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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I
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Course Prefix & Number:
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Section Number:
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400
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Semester/Year:
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FA 2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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48
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Required text:
CHEMISTRY: Basic Chemistry 4th edition by Timberlake new, used or rented.
Required supplies: Notebook paper, pens, #2 pencil and eraser, and a scientific calculator. (TI 30X series recommended; You do NOT need a graphing calculator.)
Laboratory Experiments notes and the pre labs are posted on Canvas course.
Sapling access code for Homework
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Evgenia Manolova
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Campus/Office Location:
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C331
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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emanolova@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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2PM-4PM
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2PM-4PM
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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1.Demonstrate knowledge of units and use measurements in problem solving.
2. Comprehend basic knowledge of properties and charges of matter and energy.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of covalent and ionic compounds and their nomenclature.
4. Illustrate knowledge of chemical changes and chemical quantities.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of gas laws to predict the behavior of gases.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of solution properties.
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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 Points Values
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4
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Major Exams 100 points each
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40%
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1
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Final Exam 200 points
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20%
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1
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Homework total 100 points
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10%
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13
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Lab 20 points each
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26%
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6
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Quizzes
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4%
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GRADING SCALE:
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79
D = 60 -69 F = <59
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Week
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Subject
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Exams
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Week 1
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Introduction, Measurements
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Th
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Measurements
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Week 2
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T
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Measurements
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Th
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Matter and Energy
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Week 3
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T
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Matter and Energy
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Th
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Atoms and Elements
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Week 4
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T
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Electronic structure and periodic table
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Th
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Electronic structure and periodic table
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Week 5
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T
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Exam #1 ch.2-ch.5
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Exam #1
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Th
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Inorganic and organic compounds
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Week 6
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T
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Inorganic and organic compounds
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Th
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Chemical Quantities
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Week 7
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T
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Chemical reactions
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Th
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Chemical reactions
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Week 8
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T
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Exam #2 ch. 6-ch. 8
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Exam #2
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Th
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Chemical quantities in reactions
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Week 9
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T
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Chemical quantities in reactions
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Th
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Shape of molecules
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Week 10
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T
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Gases
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Th
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Gases
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Week 11
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T
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Exam #3 ch.9-11
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Exam #3
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Th
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Solutions
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1week 12
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T
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Solutions
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Th
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Acids and bases
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Week 13
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T
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Acids and bases
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Th
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Organic Chemistry
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Week 14
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T
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Organic Chemistry
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Th
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Organic Chemistry
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Week 15
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Exam #4 ch.12-ch.17
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Exam #4
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Th
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Review
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Review
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Week 16
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Final Exam 8AM- 9.50AM
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the courses objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a W is __November 9, 2017____.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
Communication
Mathematics
x Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook,Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)].
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Students cheating on a test will have a grade of zero.
- Students constantly engaged in academic dishonesty will be reported to the dean.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 408
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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E-mail Address:
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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Laboratory Policy
Bring your lab experiment procedure handout every time you come to lab. You will also need to bring a pencil or pen and a scientific calculator to each lab.
LAB REPORTS are due at the BEGINNING of the next weeks lab. Lab reports will not be accepted by email; you must turn in a hard copy. At the top of your lab report, write your name along with the name of your partner. Record all data and perform calculations using correct significant figures.
BE ON TIME FOR LAB. Late arrivals to lab must work alone; you will not be allowed to join a group who has already started the lab. At the beginning of each lab, you will hear a short pre-lab lecture containing special instructions and helpful hints specific to each lab, and help with necessary calculations. If you miss this lecture, you are responsible for getting the necessary information from someone else in lab. The pre-lab lecture will not be repeated.
BE SURE TO READ THE INTRODUCTION TO THE LAB AND THE PROCEDURE BEFORE COMING TO LAB. KEEP UP WITH YOUR LECTURE NOTES AND HOMEWORK.
If you miss a lab, contact the instructor. Labs cannot be made up. If no lab report is turned in, a grade of zero (0) will be recorded.
Lab grades will be posted on Canvas after all lab reports have been turned in and graded. You are responsible for checking to see that your grades have been recorded correctly. If you do not see a grade for a particular lab, this means I do not have your lab report. If there is a discrepancy, bring it to my attention right away. Do not wait until the end of the semester.
Changes to the schedule may be made by the instructor without prior notice.
