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CHEM-1405-005 Introductory Chemistry I
Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for non-science and allied health students.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
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Student Service Center 117
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You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)
Hybrid
An open source electronic textbook will be linked to your Blackboard.
Lab manuals are available in the front office for purchase.
Pen, Pencil, Paper, Non-graphing Scientific Calculator TI-30xIIS
Flashcards and colored pens at the students discretion
Objectives and Goals of Course
The primary objectives of this class are:
1. To gain a basic understanding of general inorganic chemistry and its application.
2. To learn fundamental theories, concepts, terms and skills to master basic inorganic chemistry.
3. To develop an understanding of basic applications of chemistry in everyday living.
4. To develop a healthy understanding and respect for general chemistry.
5. To provide a physical science elective for students not majoring in science, engineering, or related fields that would require CHEM 1311.
Performance/Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to do the following:
1. Have a basic understanding of chemistry and its everyday applications.
2. Explain the relation between atoms and molecules.
3. Gain fundamental knowledge of chemical nomenclature.
4. Understand simple atomic structure and the periodic table.
5. Have a basic understanding of the different types of chemical reactions.
6. Perform simple calculations related to the topics covered in the class, such as density, heat, stoichiometry, solutions, and gases.
7. Write and balance chemical equations and use the equations for basic calculations of chemical quantities.
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Class Conduct: Please be respectful of your classmates when working together. Set cell phones to silent mode and do not send text messages while watching lectures. Any use of electronic devices should be related to the course material currently being discussed. Remember you can watch the lectures as many times as you need. Take advantage of this! It will make your homework easier.
If there is any evidence of cheating on any examination or assignment, you will receive a zero for that item and cannot make it up or replace it and it cannot be dropped.
Please see Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further information
REQUIRED EXAMS/GRADING CRITERIA: There will be four regular exams with the lowest grade dropped; tentative test dates are given below. Any changes to this schedule will be announced in advance in class, blackboard and by email. All Tests will be given online and you will have the posted day (24 hours) to take the test. You will have 75 minutes to complete the test. Each test will very in the number of questions according to the material. All exams will be worth 100%. If you need special accommodations, please notify the instructor in advance! There will be a comprehensive final exam which is required for everyone. It will also be online and you will have 2 hours to complete it.
Homework assignments will also be part of your grade. The problems will be assigned from your text book and due via blackboard on the dates posted below. You should work out the problems on paper before you submit your answers as directed on blackboard. Any homework that is not submitted correctly or on time will receive a 0. You must stay on top of the lectures so that you can get the homework completed. You are allowed, and encouraged, to form study groups to do homework and labs together. Labs will be due on the dates posted below. Like the homework; questions and problems will come out of the lab manual and it is best to enter everything in your lab manual as a study guide. Any labs that are not submitted correctly or on time will receive a 0. Labs and Homework can take up to, and over, three hours to do and to turn in. Make sure you give yourself enough time to complete the assignments.
You are enrolled in a hybrid class and are therefore responsible for the internet connection that you use for the submission of homework, labs, and tests. The campus computer lab is open for you to use if you question the integrity and ability of your home connection. For this reason a 0 will be given for any work that is not turned in due to 'your Internet not working'.
The lowest exam score (NOT the final) will be dropped when the test average is calculated. Any rescheduled tests must normally be completed a week from the original test date, or you will be given a 0 and that will be your dropped grade. None of the lab or homework grades will be dropped. The final grade in this class will be determined from the average of test grades (40%), lab (20%), homework (15%), and final exam (25%). The final grades are based on 90 = A, 80 = B, 70 = C, 60 = D, and less than 60 is failing. Final averages will be rounded to the nearest whole number to determine grades. There will be no exceptions; e.g. a 79.4 is still a C.
It is highly recommended you watch all lecture videos as soon as the module opens and complete them, including taking notes and creating study material. Being an 8 week course the pace is quick and you can fall behind easily. Working on chemistry for at least 2 hours a day is a reasonable goal.
If you miss a test due to a school sponsored event or illness, proper documentation is required stating the reason for your absence (such as a doctor’s note or signed letter from your coach/professor) in order for you to make up any missed work. Documentation must be provided within 48 hours for this to apply. No late homework or labs will be excepted due to the time frame you have to complete the work.
If you miss the final exam, you must provide proper documentation within 24 hours.
Make up exams will be in a different format from the original.
Tentitive Calendar for Chemistry 1405 Summer 2021
June 8- Intro to class and lab
June 10th- Lab 1 due
June 16th- Homework 1 due
June 17th- Lab 2 due
June 18th- Test 1
June 24th- Lab 3 due
June 29th- Homework 2 due
July 1st- Test 2
-Lab Midterm project due
July 8th- Lab 4 due
July 12th- Homework 3 due
July 14th- Test 3
July 15th- Lab 5 due
July 22nd- Lab 6 due
July 23rd- Homework 4 due
July 26th- Lab final project due
July 27th- Test 4
July 29th- FINAL
***This syllabus is subject to change. You will be informed of any changes to the syllabus via Blackboard***
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