Syllabus

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 PRIOR to 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 5 lecture and/or laboratory assignment DUE DATES.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is APRIL 5, 2021.

ASSIGNMENT COMPLETION and SUBMISSION

LECTURE: Course lecture notes, PowerPoints, reference documents and other ancillary materials will be found in CANVAS under “FILES” in labeled individual folders. A link to the SAPLING LEARNING platform (see Required or Recommended Course Materials above) can be found under “ASSIGNMNENTS”. Homework, quizzes and major exams will be provided and submitted through SAPLING LEARNING. Homework assignments in SAPLING will open on MONDAY mornings and will be due the following SUNDAY NIGHT at 11:59PM. TIMED QUIZZES will be assigned AND DUE on FRIDAYS. They will be ACCESSIBLE for a 14 hour period but will be TIMED once the assignment is opened. The length of time available to complete the quiz will vary with the content of the quiz. There will not be a quiz every Friday, but quizzes will only be assigned ON Fridays. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you complete the required SAPLING subscription purchase within the first two (2) weeks of the semester. SAPLING CAN ONLY BE ACCESSED THROUGH “ASSIGNMENTS” ON YOUR CANVAS COURSE HOMEPAGE! If you attempt to join the course through the SAPLING website you will find it DOES NOT EXIST! The subscription process/protocols are explained the first time you access SAPLING. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you do the SAPLING ORIENTATION video and exercises in order to learn how to record and submit your assignments. In the past students have been given a seven (7) day grace period the first week of the semester in order for them to do the orientation even if they have not completed/payed for their access subscription.

LABORATORY: CHEM 1411 includes a laboratory component (see Required or Recommended Course Materials above). The folder “FILES” also contains a folder labeled “LABORATORY” containing each week’s laboratory assignments. The LABORATORY SYLLABUS will be the first document found in that folder. It will contain a tentative weekly schedule of the laboratory activities for the semester. Depending on the lab activity, procedures/reports/simulations/links etc. are found in this folder and made available on a weekly basis. The LABORATORY WRITE-UP template is provided as a guide as to how CHEMISTRY LAB WRITE-UPS are to be completed. It is in an editable MS WORD document (.doc or .docx) that will be submitted through CANVAS.

Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

Faculty will:

Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

Students should:

Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html (Links to an external site.)

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

Spring 2021 - NCTC Student Services and Resources

Frequently Asked Questions (Links to an external site.)-all you need to know as a new or continuing student
Student Services page (Links to an external site.)-all the offices and contact information you need!

Advising FAQ's-all majors and programs! (Links to an external site.)

Affinity Groups (Links to an external site.)

Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered Affinity Groups.

An Affinity Group is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.

Career Services Center (Links to an external site.)

In need of employment? NCTC Career Coaches meet one-on-one to provide training in writing resumes, job searches, interviewing, and more. The Skills to Succeed Academy is also a free interactive, online employability training program focused on building the skills and confidence you need to find the best career.

Completion Center (Links to an external site.)

The Completion Center provides a variety of services for first-time in college students. These include academic success coaching, goal setting, course planning, student resources, career development, and job placement services for all new college students. Free online Success Seminars are also available through Student Lingo (Links to an external site.) and new students will also enroll in a First Year Experience (NCTC 1001) course to get started on the right track!

Counseling and Advising (Links to an external site.)

Academic Advisors and Counselors help students explore majors and programs offered, how to take the best combination of classes to meet your goals, assist with questions related to university transfer, and guide students towards academic and personal success, and more. At NCTC, you are assigned to a specific advisor or success coach based on your major or career interests. You can locate our advisors and their majors, along with contact information on the Meet Your Advisor page-and even schedule an appointment with them through their online calendar!

Early Alert and CARES (Links to an external site.)

The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach (Links to an external site.) through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!

The NCTC CARES Team (Links to an external site.) is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources (Links to an external site.), or email counseling@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 immediately.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) (Links to an external site.)

EDI partners with the entire campus community to create, maintain and demonstrate NCTC’s commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning environment where NCTC students succeed. NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion. Everyone Included. Everyone Belongs. Everyone Valued. Everyone Inspired.

Financial Aid (Links to an external site.)

The Office of Financial Aid provides students with information and guidance with applying for eligible types of financial assistance, such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who have any types of exemptions or tuition waivers will also work with the Financial Aid Office to have these funds applied to their accounts. Additionally, the Scholarship Office (Links to an external site.) provides local scholarship opportunities through an online application process, and tips on how to secure other types of scholarship awards which can help finance educational goals.

Student Success Center (Links to an external site.)

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring. Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO (Links to an external site.) which offers specialized services.

Testing Services (Links to an external site.)

The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community.

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

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course Title:	CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
Course Prefix & Number:		CHEM 1411	Section Number:	102	Semester/Year:	SPRING 2021
Semester Credit Hours:		4	Lecture Hours:	48	Lab Hours:	48
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 (Links to an external site.)) This a FREE downloadable text and is a supplement to the LECTURE NOTES provided in CANVAS; *Sapling Learning* is required and will be used as the primary supplement to classroom instruction and as the means assigning and collecting quiz and homework grades. Required supplies: A stable network connection, a laptop or workstation compatible with CANVAS AND SAPLING LEARNING, and a scientific calculator. (TI 30X SERIES recommended; You do NOT need a graphing calculator.) Also, for lab you will need a pre-assembled kit of lab equipment and supplies. These are ordered from The Home Scientist (https://www.thehomescientist.com/kits.php#Chemistry_Kits). The STANDARD CHEMISTRY KIT, #CK01B ($153 + $15 shipping) is required for this course. This kit contains a link to a downloadable lab manual. BE SURE YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE and WHEN YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, REFERENCE THAT YOU ARE A NCTC STUDENT SO THEY KNOW YOUR KIT IS RESERVED AND AVAILABLE, ENSURING SHIPPING WILL NOT BE DELAYED.

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

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
4	Major Exams	35%
1	Final Exam	20%
Varies by sem.	Homework Quizes	10 % 10%
Varies by Sem.	Lab Write-up	25%

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	Gas Laws
10	Atomic Structure II
11	Periodic Properties
12	Exam III,
13	Bonding
14	Molecular Geometry
15	Thermochemistry, Exam IV
16	FINAL EXAM

CHEM 1411 0102 - GEN CHEM I

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