Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I

Course Prefix & Number: 

 

Section Number:  

400

Semester/Year:

FA 2017

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

48

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

 

Course Prerequisite(s):

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

 

 

 

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Evgenia Manolova

Campus/Office Location:

C331

Telephone Number:

 

E-mail Address:

emanolova@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

 

2PM-4PM

 

2PM-4PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

 

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.

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

4

Major Exams  100 points each

40%

1

Final Exam  200 points

20%

1

Homework total 100 points

10%

13

Lab 20 points each

26%

6

Quizzes

4%

 

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)

 

 

Week

 

Subject

Exams

Week 1

T

Introduction, Measurements

 

 

Th

Measurements

 

Week 2

T

Measurements

 

 

Th

Matter and Energy

 

Week 3

T

Matter and Energy

 

 

Th

Atoms and Elements

 

Week 4

T

Electronic structure and periodic table

 
 

Th

Electronic structure and periodic table

 

Week 5

T

Exam #1 ch.2-ch.5

Exam #1

 

Th

Inorganic and organic compounds

 

Week 6

T

Inorganic and organic compounds

 

 

Th

Chemical Quantities

 

Week 7

T

Chemical reactions

 
 

Th

Chemical reactions

 

Week 8

T

Exam #2 ch. 6-ch. 8

Exam #2

 

Th

Chemical quantities in reactions

 

Week 9

T

Chemical quantities in reactions

 

 

Th

Shape of molecules

 

Week 10

T

Gases

 

 

Th

Gases

 

Week 11

T

Exam #3 ch.9-11

   Exam #3

 

Th

Solutions

 

1week 12

T

Solutions

 

                 

Th

Acids and bases

 

Week 13

T

Acids and bases

 
 

Th

Organic Chemistry

 

Week 14

T

Organic Chemistry

 

 

Th

Organic Chemistry

 

Week 15

T

Exam #4 ch.12-ch.17

   Exam #4

 

Th

Review

 Review

Week 16

 

 Final Exam  8AM- 9.50AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

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

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Lisa Bellows

Office Location:

Gainesville Science Building Office 408

Telephone Number:

940-668-4252

E-mail Address:

lbellows@nctc.edu

 

 

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 LABKEEP UP WITH YOUR LECTURE NOTES AND HOMEWORK. 

     If you miss a lab, contact the instructor.  Labs cannot be made upIf 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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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