SEATING CHART: Sit for the lectures anywhere where you find it comfortable and convenient. For the tests there will be a seating chart, with a seat number assigned to each student.

CALCULATOR:  Although there is no particular calculator specified for this course, you will want to have one for the tests as well as for the lectures. You should bring one that is reliable and you know how to use it. You cannot use a calculator/computer that is capable of storing large amount of data, or a device that can retrieve data from elsewhere. Therefore, you cannot uses PDA’s or telephones as calculators. Calculators are often left behind – write your name on the case.

COURSE PREREQUISITE:  The catalog requires CHEM210. This does not mean that you have taken it; it means that you still know the material from the course. Most chapters require numerical calculations. You have to be comfortable with performing equation manipulations and doing some math in your head.

Schedule of tests:

                   22 September        Test I
                   6 October               Test II
                   1 November           Test III
                   29 November          Test IV
                   11 December          Final 8:00 – 9:50 (all in Faraday 143)

GRADING:  There are four tests given during the semester, each worth 100 points. One test with the lowest score will be dropped.  Note that the rule of dropping the lowest score is your insurance against missing a test. Missed test = 0 = lowest score is dropped. There will be no make-up for tests for any reason. Use a pen when writing your test.

Tests: 50% (300 points, i.e., 3 tests are counted)
 
Comprehensive final test 33% (200 points)
NOTE: TAKING THE FINAL TEST IS REQUIRED and the score of the final cannot be dropped.

Recitation  17% (100 points) [The teaching assistant in charge of the recitations will set the rules for grading.]

[TOTAL 100% = 600 points]

Your class percentage will be calculated as the sum of all the points earned (with the lowest test score dropped), divided by 6. The grades will be as follows (verbal meaning as per the NIU catalog):
         A Outstanding competence 85% and more
         B Above satisfactory competence 70% to 84.99%
         C Satisfactory level of competence 55% to 69.99%
         D Marginally satisfactory competence 40% to 54.99%
         F Unsatisfactory level of competence < 40%

DON'T 

Other issues:
-  No smoking in the building, no food or drink in the class.
-  TAPING/RECORDING OF THE LECTURE:   You are encouraged to take good notes, reflecting your interpretation and understanding of the lecture. However, you are not permitted to make verbatim recording or transcription of the lecture.
-  ATTENDANCE: Attendance at the lectures is not monitored but it is in your best interest to be there. Consider the following: (1) The tests are based on the textbook material covered in the class as well as the class material, which is not in the textbook, (2) Office hour cannot be used to catch up on material missed by a class absence. (3) Some questions on the tests are based on information given in the class but not available in the book. LATE ARRIVAL TO CLASS is discouraged. It disrupts the other students and the instructor and if repeated, may be basis for barring from the class. If you absolutely must arrive late, enter quietly from the back and sit in the back. Only the persons enrolled in that class and that section can attend the lecture.
-   CELL PHONES AND THE LIKE: Cell phones are great technology and it is great to have one with you for emergency. (Campus police: 815-753-1212). However, please, turn off your phones and other noise-making devices as a courtesy to others, and do not distract yourself by reading and sending text messages.

Proctors and Graders for this course:
Christina Allard (office 310), Brendan Dutmer, Surender Mandal (office 319)

Chemistry tutor schedule:

There are tutors available every day

Introductory chemistry tutor schedule Fall 2006

Faraday Hall - Room 246

Supplemental instruction (look at the leaflet here)
This type of instruction, provided by NIU ACCESS (Access to courses and careers through Educational Support Services)  is available for all sections. The supplemental instruction (SI) leader is Mr. Greg Perian. His office hours are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-10 a.m. in Faraday 211. His meeting times for the class are on Tuesday and Thursday from 5-6 p.m. in Faraday West 201.

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Alchemy symbols on the wall of Faraday 143.

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