Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Instructor
Title: Professor Tyler Barton
Email: tbarton39@ivytech.edu
Work phone: (574) 289-7001; ext. 025447
Office Location: South Bend Main Building, Room 237
Course: CHEM 105 General Chemistry I Fall 2022 CRN: 20750
Course Hours:
Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m., South Bend Main Building Room 300
Office Hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Office hours will be held virtually on Zoom. If you wish to meet in-person, e-mail me to find a time that will work.
Zoom meeting link: https://ivytech.zoom.us/my/tylerbarton
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Name: Dean Kathryn Waltz-Freel
Phone Number: 574- 289-7001 EXT: 5417
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Required Text & Materials
Title: Chemistry: Atoms First 2e
Authors: Flowers, Neth, Robinson, Theopold, and Langley
URL: https://openstax.org/details/books/chemistry-atoms-first-2e
Scientific Calculator and WEBCAM
Lab handouts provided in posted announcements.
Please refer to the attached syllabus on the HOME page for semester schedule and other course details.
Course Outline of Record
COURSE TITLE: General Chemistry I
COURSE NUMBER: CHEM 105
PREREQUISITES: MATH 136 College Algebra or KACALC placement and demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing, or ENGL 075 Co-Requisite Integrated Reading and Writing
SCHOOL: Arts, Sciences & Education
PROGRAM: Physical Sciences
CREDIT HOURS: 5
CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2020
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION: Fall, 2020
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: The first in a series of two courses designed to cover general chemistry including measurement, atoms, molecules and ions, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, solids, liquids, and gases thermochemistry, atomic structure, and molecular bonding. One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college introductory chemistry is recommended. Includes lab.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain and use measurement techniques including correct unit conversions, dimensional analysis, and significant figures.
- List the parts of an atom, classify matter, name those substances and discuss their place on the periodic table.
- Apply the concepts of stoichiometry including molar mass, percent composition, balancing equations and limiting reagents.
- Categorize chemical reactions and predict the products of common chemical reactions
- Describe the kinetic molecular theory of gases and apply the knowledge using accepted gas laws.
- Explain the basics of thermochemistry including enthalpy, calorimetry, Hess’s law, and standard enthalpies of formation.
- Interpret the quantum mechanical model of the atom including quantum numbers, orbital shapes, orbital energies, electron spin and the Pauli Principle as well as the periodicity, which rises from this model.
- Illustrate the basic concepts of ionic bonding and polar covalent bonding and their relationship to electron configuration, as related to the concepts of electronegativity, bond polarity and dipole moment.
- Compare the VSEPR model, the hybridization model and the molecular orbital model for covalent bonding.
- Identify intermolecular forces in the liquid state and relate how they affect solution formation, vapor pressure, boiling point and other colligative properties.
- Relate the general structure of solids especially molecular solids and ionic solids.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include –
Scientific method Measurements and Units Significant figures
Density Elements Compounds
Mixtures Nomenclature Chemical reactions
Chemical equations Precipitation reactions Redox reactions
The mole Molar mass Stoichiometry
Limiting reagents Properties of gases Gas laws
Molecular motion Energy, heat, enthalpy Enthalpy of chemical reactions
Atomic structure Orbital theory Electron configurations
Periodicity Ionic bonding Covalent bonding
Lewis structures Molecular structure VSEPR model
Polarity Bond strength and lengths Valence bond theory
Molecular orbital theory Intermolecular forces Liquid structure
Solid structure Phase changes Solutions
Solubility Colligative properties
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ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT
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Cheating on papers, tests or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No student shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as cheating. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of these materials and other academic work. This included students who aid and abet as well as those who attempt such behavior.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend and participate regularly in class meetings, online learning activities and other activities assigned as a part of a course of instruction. Faculty are required to report student participation in compliance with institutional policies and federal financial aid guidelines. Faculty and staff shall be sensitive to students’ religious beliefs and observances, including an expectation that instructors make reasonable arrangements when a student must miss an exam or other academic exercise due to their religious observance. When notified in advance, and when possible, faculty will make allowances for students to make up missed work.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement.
