NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I
Course Prefix & Number:		CHEM 1406	Section Number:	400, 401	Semester/Year:	FA 2020
Semester Credit Hours:		4	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	48
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): none
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Basic Chemistry 6th edition by Timberlake and Timberlake. ISBN 0-13-487811-6. Pearson.   Scientific calculator (You do NOT need a graphing calculator.) Computer access with webcam and microphone capability that can support Respondus Lockdown Browser, Java, and Adobe Flash player; Reliable Internet access

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Amy Whiting
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth 334 / virtual
Telephone Number:	940-498-6213
E-mail Address:	awhiting@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS:

 

Virtual office hours available by appointment through the Cisco WebEx system accessed through Canvas. Please give 24-hour notice if possible.

 

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 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. 8. Relate the concepts covered to human physiological processes.

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
4	Major Exams	40 %
1	Final Exam	10 %
12-15	Lab Grades	30 %
Weekly	Quizzes & Homework	20 %

 

GRADING SCALE:         A = 90-100%      B = 80-89%     C = 70-79%      D = 60 –69%    F = <60%

 

Quizzes will be given online via Canvas quizzes. Online Quizzes not completed by the due date/time will receive a grade of zero. 

One (1) lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester.

 

Exam Administration Exams will be given in Canvas through the Quizzes section. They will be clearly labeled and specific directions for each one.  They will be timed and will require the use of LOCKDOWN BROWSER.  If you do not already have this installed on your device, you will need to make sure this is done before the next exam. You will have 24 hours to complete the exam on the posted day. Make sure to give yourself enough time when you start to finish before the deadline. While there may be instances when being late is unavoidable, exceptions will be severely limited. All exams must be completed online. You are expected to only use the allowed materials while taking the exam. No other resources should be used, as this constitutes cheating.   Plan to study as you would for an in-class exam and make sure you have dedicated time and space to allow for such a simulated exam experience. Once you start an exam, you may not stop and finish it later. Do not expect to get a “do-over” without a VERY good reason.

 

MISSED EXAMS:  If you miss an exam (1 per semester only), you must notify me by email with your excuse within 24 hours, otherwise your right to take the exam is forfeited.  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 will be COMPREHENSIVE, covering all material in this course. The final exam grade cannot be replaced and is NOT optional.  You must take the final exam.

 

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.  Refer to the syllabus for the percentages for calculating your grade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

*     Subject schedule and dates for exams are tentative and subject to change.

**See the CHEM 1406 Fall 2020 Study Guide and Due Dates for more details**

 

Tentative Lecture Calendar

Week	Subject	Reading Assignment
1	Introduction, Measurements	Chapter 2
2	Measurements, Matter and Energy	Chapter 2, 3
3	Matter and Energy, Atoms and Elements	Chapter 3, 4
4	Electronic structure and periodic table	Chapter 5
5	Exam #1 Ch.2-5, Inorganic compounds	Exam #1, Ch 6
6	Naming Inorganic compounds	Chapter 6
7	Chemical Quantities	Chapter 7
8	Chemical reactions	Chapter 8
	Exam #2 Ch. 6- 8	Exam #2
9	Chemical quantities in reactions	Chapter 9
10	Shape of molecules	Chapter 10
11	Gases	Chapter 11
	Exam #3 Ch.9-11	Exam #3
12	Solutions, Acids and bases	Chapter 12, 14
13	Acids and bases	Chapter 14
14	Organic Chemistry	Chapter 17
15	Exam #4 Ch.12, 14, 17, Review for Final	Exam #4
Dec 9	Final Exam

 

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 by checking your progress on Canvas. You are required to complete assignments multiple times a week. You are responsible for keeping up with the due dates as outlined in the Chem 1406 Fall 2020 Study Guide and Due Dates document posted on Canvas and attached to the end of this syllabus.

• Excessive missing coursework may result in a student being dropped from the course with no credit awarded.  Excessive coursework will be defined as more than 3 consecutive assignments or two major exams.
• A student who enrolls in this course and fails to attend must drop the course to avoid receiving an “F”.  Students may or may not be dropped automatically.

• A student must pass the lab component of the course to receive a passing grade (D or higher) in the overall course. Passing is defined as average of 70 or better.

 

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __November 2, 2020____.

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

X            Critical Thinking

X             Communication

X             Empirical and Quantitative

 

X             Teamwork

             Personal Responsibility

             Social Responsibility