Chemistry 256 B -- Computing in Chemistry -- Spring, 2003
Syllabus and Schedule
Distributed January 13, 2003
Instructor: Professor C. H. Snyder
Date Topics
Jan 13,15,17 Introduction; Presentation protocols: Web
pages; HTML scripts; Mr. X. Xxxxxx, Jan 17;
UMSYS and student Web pages
(20),22,24 Creating a Web page; Web scripts
27,29,31 Creating a Web page: Web graphics and programs
Feb 3,5,7 Presentation protocols: PowerPoint
10,12,14 Mr. X. Xxxxx, Feb 14; E-Mail and lists;
E-mail protocols; browser e-mail
PLEASE NOTE: FRIDAY, FEB 21 is the deadline for submission of a
topic for the Course Project.
17,19,21 MIDTERM EXAMINATION, FEB 21; The Web as a source
of chemical information; search engines
24,26,28 Ms. X. Xxxxxxx, Richter Library, Feb 24, 26;
Richter library resources The Web as a source
of chemical information
Mar 3,5,7 Dr. X. Xxxxx, Mar. 3, 5, 7; Computing in Physical
Chemistry
(10,12,14) (No class; Spring Recess)
NOTE: COURSES MAY NOT BE DROPPED AFTER WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19.
17,19,21 Molecular graphics: ChemSketch
24,26,28 Molecular graphics: Chime and Rasmol
31, Apr 2,4 Molecular graphics in presentation protocols
7,9,11 Internet and Web protocols
15,17,19 Chemical resources and applications
21,23,25 Student presentations of Primary Projects
Apr 30 FINAL EXAMINATION, 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Honor Code: The University of Miami undergraduate student Honor
Code operates fully in this section. You are expected to be
familiar with its provisions.
Grading: The final numerical average for this course is
calculated as follows:
Midterm Examination 20%
Final Examination 20%
Primary Project 20%
Secondary Projects 20%
Quizzes 20%
Total: 100%
(Over, please)
Midterm Examination and Final Examination: Written examinations
based on course content.
Quizzes: A series of unannounced quizzes will be given
throughout the term at irregular intervals. Questions will be
drawn from material covered since the previous quiz. A missed
quiz receives a grade of zero and cannot be replaced, for any
reason, by a makeup quiz. In calculating the quiz average, the
lowest quiz score will be dropped.
Course Project: A review of a topic, chosen by the student and
approved by the instructor, that deals with some aspect of
computing in chemistry. The Project will be presented to the
class during the final two weeks of the term, as either a Web or
a Power Point presentation, at the student's option.
Secondary Projects: A series of projects to be described during
the course of the semester.
Incomplete: Incomplete grades (I) are treated as described in
the current Undergraduate Studies Bulletin. Grades of I are not
equivalent to W (withdrawal from the course) and do not permit
repetition of the course in the absence of reregistration. A
grade of I is given only to permit a student who is currently in
passing status to complete work that remains incomplete at the
conclusion of this semester. In determining the course grade,
grades for work that is completed at a later time will be
combined with those for work that has been completed during this
semester. Subsequent repetition of work already completed during
this semester will have no effect on a grade that replaces an I.
E-mail and Web site: You can reach your instructor by e-mail at
csnyder@miami.edu. The CHM 256 B Web page is located at
www.miami.edu/chem/chm256b. Note that all letters are in lower
case.
Office hours: Your instructor, Professor Snyder, is available in
his office, SA 350, during scheduled office hours: Monday, 3:00-
3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, none; Wednesday, 3:00-3:30 p.m.; Thursday,
none; Friday, 3:00-3:30 p.m.. Other times are available by
appointment. You can reach him by telephone at 284-6111; by
leaving a message at 284-2174 or in his Chemistry Department
mailbox; or through e-mail to csnyder@miami.edu.
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