Do I have to take the lab?
Yes. The corequisite is Chemistry 102L.

Are the lecture and lab averaged together?
No. They are seperate, individual courses. You get one grade for three hours credit for th electure and a separate grade for one hour credit for the lab.

What if I drop either the lecture or the lab?
The two courses are co-requisites. If you drop either, then you must drop both.

How easy is this course?
The good news is, unlike CHEM 101 or CHEM 111, there is no math associated with CHEM 102. However, there are lots of reactions, structures, names, and chemical properties to learn. Also, the material to be covered, especially the organic chemistry secion, will be completely new to most students. Some of the biochemistry you will have seen before in biology.

Do I have to come to class?
I expect you at each and every class, on time, and prepared. While my attendance policy does not have built in penalties for missing class, you are responsible for all material covered in class.

What if I have an "excused" absense?
Absences are not excused by the undergraduate dean, just verified as to whether you saw a physician, had a family tragedy, etc. You are still responsible for any material covered in class.

What about "make-ups"?
There are no make-ups for quizzes. If you let me know ahead of time it is possible to make-up a test, but you must make contact with me ahead of time. Please keep aware of the Test Schedule.

Do you curve?
No, I do not. Please refer to the Grading Scheme and Grading Scale. I realize this is an introductory course that many students take as part of their general education requirements and that is taken into account when wrting tests.

What about extra credit?
There is no extra credit. There are many quizzes and tests given, so any one poor performance is not devasting. I will weight the final exam more heavily in your favor if you perform better on it than on your test average.

Do I have to do the homework?
The assigned homework is for your benefit. It will generally not be collected or graded. However, quiz and test questions ar often drwan from the homework. Somwtimes I will announce that a particular homework assignment will be collected at the next class meeting. These will be due at the very start of class and are part of your Fast Points grade.

Can I exempt the final exam?
Unfortunately, no. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools requires us to meet for 15 weeks. The final exam counts as that fifteenth week.

How should I study for the final exam? Look over your notes, your old quizzes and tests, and check out info on the final exam web page.

Can I turn in projects late?
Projects are due as stated on the schedule.