don’t know by assessing yourself using the multiple-choice quiz bank links found in the “links” tab in this blog. Attending the recitation tomorrow is also a good idea to ask last minute questions should you have any.

All of the lecture slides have been uploaded. Please leave a comment if you have any questions. Good luck! See you tomorrow evening.

RBG

Hi Guys,

There will be a short review session beginning at 5:30PM and lasting to 6:30PM. Room C-109 is the venue. Please let your classmates know (as discussed earlier this morning).

The session will be driven by student questions. We will also make use of the online Silberberg quiz questions. Please be prepared and come with questions, your calculator and a smile

RBG

Hi Guys,

The lecture slides have been updated and I posted the solutions to homework problems from my list last semester (very similar to the current Chem 7 list). I also posted two old Exams in the Quiz and Exam tab. Note that our Exam will consist of 40 multiple-choice questions (that’s my understanding right now anyway) and 2-longer answer questions where all work must be shown.

Hour Exam 1
Date July 22
Time 6PM – 7:30PM
Rooms CTC 301 (Biology) and CTC 302 (Life Science)

Please plan to bring a calculator, pen or pencil. You do not need anything else (no you can not use your own period table–one will be provided).

My recommendation to the class is the same as it was on day 1: read the Chapter 1-3 assignments, perform and practice all of the assigned homework problems (and then some) and review the lecture notes. See me if you need any help. Note the Exam will cover only up to page 115 and chemical yields (and not multistep synthesis and the material after).

I will also say that past students have found that practicing the online multiple choice sites given in the blog links tab above to be very very helpful. It is really all about practice, getting familiar, and anticipating what will be on the Exam. Practice the online quizzes!

Email with questions if need be. Hoping we will be a rockin’ come Wednesday guys. Enjoy your weekend and be safe.

RBG

Hi Guys,

Please find below a summary of recitation times. My suggestion is to attend our dedicated session on Wednesday (starting tomorrow) and only attempt to go to another session if you absolutely have to do so. The rooms will be quite full.

Cluster 1: MAC and ECE (Section B/E/F)
Tuesday 5-6 PM
SEC A 116 A (55 students)
SEC A 124 A (55 students)

Cluster 2: Bio and Life Science (Section C/D)
Wednesday 5-6 PM
C-109 (80 students)

Cluster 3: Health Science (Section J/K/L)
Thursday 5-6 PM
CTC-102 (80 students)
CTC-103 (40 students)

Cluster 4: Psychology (Section G/H/I) 
Friday 3:30-4:30
SEC B 201 A (80 students)
SEC C 201 A (80 students)

Also, the lecture slide for today has been uploaded and the new Chem 7 homework problems prescribed for all sections have been pasted into the problem set tab. Check it out. Please don’t forget that practice makes perfect in this class

RBG

Hi Guys,

Okay. The head of Chem 7 indicated today that student charters prohibits instructors from holding any classroom activities on Mondays and Fridays from 4:00PM-6:00PM. Accordingly, this news will rule out the recitation that most folks thought they could make (i.e. M after 4). Also, Tuesday 9:30AM-10:30AM there are no rooms available so that tidbit rules out two of the three requested time I have received. In short, it is back to the drawing board to work this out.

Emman and Angelo, I need to ask you again to come up with recitation times for your sections and get back to me ASAP. From what I have been told by the Chem 7 head, Wednesday afternoon between 4-6 would be doable from a room perspective (again, its’ an hour recitation). Other days that have open rooms are T/Th from 4:00PM and onward. The last option is a recitation hour from 6PM-7PM on either T/W/Th.

Thank you.

RBG