Go beyond material normally covered in standard two-semester organic chemistry course sequence to include some intermediate and advanced topics related to synthetic and physical organic chemistry.
2. Take all tests and the final exam at the scheduled times. Exceptions are rare but can sometimes be made in advance if a test is to be taken early (but not late).
3. Attend every class on time.
4. Complete each reading assignment before it is covered lecture. Be ready to respond to questions in class.
5. Retrieve and correct each graded test before the next class period after tests are returned.
Your final exam score can replace your lowest progress test score if the final exam score is higher. If you miss a progress test for any reason that will be your replaced score. No make-up tests are offered so please do not request one.
Letter grades for the course may be curved according to class performance as needed. Earning an "A" requires that you score among the top students in the class. Rankings and approximate grades will be posted anonymously outside CH 332 or in our classroom after each test so you will always know your current grade.
Plus and minus grades are used rarely and only in close borderline cases. In those situations attendance and class participation are considered in addition to test scores.
The last opportunity to withdraw without grade penalty is 11:59 pm Friday 17 October 2008.
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