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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Section Number:
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340,403
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2020
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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):
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.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Required text:
CHEMISTRY: Basic Chemistry 5th or 6th edition by Timberlake – new, used or rented.
Required supplies:
Scientific calculator
Computer access with webcam and microphone capability that can support Java and Adobe Flash player.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Name of Instructor:
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Evgenia Manolova
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Campus/Office Location:
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C333
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Telephone Number:
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Office: 940 498 6232
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E-mail Address:
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emanolova@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS – Virtual through WebEx meetings
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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12PM-2PM
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10AM - 1PM
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3PM – 5PM
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9AM – 12PM
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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:
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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.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of organic and biochemistry.
8. Relate the concepts covered to human physiology processes.
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GRADING CRITERIA
# 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 125 points
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12.5%
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15
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Quizzes total 225 points
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22.5%
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12
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Lab 20 points each
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25%
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GRADING SCALE:
A = 89.5-100 B < 89.5-79.5 C <79.5-69.5
D < 69.5 –59.5 F = <59.5
GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR ONLINE COURSE
The work in this course is organized in weekly modules posted in Canvas.
LECTURES for each chapter will be recorded and posted in CANVAS modules for each week. There will also be worked examples, handouts and practice problems for each chapter posted. You will need to plan to spend at least 10-12 hours each week (the same amount of time we would spend in a face-to-face lecture each week in the regular semester) going through the videos, working the examples ON PAPER, and reading the textbook for further explanation on things you don’t understand.
EXAMS: 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
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.
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.
QUIZZES will be given online via Canvas quizzes. Online Quizzes not completed by the due date/time will receive a grade of zero. The due dates for each quiz are posted next to the topic of the quiz.
The lowest quiz grade will be dropped in the end of the semester.
HOMEWORK is on Mastering Chemistry. There is an instruction posted on Home page for using mastering chemistry and registration procedure.
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.
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Grading Disputes: A student that wishes to dispute a grade must inform the instructor as soon as possible. Discussions about grades are private and must be held in the instructor’s office (or during scheduled online office hours). Please be aware that I cannot discuss grades in detail via email. Disputes regarding all other assignments must be brought to the attention of the instructor no more than 3 days after the grade has been posted in Canvas.
DISCUSSION BOARDS will be set up for you to ask questions rather than emailing me individually. Most of the time, if one student has a question, several other students are wondering the same thing. The discussion board will allow ANYONE to answer the questions; not just the instructor. Remember, BE NICE. Please participate when you can; do not assume everyone else is supposed to help YOU; be willing to also help others. We CAN get through this if we work together.
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LAB ASSIGNMENTS: and reports are organized on a weekly basis. Each week (Monday through Sunday) you have a topic of experiments to complete. You can complete the experiment at any time during that week but you must complete the experiments and the reports by the Sunday of that week. Late reports will not be accepted. You can also complete experiments and reports early, but you cannot complete them late.
The lowest Lab grade will be dropped in the end of the semester.
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 Online Chem 1406 Study Guide document posted on Canvas Home page 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 for a semester .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.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __November 02, 2020
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
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x 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)]”.
