Organic Chemistry 651-653
Message From Dr. Weisman and Dr. Harris
As the instructors for two-semester Organic Chemistry lecture (651) and laboratory (653), we understand the concerns you have about being unable to pre-register for a course that is required for your academic program.
Our goal is to make space available in organic chemistry and lab for all students who express an interest in enrolling. We are anticipating a large enrollment this Fall.
As you may have experienced, if you are unable to find a laboratory section that fits with your schedule, you will be unable to register for the lecture. This experience is one that we encounter every year, but to date we have been able to accommodate all of the students each year. Since we will be experiencing a record high demand for Chem 651 and 653 this coming fall semester, we have taken proactive measures to meet the needs of the students and we anticipate that we will be able to find a workable solution for you, although we can make no guarantees.
On the first day of lecture class (651) in the Fall, essentially we will ask students to list their schedules and we will sort students into lab sections, endeavoring to accommodate all students. This will require cooperation and some flexibility on the part of students. By the middle of the first week, all of the uncertainty will be sorted out. When you are assigned a lab section (Chem 653), Professor Harris will sign an ADD form, and upon seeing his signature, Professor Weisman (Chem 651) will sign the form, as well.
In the meantime, you must plan to attend the first day of both lecture (Chem 651) and lab (Chem 653) in the Fall semester. If you are not present in the lecture course (651) on the first day of the Fall semester, we will not be able to provide assistance to you in your effort to enroll in the course.
We are sorry that you have experienced this frustration, but be assured that we will do all we can to accommodate you and all of the other students in your situation.
Tom Harris, Lecturer, Chemistry (Chem 653)
Gary Weisman, Professor of Chemistry (Chem 651)