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CHEM-1405-040 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)
Tech Supported
Online Homework system, Knewton alta. Need an access code. Follow link from your Blackboard to set up.
Lab manuals and the Knewton access code are both available for purchase at the bookstore.
Pen, Pencil, Paper, Non-graphing Scientific Calculator (I will be using the TI-30xIIS in our videos)
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 replay the chapter content 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; tentative test dates are given on the student course calendar. Any changes to this schedule will be announced in advance in class. All Tests will be given on line and you will have the posted days to take the test. Each test will very in the number of questions according to the material. If you need special accommodations, please notify the instructor in advance and email the appropriate paperwork! 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.
Chapter homework assignments will also be part of your grade. You are allowed, and encouraged, to form study groups to do chapter assignments and labs together. Labs will be due every Thursday. 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. Labs and chapter assignments can take up to, and over, an hour to turn in. Make sure you alot the proper amount of time.
Any rescheduled tests must normally be completed a week from the original test date, or you will be given a 0. None of the lab grades will be dropped, and only one homework grade will be dropped. The final grade in this class will be determined from the average of test grades (40%), lab (20%), chapter assignments (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 complete all chapter assignments in a timely manner, including taking notes and your study material. The chapter assignments must be completed by the due date. Late work will recieve a 0.
If you miss a test or lab quiz/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 24 hours for this to apply.
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.
| Date | What is Due |
| 1/16 | First Day of Class |
| 1/25 | Lab 1 due |
| 1/26 | HW- Ch 1 and Ch 2 pt 1 due |
| 2/1 | Lab 2 due |
| 2/2 | HW- Ch 2 pt 2 due |
| 2/8 | Lab Test 1 |
| 2/9 | HW- Ch 3 due |
| 2/15 | Lab 3 due |
| 2/15-16 | Test 1 |
| 2/22 | Lab 4 due |
| 2/23 | HW- Chapter 4 due |
| 2/29 | Lab Midterm |
| 3/1 | HW- Chapter 5 due |
| 3/7 | Lab 5 due |
| 3/7-8 | Test 2 |
| 3/22 | HW- Ch 6 due |
| 3/28 | Lab 6 due |
| 3/29 | HW- Ch 7 due |
| 4/4 | Lab Test 2 |
| 4/5 | HW- Ch 8 due |
| 4/11 | Lab 7 due |
| 4/11-12 | Test 3 |
| 4/18 | Lab 8 Due Last day to drop the class |
| 4/19 | HW- Ch 9 due |
| 4/25 | Lab Final |
| 14/26 | HW- Ch 10 due |
| 5/2-3 | Test 4 |
| 13/8-9 | Lecture Final |
* I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE SYLLABUS AT ANY TIME *
In the event a change must be made, I will alert you via CourseMail
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