CHEM 1101 A & B Course Outline – Fall 2023: Structure, Assessment, and Policies

Course Overview

This document provides the official syllabus for CHEM 1101 A & B, an Introduction to Chemistry course. It outlines instructor contact information, required materials, assessment structure, grading policies, and academic accommodations. The syllabus is essential for understanding course expectations and requirements.

Instructor and Contact Information

• Instructor: Pam Wolff

• Email: Provided in the syllabus

• Office: HP 4432 (Herzberg building)

• Office Hours: To be determined; check Brightspace for updates

Required Textbook

• Text: CHEMISTRY – 4TH CANADIAN EDITION by Olmsted, Williams, and Burk

• Students may use any standard first-year textbook if they already own one.

Assessment Structure

The course grade is based on a combination of assignments, quizzes, midterms, a final exam, and bonus assignments. Labs are mandatory and must be completed to pass the course.

Assessment Component	Weight
Assignments (17 total)	25%
Individual Topic Quizzes (17 total)	15%
Midterms (2)	20%
Final Exam	40%
Bonus Assignments	Up to 2%

Labs

• Mandatory: You must complete the lab to pass the course.

• Minimum Requirement: At least 40% in the lab component is required to pass.

• Lab registration and completion are separate from the lecture portion.

Assignments and Quizzes

Topic Assignments

• 17 assignments, one for each sub-topic.

• Assignments are submitted via Brightspace.

• Handwritten work or calculated questions must be scanned and uploaded as PDFs.

• Assignments are marked for correctness and clarity; late submissions are not accepted.

Individual Topic Quizzes

• 17 quizzes, one for each sub-topic.

• Quizzes test understanding of material in a limited time.

• Quizzes are open book/open notes but must be completed individually.

• Handwritten or calculated answers must be uploaded as PDFs.

Midterms and Final Exam

• Midterms: Two in-person midterms during class time (dates specified in the syllabus).

• Final Exam: Scheduled by the University Examination Services; mandatory with a minimum mark of 40% to pass.

• Exam format is cumulative and similar to midterms.

• Deferred exams require formal application through the Registrar's Office.

Bonus Assignments

• Quantum Dots Bonus Assignment

• Excel Marks Assignment

• Bonus assignments are optional and can improve your overall grade.

Non-Graded Material

• Practice problems are available for self-study but are not collected or graded.

• Solutions are provided for self-assessment.

Marking and Errors

• Grades are posted on Brightspace.

• Students may request a review of marking errors within two weeks of grade release.

• Requests must be submitted via email with a PDF copy of the marked work.

Academic Accommodation

• Accommodations are available for disabilities, religious obligations, pregnancy, and student activities.

• Requests should be made as early as possible, preferably within the first two weeks of class.

• Contact information for Equity Services and the Paul Menton Centre is provided.

Important Dates

• Midterms: Dates specified in the syllabus.

• Assignments and quizzes: Deadlines posted on Brightspace.

• Final exam: Scheduled by the university; check the exam schedule for details.

Summary Table: Assessment Components

Component	Description	Weight
Assignments	17 topic-based assignments, submitted online	25%
Quizzes	17 individual quizzes, open book/notes	15%
Midterms	2 in-person exams	20%
Final Exam	Cumulative, in-person, scheduled by university	40%
Bonus Assignments	Optional, up to 2% extra	2%

Additional info:

• This syllabus does not include detailed chemistry content but provides the structure and policies for the course. For specific chemistry topics, refer to the lecture materials and textbook chapters as outlined in the course schedule.