Section Information: CHEM-1000H Fall Term
Course Name : CHEM-1000H Introductory Chemistry I
Section Instructor:
E-mail :
Lecture Times
There are three hours of lectures:
The class meets in the Wenjack Theatre for all lecture meetings.
Tutorial and laboratory information can be found separately.
Textbooks
Title : Chemistry
Author : Gilbert, Kirss, Foster, Davies
Publisher : W.W. Norton
Edition/Year : 2nd Edition (2008)
Additional information
Please note: This can be purchased as a bundled pack WITH access to an
ELECTRONIC version of the book and a SmartWork license for online assignments
from the bookstore,
-OR ALTERNATIVELY Type : Required resource
Title : E-Book version of Text and SmartWork License
Author : Gilbert, Kirss, Foster, Davies
Publisher : W.W. Norton
Edition/Year : 2nd Edition (2008)
Additional information : If you want ONLY an e-book and the SmartWork license
(required for assignments), you can purchase these at reduced cost (but not have a hardbound
text) at:
http://www.wwnorton.com/students/titles/chemistry/chem2/order. ph p Type : Required resource
Title : iClicker device
Type : Required resource
Title : A Short Guide to Writing About Chemistry
Author : H. Beau, J. Trimbur
Publisher : Pearson
Edition/Year : 2nd Edition (2000)
ISBN : 0321078446
Type : Recommended resource
Laboratory and Tutorial Information
Requirements : In addition to weekly lectures, Chem 1000H has a fortnightly laboratory which
alternates with a fortnightly tutorial session. Your lab/tutoral section will be assigned by the
Registrars office to fit your schedule.
Marking Scheme
Breakdown : Your mark for the course will be assigned as follows:
15% Assignments
25% Laboratory Reports (1 for each lab)
15% Participation (5% Lab, 5% Tutorials, 5 % Clicker grade)
15% Midterm Exam
2
30% Final Exam (December, Schedule TBA)
NOTE: The midterm is OUTSIDE class time; Please contact the instructor ASAP if this
scheduled time conflicts with your schedule.
Chemistry Departmental Policy on Plagarism
Introduction : A departmental policy on plagarism has been written and will be strictly enforced.
Additional information : Students accused of plagarism will be given the opportunity to explain
the event. One formal warning will be given and a record of the offense kept on file with the
department. Any subsequent offenses will result in a course grade of zero and the matter will be
brought to the attention of the dean. This policy is consistent with the university’s policy on
Academic Dishonesty described in the university calendar
Departmental Policy on Completion of Course Work
Information : The Department of Chemistry considers that completion of all components of a
course is necessary for a student to be given credit in that course. Therefore, it is the policy of the
Department that a student must complete, and hand in if applicable, all material associated with
each component of the course. This applies equally to work that is handed in or completed too
late to earn any marks in the course, in conjunction with the policy of the course instructor on
lateness.
Students who fail to meet this requirement for reasons that would make it reasonable to assign an
“incomplete” mark for the course should consult the instructor well before on which final marks
are due for the course in question. In the absence of an incomplete standing being assigned, the
student will receive a mark of “0” and an “F” grade in the course.
DSO Policy
Introduction : It is Trent University’s intent to create an inclusive learning environment. If a
student has a disability and/or health consideration and feels that he/she may need
accommodations to succeed in this course, the student should contact the Disability Services
Office as soon as possible. Complete text can be found under Access to Instruction in the
Academic Calendar.
Additional information : The DSO is found at Bata Library, Suite 109, 748-1281,
disabilityservices@trentu.ca
Clicker Misconduct Policy
Introduction : As clicker records are used in this course to compute a portion of course grades,
the use of a clicker other than your own is an academic offence. In lecture or tutorial, possession
of more than one clicker, or that of another student, may be interpreted as intent to commit an
academic offence.
Late Assignment and Lab Report Policy
Introduction : Assignments and lab reports submitted after their due date are not accepted.
Additional information : All course work must be handed in on time. It may be possible, on very
rare occasions and only by prior arrangement with the instructor or lab administrator, to submit
work electronically. Workload issues and poor time management are not acceptable reasons for
late or electronic submissions. Documented cases of illness and similar circumstances beyond
your control may be considered on a case by case basis.