CHEMISTRY 300 COURSE INFORMATION - WINTER TERM 2004

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Chemistry 300. This is a course at the third year level on physical chemistry. The pre-requisite is second year physical chemistry. The course is intended primarily for Chemistry majors, but may also be of interest to students in physical and environmental sciences. This course focuses on chemical kinetics . In this course, you will consolidating some concepts previously encountered.

TEXTBOOKS

There is one textbook required for this course:

Physical Chemistry, First Edition by John S. Winn

Copies are available from the library for a one semester loan period.

There are a number of textbooks on physical chemistry available through the library. Material not in the textbook may be assigned.

LECTURES

There is one lecture section for this course held MWF 10:30-11:20 am. On MW, the lectures are in Room 5-159 and on F in Room 5-172. There is one tutorial section held M 3:30-4:20 pm in 5-159. Attendance at tutorial is mandatory. This will be reviewed after the first term test.

The lecturer is:

Professor Margot E. Mandy

Office: 8-412 (New lab building)

Telephone: 960‑6676

E‑mail: mandy@unbc.ca

My schedule is posted on my door. I am available for consultation during office hours or by mutual convenience.

TERM TESTS AND PROBLEM SETS

There will be several problem sets and two midterms in this course.

MARKS

The mark in this course will be assigned as follows:

Problem Sets 30%

Two Term Tests 15% each

Final Exam 40%

Total 100%

Penalties for Academic Offenses will be in accordance with UNBC Regulations and Policies. See page 185 of the 2003-2004 UNBC Undergraduate Calendar.