NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:   Introductory Chemistry

Course prefix, number, and section number:  CHEM 1406.340

Semester/Year of course:  Spring 2023

Semester start and end dates:  01/17/2023 - 5/13/2023

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

Class meeting location, days, and times:  Online

Lab meeting location, days, and times:  Online

Semester credit hours:  4

Course description:

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 prerequisites: none

Required course materials:

Required text:

Basic Chemistry 6^th edition SBN 0-13-487811-6 Pearson or 5th edition by Timberlake – new, used or rented

Hard copy or e-text may be selected by the student.  

Required supplies: 

Modified Mastering Chemistry Access code for Basic Chemistry, 6^th edition by Timberlake. This is available via NCTC bookstore or online through Canvas link. This is required and must be purchased by the student by the end of the first week of classes. 

Scientific calculator

Computer access with Reliable Internet access

Instructor information

Name of instructor:   Evgenia Manolova

Office location:          Corinth C 333

Telephone number:   940 498 6232

E-mail address:   emanolova@nctc.edu

Office hours for students:

Monday        3PM – 5PM (Virtual through WebEx meetings)

Tuesday        11AM – 12.30PM C333

Wednesday  11AM – 12.30PM C333

Thursday       3PM – 5PM (Virtual through WebEx meetings)

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:

Final grade scale: 

A = 89.5-100      B <  89.5-79.5    C <79.5-69.5 

D < 69.5 –59.5    F = <59.5

Late work policy:

While there may be instances when being late is unavoidable, exceptions will be severely limited. Do not expect to get a “do-over” without a VERY good reason. 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.

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.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1. The student will receive a failing grade of zero on the assignment. If the assignment is within group in which the lowest assignment is dropped, the assignment will not be able to count as a dropped score. It will count as a part of the grade.
2. A “Scholastic dishonesty report form” will be submitted regarding the incident.
3. Student may be dropped from the course with a failing grade of “ F “.

Attendance Policy:

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 weekly modules. Excessive missing coursework may result in a student being dropped from the course with no credit awarded. Excessive missing 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.

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  3/2023

Student Learning Outcomes:

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