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CHEM-1405-0020 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
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
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)
On Campus Course
Introductory Chemistry, Nivaldo Tro, 6th Edition.
Introductory Chemistry, Nivaldo Tro, 5th Edition.
Introductory Chemistry, Nivaldo Tro, 4th Edition.
Text is not required but does provide more detail than what can be covered during lectures. Any of the three editions listed should be sufficient and older editions will be significantly cheaper.
Pen, Pencil, Paper, Scientific Calculator
Lab
Lecture
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 1411.
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.
Lab
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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 the other students in class. Set cell phones to silent mode and do not send text messages during lecture. Any use of electronic devices should be related to the course material currently being discussed. If you need to take a call, step outside. Pay attention in class. Do not be disruptive. If you are causing a disruption in class, you may be asked to leave. Avoid listening to personal music players or other obvious "multitasking" behaviors.
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.
Whenever you are in the laboratory, safety equipment must be worn. This includes: long pants/skirt (coming to at least mid-calf), apron or lab coat, long hair tied back, safety goggles, and, if necessary, gloves (will be specified; gloves are provided in lab).
Students cannot wear the following to the laboratory: open-toed shoes, shoes with holes in them, shoes that leave the top of the foot exposed, pants with holes in them, hats, shorts, short skirts, tops that do not cover the back and middle of the body.
In the laboratory, no food, drinks, tobacco, or gum are allowed.
Students should move carefully in lab, use caution with open flames, and clean their work spaces before leaving. Violations of safety rules will lead to point deductions; for repeated violations of safety rules, a student will be asked to leave the laboratory. Safety is the MOST important part of lab. You must attend the safety presentation, pass the safety quiz (with an 90) and complete pre-lab material before you will be allowed to perform experiments for lab. Any experiments missed by failing to do this will be zeroes and cannot be made up.
You are welcome to discuss lab work and homework with your neighbors, but please keep a physical distance. Lab data SHOULD NOT be copied from others; you can only report what happened in your own experiment. Violations of this rule will lead to zeroes for that portion of the lab.
You must clean up your area of the lab. It is not the instructor’s or laboratory supervisor's job to clean up after you. Points will be deducted from the lab if your lab area must be cleaned up for you. Leave common areas neat and always replace bottle caps and stoppers. Wipe up spills. Sinks and benches should be left like you found them. Glassware, and your bench top, need to be washed at the end of the experiment.
When you attend lecture classes on campus, sanitize your hands after class, and avoid touching your nose, mouth, or eyes.
Efficient Use of Time in Lab: Please be aware that labs are scheduled for three hours. This is generally more than enough time to finish most labs, but expect to be in class for the duration of the scheduled time. In many cases, being well prepared will allow you to finish the experiment early. Students will be expected to complete report work outside of lab time. In many cases we will be performing two labs per night so being well prepared is essential.
This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor at any time. Material included is intended to provide an outline of the course and rules that the instructor will adhere to in evaluating the student’s progress. Students are expected to read the textbook before and after the material is presented in lecture.
REQUIRED EXAMS/GRADING CRITERIA: There will be five regular exams; tentative test dates are given below. Any changes to this schedule will be announced in advance in class. Regular exams will be given online through Blackboard. The lowest regular exam score will be dropped. If you have a time conflict with an exam, notify the instructor in advance.
There will be a comprehensive lecture final exam which is required for everyone. This is mandatory for everyone and cannot be the drop grade.
Homework assignments will be given for each chapter. You are given multiple attempts to complete the homework. You may complete it as many times as you wish. These must be completed by the due date; any exceptions need to be requested in advance. The lowest homework grade will be dropped.
Quizzes are given for each chapter. These are timed quizzes and you only have one chance to complete it. It is strongly recommended that you complete the homework before taking the quizzes.
The final average will be derived from the following weighted grades: Quizzes - 10%, Tests - 40%, Homework - 10%, Final Exam - 15%; Lab Reports - 15%, Lab Final - 10%. 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.
No cell phones will be allowed during the final exam. Do not discuss any exam with other students until it has closed.
MANDATORY TUTORING:
In an effort to increase retention, any student who scores below a 70 on any exam (excluding the final exam and the last regular exam) must correct the questions missed. These must be reviewed with me prior to taking the next exam.
The final exam is comprehensive, and there are no exemptions from taking the final. The final exam will be given in accordance with the official AC final exam schedule.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: All students are expected to attend class regularly. Lack of attendance will affect your grade because of missed lecture material and missed quizzes. Any student coming in late when a test or quiz is being given will not be allowed to take the test or quiz if other students have already turned theirs in. Quizzes and tests cannot normally be made up; the exceptions are illness and other emergencies (documentation is required such as a doctor's note) or if the student has made prior arrangements with the instructor.
Students who attend class regularly tend to have much higher grades and are much more likely to pass the course. Homework not turned in at the beginning of class will be counted late and have points deducted unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. If a student finds it necessary to drop this class, it is his/her responsibility to complete and submit the necessary paperwork. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE INSTRUCTOR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DROPPING A STUDENT FROM THE CLASS! The last day to drop this class is March 1, 2022.
METHODS OF PRESENTATION: Lecture and readings from textbook; notes available on Blackboard
Tentative Schedule:
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Date |
Topics |
Reading |
Lab |
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1/19 |
Syllabus Review Chapter 1 |
Chapter 1 |
Discuss Lab Procedure Lab Tour Safety Review |
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1/24 |
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 |
Chapter 2 |
Exp 1 |
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1/26 |
Chapter 2 |
Chapter 3 |
Exp 2
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1/31 |
Chapter 3 Chapter 4 |
Chapter 4 |
Exp 8
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Exam 1 (Ch. 1 & 2) |
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2/2 |
Chapter 4
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Chapter 4 |
Exp 3
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2/7 |
Chapter 9 |
Chapter 9 |
Exp 4 |
Exam 2 (Ch. 3 & 4) |
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2/9 |
Chapter 9 Chapter 10 |
Chapter 10 |
Periodic Table Handout
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2/14 |
Chapter 10 |
Chapter 10 |
Exp 4
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2/16 |
Chapter 5 |
Chapter 5 |
Exp 5
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Exam 3 (Ch. 9 & 10) |
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2/21 |
Chapter 7 |
Chapter 7 |
Flame Lab
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2/23 |
Chapter 6 |
Chapter 6 |
Exp 6
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2/28 |
Chapter 6 |
Chapter 6 |
Exp 7
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Exam 4 (Ch. 5 & 7) |
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3/2 |
Chapter 8 |
Chapter 8 |
Exp 9
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3/7 |
Chapter 8 |
Chapter 8 |
Lab Final
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Exam 5 (Ch. 6 & 8) |
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3/9 |
Final Exam |
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OTHER INFORMATION (GENERAL NOTES): Assignments will be given for reading material in preparation for lecture and for homework assignments. It is vital that you read the text BEFORE the lecture on that chapter. This will greatly improve your understanding of the topic and therefore your grade. You are responsible for the information presented in the text even if it is not covered in lecture.
GRADE DISPUTES: While I encourage you to come to me with questions about answers on assignments anytime, if you wish to dispute a grade or have a grade changed, you must contact me about it within a week of having the paper returned or there will be no change to the grade.
EMAIL: Every student has an account in Blackboard. You need to check this several times a week. Announcements, course notes, and grades will be posted this way.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: If classes are canceled due to inclement weather, you are responsible for reading and learning the material that would have been covered. If an exam was scheduled and classes are canceled, the exam will be the next class meeting. Cancelations will be announced on the radio by 6:30 AM or by 3:00 PM for evening classes. You may also check the AC website.
***This syllabus is subject to change. You will be informed of any changes to the syllabus in class or through Blackboard***
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