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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Course Description
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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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.