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:
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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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Early Alert/CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
1406 Fall 2020 STUDY GUIDE and DUE DATES
Study
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Assignments
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Lab and Exams
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WEEK 1 8/24-8/30
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.2 Measurements part 1
Ch.2 Measurements part 2
Practice:
Metric conversions
Scientific notation
Significant figures practice
Read the handouts posted
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Quiz Intro to course survey( due 8/27)
Quiz: Units conversions and significant figures
(due 8/30)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 1. Significant figures (upload file to Assignment ( due 8/30)
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WEEK 2 8/31-9/6
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.3 Matter and Energy
Practice:
Temperature conversions
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Quiz to complete:
Matter and temperature conversions (due 9/6)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 2. Density PHET handout (upload file to assignment )( due 9/6)
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Study
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Assignments
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Lab and Exams
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WEEK 3 9/7-9/13
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.4 Atoms and elements
Practice:
Abundance of Isotopes Practice
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Quiz : Elements and Isotopes (due 9/13)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 3. Build an atom PHET –Lab quiz ( due 9/13)
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WEEK 4 9/14-9/20
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Lab and Exams
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.5 Electronic structure
Practice:
Electron configurations
Practice exam #1 ch.2-ch.5
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Electron configurations (due 9/20)
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Exam 1 Ch. 2-Ch. -5 ( available September 20 Sunday from 12PM-September 21 Monday 12PM)
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WEEK 5 9/21-9/27
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Assignments
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Lab and Exams
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch. 6 Ionic and molecular compounds
Practice:
Names and formulas
Polyatomic ions flash cards
Read the handouts posted
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Quiz: Formulas and names of compounds (due 9/27)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 4 : Inorganic nomenclature (due 9/27)
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Study
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Assignments
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Lab and Exams
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WEEK 6 9/28-10/4
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.7 Chemical quantities
Practice:
Mole conversions
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Quiz: Moles conversions
(due 10/4)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 5. Formula of hydrate (due 10/4)
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WEEK 7 10/5-10/11
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.8 Chemical reactions
Practice:
Chemical equations
Balancing equations
Practice exam # 2 ch.6-ch.8
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Quiz to complete:
Balancing equations, types of reactions (due 10/11)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 6. Balance equations (due 10/11)
Exam 2Ch. 6-Ch. -8 ( available Oct. 11 Sunday from 12PM-Oct.12 Monday 12PM)
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Study
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Assignments
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Lab and Exams
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WEEK 8 10/12-10/18
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.9 Chemical quantities in reactions
Practice:
Quantities in equations
Stoichiometry worksheet
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Quiz to complete:
Stoichiometry (due 10/18)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 7. Stoichiometry (due 10/18)
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WEEK 9 10/19-10/25
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.10. Shape of molecules
Practice:
Watch the video – Power point problems solved
Watch the video- drawing Lewis structures
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Quiz to complete:
Lewis structures and shape of molecules (due 10/25)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 8. Molecular models (due 10/25)
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Study
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Assignments
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Lab and Exams
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WEEK 10 10/26-11/1
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.11 Gases
Practice:
Watch the video with solved problems
Simple gas laws problems
Ideal gas law problems
Practice exam 3 ch.9-11
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Quiz to complete:
Gas laws (due 11/1)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 9. Gas laws ( due11/1)
Exam 3 Ch. 9-Ch. 11 ( available Nov. 1 Sunday from 12PM-Nov. 2 Monday 12PM)
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WEEK 11 11/2-11/8
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.12 Solutions
Practice:
Solutions solved problems from Power point
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Quiz to complete:
Solutions concentration
( due11/8)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 10. Molarity (due 11/8)
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Study
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Assignments
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Lab and Exams
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WEEK 12 11/9-11/15
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.14 Acids and bases
Practice:
Acid and bases problems from power point - solved
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Quiz to complete:
Acids and bases(due 11/15)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 11. pH investigation(due 11/15)
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WEEK 13 11/16-11/22
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.17 Organic chemistry
Practice:
Naming Alkanes video
Naming alkenes video
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Quiz to complete:
Organic chemistry(due 11/22)
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Lab assignments to complete:
Lab 12 Organic chemistry(due 11/22)
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Study
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Assignments
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Lab and Exams
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WEEK 14 11/23-11/29
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Watch Power point video lecture for:
Ch.17 Organic chemistry
Practice:
Practice exam 4 ch.12-ch.17
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Quiz to complete:
End of semester survey
(due11/29)
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Exam 4 Ch. 12,Ch. 14,ch. 17 ( available Nov. 291 Sunday from 12PM-Nov. 30Monday 12PM)
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WEEK 15 11/30-2/6
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Review for the Final exam
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Exams
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WEEK 16 12/9
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Final exam Dec.9 12.01Am-11.59PM
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