Students and all members of the teaching team (i.e. the Teaching Assistant(s) and Instructor) have specific roles and responsibilities in the effective and efficient operation of the laboratory. Students are expected to adhere to all safety rules and to come to the lab prepared. Preparation includes a thorough review of the laboratory manual and associated theory related to the laboratory work to be conducted (notes and flowcharts in your laboratory notebook are highly recommended), review of all required standard operating protocols (SOPs) for use of instrumentation, completing calculations beforehand and completion of all assigned pre-laboratory exercises. Students who fail to come to the laboratory prepared, show a lack of preparedness during the laboratory, and/or violate laboratory safety protocols will be asked to leave the laboratory and a mark of zero (0%) will be assigned for that experiment and associated term work (e.g. the associated laboratory report).

Communications Policy

Students are welcome and encouraged to meet with the Course Instructor during the posted office hour(s). Office hours will be held in person unless online course delivery is mandated. In this event, details for connecting to office hours via Zoom will be posted on the course Quercus site. Note that virtual office hour visits will not be recorded. Visits outside of the regularly scheduled office hour(s) can be made by appointment. Correspondence by e-mail is also acceptable. In all e-mail correspondence regarding this course, please note the following:

1. Please send e-mail only from your @utoronto.ca or @mail.utoronto.ca account.

2. In the Subject line of your message, please include the course code and a brief description of the topic, e.g. "[Course code] - Request for an appointment regarding potentiometry".

3. Please include your full name and student number in all correspondence.

4. Please consult the course syllabus and course website before sending questions by e-mail

I will endeavour to respond to e-mail within two workdays at the latest. Students are responsible for all information posted to the course Quercus site and e-mails sent by the Course Instructor, Laboratory Technicians and Teaching Assistants.

Student Technology Requirements and Connection Tools

During times when a switch from in-person to online course delivery is mandated, Zoom will be used for remote course delivery (i.e. lectures, tutorials, and practicals) and office hours. Students are therefore expected to review and be in compliance with the University of Toronto's requirements for online learning and to register for a UTM Zoom account prior to the first course meeting. Students are also strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the resources available on the UTM Library's Learn Anywhere website.

Privacy and Use of Course Materials

All course materials belong to the Course Instructor, the University, and/or other sources (depending on the specific facts of each situation) and are protected by copyright. In this course, you are permitted to download materials for your own academic use, but you should not copy, share, or use them for any other purpose without the explicit permission of the Course Instructor. In the event of a mandated switch to remote course delivery, this course, including your participation, will be recorded on video and will be available to students in the course for viewing remotely and after each session. Course videos and materials belong to your instructor, the University, and/or other sources depending on the specific facts of each situation, and are protected by copyright. Do not download, copy, or share any course or student materials or videos without the explicit permission of the instructor. For questions about recording and use of videos in which you appear please contact your instructor.

Information Security Risks

If you are a citizen of another country, and/or accessing your courses at the University of Toronto from a jurisdiction outside of Canada, please note that you may be subject to the laws of the country in which you are residing, or any country of which you have citizenship. The University of Toronto has a long-established commitment to freedom of expression, with this right enabled by an environment valuing respect, diversity, and inclusion. In your classes, you may be assigned readings, or discuss topics that are against the law in other jurisdictions. I encourage you to become familiar with any local laws that may apply to you and any potential impact on you if course content and information could be considered illegal, controversial, or politically sensitive. If you have any concerns about these issues, please contact your instructor directly to discuss with them

Academic Integrity

UTM wishes to remind students that they are expected to adhere to theCode of Behaviour on Academic Matters regardless of the course delivery method (i.e. in-person or online). Potential academic offences include, but are not limited to:

Using or possessing an unauthorized aid or aids or to obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work. Use of unauthorized aid(s) and unauthorized assistance includes working collaboratively, in-person or online, with others on assessments that are expected to be completed individually, in addition to accessing unauthorized resources (search engines, chat rooms, Reddit, etc.) for assessments completed online.

Representing as one's own, any idea or expression of an idea or work of another in any academic examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work, i.e. to commit plagiarism.

Submitting, without the knowledge and approval of the instructor to whom it is submitted, any academic work for which credit has previously been obtained or is being sought in another course or program of study in the University or elsewhere; Submitting any academic work containing a purported statement of fact or reference to a source which has been concocted.

All suspected cases of academic dishonesty will be investigated following procedures outlined in the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters. If you have questions or concerns about what constitutes appropriate academic behaviour or appropriate research and citation methods, you are expected to seek out additional information on academic integrity from your instructor or from other institutional resources.

Normally, students will be required to submit their course essays to the University's plagiarism detection tool for a review of textual similarity and detection of possible plagiarism. In doing so, students will allow their essays to be included as source documents in the tool's reference database, where they will be used solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. The terms that apply to the University's use of this tool are described on the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation web site (https://uoft.me/pdt-faq).

Students are permitted opt-out of using the University's plagiarism detection tool and notice of this decision must be delivered to the Course Instructor no later than the end of day on which the first class meeting occurs. This notice should be provided via email, as per the communication policy specified herein. In such a case, you may be asked to submit all of your rough work for an assignment and you may be required to have a short meeting with the Course Instructor to discuss your research methodology.

