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CHEM 1211K
Principles of Chemistry I
Online Orientation

Hello,
Welcome to CHEM 1211K, Principles of Chemistry I. I want to welcome everyone and ask you to read over the course syllabus once you log into the course. The syllabus will answer all your questions concerning lab, testing requirements and the grading scale. I know you have seen many of the instructions included in the distance learning orientation site http://online.darton.edu/orientation.htm Please make use of this site to assist you with this course. You may want to print the following instructions out to use as we go through the course.

1. Please read over the course syllabus and become familiar with course requirements.

2. Make sure your computer is equipped for distance learning. Visit the Technical Requirements section and get the Browser Tune-up for your machine.

3. If you experience technical problems please visit the WebHelp Desk for assistance

4. You will not be able to log on to the Course Website until the first day of classes (see Academic Calendar). For complete logon instructions go to WebCT the entry page http://webct.darton.edu Then, under the quick reference guides, click Logging On. Please change your password for WebCT as soon as you are able to log on.

5. Once you log into the course please look over the course calendar and pay special attention to the lab dates, and the final exam and midterm dates. You will be required to come on campus for the laboratory exercises. We will meet four Saturdays throughout the semester from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. It is vital to your success in the course that you keep up with the scheduled assignments!

6. After looking through the course email me from within the course to let me know you have made it online. Please post a brief message to the Discussion Forum that contains your name, major, and plans after you finish at Darton. A quick reference guide to using the WebCT Discussion Forum is available at
http://online.darton.edu/handouts/Discussion_Forum/discussion.htm Please remember that everyone in the class can read what is posted in the Discussion Forum. Please email me through the course using the WebCT email tool. A quick reference guide to using the WebCT Email is available at
http://online.darton.edu/handouts/webCT_E-mail/email.htm
Please don’t email me through another account etc. (unless you have problems with the course email.)

Current Students

Thanks and let me know when you make it into the course.