Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry

Course Prefix & Number: 

Chem1406

Section Number: 

402

Semester/Year:

Spring 2021

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):

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Required text:

CHEMISTRY: Basic Chemistry 5th or 6th edition by Timberlake – new, used or rented.

 

 Required supplies: 

 

Mastering chemistry access code ,Basic chemistry, 6th ed.

 

Scientific calculator

 

Computer access with webcam and microphone capability that can support Java and Adobe Flash player.

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Evgenia Manolova

Campus/Office Location:

C333

Telephone Number:

Office: 940 498 6232

E-mail Address:

emanolova@nctc.edu

 

 

 

OFFICE HOURS – Virtual through WebEx meetings

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

2PM-4PM

 

12PM - 3PM

10AM – 1PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of organic and biochemistry.

8. Relate the concepts covered to human physiology processes.

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

4

Major Exams 

40%

1

Final Exam 

10%

15

Quizzes total

15%

12

Lab 20 points each

25%

1

Homework

10%

 

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 48

 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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)

 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 __April  05,2021

 

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)

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:

  1.  Students cheating on a test will have a grade of zero.
  2. 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

 

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 Spring 2021 STUDY GUIDE and DUE DATES

 

Study

Assignments

Lab and Exams

WEEK 1             1/18 – 1/24

 

 

 

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

 

Quiz Intro to course survey

( due 1/21)

 

Quiz: Significant figures

(due 1/24)

 

Homework ch.2 and Intro to Mastering (due 1/31)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 1. Significant figures and measurements  (upload file to the assignment ( due 1/24)

WEEK 2              1/25 – 1/31

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.3 Matter and Energy

 

Practice:

Temperature conversions

 

 

 Quiz to complete:

 

Matter and temperature conversions (due 1/31)

 

Homework ch.3 (due 1/31)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 2. Density PHET handout (upload file to the assignment )

( 1/31)

 

Study

Assignments

Lab and Exams

WEEK 3              2/1 – 2/7

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.4  Atoms and elements

 

Practice:

Abundance of Isotopes  Practice

 

 Quiz : Elements and Isotopes  (due 2/7)

 

Homework  ch. 4 (due 2/7)

 

 

 Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 3. Build an atom PHET –Lab quiz ( due 2/7)

WEEK 4             2/8 – 2/14

 

 Lab and Exams

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.5 Electronic structure

Practice:

Electron configurations

Practice exam #1 ch.2-ch.5

 

Quiz: Electron configurations (due 2/14)

 

Homework ch.5 (due2/14)

 

Exam 1 Ch. 2-Ch. -5 ( available on Sunday 2/14  12.01AM to Monday 2/15 11.59PM )

WEEK 5            2/15 – 2/21

 Assignments

 Lab and Exams

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch. 6 Ionic and molecular compounds

Practice:

Names and formulas

Polyatomic ions flash cards

Read the handouts posted

 

Quiz: Formulas and names of compounds (due  2/21)

 

Homework ch.6 (due 2/21)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 4 : Inorganic nomenclature

 (due 2/21)

 

 

 

 

 

Study

Assignments

Lab and Exams

WEEK 6   2/22 – 2/28

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.7  Chemical quantities

Practice:

Mole conversions

 

 

Quiz: Moles conversions

(due 2/28)

 

Homework ch.7 (due 2/28)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 5. Formula of hydrate (due 2/28)

WEEK 7    3/1 – 3/7

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.8  Chemical reactions

 

Practice:

Chemical equations

Balancing equations

Practice exam  # 2 ch.6-ch.8

 

 Quiz to complete:

 

Balancing equations, types of reactions  (due 3/7)

 

Homework ch.8 (due 3/7)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

Lab 6. Balance equations (due 3/7)

 

Exam 2Ch. 6-Ch. 8 ( available on Sunday 3/7 12.01AM to Monday 3/8 11.59PM)

 

Study

Assignments

Lab and Exams

WEEK 8        3/8 – 3/14

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.9 Chemical quantities in reactions

Practice:

Quantities in equations

Stoichiometry worksheet

 

 

 

Quiz to complete:

Stoichiometry (due 3/14)

 

Homework ch.9 (due 3/14)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 7. Stoichiometry (due 3/14)

WEEK 9           3/22 – 3/28

 

