NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:   Introductory Chemistry

Course prefix, number, and section number:  CHEM 1406.400

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):   Face to face

Class meeting location, days, and times:  C364   M, W 9.30AM – 10.50AM

Lab meeting location, days, and times:  C363     M   11AM – 1.30PM

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.

COURSE POLICIES

Online Homework:  Homework will be assigned weekly and graded.  All homework will be completed through the MyLab and Mastering LINK in Canvas. You will need to register and create an account with Pearson. During this process, you will create a student account with a personal login name and password.  You will need to purchase an access code, either from the bookstore or directly from the website. Please use your full name when enrolling in the course. You are expected to complete the homework assignments in a timely manner.  Working problems is the best way to learn to apply the material in this course.  Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete the assignments.  Be aware that during peak times, the Mastering Chemistry website may run slowly.  Do not wait until the last minute.

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

Exam Administration:    Scheduled exams will begin promptly the beginning of the assigned lab time.  While there may be instances when being late is unavoidable, no over-time can or will be permitted for test-taking.  All exam papers must be handed in at the end of the scheduled exam time. You will not be allowed to leave the room during an exam.  No exams will be distributed to latecomers after the first person that finishes an exam leaves the room.  No cell phones are allowed during exams or quizzes.  If yours rings or vibrates, etc., during an exam, your paper will be taken up immediately and your grade will suffer accordingly.

MISSED EXAMS:  In the event of a missed exam, the student must contact the instructor prior to 5pm the day of the exam in order to determine IF the absence is valid to the instructor and documentation can be provided, otherwise, your right to take the exam is forfeited. If it is determined that a student can make up the exam, it must be completed at the time determined by the instructor and within 2 days of the original exam or prior to the next lab/class period, whatever comes first. The exam may be in a different format from the original exam. No more than 1 exam can be made-up during the course.  If it is not possible to make up the exam, then a zero will be recorded. If you do poorly on an exam, your final exam grade can be used to replace your lowest (1) exam grade 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 or dropped 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.

Late work policy:  Assignments are expected to be turned in on the due date as stated on Canvas or in class. A period of two days will be permitted to accept late work, with penalty, for homework, in class assignments, quizzes and lab reports. After that time, no late work will be accepted nor credit given for.

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

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 “.

Cell phones and technology: These devices must be turned off or on silent during class. If you must take a call during class for emergency reasons, excuse yourself and step out of the classroom before taking the call. Use of any electronic device to access the internet during class is not recommended. Use of electronic devices are permitted for the purposes of taking notes and completing assignments only. If any distracting or disrespectful use by these devices or the student is suspected, you may be asked to leave for the remainder of the class session. 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF

GRADED WORK AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

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