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Department of Chemistry & Chemical BiologyTA Orientation
Presented by:
The Chemistry and Chemical Biology TA Network
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Chemistry Personnel
Faculty: www.chemistry.mcmaster.ca/faculty
Dr. Jeff Landry
1st Year Coordinator
ABB 121 x 22485
Greg Bahun
2nd Year Coordinator
ABB 301 x 23548
Course CoordinatorsChemistry TA Coordinator
Dr. Peter Kruse
ABB 263 x 23480
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B108 Wentworth HousePhone ext. 24003
Dental Care Vision Care
Childcare UHIP Rebate Hardship Fund
(working 130 hours or more)$1000/calendar year
Policy #: 97528 (Class A)Division #: Division #1
Certificate #: your student ID #
$250/24 monthsCovers exams, prescription glasses,
safety glasses and sunglasses
$100/yearJust need to bring
a receipt(s)
$100/yearJust need to bring
Pay stub
Max. $500/yearEvaluated on a
case by case basis
Unit 1 members: TAs
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Chemistry Personnel
Heather Pettit Angela VanderlaanPatricia Martin
Undergraduate Technicians
Nicki Robinson
Karen Newmann Leah Allen
Upper Year Coordinators
Paul Chindemi
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Undergraduate Chemistry Courses
• First Year • 1AO3/1AA3 – Introductory Chemistry I/II• 1EO3 – General Chemistry of Engineers I• 1RO3 – General Chemistry (for students without high school chemistry)• iSci – Integrated Science
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Undergraduate Chemistry Courses
• Second Year • 2AA3 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis• 2E03 - Introductory Organic Chemistry• 2II3 - Introductory Inorganic Chemistry: Structure and Bonding• 2LA3/2LAB3 - Tools for Chemical Discovery I/II• 2OA3/2OB3 & CB2OA3/CB2OB3 - Organic Chemistry I/II• 2OC3 - Structure and Reactivity of Organic Molecules• 2OD3 - Synthesis and Function of Organic Molecules• 2PC3 - Mathematical Tools for Chemical Problems• 2PD3 - Equilibria and Kinetics • 2Q03 - Inquiry in Chemistry • 2WW2 - Inorganic Chemistry for Materials Engineers• CB2A03/CB2AA3 - Introduction to Bio-analytical Chemistry• CB2L03 - Chemical Biology Laboratory I• CB2P03 - Bio-Physical Chemistry • CB2Q03 - Inquiry for Chemical Biology
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• Third Year• 3AA3 Instrumental Analysis• 3II3 – Introduction to Transition Metal Chemistry• 3IO3 – Industrial Chemistry• 3LA3 – Strategies for Chemical Discovery• 3LB3 – Applications of Chemical Inquiry• 3OA3 – Organic Synthesis• 3PA3 – Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy• 3PB3 – Physical Chemistry of Advanced Materials• CB3OA3 – Bio-organic Chemistry• CB3PO3 – Biomolecular Interactions• CB3LO3 – Chemical Biology Laboratory II
Undergraduate Chemistry Courses
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Possible TA Duties
Lab Demonstrator • Responsible for overseeing students in lab, demonstrating
techniques, safety, marking labs, etc.
Tutorial Leader• Responsible for leading tutorials for students, answering student
questions, help centre
Marker• Responsible for marking assignments, tests, exams, etc.
Invigilator• Responsible for monitoring students writing tests or exams,
watching for and reporting cheating
Others??
Note: Your assigned TA unit (1 unit = 65 hours) may be a combination of one or more of the above duties (ie. Tutorial Leader and Invigilator)
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Preparation is Key• Read Lab Manual Prior to Lab
• Available On-line – Be sure and print out a copy!• Don’t forget to read over instructions for any specific
techniques!• Questions? Ask Lab Coordinator for that course
• Proper Attire – Set a Good Example• No shorts/sandals• Hair tied back• Safety goggles• Lab coat
Lab Demonstrator – The Basics
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Timeline (1AO3/1EO3, 2OA3)
• Prelab Meeting (15 min.)• Extra information for TAs for the lab that week
• Video introductions for each lab (1st, 2nd Year)• Remember to turn the TV on!
