San Diego State University

Chemistry and Biochemistry



Fall 2022

Instructors:

§  Dr. Tom Huxford 8 am lecture (Syllabus Not linked)

§  Prof Laurie Clare, 9am lecture (Syllabus Not linked)

§  Dr. Sasmita Nayak, 1 pm lecture (Syllabus Not linked)

Lab Coordinators:

§  Prof. Laurie Clare, Lab Coordinator

§  Prof. Megan Bowles, Asst. Lab Coordinator

§  Prof. Matthew Campbell, Ass. Lab Coordinator


All lectures are in 
ENS-280.

Lectures and labs start Monday August 22 .

Starting August 15 until September 15, facial coverings are required in class and in lab. Make sure to upload proof of your COVID-19 booster shot to Healtheconnect. For more information use the following link: https://sacd.sdsu.edu/student-health-services/covid-19

 

Access to Lecture and Lab for Waitlisted Students

If you are on a waitlist, attend the lecture and the scheduled lab meeting for the lab session you are waitlisted for

Lab 1 requires the completion of the following two worksheets (See Handouts Below): Scientific Notation, Significant Figures and Review of Algebra. These worksheets are due by the beginning of your lab 3 during week 3 for waitlisted students only.

Lab 2 is a Density Lab which requires that you wear safety glasses and either a flame-resistant blue lab coat or flame-resistant yellow apron. Wear closed toe/heel shoes; no shorts are allowed in lab. You will need to purchase a lab manual from the bookstore to compete the lab. If you add this class after the Lab 2 meeting, this lab will count as 1 of the 2 lab scores that are dropped.

It is your responsibility to stay current with the assignments and submit them on time. Do not miss any labs while on the waitlist, failure to submit work will result in a zero score.

Videos from 8am Lectures

Access to OWL for Waitlisters

Please follow the instructions below to register for your WAITLIST Chem 100 Section.

1.     Use the following link http://sdsu.coffeecup.com/sdsufa22_100.html to register. Please use your SDSU email to register.

2.     You will see a waitlisted section for this course by scrolling to bottom of page. When you register as a waitlisted student this will allow you to see and complete assignments while your waitlist status is decided. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY AN ACCESS CODE FOR THIS COURSE.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1.     When will I get in Chem 100?
A: It all depends on who drops each section. An AVERAGE of 2 people drop per section, some sections no one drops, some sections 6 people drop. It is better to be #1 on an 8 am lab waitlist than #10 on a 2 pm lab waitlist. As soon as someone drops, the next person can be added. If you are #1 on the waitlist and you see a spot open and it has been more than 12 hours, email cosChem100@sdsu.edu and we will add you.

2.     But as long as I am on the waitlist I will eventually get in?
A: Nope. If no one drops from a section, no one can be added. And you will still see your name on a waitlist even after the add/drop period ends- that does not mean you still have a shot at getting in, only that the registrar does not zero out names.

3.     I am a graduating senior and I really need this class, can I have priority?
A: The waitlist takes units into account. You get a higher priority with more units. We have no way of changing that. But seriously- if you really need this class and you see a lab spot open at 8 am - TAKE IT! Everyone hates 8 am labs, but it is better than not getting a spot.

Accessing the Chem 100 textbook while on the waitlist

If you are on the waitlist for the CHEM 100 course and wish to receive access to the Introduction to General Chemistry eBook, please email cosChem100@sdsu.edu  and request access.

Handouts

§  Exponential notation and sig figs

§  Worksheet 1a

§  Worksheet 1b

Waitlisters

Please see the waitlisters FAQ.

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