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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry
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Course Prefix & Number:
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CHEM 1406
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Section Number:
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500
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Semester/Year:
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FA 2018
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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): none
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Basic Chemistry, by Timberlake, 5th edition, Pearson Education, Inc. (either hard copy or e-book); MasteringChemistry online access code.
Required supplies: Notebook paper, pens, #2 pencils and eraser, and a scientific calculator. (TI 30X IIS recommended; TI 84 Plus is great, but a graphing calculator is not necessary.)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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R. Jill Willi
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound – MSU 222
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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jwilli@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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12:30pm-2:00pm
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8am-9:30am
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9:30am-11:00am
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8am-9:30am
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2pm-3:30pm
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1:00pm-2:00pm
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2pm-3:30pm
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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 changes 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.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of organic and biochemistry.
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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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1
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Attendance
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5%
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4
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Graded Exams
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40%
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1
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Final Exam
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25%
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~14
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Lab Grades
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20%
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~10
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Classwork, Homework & Quizzes
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10%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Week
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Subject
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Reading Assignment
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1
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Introduction, Measurements
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Chapter 2,3
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2
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Measurements, Matter and Energy
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Chapter 3,4
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3
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Matter and Energy, Atoms and Elements
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Chapter 4,5
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4
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Molecules and Compounds
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Chapter 5
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5
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Exam #1 Ch.2-5, Chemical Composition
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Ch 6
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6
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Chemical Composition, Reactions
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Chapter 6,7
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7
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Chemical Quantities in Reactions
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Chapter 7,8
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8
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Quantities in Reactions
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Chapter 8
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Exam #2 Ch. 6- 8
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Ch 9
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9
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Electronic Structure
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Chapter 9,10
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10
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Chemical Bonding
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Chapter 10,11
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11
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Gases
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Chapter 11,13
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Exam #3 Ch.9-11, Solutions
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Ch 13
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12
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Solutions, Acids and bases
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Chapter 13, 14
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13
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Acids and bases
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Chapter 14,17
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14
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Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry
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Chapter 17,18
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15
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Exam #4 Ch.12, 14, 17, Review for Final
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16
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Final Exam Dec 8-13
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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)
- Class Attendance: Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. Be sure to sign in. If you do not sign in, you will be counted absent. You are expected to attend class regularly and punctually. Students who are tardy or absent in chemistry class usually find it very difficult to keep up. Do not fall behind. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to catch up.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __November 8, 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
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)
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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)]”.
- Honesty in completing assignments is essential. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other kind of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate sanctions that may include failing an assignment or exam, failing the class, or suspension or expulsion. A report WILL be filed with the college.
- If cheating or collusion is suspected, a conference between the suspected parties, the instructor, and the appropriate dean will be scheduled and notation made in the student’s file.
- Exam Administration: Scheduled exams will begin promptly at your regularly scheduled class time. While there may be instances when being late is unavoidable, no over-time can or will be permitted for test-taking. All exam papers must be handed in at the end of the scheduled exam time. You will not be allowed to leave the room during an exam. No exams will be distributed to latecomers after the first person that finishes an exam leaves the room. No cell phones are allowed during exams. If yours rings or vibrates, etc. during an exam, your paper will be taken up immediately and your grade will suffer accordingly.
- MISSED EXAMS: If you miss an exam, you must make an appointment with the testing center on the Flower Mound campus right away to take a makeup exam (1 per semester only). (They require 24 hours advance notice.) YOU MUST NOTIFY ME BY EMAIL of your intent to make up the exam, and let me know your appointment day/time so I can have the exam available for you. The exam MUST be made up within two days; or BEFORE the next class period, whichever is first. If you do poorly on an exam or miss an exam, your final exam grade can be used to replace your lowest exam grade (for 1 exam only) at the end of the semester. The final exam grade cannot be replaced.
- The final exam will be COMPREHENSIVE, covering all material in this course.
GRADING SCALE:
A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60 –69 F = <60
- The course grade for 4 credit hours will consist of:
80% Lecture Grade and 20% Lab Grade.
The lecture grade (80%) will consist of:
Four exams = 40%
Final exam = 25 %
Attendance = 5%
Classwork, Homework and Quizzes = 10%.
- Online Homework: Homework will be completed online via MasteringChemistry through CANVAS. You will need to purchase an access code to complete the online homework. You will also need a copy of the textbook; either a hard copy or e-text, to complete the reading assignments for each chapter.
You are expected to complete the reading and homework assignments in a timely manner. Working problems is the best way to learn to apply the material in this course. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete the assignments. Be aware that during peak times, the Mastering Chemistry website may run slowly. Do not wait until the last minute. Working problems and practicing is the best way to learn to apply the material in this course. Set aside some time every day to apply the principles learned in class. Do not wait until exam time to try to learn new concepts.
- Quizzes may be given at any time, either online via Canvas, or in class. No advance notice of in-class quizzes is given; if you do not attend class and a quiz is given, no makeup is allowed. Online Quizzes not completed by the due date/time will receive a grade of zero. One (1) classwork/quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester.
- Grades will be posted on Canvas. You are responsible for checking to see that your grades are posted correctly. If there is a discrepancy, please bring it to my attention right away. Do not wait until the end of the semester.
- The averages calculated on Canvas may or may not reflect your actual grade. Until an actual grade is recorded for each type of assignment, the average calculated will be incorrect. Refer to the syllabus above for the percentages for calculating your grade.
- Cell phones and pagers must be turned to SILENT during class. If you must take a call during class for emergency reasons, excuse yourself from class to take the call. Use of iphones, ipads, laptop computers or any other means of accessing the internet during class is not recommended. If you disrupt the class, you may be asked to leave for the remainder of the class session.
- THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADD, DELETE, OR MODIFY ANY PART OF THIS DOCUMENT WITH PRIOR NOTICE TO THE STUDENT.
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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