Chemistry Section 04 Winter Semester 2015 Prof. Ian Burgess Office Number : Thorv

Components of Chem 112 Laboratory : intended for students to learn chemistry from a hands-on approach. Labs are coordinated by Dr. Alex Bartole-Scott. I do not have anything to do with the labs. 20% Homework : all done on computer. Submitted electronically. Details to follow. 10% Midterm : Saturday, February 28 th, 10am-noon. 20% Final : sometime during final exam period. 50%

Your final grade in the course will be assigned based primarily on your overall mark. Note, however, that we will not allow laboratory or homework marks to compensate for failing examination marks. In addition, if your mark in homework assignments is above the class average, but your mark in examinations is far below the class average, your homework will be taken into account with a smaller percentage value as that indicated above. In order to be assigned a passing final grade, you must fulfill ALL THREE of these conditions: Obtain an overall mark greater than 50%, AND attend the laboratory regularly and obtain a satisfactory mark therein, AND achieve a satisfactory performance in the examinations.

Chem 112 Textbook Textbook: 1.Chemistry: A Molecular Approach Custom Workbook, 2014 edition 2. Chemistry Laboratory Manual, 2014/2015 Edition. Both are available through the Bookstore NOTE: Must have MasteringChemistry access to complete graded homework assignments.

Important Websites Lecture Notes for only Section 04 Chemistry 112 Section 05 Website: Mastering Chemistry: ASSIGNMENTS ! Homework and assignments

What is MC? on-line homework assignment system What MC can do for you teaches chemistry - you will be provided with fully tutored problems electronic tutor tests your knowledge and helps you to improve it prepares you for examinations increases your learning experience

What you need to get started Access kit (provided with a new textbook): Follow the instructions given there! Course ID CHEM112Y2015SECTION04 Please note your Course ID NOW !!! REGISTER for MC When you register for MC, please provide your name as it appears in PAWS!

What you will find in MC during this term Weekly homework assignments (few exceptions) Logon EVERY week to note due dates! Usually, every Tuesday one assignment will be made available. One week plus one weekend time to “hand-in” assignments (few exceptions) Logon EVERY week to work on assignments! Two types of assignments: - graded - non-graded First Graded and Non-Grade Assignments are due : 11:59 pm Jan. 19 th, 2015

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First assignment is NOW available! Register TODAY for MC! First assignment is NOW available! Register TODAY for MC! Technical problems with MC ? Where to get help ? (Not me !) PAWS Chem 112 Home Page or Technical problems with MC ? Where to get help ? (Not me !) PAWS Chem 112 Home Page or

CHEMISTRY LEARNING CENTRE (CLC) A drop–in centre, staffed by first year chemistry professors and instructors. Located in Thorvaldson 162 (just across from the Chemistry main office). Open Monday – Thursday starting next Monday (the 12 th ). Check out PAWS Chem 112 page for more scheduling details.