27th May, 2009
LAST WEEKS OF CBMS101 CBMS101 lectures have now finished for the semester but pracs, tutorials and PAL sessions continue normally until the end of next week, week 13. There will be a voluntary Q and A session (with me as Tony Jones) for exam preparation on Thursday June 13th 10-12 in E7BT5. Bring all your questions along for last minute help Good Luck to everyone for the final exam, Maree

	4th May, 2009
QUIZ 4 Two of the gas questions in Quiz 4 use pressure units of atm and so require the Universal Gas constant of 0.08206 L atm K-1 mol-1 to be used.

	16th April, 2009
DUPLICATE LECTURES Duplicate lectures have now ceased (from Monday 6 April). Numbers attending the duplicate lectures do not warrant their continuation. I-lectures are available on this cbms101 website with video of every lecture.

	14th April, 2009
VOLUNTARY TUTORIAL SESSION - TUESDAY 10AM 21 APRIL Bring along any questions you have to C5A 229. It will be an informal question time, an opportunity for revision and catchup.

	1st April, 2009
NUMERACY CENTRE WORKSHOP - TUESDAY 7TH APRIL Carolyn Kennett wil be conducting the second workshop on moles and molarity for CBMS101 at 1 pm on Tuesday 7th April in W5C 312. Take along any problems for assistance with mathematics.

1st April, 2009

MID-SEMESTER TEST - WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL The test will be held at 10 am and will last 45 minutes. Lecture material up to and including chapter 6 of text book will be examined. Students are allocated rooms as follows: surnames Abbott - Ciano E6A 102, Clarke - Figenschou E7B 354, Finianous - Hennessy E7B 308, Hill - Zylstra E7B T1 (Mason). Writing implements and calculators will be required for the test.

19th March, 2009

ILECTURE SURVEY You have been trialing the iLecture video capture function this semester in this unit. The University is keen to receive your feedback on the system and to find out ways on how it may be improved. Please take 5 to 10 minutes to complete this survey.   The survey is voluntary and anonymous. The results of this survey will only be used internally within the University and will not be published.   You may access the survey via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=3Kc_2fsoaKRqyzQ_2f36LoGryA_3d_3d Please complete the survey before Friday 3/4.   If you have any questions, please contact: Christa Jacenyik-Trawoger Learning & Teaching Centre 9850 9719 christa.jacenyik@mq.edu.au   Yours sincerely Learning & Teaching Centre   Karen Woo

	16th March, 2009
PEER ASSISTED LEARNING (PAL) SESSIONS PAL sessions will be held every lunch time, 1-2 pm in the following rooms. Mondays and Fridays E7B 163 and 164; Tuesdays C5A 313 and E7B 164; Wednesdays E5A 107 and E4B 314; and Thursdays E7B 164. Students are encouraged to attend at least one session per week.

	11th March, 2009
MASTERING CHEMISTRY QUIZZES Quiz 1 is due this Friday 13th March at midnight (no extensions). Course ID is CBMS10109. The quiz site is found at www.masteringchemistry.com as explained in lectures.

	26th February, 2009
LABORATORY CLASSES BEGIN IN WEEK 2  Week A laboratory classes begin 2nd March (week 2). Students must come to the laboratory (E7B 308 entrance from balcony) prepared with lab notes (with completed pre-lab exercise), lab coat and covered feet. Safety glasses are supplied.

24th February, 2009

DUPLICATE LECTURES Due to the large number of CBMS101 students this semester I will be giving duplicate lectures on Monday at 1 pm in Mason Theatre (E7B T1) and Wednesday at 12 noon in E7B T5. The earlier lectures will be recorded and available on the CBMS101 website. The duplicate lectures may be discontinued if student numbers decline and all students can be seated in Mason Theatre for the earlier lecture.

	23rd February, 2009
NEW TUTORIAL SLOT AND CHANGE OF VENUE FOR FRIDAY TUTORIAL There is now a tutorial available at 3 pm on Wednesdays in C5A 401. Please join this class if it suits your timetable. The 3 pm Friday tutorial will be held in E6A 131 for the semester while repairs are carried out in E7B 164.

13 th January, 2009

Welcome to CBMS101 for 2009, hope you all had a great Summer vacation. Lectures and tutorials begin on Monday 23rd February ie. in Week 1. Please check your tutorial room ON THIS CBMS101 WEBSITE as some allocated rooms have changed. Normal laboratory sessions begin in Week 2 During Week 1, please check either the 1st year notice boards on the 3rd floor E7B, or login and check on-line for your tutorial and practical allocation. If you haven't been allocated a tutorial or practical group please see me in room 333, Building F7B. -- Maree