             Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

x          Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

          WECM Course

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

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)]”. 

Honesty in completing assignments is essential. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other kind of academic dishonesty 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.

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.

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

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 immediate

Chem 1411.400,401 Lecture Schedule Fall 2020

 Chem 1411.400  Tentative  Lab Schedule Fall 2020

* -  Lab does not need to be written up in lab notebook. Bring the handout inste

CHEMISTRY 1411 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB SYLLABUS Fall 2020

• The lab counts for 30% of your overall chemistry grade.  Lab grades will be determined from your completed LAB REPORT.
• You will need to purchase a numbered, bound LAB NOTEBOOK that makes carbon copies. Each week, before lab, you will download the lab procedure from Canvas module and write the procedure in your lab notebook in your own words in black or blue ballpoint pen.  Bring your lab notebook with the completed procedure to the lab.  Your instructor will initial the first page of your procedure as you begin each lab.  You will also need to bring a black or blue pen and a scientific calculator to each lab.  As you complete the lab, data will be recorded in your lab notebook.  Once the lab is completed, you will tear out and turn in the white copy (original) from your lab notebook as your lab report.  The yellow copy remains in the lab notebook as your copy. 
• Each person will work independently and must turn in their lab report in the end of the lab in order to receive a grade.
• LAB REPORTS are due at the end of each lab. 
• The lab report consists of the white pages (originals) torn from your lab notebook. The lab report must be legible.  If I cannot read it, I cannot count it as correct.
• BE ON TIME FOR LAB.  The first 5-10 minutes of the lab period consists of a short pre-lab lecture containing special instructions and helpful hints specific to each lab, and help with necessary calculations.  The pre-lab lecture will not be repeated.  If you miss this lecture, you are responsible for getting the necessary information from someone in the lab.  If you are more than 15 minutes late for lab, you will not be allowed to complete the lab.  Late arrivals to lab may not have enough time to complete the lab.
• If you MUST miss a lab, contact the instructor.  Labs MAY NOT be able to make up during the semester.
• Lab grades will be posted on Canvas after all lab reports have been turned in and graded.  You are responsible for checking to see that your grades have been recorded correctly.  If you do not see a grade for a particular lab, this means I do not have your lab report.  If there is a discrepancy, bring it to my attention right away.  Do not wait until the end of the semester.
• The lowest lab grade will be dropped in the end of the semester.
•  A tentative lab schedule is posted on Canvas.  Be sure to check Canvas each week for announcements and any changes to the schedule

 LAB NOTEBOOK AND LAB REPORTS:  Keep your graded reports! 

All laboratory records must be in black or blue INK in a BOUND, numbered laboratory notebook that makes carbon copies.  Your lab notebook is the official record of work performed in the lab.  All notes and data must be recorded directly into the lab notebook; no writing on any other paper during lab is permitted.  No entry is ever erased or obliterated.  Changes are made by drawing a single line through a mistake so the original entry may still be read; explain your mistake.  If an entire section needs to be deleted, draw a neat “X” through it and write an explanation.

You will refer to your lab notebook to complete the experiments, so be sure you write the procedure with enough information to complete the lab from your notebook alone, and leave spaces to fill in notes and data as you go.  Begin each new experiment on a new page; use as many pages as necessary.

Lab Report Grading  Total of (25p)

Pre-Lab Preparation:  Done BEFORE the lab  - 1 to 4 parts of the lab.

                                        Done in the lab – Filling in the data, Calculations and conclusions.

Report should contain the following for full credit:

1. Heading and purpose:  Title of the experiment, date, your name, lab partner’s name (first page only). Give a short description of the experiment, including theoretical basis for the lab, and write any important reactions or equations needed. (4 pts)
2. Materials List:  List all materials needed, including equipment and chemicals, and draw pictures of any complicated equipment set-ups.  (4 pts)
3. Experimental Procedure: Write a step by step procedure in your own words for you to follow.  It must be detailed enough that any knowledgeable person (including you or someone unfamiliar with the experiment) can carry out the experiment without reference to any other source, including the printed lab procedure.  (Do not bring the printed lab procedure to the lab.) (4 pts)
4. Data Table:  If the procedure shows a data table, copy that into your lab notebook, including units. Otherwise, leave space to write notes and record data such as temperatures, masses, and deviations (if any).  ANY NOTES OR DATA MUST BE RECORDED DIRECTLY INTO YOUR LAB NOTEBOOK.  DO NOT WRITE ON SCRAP PAPER, PAPER TOWELS, OR ANYTHING BESIDES YOUR LAB NOTEBOOK. (4pts)
5. Calculations:  Show formulas used and an example of each type of calculation performed.  (SHOW WORK.)  (5pts)
6. Results and Conclusions: The last section of the lab report is completed after the lab.  It should include explanations of any deviations from the original procedure, error analysis, and a brief summary of your conclusions. (4pts)

In the lab all students should adhere to NCTC Health and Safety protocol.

Face masks and safety glasses are required while you are in the lab during the whole lab period. If you prefer, you can wear your own gloves in the lab

The workplaces in the laboratory are clearly defined and each workplace is sanitized. Students must maintain a distance of 6 feet while working in the laboratory.

At each workplace there is a special solution for cleaning glassware and also a hand soap.

At the end of the lab, students must clean the glassware and sanitize the balance and the other tools they have used as well as the surface of the table.

Before leaving the lab, students must wash the safety glasses with soap, dry them up and leave them in the white sanitary cabinet.

Every student must wash their hands before leaving the lab.