NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title: Introductory Chemistry I

Course prefix, number, and section number: CHEM 1406.0342

Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022

Semester start and end dates: January 18, 2022 – May 14, 2022

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Asynchronous online

Class meeting location, days, and times: online through Canvas and WebEx

Lab meeting location, days, and times: online

Semester credit hours: 4

Course description: 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 prerequisites: none

Required course materials:

Basic Chemistry, 6^th edition by Timberlake and Timberlake. ISBN 0-13-487811-6. Pearson.  

Scientific calculator (You do NOT need a graphing calculator.)

Pearson Mastering Chemistry online homework, access code available via NCTC bookstore or online through Canvas link

Computer access with webcam and microphone capability that can support Respondus Lockdown Browser, Java, and Adobe Flash player; Reliable Internet access

Name of instructor: Amy Whiting

Office location: Corinth Room 334

Telephone number: 940-498-6213

E-mail address: awhiting@nctc.edu

Office hours for students:

Monday (on campus) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday (on campus) 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Wednesday (on campus) 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Thursday (on campus) 10:00 am – 11:00 am

(Virtual office hours only; appointment required) 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments:  4 Major Exams                    40%

                                                Lab Reports                             30%

                                                Homework and Quizzes        20%

                                                Final Exam                               10%

Final grade scale:  A = 90-100%      B = 80-89%     C = 70-79%      D = 60–69%    F = <60%

Late work policy:  Assignments are expected to be turned in on the due date as stated on Canvas. A period of one week will be permitted to accept late work, with penalty, for homework, in class assignments, and lab reports. After that time, no late work will be accepted nor credit given for.  While there may be instances when being late is unavoidable, no over-time can or will be permitted for test-taking.

Extra credit is not given, nor should be expected, for this course.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy: 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. 

Honesty in completing assignments is essential.  Cheating, plagiarism, or any other kind of academic dishonesty on any assignment 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. Consequences for academic dishonesty include that a grade of zero (“0”) on any assignment that might otherwise be eligible to be dropped (lowest lab or homework grade, etc) shall forfeit the right to said privilege. The zero shall stand and will count as part of the grade calculation. This includes an exam grade or final exam grade as well.

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.

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.

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 document posted on Canvas.

Excessive absences may result in a student being dropped from the course with no credit awarded. Excessive absences will be defined as more than 2 weeks’ worth of work. 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.

The instructor also retains the right to dismiss any student who exhibits verbal or nonverbal behavior that is distracting or disruptive to the learning environment.

Withdrawal Policy

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: April 4, 2022

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Express an appreciation for the subject of chemistry by being able to discuss how it relates to everyday life.
2. Understand the basic concepts of matter.
3. Use appropriate mathematics to solve associated chemistry problems.
4. Use the periodic table to explain atomic structure.
5. Explain chemical bonding, molecular structure, and inorganic nomenclature.
6. Understand, write, and balance chemical equations.
7. Understand the relationship between solids, liquids and gases and solve associated problems.
8. Understand the principles of solutions and solve associated problems.
9. Understand and apply the principles of equilibrium, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.
10. Understand and apply the principles of acids and bases.
11. Understand and apply the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry in relation to reactions, structure and nomenclature.
12. Understand and explain the biochemical principles of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and bioenergetics.

Core Objectives:

Critical Thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Empirical and Quantitative Analysis

COLLEGE POLICIES

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.

ADA STATEMENT

NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations.  See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.

STUDENT SERVICES

NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students.  See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS