Continuing and Distance Studies
Queen's University-
Courses
- Art
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classics
- Commerce
- Computing
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Film and Media
- French Studies
- Gender Studies
- Global Development Studies
- Health Studies
- History
- Mathematics
- Music
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Writing Centre
- Summer Off-Campus
Evaluation
The course will be evaluated as follows:
| Proctored Exam | 65% |
|
Virtual Labs
Virtual lab report |
15% 5% |
| WileyPlus online assignments | 15% |
| 100% |
Students must pass the exam to pass the course.
Course Activities
| Virtual Labs (15%) Virtual Lab Report(5%) |
The five (4 examined, 1 virtual lab report) interactive, web-based labs introduce basic techniques and experiments and illustrate properties of organic compounds. The labs are a series of online tutorials and videos explaining an experiment or an experimental technique for which small reading and practice problem assignments are also incorporated. Assessments of the labs will examine concepts related to experiment design and the practical aspects of a science course via questions in a section of the final exam. One of the virtual labs will be assigned as a lab report which will be delivered using the Moodle system partway through the course. A sample lab report will be given so students can see what is expected of them for this component. |
| WileyPLUS Online Mastery Assignments (15%) | WileyPLUS online materials are designed to help you expand your knowledge in the concepts discussed and act as a supplementary virtual tutor. The assignments provide an opportunity for you to apply your knowledge to a mastery level before moving onto another topic. Practice questions are also available to help you to check your understanding of the material and increase your skill at completing organic calculations. |
| Final Examination (65%) | The final exam will be made up of a multiple choice section of 30-40 questions, long answer questions, and virtual lab questions. |
Web-based Tutorials
Regular, interactive, recorded web-based tutorials (with screen sharing and virtual whiteboard) will be held between student groups and tutors/instructor to keep students to milestone syllabus achievements. The tutorials will be both topic-based and free-form in order for questions to be asked and solved. Tutorials will be held every week.
Virtual Office Hours and Moodle Discussion Forum
Virtual office hours (recorded) with the instructor/TAs will be available at least once a week using web-based video chat functionality. The Moodle discussion forum will be available every day. A response to questions posted in the Moodle discussion forum is guaranteed within 24 hours.
Exam Preparation
A trial midterm exam with answers will be posted after Week 3 along with solutions so students can monitor their progress. The exams will not be marked but there will be online tutorials devoted to them (see Web-based Tutorials above). The online mastery assignments in WileyPLUS will also allow students to identify their strong and weak areas as the course progresses.
Final Examination
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