Cheating on papers, tests or other academic works is a violation of College rules. No student shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be construed as cheating. This may include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of these materials and other academic work. This includes students who aid and abet as well as those who attempt such behavior.
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT:
Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials. They must insure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on the copyright or other proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and developed at Ivy Tech Community College contains nothing unlawful, unethical, or libelous and do not constitute any violation of any right of privacy.
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COURSE ACTIVITY DISCLAIMER:
The instructor reserves the right to alter the type and sequence of activities scheduled for this course.
GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES:
Ivy Tech Community College is committed to graduating students who have the appropriate technical and general education skills. General Education skills are assessed in selected courses through an authentic assessment project to evaluate curriculum effectiveness.
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Course Policies & Procedures
Instructional Method
Weekly live in-person scheduled lectures and labs as per the semester schedule. Internet via the Ivy Tech IvyLearn system for supplements, lecture notes, practice quizzes, credit quizzes, midterm and final exams.
Attendance is mandatory for the lectures and labs since there is no make-up for either.
Each week’s assignments and readings are summarized in the Module and can be accessed from the Calendar button in IvyLearn and the posted syllabus under the Home page of the Menu at the upper left.
Integrity Statement: All work on credit quizzes, labs/lab reports, and exams must be “my” own without help from any other individual.
Grades
Grading and Evaluation:
Course grades are available for students by logging into the College’s online student system, IvyLearn. Grades will not be distributed by mail.
All grades will be maintained in IvyLearn’s online grade book. Students are responsible for tracking their progress by referring to the online grade book. Students can generally expect to receive grades and feedback within seven days of the assignment due date. If exceptions occur, the instructor may notify students of changes to this expectation.
Due Dates & Deadlines
The Syllabus and Calendar are two important tools to help students understand the course, student and instructor expectations, and deadlines. Both tools can be found in IvyLearn. The Calendar can be accessed from the main navigation area on the left-hand side of IvyLearn.
Students are required to submit work on time for a chance to receive credit. Deadlines for each week's assignments and/or assessments are summarized on the calendar. Given that there is a no late policy for this course, students should check the calendar frequently for deadlines and to be aware of what to expect next. Deadlines are listed in Eastern Time and are subject to change.
Students are responsible for timely assignment submission. Should a computer system or network go down, students must still turn in work in a timely manner. Don’t wait until the last minute. Plan ahead by seeking alternative means for submitting work before it is due. Local libraries and all Ivy Tech Community College campuses can serve as alternative resources. Contact the closest/most convenient campus or other public lab for schedules and Internet availability. Not having access to the required software or internet access on a home or work computer is not a legitimate excuse for submitting any assignments or lab reports late. Please reach out if you need assistance with getting internet access or a loaner laptop to Sandra Senatore-Roberts at ssenatorerobert@ivytech.edu or Pod 7 directly at pod7@ivytech.edu or apply directly at https://ivyassist.auntbertha.com/
Make-Up Policy
Late assignments will be assigned a grade of “0” unless a student has received prior approval from the professor, given the no late submission policy for this course. If a student has a problem or scheduling conflict that prevents the student from submitting an assignment on time, the student should contact the professor immediately. The professor will determine if the seriousness of the problem warrants an extension on the assignment. Unless absolutely unavoidable, students need to contact their instructor before missing the deadline – not after. Instructors have the right to decline accepting work for any credit after a deadline passes with a few specific exceptions, including but not limited to:
- If there is an outage of the IvyLearn system that is verified by central system administrators, instructors will provide an extension for students to submit work at no penalty.
- If the student has documentation of serious illness or death of a family member, instructors will work with the student to determine an alternate deadline.
Attendance Policy – Don’t Get Dropped from Class!
Ivy Tech performs administrative drops for students who do not “attend” class early in the semester. Students need to complete an assignment (which may include, but are not limited to, such things as attending a live or synchronous session; posting in a graded discussion board, blog or wiki; or submitting a written assignment or taking a quiz) prior to NW deadline listed below in order to avoid being dropped for non-attendance. Posting any items not related to the graded assignments will be reviewed but may be disqualified for attendance purposes.
