Intensive Organic Chemistry for Freshmen
CHEM C3045/6

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I get AP Credit? Which course should I take?

To receive AP credit, you must contact the College Board (Princeton, New Jersey) and request that your scores be sent to Columbia University. Once this has been done, contact your academic advisor to confirm that your scores were received by the University.

The majority of first-year students should register for General Chemistry, C1403. If you scored a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Chemistry Exam, or feel that you have a strong background in chemistry, you should take the Chemistry Department's placement test (given during orientation). Based on your placement test scores, it will be recommended that you take one of the following three courses:

Note: Usually the AP credits will appear on your transcipt in late spring.

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2. Where / When are exams? What can I do if I have to miss exams / time conflicts?

For Freshmen Intensive Organic Chemistry (C3045), there are three one hour exames and one three hour final. The lowest hour exam or 1/3 of the final is dropped. If an exam is missed, it's dropped instead.

Where: Exams are given in 209 Havemeyer.
When: Exam I will be on Monday, September 29; Exam II will be on Wednesday November 5; Exam III will be on Friday, December 5. The final is determined by the registar.
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3. Do I have to go to recitation?

Unlike your friends at G-Chem, recitation is required. It's given on Wednesdays from 2:10 to 3:00 PM or 3:10 to 4:00 PM depending your selection.
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4. Is there any way to get extra credit?

Yes. There will be several ways to receive extra credit that will come up during the course.
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5. Where can I go for help with email / using Netscape?

The AcIS support center is located in 102 Philosophy Hall. In addition, they have a help line open to all students. During orientation, AcIS will be holding information seminars on how to use Netscape and register with RHNO (residence hall Internet connections). Also, you can ask your Residential Computer Consultant for any additional help.
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6. Who can I turn to for help on chemistry topics?

During your recitation, you will have the opportunity to ask any course-related questions to your instructor or TA (teaching assistant. In addition, your instructor and TA will have office hours at which time you can present any questions you have.
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7. What laboratory course should I sign up for?

There is no laboratory course during the fall term in C3045. However, students who complete C3045 and take C3046 in the spring MUST register for the laboratory course C2507y - "INTENSIVE CHEMISTRY in the LABORATORY". Students must take this laboratory course at the same time as C3046 in order to be eligible to take the regular Organic Chemistry laboratory course during the second year.
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Please refer additional questions or individual concerns to the Undegraduate Office in 318 Havemeyer or to Professor Fine.