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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
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Course Prefix & Number:
CHEM 1406
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Section Number:
100
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Semester/Code:
SPRING 2017 / 162S
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours: 40
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
The course is designed for nursing students and others who plan careers in health-related fields. Topics in inorganic, organic and biological chemistry, including basic chemical concepts and theories, nomenclature and reactions of organic compounds, and introduction to the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and metabolism.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Basic Chemistry 5th edition by Timberlake and Timberlake (SAPLING LEARNIG, an online homework program is also required.)
CHEM 1406 LAB MANUAL to be placed on CANVAS for student access.
Required supplies: Notebook paper, pens, #2 pencil and eraser, and a scientific calculator.
(TI 30X series recommended; You do NOT need a graphing calculator.)
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate knowledge of units and use measurements in problem solving.
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Comprehend basic knowledge of properties and changes of matter and energy.
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Demonstrate knowledge of covalent and ionic compounds and their nomenclature.
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Illustrate knowledge of chemical changes and chemical quantities.
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Demonstrate knowledge of gas laws to predict the behavior of gases.
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Demonstrate knowledge of solution properties.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of organic and biochemistry.
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Relate the concepts covered to human physiological processes.
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CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
x Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
x Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kevin A. Wood
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville 400 Building Rm 404A
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 668-7731 ext: 4398
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E-mail Address:
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kwood@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
MON TUES WED FRI
12:00 – 3:00 1:30 - 3:00 8:00 – 12:00 8:00 – 11:00
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Doug Elrod, Ph.D.
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Office Location:
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Corinth 351
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6291
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E-mail Address:
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daelrod@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Major Exams
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45%
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1
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Final Exam
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20%
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10
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Homework
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10 %
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13
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Lab
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25%
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Excessive absences may result in a student being dropped from the course with no credit awarded. Excess absences will be defined as missing 5 classes on a Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday class or 9 classes on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday class.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
Tentative Lecture Calendar
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Week
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Subject
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Exams
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Reading Assignment
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1
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Matter classification
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Chapter 3
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2
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Metric System & Measurements
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Chapter 2
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3
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Atoms and elements
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Chapter 4
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4
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Periodic Table
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Chapter 4
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EXAM 1
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5
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Electronic Structure and Periodic Trends
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Chapter 5
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6
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Inorganic Nomenclature
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Chapter 6
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7
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Chemical Quantities
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Chapter 7/8/9
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8
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Reactions
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Chapter 8/9
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EXAM 2
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9
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Geometries and Polarity
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Chapter 10
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10
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Intermolecular Forces
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Chapter 10
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11
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Gas Laws
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Chapter 11
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12
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Solutions
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Chapter 12
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EXAM 3
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13
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Acids/Bases
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Chapter 14
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14
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Nuclear,Organic/Biological Chem
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Chapter 18
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15
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Biological Chemistry
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Chapter 18
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EXAM 4
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16
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FINAL EXAM
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*Subject schedule and dates for exams are tentative and subject to change.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. (http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook)
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring in the evening. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
Tobacco-Free Campus
NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.