Attendance Drop Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Aug. 24, 2021 – Eastern Time.
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Am I Required to Come to Campus for this Course?
Yes, we will meet in-person on campus.
Course Communication
Online Communication Etiquette
Students are expected to uphold their responsibilities in terms of appropriate and professional communication with faculty and peers. Please review the ‘Students Rights and Responsibilities’ section of the student handbook (located within Campus Connect) and review common netiquette (Internet etiquette) practices, like those found at: https://www.ivytech.edu/online/11570.html
Instructor Commitment
Ivy Tech Community College instructors are committed to responding to students’ written inquiries sent via the conversations tool in IvyLearn (instructions below), within 36 hours, including weekends. Students can contact their local Online Technologies Support with questions (http://ivytech.edu/online/contacts.html).
Conversations
All students must use the conversations feature of IvyLearn for course-related communications. Using conversations, students can send and receive messages from within IvyLearn. Conversations can only be sent and received from within IvyLearn. Please check Conversations frequently.
For information on how to access Conversations (send and receive) click this link to open the Canvas Guides (https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2666). The Canvas Guides will provide you with the necessary information to get started with conversations within IvyLearn.
Notifications
IvyLearn has a robust notification system that students can opt to use to receive course notifications for many course activities and events such as new announcements, due dates, and grade updates. Students can receive those notifications via many different channels including text messages and are highly encouraged to customize their notifications. To learn more about notifications and how to setup and customize notifications, please review the guide here: https://guides.instructure.com/m/4152/l/73162-how-do-i-set-my-notification-preferences.
Assignments & Grading
How is my grade calculated?
The grading details for the quizzes, lab reports, midterm lab and lecture exams, final lab and lecture exams are listed in our course syllabus which is uploaded on the Home page of this course and below.
The course grade is equally weighted between the lecture (weekly quizzes/midterm lecture exam/ comprehensive final lecture exam) section and lab section (lab reports, midterm lab exam, and final lab exam). The lecture section accounts for 50% of your course grade and the lab section accounts for 50% of your course grade. You must pass both the lecture AND the lab sections separately to pass the course (a minimum of 60% in each section is passing) or you will receive an F for the course. The final grade is determined by taking 50% of your lecture % out of 350 points as long as it is at least 60% + taking 50% of your lab % out of 350 points as long as it is at least 60%.
Course Total = taking 50% of your lecture % out of 350 points as long as it is at least 60% + taking 50% of your lab % out of 350 points as long as it is at least 60%.
Scale: A 90 – 100%
B 80 – 89%
C 70 – 79%
D 60 – 69%
F below 60%
All lecture quizzes are taken on-line via the Ivy Tech Ivy Learn system. All lab pre and post reports must be submitted by their posted deadlines and times in their correct columns as listed in the semester schedule or as announced in class to be graded. The proctored midterm lecture and lab exams and final lecture and lab exams must be taken during the posted dates and times as listed in the Semester Schedule of the attached syllabus or as announced by your instructor, since there will be no early, late, or make-up exams given as per the no make-up policy for this course. All lecture quizzes are taken on-line via the Ivy Tech Ivy Learn system.
Lecture Section: 50% of course grade points = 350 points= 150 points from the quizzes + 100 points from the midterm lecture exam and 100 points from the final lecture exam
- Quizzes: (6 total) at 25 points each = 150 points
- Midterm Lecture Exam :(30 questions) for a total of 100 points.
- Comprehensive Final Lecture Exam: (30 questions) for a total of 100 points.
Lab Section: 50% of course grade points= 350 points = 180 points from the lab reports + 85 points from the midterm lab exam + 85 points from the final lab exam
- Lab Reports: (6 total) at 30 points each = 180 points
- Midterm Lab Exam: (20 questions) for a total of 85 points
- Final Lab Exam: (20 questions) for a total of 85 points
- Course Activity Disclaimer: Keep in mind that this is NOT a work at your own pace course and the instructor reserves the right to alter the type and sequence of activities scheduled for this course. There is a no-late policy and there is no extra credit offered for this course.
Course Summary:
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