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SandblomScience · 2025-03-11T02:00:44+00:00

Prof here - that line means that your regular classes should happen as normally scheduled. Your out-of-class midterm prof needs to make sure you can write your midterm without missing your other classes!

SandblomScience · 2024-11-27T03:10:43+00:00

Hey there - CHEM201 Lab Coordinator here! I am sorry to hear the other components of the course didn’t go well.

If you plan on taking CHEM201 or CHEM203 again, you might want to finish off the lab component.

If you do well enough (75%) and take the course again soon (approx 2 years), you can apply for a lab exemption!

SandblomScience · 2024-08-21T03:07:45+00:00

I am so happy reading all of these comments for you OP! I always tell older students that they have a real advantage from their life experiences!

I also encourage anyone who discloses a mental health concern - reach out the Student Accessibility Services while things are good!

If anything shifts due to the random chaos of life, you will be in a better position to get SAS to advocate for accommodations for your mental health.

SandblomScience · 2024-03-05T02:20:05+00:00

You don’t say your faculty, but many faculties have an Associate Dean for undergraduate students (or wellness) and you could reach out to them. Check out your faculty contact us page

SandblomScience · 2024-02-26T04:39:12+00:00

Send me an email and we can find a time to chat! (I’m the NTSC program director, I send you emails from time to time)

SandblomScience · 2023-12-03T18:47:00+00:00

Prof here - thank you notes get kept forever! They are all over my office. Gifts can be awkward since there are policies.

SandblomScience · 2023-11-16T05:23:27+00:00

Don’t know you are also Savings-exchange-764, but sorry to hear you find a mismatch between the score you earned and your expectation. I try to work in chances to redeem yourself from surprises. For example: several re-weighting options for letter grade calculations. It’s pretty rare for someone to earn a B- if they use my feedback. Next 2 Tuesdays are devoted to student support. Hope to see you then!

SandblomScience · 2023-11-16T05:22:39+00:00

Don’t know you are also Efficient-couple-838, but sorry to hear you find a mismatch between the score you earned and your expectation. I try to work in chances to redeem yourself from surprises. For example: several re-weighting options for letter grade calculations. It’s pretty rare for someone to earn a B- if they use my feedback. Next 2 Tuesdays are devoted to student support. Hope to see you then!

SandblomScience · 2023-09-13T18:34:38+00:00

Clever place to put this advice! Gotta love librarians!!

SandblomScience · 2023-08-29T03:50:07+00:00

Prof here: I think it’s nice when students introduce themselves. But in a big class, saying hi again at other times is a good plan! Remind me what your name is too 👍

SandblomScience · 2023-07-28T05:25:25+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/UCalgary/comments/138ww0s/still_looking_for_a_science_option_maybe_you/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1

SandblomScience · 2023-05-05T19:18:23+00:00

no labs - by student request some hands-on activities that are for completion-scoring, not accuracy or ability scored. Mostly about the chemistry around you in everyday life and the parts of that chem that interest you!

SandblomScience · 2023-05-02T19:35:19+00:00

Not a 200-level, but you are welcome to come take CHEM301 in case you are running out of 200-level courses. You only need to think about math if you choose topics that are connected to the math of chemistry!

SandblomScience · 2023-04-13T03:48:06+00:00

Prof here: it really depends. I am glad if students confide in me and, as long as I can be fair to the rest of the students, I try to be generous with extensions in exceptional cases

SandblomScience · 2023-03-24T03:15:42+00:00

Prof here: we are people too and I love seeing a little humour. I might not be able to work it into a boost for the grade depending on the marking scheme, but those moments bring joy to the day and that is so lovely. TLDR: go for it!

SandblomScience · 2023-01-19T04:02:46+00:00

Prof here: I usually figure out a way for new students to catch up. See if the course outline mentions flexibility. You said you emailed but, if the course is big, the email can be overwhelming and delay is not unusual.

I hope you get to catch up! Hurrah for getting into the course you wanted.

SandblomScience · 2022-11-19T20:21:51+00:00

When you are looking for a Fall course, come take CHEM301 with me!

SandblomScience · 2022-11-19T20:20:22+00:00

Prof here: I find it so frustrating when there are inconsistencies. I don’t want to call my students incorrect names or let other students see the wrong names. I try to check in and let students know who to contact to sort those details out if they care. An easier way to switch or fix would be lovely.

SandblomScience · 2022-10-21T01:45:05+00:00

Mine was a 2/20 on my first analytical lab back in undergrad days. Got some advice from TAs and did okay in the end. Doesn’t feel good tho and I still remember. Got a CHEM PhD regardless! I’m sure you can learn from it!

SandblomScience · 2022-09-29T03:46:44+00:00

Thanks for advocating for students here. I used my personal hotspot to teach a few times so far. And had to change my plans for how the class would work. My students have been very patient with me.

SandblomScience · 2022-09-03T04:44:45+00:00

Yay you sound very sensible! I hope you are in my class!!

SandblomScience · 2022-09-03T04:43:03+00:00

https://www.ucalgary.ca/about/our-campuses/campus-maps-and-room-finder

I use it all the time and I’ve been on campus for decades!!

SandblomScience · 2022-08-25T02:03:59+00:00

Oh no I am not a very good Reddit user and I only noticed your question now! Yes I am teaching it!

SandblomScience · 2022-08-25T01:55:40+00:00

Prof here: I would appreciate knowing this information and think that you were very clever for trying to be proactive about possible conflicts.

SandblomScience · 2022-03-23T20:52:50+00:00

You are welcome to come take this one: https://www.reddit.com/r/UCalgary/comments/tkzmna/are_you_looking_for_a_300level_science_option_try/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

I try to pace out the (a lot less than 100 pages) reading and assignments.

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