Welcome to Chemistry Marcia Renzetti Marcia Renzetti BA

Welcome to Chemistry Marcia Renzetti

Marcia Renzetti • 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.

• • 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.

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.

Lab • This is a lab class, there are chemicals. • I expect you to dress accordingly every day! • Your first line of defense in class is your outfit. • You must be covered and closed toed shoes must be worn on lab days. • Dress to protect!

Lab Write-ups • Most write-ups are paper lab writeups where you answer the questions in the handout. • There will be approximately 2 Formal Lab write-up a marking period.

Writing Formal labs • • • Purpose Procedure Observations Conclusions/Questions Error report • This is typed as though you would be presenting your theories for publication.

Lab Safety

Do not eat in lab!

Know the Safety equipment

Wear your Goggles!

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.

• • • 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.

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.

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

Curiosity