Wayland Baptist University

                                Plainview Campus

                  School of Mathematics and Sciences

 

WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning, and service to God and humankind.

 

Course Title:  CHEM 4406 Physical Chemistry II

 

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Students are encouraged to call or stop by the office at any time the instructor is available including non-posted office hours.

 

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Catalogue Description:--an introductory study of quantum theory, atomic structure, symmetry, chemical kinetics, and photochemistry.  The laboratory focuses on studies in spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and related topics.  Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.

 

Prerequisites:  CHEM 2402, MATH 2306

 

Required Resources: 

Peter Atkins, Physical Chemistry 8th Edition.

              David P. Shoemaker et AL, Experiments in Physical Chemistry 6th Edition.

*Refer to book list

 

Outcome Competencies:

At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to

  1. Understand the role of important individuals and events in the history of chemistry.
  2. Understand important chemical terminology from the area of physical chemistry.
  3. Understand the principles of scientific investigation in the laboratory.
  4. Understand the importance of proper laboratory notebook documentation and reporting techniques.
  5. Understand the basic principles of quantum mechanics.
  6. Understand the basic principles of chemical kinetics.
  7. Understand the basic laboratory practices essential to maintain a safe laboratory environment

 

Attendance Policy:

 “The University expects students to make class attendance a priority.”

  1. Three unexcused absences from lecture may result in lowering the course grade by one letter grade.
  2. Participation in University sponsored events is an excused absence.  Other absences MAY be excused at the discretion of the instructor.
  3. ALL absences (including for University sponsored events) must be discussed with the instructor BEFORE the absence or they will be unexcused.
  4. If an hour exam is missed due to an excused absence, it must be made-up within a week of the scheduled date.  Unexcused absences from exams can NOT be made-up and a grade of 0% will be recorded for that exam.
  5. Labs must be completed during the week in which they are assigned or a grade of 0% will be recorded for that lab.
  6. If a student misses 25% of lecture classes or laboratories the student will be dropped from the class.
  7. Students must agree on a lab time within a lab group and make every effort to show up at that scheduled time.  Upon arrival, ALL students in the lab must sign in with the instructor before beginning lab activities. 

 

Disability Statement:

“In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university.  The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765.  Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.”

 

It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any disability that may require accommodation during the lecture or laboratory portions of the course.  It is of particular importance to report any condition or disability that may affect the laboratory safety of the individual or others.  Information provided for this purpose will be kept strictly confidential and will not in any way affect the individual’s course grade.

 

Course Requirements:

  1. Five Hour Exams Reading the textbook and completion of homework assignments will be required for success on the exams.  Test 0 will average together with the lowest test grade provided that it helps the student’s overall grade.  Test 5 will only be given if time permits.
  2. Final Exam The final will be a cumulative, conceptual written examination.
  3. Laboratory  The Lab grade will be primarily from written lab reports (due the Monday after the assigned lab date).  5% points will be deducted for each day the report is overdue.  In addition, lab notebooks will be periodically checked for completeness.  Lab notebooks should be current and legible at all times.
  4. Presentation An in-class presentation on an approved topic will be graded for 5% of the overall course grade.
  5. Abiding by laboratory safety guidelines at all times.  Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the lab and subsequent reduction in course grade.

 

 

Course Evaluation: 

A           90-100%

B           80-89%

C           70-79%

D           60-69%

F            0-60%

W          Withdrawal

I             Incomplete*

*An incomplete may be given within the last two weeks of the semester to a student who is passing but has not completed required work for reasons beyond the student’s control.

The incomplete will be removed only if the required work is completed by the date during the next academic term given in the academic catalogue.  Failure to complete the work by this date will result in the grade of F. 

 

 

Course Outline:

 

Chapter 7: Quantum Theory: Introduction and Principles

Chapter 8: Quantum Theory: Techniques and Applications

Test 1

 

Chapter 9: Atomic Structure and Spectra

Chapter 10: Molecular Structure

Chapter 11: Molecular Symmetry

Test 2

 

 

Chapter 12: Molecular Spectroscopy 1: Rotational and Vibrational Spectroscopy

Chapter 13: Molecular Spectroscopy 2: Electronic Transitions

Chapter 14: Molecular Spectroscopy 3: Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Test 3

 

Chapter 17: Molecular Interactions

Chapter 18: Materials 1: Macromolecules and Self-Assembly

Chapter 19: Materials 2: Solids

Test 4

 

Chapter 15: Statistical Thermodynamics 1: Concepts

Chapter 26: Statistical Thermodynamics 2: Applications

Test 5 (TIME PERMITTING)

 

Final Exam

 

Academic Honesty:

“University students are required to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of academic honesty.”

 

Any student guilty of cheating will be penalized at the instructor’s discretion by one or more of the following:

 

  1. Assigning a grade of F to the work in question.
  2. Assigning a grade of F for the entire course.
  3. Recommendation for more severe punishment; including probation, suspension, or expulsion from the University (see student handbook for further information).

 

 

 

Last revised:  09/26/11