• Take attendance• Experiment Time• Students will complete reports in lab and hand them in
immediately• TA marks student reports with given a marking scheme
in ~ 1 week time• TA records marks and enters them on-line or gives them
to the Lab Coordinator
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Lab Demonstrator – First Lab
• Introduce yourself • Write your name on the board how you would like it spelled! • Your contact info (optional)
• Your Time• Outline expectations/standards
• Penalties for not meeting these standards
• Encouragement/Reassurances• Lab Tips & Tricks for Success
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Lab Demonstrator – Tips & Advice
Pre-lab• Read over entire experiment (including the questions)• Go see the coordinator to get clarification on any part of the
procedure
15-min Meeting• Take notes• Ask questions
Experiment time• Circulate & observe• Ask Questions, don’t just give answers• Time management – Keep students moving!• Safety
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Tutorial Leader – The Basics
• Preparation is Key• Read over tutorial/answers• Work out problems yourself, ask questions• Awareness (Deadlines, quizzes, lectures, etc.)
• What to Expect• Tutorial = Open Format
• Lecture style – helpful for clarification of a difficult concept• Question & Answer – be careful not to answer assignment
questions!• Student directed – i.e. “What tutorial problems were the
hardest? Let’s go over them.”• Small group discussion – Circulate and monitor group
problem solving• Help Centre = Chaos
• Students will ask anything and everything• Be well prepared!• Be aware of tutorial, assignments, labs and lecture material
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Marker – The Basics
• Lab marking• Assignments• Midterm and exam marking• Consistency
• Follow the marking scheme• Report errors in marking scheme• Communication – to course coordinator and professor
• Efficiency• Mark all the same question at the same time
• Be aware of cheating!
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Invigilator – The Basics
• Know your surroundings• Washroom locations, etc.
• Bring a watch (not all rooms have clocks)
• Cheating = Large problem• Circulate and observe• Report suspicious behavior to co-invigilators/ faculty
• Clarify questions but don’t give answers or hints
Departmental TA Awards
• Recognizes the many exceptional TAs in our department each semester
• Acknowledgement based on nominations of TAs that have:
• Made a difference to their students • Gone above and beyond their expected duties• Demonstrated qualities that deserves special recognition
• Nomination forms are available at www.chemistry.mcmaster.ca• TA can be nominated by undergrad. students, peers, course
supervisors and staff
• Awards announced at a TA Appreciation Reception at the end of the term
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Resources: Centre for Leadership in Learning
• A resource centre for everyone (including faculty) who teaches at McMaster
• Helpful resource for supplementary materials, courses, workshops, seminars
• Check out their website for useful information and eventshttp://cll.mcmaster.ca/ (Mills Library, L504)
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Resources: TA Network – Mac Chem TA
• Our Mission• Helping you be a happy, effective TA in the Chemistry &
Chemical Biology Department
• How to Accomplish This?• Workshops (i.e. marking), discussion groups, etc. offered
throughout the year• Development of TA resources for chemistry• Ask us your questions, tell us your problems/
FRUSTRATIONS!!!
• Contact us at: [email protected]
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Chem & Chem Bio TA Network
Patricia Edem(2OA3)[email protected]
Janice Cheung(1AA3/1A03)[email protected]
Laura Dodge(2OA3/2OB3)[email protected]
Fan Fei(1AA3)[email protected]
Karen Lam (1AA3/1A03)[email protected]
Lukas Sadowski(2OB3)[email protected]
Meera Shanmuganathan(2OB3)[email protected]
Carlos Zepeda(2OD3)[email protected]
Departmental Orientation
Thursday September 8th, 201110:30 am – 4:00 pm
ABB A404
Meet ‘n Greet Welcome BBQ4:30 pm
The Phoenix (Wentworth Lounge)
