Chem 152/152L - Policies

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Course Policies - Updated August 20, 2010

Chemistry 152/152L Fall 2010 Syllabus: Policies
Class information. I expect you to be active learners, who make an effort to learn during lecture and lab, and to enjoy chemistry this semester. If you miss a lecture, you remain responsible for all information, assignments, announcements, and schedule changes. Be courteous. Please use your classroom and lab time wisely, and treat classmates with the same respect and kindness that you should expect from them. Disruptive students may be removed from the class session and the next one (District Code of Student Conduct). Adding Classes. Students adding Chem 152 are added in the following order if enrolled in Chem 152L (or vice versa; in lab and adding lecture): (1) Official Wait List, (2) Previous Arrangements, (3) Random Crashers. Drops by Student.You will receive a grade if you remain on the roster after 9/3/2010, even if you have decided to drop the course. Until 10/29/2010, a grade of W may be assigned to students who withdraw after 9/3/2010. After 10/29/2010, a grade of A, B, C, D, or F must be assigned. If you do decide to drop the course, you must contact Admissions and actually drop it. Drops by Professor. District policy requires me to drop any registered student who does not attend or is late, and does not have a prearranged excused absence, on the first day of class. I may also drop any student with two or more unexcused absences. Don't count on me to drop you, however, if you have stopped attending class. Safety Note. If you drop Chem 152 must also drop Chem 152L and check out of lab. You are responsible for any missing equipment. Failure to check out by the end of the semester will result in a lab fine on your college account (see Lab Check-In sheet for details).	Attendance. I expect you to be present and on time for each lecture and lab class. Absences, tardiness, and early exits will be noted and recorded, and may affect your grade in borderline situations. Miramar College policy allows me to treat late arrivals and early departures as absences. Absences are "excused" only by prior notification of your instructor according to these guidelines: Professional / personal reasons, including non-emergency illness: You must notify me before the start time of the class you will miss. Emergency: Contact me (or arrange for a friend or family member to contact me) as soon as possible, but no later than one day after the class you miss. Acceptable Notification, in order of preference: E-mail to dlingner@sdccd.edu (best method) Written note given directly to me. Written note in my mailbox (Rm A-104). Contact by phone is not recommended; I do not use my SDCCD voicemail. Make-Up Work. No opportunities exist to make up any assignments that you miss due to absence, tardiness, or early exit (excused or unexcused). If you know you will be absent or late for a class on which a take-home assignment is due, you may submit your assignment by scan/email to dlingner@sdccd.edu before the due date and time. Office Hours. I don't have an office at Miramar, but you can reach me by email anytime. Periodically, I will hold office hours at a nearby restaurant or other location (Sunday evenings, 7-9 pm at Panera, and as announced). These meetings are *not required* and are designed to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions or just to study with me nearby.
Student Learning Outcomes, Chem 152 (Lecture): Students will be well prepared for the General Chemistry sequence by attaining a solid background in chemical nomenclature, unit conversions, stoichiometry, and introductory concepts of atomic structure, bonding, and selected other topics.	Student Learning Outcomes, Chem 152L (Lab): Students will be wll prepared for the laboratory courses in the General Chemistry sequence by gaining experience in basic observations and measurements, laboratory techniques, manipulations, calculations, and safety.

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