1. Introductions / Roll :

Answer questions A & B : Enter the numbers as a two digit number, eg. 23, next to your name on the roster when it comes to you. Also provide the name that you would like to be addressed as next to the printed name on the clip board if it is different. (eg. Roster = Smith, William --> Bill)It is being circulated through the class on a clipboard. If your name does not appear, you are not enrolled nor on the wait list. If not on the list, there is no possibility of adding either section 1970 or 1971. If you are on the wait list, see Dr. R. after class.

A) Computer/Internet Experience: (Answer with a number.) None Little: some limited experience Lots: can use several applications and routinely rely on the Internet Expert: programming background, a wide familiarity w/ hardware & software and Web apps.   B) Planned Major or Emphasis / Career Goals: (Answer with a number.) Biology or Related: MCB, Genteics, Pre-med, etc. Nutrition/ Dietetics Biochemistry Physical Therapy / Sports or Personal Training Pharmacy Engineering Chemistry Physical Science: Physics or Geology or Astronomy Environmental Science Other (please specify later in your e-mail)

2) Course Homepage: http://chemconnections.org/general/chem120/

Syllabus (Handout): http://chemconnections.org/general/chem120/120syl10.html
Read information & policies carefully. Note in particular: grading, attendance, i-clicker & Webassign

Calendar: http://chemconnections.org/general/chem120/calendar-F10.html
Consult often; use as a planning guide.

Course Materials: Textbook and Options
http://chemconnections.org/general/chem120/120syl10.html

TEXTBOOK OPTIONS: Topics, Topics Emphasis, & Homework Refer to Assignment Page Not linked from the calendar.
http://chemconnections.org/general/chem120/assign10.html
Topics which are most important and absolutely essential are in bold red. Must have WebAssign account for homework credit. WebAssign homework is to be completed by chapter prior to the Exam which covers the chapter topics.)

Must have your own E-mail Account before the next class. (Can obtain a free account from several vendors. G-mail recommended.)
http://chemconnections.org/general/chem120/web10.html#E-mail

3) Learning styles survey (Pick up handout when leaving class or print out on-line from link below);

http://chemconnections.org/general/chem120/learning-10.html
Study approaches to Chem 120 (Send results by e-mail to Dr. R. before the start of lab Wednesday; 5 pt. quiz grade; a zero will be entered if deadline is missed.)

Information:

Seeing, Hearing, Doing:

Reading, Listening, Note taking & Communicating

• Searching, Finding, Acquiring, Evaluating, Relating, Applying
• Remembering: memorization / "chunking"; eg. 189819411812
• "Facts" --> (Learning Threads) --> Knowledge ->->-> Wisdom

  Vocabulary

At the start of the next class, turn in an 8.5" x 11" sheet of paper with your name, Chem 120 section number, and definitions of the following adjectives:

1. empirical
2. conceptual
3. contextual
4. theoretical

10 pt. quiz grade

4) Study Approaches: Daily Class / Lab Attendance & Preparation; i-clickers: Must have your own in class to receive credit; be sure to bring it with you everyday including lab. The i-clickers can be purchased from the DVC bookstore. A limited number of i-clickers are available for loan and can be checked out for the semester from the DVC Chemistry Department. The unit will be on loan for the duration of the semester. It is to be returned in working order before the end of the semester on the date requested. If the unit is not returned in working order, the cost for replacement of the unit will be billed as a fee. The replacement cost is $50.00 and includes restocking fees, taxes and shipping. If interested, pick up a check out form on leaving class today or print it out on-line (i-clicker form.pdf). Fill out all but the serial number and then see Dr. R.

5) Pre-class Preparation:
Powerpoint slides and printable class powerpoint outlines with i-clicker questions are linked from the Course calendar page in viewable form and with downloadable gray scale outlines that are .pdf formatted. Review i-clicker questions before each class. Consider the best possible answer for each question. (NOTE: The slides and questions are organized by topic and textbook chapter and not by class meeting. This will require you to estimate how far each class will go with the material. There will be carry over from class to class. Consult the calendar to see how many classes are devoted to each respective chapter as a planning guide.)

6) In-class Participation:
Your daily in-class responses to the i-clicker questions will be automatically recorded for each class. Each response whether correct or incorrect is worth 1 points. If correct, an additional 1 point will be added. It is highly recommended that you make a record for yourself of the correct i-clicker anwers, which will be provided in-class. Taking notes of the in-class discussion and recording the correct i-clicker answers on a printed .pdf outline is highly recommended.

7) Post-class (Homework):
Webassign questions. Do as many as possible and as soon as possible after the in-class material is introduced. Must purchase passkey on-line. Click on "I have a class key" See syllabus for course code.

8) Safety: DVD topics for next lab

9) Lab Check In
For ONLY those of you who are on the roster NOT the Wait List.

• Fill out Locker Card with complete information including DVC id#.
• Pick up a combination Lock from the front of Lab. Be sure that the lock opens. Write down the combination number where you can find it.
• Check that all of the equipment on the Blue Inventory Sheet is present and unbroken. If missing anything, go to the stockroom window, and it will be replaced. Sign the form.
• Read the Responsiblity Form. Sign, keep the yellow copy sheet for your records.
• Turn in 3 items to Dr. R:
  Locker Card
  Blue Inventory Sheet
  Responsibility Form
• When done you are free to leave.

For those of you who ARE on the Wait List See Dr.R.before leaving lab.

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