Chemistry Communique

Tue, 26 September 2006

Here is a short video with discussion and demonstrations of the behavior of gases. It is a largish file (68 MB). As always, any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Timeline
0:00     Kinetic Molecular Theory
0:50     Pressure and Volume
2:07     Pressure and Temperature
2:58     Pressure and Amount
3:54     Ideal Gas Law
4:45     Mentos geysers
5:27     Soda bottle explosion
5:55     Blooper

Direct download: gases.m4v
Category: Video Podcasts -- posted at: 7:07 PM

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Thu, 7 September 2006

Using the Regression tool in Excel

Here is a short video illustrating the use of the regression tool in MS Excel. It is not very polished, but I wanted to get it out quickly for the Analytical class. Sorry about the Darth Vader impersonation with the microphone. I was using a cheap headset I have here at home rather than the nice one. You can find the finished file on the CHM 379 page on Learning@UP.

Direct download: excel_regression.m4v
Category: Video Podcasts -- posted at: 1:28 AM

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Mon, 4 September 2006

Chemistry Communique #1

Here's the first official episode of the audio podcast. I discuss the new Skype line, office hours, some advice about succeeding in the course, and a little about the role of controversy in science. As always, feedback is greatly appreciated.

Timeline:
0:00     Intro
0:41     Music in the show
1:32     Skype call in line
3:39     Office hours
6:13     Advice about succeeding in the course
15:16 Breaking down math problems
18:40 Controversy in science
22:07 Outro

Direct download: Chemistry_Communiqu_01.mp3
Category: Podcasts -- posted at: 3:52 AM

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