Welcome to Chemistry Marcia Renzetti

Marcia Renzetti BA and MS in education from the University of PA 17 years as a researcher in the pharmaceutical industry Please use email to contact me.

Grading 20 % Homework 30 % Laboratory Write ups 50 % Test and quiz scores This is designed so that students who test poorly can still succeed in this class.

Homework Homework is designed to help you master concepts studied in class. Homework is to help your grade not hurt it. You are graded on effort.

Lab This is a lab class, there are chemicals. I expect you to dress accordingly every day! Your first line of defense in class is your outfit. You must be covered and closed toed shoes must be worn on lab days. Dress to protect!

Lab Write-ups Most write-ups are paper lab write-ups where you answer the questions in the handout. There will be approximately 2 Formal Lab write-up a marking period.

Writing Formal labs Purpose Procedure Observations Conclusions/Questions Error report This is typed as though you would be presenting your theories for publication.

Lab Safety

Do not eat in lab!

Know the Safety equipment

Wear your Goggles!

Grading Labs Labs are graded. Grading is both on the quality of the write-up and performance in the lab. Points will be deducted from labs where individuals do not observe labs rules and safety.

Testing Multiple choice Fill in and/or short answer (math) Essay Bonus question Total points between 50 to 100 points, most will be around 70 points.

Extra Credit One Project per Marking period. Counts as one test grade to be averaged with the rest of the tests. Designed to help students who do not test well. Designed to discourage A students from trying for 110% grade.

What do I need ? Notebook for lecture Calculator, must be able to do scientific notation. AND…

Curiosity