Subject to approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.

Timetable Note

Correct at the moment of update of the course outline; it is advised to double-check it on ‘My Timetable’ and the Web in the case of any changes to the timetable.

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Vladimir Golovko

Lecturers

Christopher Fitchett , Samantha Bodman and Marie Squire

Lab Technician

Alistair Duff

Assessment

LABORATORIES
Each student must attend a total of 6 laboratory classes (timetable will be available on Learn and in the lab). There will be TWO streams for attending labs on alternate weeks.
The laboratory classes are on Fridays 14:00-18:00, unless advised otherwise.
Department of Chemistry, Rutherford Labs 543 and 436, computer suite 542 (optional)

Students must come prepared for the laboratory experiments – lack of preparation will result in penalty (10% of the mark for the lab). Lab manual is available on Learn and a printed copy will be provided free of charge.
For the first lab you must download (from Learn) and read, in detail, laboratory manuals (general introduction to the lab course and specific brief for your experiment).
Remember to print out and fill out corresponding safety forms prior to start of the experiment – work in the lab will not allowed without completed and signed safety forms.
Students are required to have two laboratory notebooks (so that one could be using in the lab while another one is submitted for marking), laboratory coats and safety glasses/goggles before attending the first laboratory class.

The deadline for submission of the lab report is two weeks from the completion of a given experiment, while earlier submissions are encouraged.

Laboratory Supervisor: Dr Vladimir Golovko (Rutherford 840, phone +6433695942 or internal ext. 95942, e-mail: vladimir.golovko@canterbury.ac.nz)
Technical lab support     Alistair Duff (Rutherford 540; Phone: +6433695365 or
internal ext. 95365, e-mail: alistair.duff@canterbury.ac.nz)

Notes

WEB-BASED RESOURCES
Various learning resources (lecture material, reference links, quizzes, discussion forums etc.) for this course are available via the University of Canterbury’s Learn web site -- http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/.  This site will also be used regularly as a means of communication and information distribution for all of your Canterbury courses.  You should familiarise yourself with Learn as soon as possible.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Chemistry Department Policy on ‘Dishonest Practice’
The University has strict guidelines regarding ‘dishonest practice’ and ‘breach of instructions’ in relation to the completion and submission of examinable material. In cases where dishonest practice is involved in tests or other work submitted for credit a department may choose to not mark such work.  

The Department of Chemistry upholds this policy. It considers plagiarism, collusion, copying, and ghost writing to be unacceptable and dishonest practices:

• Plagiarism is the presentation of any material (text, data or figures, on any medium including computer files) from any other source without clear and adequate acknowledgement of the source.
• Collusion is the presentation of work performed in whole, or in part, in conjunction with another person or persons, but submitted as if it has been completed by the named author alone. This interpretation is not intended to discourage students from having discussions about how to approach an assigned task and incorporating general ideas that come from those discussions into their own individual submissions, but acknowledgement is necessary.
• Copying is the use of material (in any medium, including computer files) produced by another person or persons with or without their knowledge and approval.
• Ghost writing is the use of other person(s) (with, or without payment) to prepare all or part of an item of work submitted for assessment.

Additional Information
Aegrotat applications: If you feel that illness, injury, bereavement or other critical circumstances has prevented you from completing an item of assessment or affected your performance, you should complete an aegrotat application form, available from the Registry or the Student Health and Counselling Service.  This should be within seven days of the due date for the required work or the date of the examination.  In the case of illness or injury, medical consultation should normally have taken place shortly before or within 24 hours after the due date for the required work, or the date of the test or examination.  You have the right to appeal any decision made, including aegrotat decisions.  For further details on aegrotat applications, please refer to http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml.

Missing of tests: In rare cases a student will not be able to sit a test.  In such cases, the student should consult with the course co-ordinator to arrange alternative procedures.   This must be done well in advance of the set date for the test.

Past tests and exams:  these can be found on our website using the link below:
http://www.chem.canterbury.ac.nz/for/undergraduate.shtml

Submission of reports and assignments:  Reports (including lab reports) and assignments should be handed in on time. Extensions will be granted only in exceptional circumstances (such as illness or bereavement). If an extension is required, as early as possible you should request it from the lecturer concerned.
Note: If you do not submit an assignment for assessment, you will be allotted zero marks, which will affect your final result.  You should ensure that you pick up marked assignments and keep them until the end of the course as evidence that the work was completed and marked in the case that either is disputed.  To guard against accidental loss, it would be prudent to keep photocopies or electronic copies of anything submitted.

Late Work:  It is the policy for this course that late work is not accepted.

Marks and Grades:  The following numbers should be considered as a guide to the expected grades under normal circumstances.  The Department reserves the right to adjust mark/grade conversions, if necessary.  
Reconsideration of Grades:  Students who are concerned that an error has occurred in marking or grade setting should, in the first instance, speak to the course coordinator.  If they cannot reach an agreeable solution, or have further questions about their grade in the course, students should then speak to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Alison Downard, Rutherford 660, phone: +6433694228 or internal Phone: 94228; e-mail:
alison.downard@canterbury.ac.nz. Students can appeal any decision made on their final grades.  They can apply or reconsideration of the final grade within four weeks of the date of publication of final results according to instructions at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/results.shtml.  Be aware that there are time limits for each step of the appeals process.

Students with Disabilities:  Students with disabilities should speak with someone at Disability Resource Service (http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/disability/, Phone: +64 3 369 3334 or ext 93334, email disabilities@canterbury.ac.nz).

Academic Advice: Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Alison Downard, Rutherford 660, phone: +6433694228 or internal Phone: 94228; e-mail:
alison.downard@canterbury.ac.nz.  Her interest is in the academic performance and well-being of all such students.  Anyone experiencing problems with their undergraduate chemistry courses or requiring guidance about their BSc in Chemistry should get in contact with Andy.

Staff-Class Rep Liaison: Director of Undergraduate Studies, Professor Alison Downard, Rutherford 660, phone: +6433694228 or internal Phone: 94228; e-mail:
alison.downard@canterbury.ac.nz. is in charge of liaison with students in Chemistry courses.

Indicative Fees

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.