 

 

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

 

 Quiz to complete:

Lewis structures and shape of molecules (due 3/28)

 

Homework ch.10 (due 3/28)

 

 

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 8. Molecular models (due 3/28)

 

Study

Assignments

Lab and Exams

WEEK 10        3/29 – 4/4

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Quiz to complete:

Gas laws  (due 4/4)

 

Homework ch.11 (due 4/4)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 9. Gas laws ( due4/4)

 

Exam 3 Ch. 9-Ch. 11 ( available on Sunday 4/4 12.01AM to Monday 4/5 11.59PM)

WEEK  11     4/5 – 4/11

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.12  Solutions

 

Practice:

Solutions solved problems from Power point

 

 Quiz to complete:

 

Solutions concentration

( due 4/11)

 

Homework ch. 12 (due 4/11)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 10. Molarity (due 4/11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Study

Assignments

Lab and Exams

WEEK 12      4/12 – 4/18

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.14  Acids and bases

Practice:

Acid and bases problems from power point - solved

 

Quiz to complete:

 

Acids and bases(due 4/18)

 

Homework ch. 14 (due 4/18)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 11. pH investigation

(due 4/18)

 

 

WEEK  13     4/19 – 4/25

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.17  Organic chemistry

 

Practice:

Naming Alkanes video

Naming alkenes video

 

 Quiz to complete:

 

Organic chemistry(due 4/25)

 

Homework ch.17 (due 4/25)

 

Lab assignments to complete:

 

Lab 12  Organic chemistry

(due 4/25)

 

Study

Assignments

Lab and Exams

WEEK 14     4/26 – 5/2

 

 

 

Watch Power point video lecture for:

Ch.17  Organic chemistry

Practice:

Practice exam 4 ch.12-ch.17

 

 

 

Quiz to complete:

End of semester survey

(due5/2)

 

 

Exam 4 Ch. 12,Ch. 14,ch. 17 ( available on Sunday 5/2 12.01AM  to Monday 5/3 11.59PM)

WEEK 15    5/3 – 5/9

 

 

 

Review for the Final exam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exams

WEEK 16   5/10 – 5/15

 

Final exam     Final exam     5/11 Tuesday 12.01AM to 5/12 Wednesday 11.59PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statements Spring 2021 - COVID-19 Specific

 

Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.

 

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

  • Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

  • Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
  • Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
  • Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
  • Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
  • Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
  • Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
  • Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Syllabus Addendum – Spring 2021

NCTC Student Services and Resources

 

 

Affinity Groups

Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered ​Affinity Groups​.

An ​Affinity Group​ is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.

 

Career Services Center

In need of employment? NCTC Career Coaches meet one-on-one to provide training in writing resumes, job searches, interviewing, and more. The Skills to Succeed Academy is also a free interactive, online employability training program focused on building the skills and confidence you need to find the best career.

 

Completion Center

The Completion Center provides a variety of services for first-time in college students. These include academic success coaching, goal setting, course planning, student resources, career development, and job placement services for all new college students. Free online Success Seminars are also available through Student Lingo and new students will also enroll in a First Year Experience (NCTC 1001) course to get started on the right track!

 

 

 

Counseling and Advising

Academic Advisors and Counselors help students explore majors and programs offered, how to take the best combination of classes to meet your goals, assist with questions related to university transfer, and guide students towards academic and personal success, and more. At NCTC, you are assigned to a specific advisor or success coach based on your major or career interests. You can locate our advisors and their majors, along with contact information on the Meet Your Advisor page-and even schedule an appointment with them through their online calendar!

 

Early Alert and CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!

 

The NCTC CARES Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@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.

 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI partners with the entire campus community to create, maintain and demonstrate NCTC’s commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning environment where NCTC students succeed. NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion. Everyone Included. Everyone Belongs. Everyone Valued. Everyone Inspired. 

 

Financial Aid

The Office of Financial Aid provides students with information and guidance with applying for eligible types of financial assistance, such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who have any types of exemptions or tuition waivers will also work with the Financial Aid Office to have these funds applied to their accounts. Additionally, the Scholarship Office provides local scholarship opportunities through an online application process, and tips on how to secure other types of scholarship awards which can help finance educational goals.

 

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring.  Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.

 

Testing Services

The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members.