2. Welcome to Chemistry Dr. Fromageot and Marcia Renzetti

3. BS in chemistry from the University of Paris PhD in chemistry from the University of Cambridge 29 years as a researcher in industry (9 years at GE, 20 years at International Paper) MA in French Studies from Montclair State University Dr. Fromageot

4. 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. Marcia Renzetti

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Labs

8. Lab Notebook

9. Lab Safety

10. You are in a lab class. Dress for the occasion Closed toe shoes, no flip-flops. Clothing is also for protection, no belly shirts or off the shoulder shirts. Underwear goes under!!! I should not have to see yours, nor should I see where you should be wearing underwear!

11. Do not eat in lab!

12. Know the Safety equipment

13. Wear your Goggles!

14. What not to do!

15. Writing labs Purpose Procedure Observations Conclusions/Questions Error report Some labs are to be written in the lab notebook, but not all.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. Curiosity