CHEM 1406 100 - INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY I

Introduction

SYLLABUS

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I

Course Prefix & Number:

 

CHEM 1406

Section Number:

 

100

Semester/Year:

SPRING 2018

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours:

48

Lab Hours:

40

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): None

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.)
             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Kevin A. Wood

 

Campus/Office Location:

Gainesville 400 Building Rm 404A

 

Telephone Number:

(940) 668-7731 ext: 4398

 

E-mail Address:

kwood@nctc.edu

 

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

  10:00 – 11:00

    3:30 - 4:00           

    1:30 – 3:00           

    3:30 – 4:00

    8:00 – 11:00

  12:00 – 3:00           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

 

Demonstrate knowledge of units and use measurements in problem solving.

 

Comprehend basic knowledge of properties and changes of matter and energy.

 

Demonstrate knowledge of covalent and ionic compounds and their nomenclature.

 

Illustrate knowledge of chemical changes and chemical quantities.

 

Demonstrate knowledge of gas laws to predict the behavior of gases.

 

Demonstrate knowledge of solution properties.

 

Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of organic and biochemistry.

 

Relate the concepts covered to human physiological processes.

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

4

Major Exams

45%

1

Final Exam

20%

10

Homework

10 %

13

Lab

25%

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

  Week

Subject

Reading Assignment

        1

Matter classification

Chapter 3

        2

Metric System & Measurements

Chapter 2

        3

Atoms and elements

Chapter 4

        4

Periodic Table

Chapter 4

       

EXAM 1

 

        5

Electronic Structure and Periodic Trends

Chapter 5

          6

Inorganic Nomenclature

Chapter 6

        7

Chemical Quantities

Chapter 7/8/9

        8

Reactions

Chapter  8/9

 

EXAM 2

 

        9

Geometries and Polarity

Chapter 10

      10

Intermolecular Forces

Chapter 10

      11

Gas Laws

Chapter 11

      12

Solutions

Chapter 12
 

EXAM 3

 

      13

Acids/Bases

Chapter 14

      14

Nuclear,Organic/Biological Chem

Chapter 18

      15

Biological Chemistry

Chapter 18

     

EXAM 4

 

      16

FINAL EXAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 course’s 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)

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 schedule.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __APRIL 5, 2018____.

 

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

X             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:

  • Receiving a “0” (ZERO) on the assignment and
  • Report to the academic dean and dismissal from course

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Dr. Lisa Bellows

Office Location:

Gainesville Science Building Office 408/403

Telephone Number:

940-668-4252

E-mail Address:

lbellows@nctc.edu

 

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