Chemistry 112.3
Section 04
Winter Semester 2015
Prof. Ian Burgess
Office Number : Thorv. 256
Email : ian.burgess@usask.ca
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.
Homework : all done on computer. Submitted
20%
electronically. Details to follow.
10%
Midterm : Saturday, February 28th, 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 112.3 Laboratory Manual, 2014/2015
Edition.
Both are available through the Bookstore
NOTE: Must have MasteringChemistry access to
complete graded homework assignments.
Important Websites
Chemistry 112
Section 05 Website:
http://www.usask.ca/chemistry/groups/burgess/112_GC1.htm
Lecture Notes for only Section 04
Mastering Chemistry:
ASSIGNMENTS !
http://www.masteringchemistry.com
Homework and assignments
What is MC?
• on-line homework assignment system
• electronic tutor
What MC can do for you
• teaches chemistry
- you will be provided with fully tutored problems
• tests your knowledge and helps you to improve it
• prepares you for examinations
• increases your learning experience
What you need to get started
REGISTER for MC
• Access kit (provided with a new textbook):
Follow the instructions given there!
• Course ID
CHEM112Y2015SECTION04
Please note your Course ID NOW !!!
When you register for MC, please provide your name
as it appears in PAWS!
• http://www.masteringchemistry.com/
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. 19th, 2015
• You must work on your assignments alone!
• No external help is allowed!
• The electronic tutor will help you!
• Don’t miss this chance to improve your
knowledge in Chemistry.
• Maximize your learning experience and your
final grade by using the MasteringChemistryTM
website.
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
mastering.chemistry@usask.ca
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
12th). Check out PAWS Chem 112 page for more
scheduling details.