Academic Rights

You, as a student at UTM, have the right to:

Receive a syllabus by the first day of class.

Rely upon a syllabus once a course is started. An instructor may only change marks' assignments by following the University Assessment and Grading Practices Policy provision 1.3.

Refuse to use the University's plagiarism detection tool (you must be offered an alternative form of submission).

Have access to your Instructor for consultation during a course or follow up with the Department Chair if the Instructor is unavailable.

Receive at least one significant mark (15% for H courses, 25% for Y courses) before the last day you can drop a course for H courses, and the last day of classes in the first week of January for Y courses taught in the Fall/Winter terms.

Submit handwritten essays so long as they are neatly written. Have no assignment worth 100% of your final grade.

Not have a term test worth 25% or more in the last two weeks of class. Retain intellectual property rights to your research.

Receive all your assignments once graded.

View your final exams. To see a final exam, you must submit an online Exam Reproduction Request within 6 months of the exam. There is a small non-refundable fee.

Privacy of your final grades.

Arrange for representation from Downtown Legal Services (DLS), a representative from the UTM Students' Union (UTMSU), and/or other forms of support if you are charged with an academic offence.

Inclusivity Statement

You belong here. The University of Toronto commits to all students, faculty, and staff that you can learn, work, and create in a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment. In this class, we embrace the broadest range of people and encourage their diverse perspectives. This team environment is how we will innovate and improve our collective academic success. You can read the evidence for this approach here.

We expect each of us to take responsibility for the impact that our language, actions and interactions have on others. The Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences (CPS) denounces discrimination, harassment and unwelcoming behaviour in all its forms. You have rights under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you experience or witness any form of harassment or discrimination, including but not limited to, acts of racism, sexism, Islamophobia, anti- Semitism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and ageism, please tell someone so that we can intervene. CPS takes these reports extremely seriously. You can talk to anyone you feel comfortable approaching, including your professor, teaching assistant, technician, an academic advisor,

our Chairs, members of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Committee, or any staff member at our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Office.

You are not alone. Working together, we can all achieve our full potential.

Course Code of Conduct and Expectations

Each member of this course is expected to maintain a:

Professional and respectful attitude during all course activities, including lectures, labs, and online activity. Personal calendar/schedule/organizer to ensure that all course activities are completed and due dates are met.

Collection of class notes recorded independently based on concepts covered in lectures and labs (students registered with Accessibility Services requiring a class note-taker will have access to this accommodation).

Familiarity with the University's policy on Academic Integrity (see: the section entitled Academic Integrity, above, and the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters).

Familiarity with the University policy on Conflict of Interest and Close Personal Relationships

(see: https://www.provost.utoronto.ca/planning-policy/conflict-of-interest-close-personal-relations/). Note that a conflict of interest arises when your personal interests conflict with your responsibilities as a student of the University. For example, if you have, or have had, a familial, sexual, or otherwise close relationship with a member of the teaching staff, you will almost inevitably be in a conflict-of-interest situation, which may affect your academic performance. Please disclose any potential conflicts-of-interest to the Course Instructor and/or Department Chair as soon as possible.

Familiarity with the University policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment

(see: http://www.governingcouncil.lamp4.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/p1215-poshsv-2016-2017pol.pdf). Note that sexual violence is any sexual act or act targeting a person's sexuality, gender identity or gender expression, whether the act is physical or psychological in nature, that is committed, threatened or attempted against a person without the person's consent. All members of the University community should have the ability to study, work, and live in an environment free from sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Equity Statement

The University of Toronto is committed to equity and respect for diversity. All members of the learning environment in this course should strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect. As a Course Instructor, I will neither condone nor tolerate behaviour that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual in this course and wish to be alerted to any attempt to create an intimidating or hostile environment. It is our collective responsibility to create a space that is inclusive and welcomes discussion.

Discrimination, harassment and hate speech will not be tolerated. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, you may contact the UTM Equity and Diversity officer at [email protected]a or the University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union Vice President Equity at [email protected].

Accommodations for Learning Needs

The University of Toronto Mississauga supports accommodations for students with diverse learning needs, which may be associated with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, ADHD, mobility impairments, functional/fine motor impairments, concussion or head injury, blindness and low vision, chronic health conditions, addictions, deafness and hearing loss, communication disorders and/or temporary disabilities, such as fractures and severe sprains, or recovery from an operation.

If you have a learning need requiring an accommodation, we recommend that students register as soon as possible with Accessibility Services.

Phone: 905-569-4699

Email: [email protected]a

Accommodations for Religious Observances

Following the University's policies, reasonable accommodations will be made for students who observe religious holy days that coincide with the due date/time of an assignment, lab session, or lecture. Students must inform the instructor before the session/assignment date to arrange accommodations.

Mental Health

As a university student, you may experience a range of health and/or mental health challenges that could result in significant barriers to achieving your personal and academic goals. Please note, the University of Toronto (St. George and Mississauga campuses) offer a wide range of free and confidential services that could assist you during these times.

As a CPS student, you have an Academic Advisor who can support you by advising on personal matters that impact your academics. Other resources include:

Accessibility Services

Health & Wellness (St.  George) Health & Counselling Centre (UTM) My Student Support Program (MySSP) Good2Talk Student Helpline

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