Course Overview

This document provides the syllabus and essential course information for Physical Chemistry - CHEM 431 - 01 at Texas Southern University, Fall 2024, taught by Dr. Bruce M. Prince. It outlines instructor contact details, teaching philosophy, grading policies, and the course schedule.

Instructor Information

• Instructor: Dr. Bruce M. Prince

• Email: bruce.prince@tsu.edu

• Office: 403E

• Office Hours: MWF (11:30 AM – 3:00 PM) or by appointment

• Phone: 713-313-6818

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Course Structure and Teaching Philosophy

Engaging Lectures

• Active Learning: Emphasis on student participation, small group discussions, and in-class examples.

• Student-to-Student Interaction: Encouraged through small groups and collaborative tasks.

• Teacher as Facilitator: The instructor guides learning rather than solely delivering content.

Apprentice Style of Teaching

1. I do it

2. I do it – You watch me

3. You do it – I watch you

4. You do it

5. You teach someone else to do it

Academic Integrity

• Cheating vs. Stealing: Both involve dishonesty and undermine trust. Cheating uses exclusive information for unfair advantage; stealing takes something that does not belong to you.

• Both actions are prohibited and damage academic integrity.

Grading Policy

• No make-up exams, including the final examination.

• Grades are based on the average of class assignments and exams.

Grading Scale

Final Grade Calculation:

Course Schedule

Additional Notes

• Students are encouraged to communicate and collaborate, but must maintain academic honesty.

• Prior knowledge enhances learning; students should prepare questions and participate actively.

• Contact the instructor only via the official university email address.