NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS*

Course Title:	CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
Course Prefix & Number:		CHEM 1411	Section Number:	101, 102	Semester/Year:	SPRING 2020
Semester Credit Hours:		4	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	40
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry.
Course Prerequisite(s): MATH 1314 College Algebra (3 SCH version) or equivalent academic preparation
Required or Recommended Course Materials: OpenStax-Chemistry  (https://openstax.org/details/chemistry) This a FREE downloadable text; also, Sapling Learning is required and will be used in supplement to classroom instruction as the means assigning and collecting quiz and homework grades. Required supplies:  Notebook paper, pens, #2 pencil and eraser, and a scientific calculator.  (TI 30X SERIES recommended; You do NOT need a graphing calculator.)

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Kevin A. Wood
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville; 400-404
Telephone Number:	(940) 668-7731 ext: 4398
E-mail Address:	kwood@nctc.edu

 OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1:15 – 3:00	9:30 – 10:45	1:30 – 3:30	9:30 – 11:00	8:30 – 11:00
	3:20 – 3:45		12:30 – 2:30

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:

Lecture Learning Outcomes 1.      Define the fundamental properties of matter. 2.      Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions. 3.      Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms. 4.      Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table. 5.      Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions. 6.      Solve stoichiometric problems. 7.      Write chemical formulas. 8.      Write and balance equations. 9.      Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds. 10. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions. 11. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems. 12. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions. 13. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills.  Lab Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 1)     Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory. 2)     Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals. 3)     Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques. 4)     Make careful and accurate experimental observations. 5)     Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles. 6)     Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions. 7)     Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports. 8)     Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry. 9)     Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
4	Major Exams	45%
1	Final Exam	20%
Varies by sem.	Quizzes & Homework	10 %
Varies by Sem.	Lab Write-up	25%

 COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Week	Assignment
1	Introduction/Measurement
2	Measurement
3	Intro Atomic Structure I
4	Exam I,
5	Stoichiometry
6	Stoichiometry
7	Solutions
8	Exam II,
9	Atomic Structure II
10	Atomic Structure II
11	Periodic Properties
12	Exam III,
13	Bonding
14	Molecular Geometry
15	Thermochemistry, Exam IV
16	FINAL EXAM

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)

Excessive absences may result in a student being dropped from the course with no credit awarded.

Excess absences will be defined as missing 9 classroom and/or laboratory hours.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __April 3, 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

X             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:

• A grade of 0 (ZERO) recorded on the assignment(s) and
• Report filed with the academic deans office and dismissal from class

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Lisa Bellows
Office Location:	Gainesville Science Building Office 408/403
Telephone Number:	940-668-4252
E-mail Address:	lbellows@nctc.edu

*THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY PART OF THIS SYLLABUS WITH PROMPT NOTICE TO THE STUDENT