Physical Chemistry I, section 3734, is taught by Professor David A. Micha of the UF Chemistry Department.
Course description: This is the first part of a two-semester series in Physical Chemistry. It covers thermodynamics and physical and chemical kinetics. The emphasis is on quantitative concepts and applications to molecular problems. Students must have knowledge of calculus and some differential equations..
Instructor: David A. Micha, 2318 NPB (New Physics Building ), tel 392-6977. E-mail micha@qtp.ufl.edu; home page http://www.qtp.ufl.edu/~micha/
Teaching Assistant: Aysun Altan . E-mail aaltan@chem.ufl.edu. Office hours: Mondays and Fridays 4th period (10:40-11:30 AM) in room CLB 311.
Place and times: Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 4th and 5th. periods (10:40-12:35 PM), in room 142, Leigh Hall.
Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7th per. (1:55-2:45 PM) in room NPB 2318 (tentative). Other days, at any time by appointment (call 392-6977)
Textbook: "Physical Chemistry" Volume 1, 8th edition, by Peter Atkins and Julio DePaula (Freeman , New York, 2006). This course is based mostly on volume 1, “Thermodynamics and Kinetics”. There is a combined edition of volumes 1 and 2, convenient for students who will also take CHM 4412.
Grades: Based on Progress Test 1, 30%; Progress Test 2, 30%; and Progress Test 3, 25%; plus Homework, 15%. The homework is due one week after it is given. The scale of grades is: A: 100-85%; B: 84-70%; C: 69-55%; D: 54-40%; F: below 40%.
Classes begin/end: August 25/ December 10.
Classes suspended: October 24 and 25 (UF Homecoming); November 11 (Veterans Day); November 27-29 (Thanksgiving)
Other Information:
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University honesty policy: The student honor code states "We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity". This applies in particular to cheating and improper use of copyrighted materials.
Policy on class attendance: Students are expected to regularly attend class and to be prompt in arriving to class. Class attendance will be randomly checked, and it will be used to decide the final grade in borderline cases.
Make-up exams: Make-up exams for progress tests and the final exam will be given to a student who needs them due to a serious conflict involving the student or a close relative, provided the conflict is documented.
Students with disabilities: These students must be registered with the Dean of Students Office, which will provide documentation for the instructor when requesting acommodations.
Class behavior: Students are expected to avoid class conversations, disturbing the class with beepers, cell phones, pets, etc., and to avoid arriving late to class.