CHEM 6975 01: Introduction to Teaching Chem

CHEM 6975 - An Introduction to Teaching Chemistry

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40025,

Credit hours: 1

Course Meeting Times

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Instructor

Dr. Nina V. Stourman

Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemistry of Natural Physiologically Active Compounds, Moscow State University, Russia

Professor

Email: nvstourman@ysu.edu

Office: WBH 6027

Office Phone: 330-941-7112

Preferred Contact Method: nvstourman@ysu.edu

Communication Expectations:
expect to receive a reply to your email question(s) within 24 hours, Monday through Friday, or within 48 hours during the weekends.

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Stourman

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Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Ph. D., Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemistry of Natural Physiologically Active Compounds, Moscow State University, Russia
Instructor Office Location: WBH 6027
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-7112

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Course Description

6975. An Introduction to Teaching Chemistry. A course to prepare graduate students to serve as teaching assistants in both chemistry laboratories and recitations. Topics include laboratory safety (governmental regulations, ACS guidelines, hazardous materials, waste disposal) and practical matters of teaching (active learning, leading discussions, grading, cheating, etc.). Required of all graduate students serving as first-year teaching assistants. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No readings

No textbook is required for this course.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Fri 8/28 Introduction to Teaching: TA’ing 101
Fri 9/4 Handling Emergencies; Safety
Fri 9/11 Grading Assignments Teaching Journal
Fri 9/18 Effective Teaching Practices and Lesson Plans Teaching Journal
Fri 9/25 Designing Learning Outcomes Teaching Journal
Fri 10/2 5-min Pre-lab Instruction demos Teaching Journal
Fri 10/9 5-min Pre-lab Instruction demos Teaching Journal
Fri 10/16 Assessment Tools Teaching Journal
Fri 10/23 5-min Pre-lab Instruction demos Teaching Journal
Fri 10/30 5-min Pre-lab Instruction demos Teaching Journal
Fri 11/6 Creating Assignments Teaching Journal
Fri 11/13 10-min Presentations Teaching Journal
Fri 11/20 10-min Presentations
Fri 11/27
Fri 12/4 10-min Presentations
Fri 12/11

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

Assignments

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