Principles of Chemistry I University of Maryland Eastern Shore

1. Principles of Chemistry IUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore • Goals of the Maryland Course Redesign Initiative (MCRI, 2006-2009) • Adopt new methods to improve student learning outcomes • Reduce institutional costs • Release instructional resources for other purposes • Population • Caters to science and health professions students • 20% of freshman class • 73% Freshman • Course Goals • Basic atomic and molecular theory • Nomenclature • Reaction stoichiometry • Gas laws • Academic/Administrative Course Issues • inconsistent knowledge of incoming students • 55% student retention rate • lack of coordination among the 6 professors leading to course drift and inconsistent learning outcomes

2. Replacement Model

3. Performance Assessment Traditional 3, 50 minute classes Pilot 75 minute classes, 2h in designated lab 1 full-time LA Full Implementation F08 2, 50 minute classes 2h in campus lab 1 full-time LA, 1 ULA Full Implementation S09 2, 50 minute classes 1h in designated lab 1 full-time LA Full Implementation F09 2, 50 minute classes 1h in designated lab 7 tutors, 2 ULAs, one TA

4. Cost Assessment

5. Sustainability & Scalability Sustainability • Personnel – ULAs, LA, GTAs • Infrastructure – space, furnishings and computers, IT support • Faculty/Administration Knowledge/Support • Exploitation Scalability • UMES – CHEM 112, BIOL 111, PSYC 200, MATH 101, MATH 109, ARTS 101 • University System of Maryland • Carnegie Course Redesign Initiative • Growing by Degrees, Lumina Foundation • Complete College America CHEM 111 Team: Joseph Okoh, Gladys Shelton, Charles Williams, Yan Waguespack, James Hayes, Amelia Potter