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Ms. Rotter Room 333 (Mods 4-10 + 16-20)
Office Hours:
Room 333A
Mods 11-15
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Welcome to Chemistry! In this course we will investigate the matter of everyday life and experience. Chemistry is fundamental to our world, and the theories of chemistry govern how the world works.
Textbook: World of Chemistry, by Zumdahl, Zumdahl, DeCoste (McDougal Littell, 2002)
Required Materials: A 1-inch 3-ring binder with six dividers, ruled paper, pencils, and a scientific calculator. Personal chemical splash & impact safety goggles are recommended.
Grading: A summary is provided below. For detailed policies, read section 4 of the attached management plan.
Assignments will receive one of the following grades:
Nobel Laureate (N) for outstanding work earns 100% credit
Research Scientist (R) for very good work earns 95% credit
Lab Technician (L) for good work earns 85% credit
Grad Student (G) for satisfactory work earns 75% credit
Trainee (T) for work requiring significant improvement earns 40% credit.
Grade Breakdown: (can be approximate)
� Class Work 15%
� Lab Work 20%
� Homework 25%
� Quizzes and exams 40%
Make-up Work: Students will be allowed to makeup up a limited number of assignments that are of T quality. If students are absent, they will be given 3 days after they return to turn in missed work.
All other policies may be found in the attached management plan
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