Required Materials

• Course Text (available at the Student Bookstore, 1515 University Avenue, 293-5900.): Davis, H. B.; Tyson, J. F.; Pechenik, J. A. A Short Guide to Writing About Chemistry; Longman: Boston, 2010.
  
  
• Course Packet (available near the start of classes at The Copy Shop, 5 Elliwood Ave #B, 295-8337): The course packet contains all the important handouts for the laboratory.
  
  
• SciFinder Scholar Online: Register at https://www2.lib.virginia.edu/brown/chemistry/scifinder/online.html
  
  
• ChemBioDraw: The University of Virginia has a site license for ChemDraw. It is installed on many of the University computers.
  
  To download your own copy, go to http://scistore.cambridgesoft.com/sitelicense.cfm?sid=959, enter your UVa email address, and follow the directions. Once you create a CambridgeSoft account, you will receive a serial number for the software.
  
  
• Spartan, Student Edition: The University of Virginia has a limited site license for Spartan, Student Edition. The software is available in all ITC-supported computer labs. Because the license is limited to 30 users, please do not use Spartan during other sections’ scheduled laboratory periods.
  
  
• 1 1.5" 3-Ring Binder (available at the Student Bookstore)
  
  
• 4 Section Dividers with Tabs (available at the Student Bookstore): The binder and dividers will be used as a replacement for the typical lab notebook. All assignments should be kept and organized in the binder. To help instructors quickly find things, the divider headings should be: Lecture Notes, Lab Notes, Research Reports, Miscellaneous.

Optional Materials

• Spartan Student Edition (available directly from Wavefunction): Spartan Student Edition is the software program we will use in the computer laboratory. Though not necessary, you're welcome to purchase your own copy directly from Wavefunction, Inc. To order, call them at 949-955-2120. It's easiest to purchase with a credit card.