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Title: General Chemistry - (CHEM-1A)
Section #: 22777
Meeting Days/Times: MW 1:30PM-4:20PM
12:00AM-12:00AM
Start Date: 08/09/2021 - End Date: 12/10/2021
Instructor: Catherine Uvarov
Term: 2021FA
Room: S 240
WEB WEB
Units: 5.00
Welcome Message
Welcome to Chem 1A!
You can call me "Dr. U" because how is "Uvarov" pronounced anyway? U-var-ov? Ooo-va-
rov? As an added bonus, "Dr. U" sounds like "Dr. Who", which is a great TV show. I am
passionately nerdy and take fashion inspiration from Ms. Frizzle. If you don't know who
Ms. Frizzle is, you need to watch Magic School Bus. I'm excited to spread my passion for
science (Chemistry in particular) to you. I'm laid back and sarcastic (aka. hilarious!)
The chemistry prerequisite for Chem 1A is either high-school chemistry or Chem 3A
(Introductory Chemistry). The General Chemistry series (Chem 1A/1B) takes all the
topics covered in Chem 3A or high-school chemistry and spreads it out over two
semesters in order to go into more depth and detail on each topic.
IGNORE THE CLASS TIMES/LOCATIONS IN THE HEADER - I CAN'T
EDIT IT!
I have merged the sections of "Chem 1A" that I am teaching this semester into one
Canvas course shell. Unfortunately, "SimpleSyllabus" doesn't update the course header
with the appropriate Lab times for all sections viewing this Syllabus, and it is generally
just confusing to read.
This syllabus applies to both sections 22777 and 27780. If you are unsure which
section number you are enrolled in, please verify on WebAdvisor. If you are enrolled in
the section not listed in the header, you should go to your "Simple Syllabus Dashboard"
to view the syllabus for your enrolled section to ensure you are reading ALL the
sections, not just the public sections.
Section
(As listed on
WebAdvisor)
Class Period Meeting Time Location
Me! (And yes, that is a chemistry-print
dress)
Section
(As listed on
WebAdvisor)
Class Period Meeting Time Location
22777 Lecture Asynchronous
Watch videos at
times you decide.
Videos on
Canvas/YouTube.
22777 Lab Mondays1:30 - 4:20 pm in S-
240 (FCC Campus)
22777 Lab Wednesdays1:30 - 4:20 pm in S-
240 (FCC Campus)
22780 Lecture Asynchronous.
Watch videos at
times you decide.
Videos on
Canvas/YouTube.
22780 Lab Tuesdays6:30 - 9:35 pm in S-
240 (FCC Campus)
22780 Lab Thursdays6:30 - 9:35 pm in S-
240 (FCC Campus)
Additionally, each class will meet on-campus for the final exam. See the final exam
times below.
Instructor
Name: Catherine Uvarov
Email address: [email protected]
Office Location/Hours: On-Campus Office: S-208
Phone: 8750
Comments
"Office Hours" are times that I have specifically set aside to help students with course
material, answer questions about the class, chat about your long-term goals, or
whatever else you want to talk about. Drop-in during these times to chat with me or
work on class material.
For Fall 2021, my "Office-Hours" will be via Zoom:
Come to Office Hours
Mondays: 8:30 am - 9:40 am
Tuesday: 4:30 pm - 5:40 pm
Fridays: 1:00 pm - 2:10 pm
I encourage you to reach out to me at other times via our class Discord channel (for all
chemistry-related questions), or through Canvas messages (for all grade, attendance, or
other private, personal, communication). If you want to make an appointment with me
via Zoom, we can also discuss available times via Canvas messages.
Hope to see you in office-hours!
Course Description
Development of atomic theory; atoms, isotopes, molecules, and ions; compounds; classification of
matter; formulas and equations; stoichiometry; introduction to aqueous reactions: precipitation, acids
and bases, and gas forming and redox reactions; gas laws; kinetic molecular theory of gases;
thermochemistry; modern atomic theory; VSEPR theory; valence bond (hybridization) and molecular
orbital theories; intermolecular forces; properties of liquids; solids and crystal structures; solution
behavior; colligative properties; associated laboratory experiments; and volumetric (titrimetric) and
gravimetric analysis methods.
PreRequisites/CoRequisites and Advisories
Prerequisite
MATH-3A
College Algebra
Objectives
1. Graph and analyze, functions and their properties including rational, polynomial, exponential,
absolute value, radical, and logarithmic.
2. Simplify expressions and solve equations including rational, polynomial, exponential, absolute
value, radical, or logarithmic expressions and solve linear, nonlinear, and absolute value
inequalities including complex solutions.
6. Solve systems of equations and inequalities including equations in three variables, including
the use of matrices.
7. Use functions and other algebraic techniques to model real world applications.
Outcomes
1. Solve an equation involving polynomial, radical, rational, absolute value, logarithmic, or
exponential expressions to include complex solutions.
Prerequisite
CHEM-3A
Introductory General Chemistry
Objectives
1. Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method.
2. Use and estimate the magnitude of units in the metric system.
3. Perform chemical computations and apply dimensional analysis.
4. Use and interpret the periodic table.
5. Apply nomenclature to naming and writing of chemical formulas of common ions and
compounds.
6. Classify elements, common ions, and compounds given the name or the chemical formula.
7. Classify and construct balanced chemical reaction equations.
8. Use fundamental laws, principles, and theories to predict and evaluate the structure and
properties of elements, compounds, and ions.
9. Apply dynamic equilibrium concepts to evaluate the equilibrium distribution of reactants and
products in chemical equilibrium reactions and perform equilibrium calculations.
10. Use atomic theory and radioactivity concepts to evaluate properties of elements and their
isotopes.
11. Operate safely in a laboratory environment and use basic equipment to make
measurements and collect data for processing.
OR
Prerequisite
CHEM-101P
General Chemistry Preparation
Objectives
1. Solve quantitative problems by applying dimensional analysis and using appropriate
equations and properly report results.
2. Use and interpret the periodic table.
3. Use systematic nomenclature to name and classify chemical species.
4. Use stoichiometric relationships to calculate quantities of reactants, products, limiting
reactants, theoretical yields, and percent yields.
5. Learn how to read and analyze information from a scientific textbook.
Course Objectives
1. Solve quantitative problems by applying appropriate theory and techniques and properly report
results.
2. Effectively collect, record, and analyze experimental data, recognize the limitations of
measurements and identify sources of error, and interpret experimental results, correlate experimental
results with the appropriate theory, and report results in appropriate written format.
3. Use systematic nomenclature to name and classify chemical species.
4. Identify types of reactions, predict the outcomes of chemical reactions, and write and balance
chemical reaction equations.
5. Use stoichiometric relationships to calculate quantities of reactants, products, heat, limiting
reactants, theoretical yields, and percent yields.
6. Apply the first law of thermodynamics, contrast internal energy and enthalpy, describe how energy
changes are related to temperature, atomic motions, and change in chemical bonding and perform
thermochemical calculations.
7. Draw structures of molecules and apply bonding theory to predict shapes and polarities of
molecules.
8. Compare and contrast ionic bonding, covalent bonding, and intermolecular forces. Explain properties
of liquids, solids, and phase changes.
9. Connect atomic and kinetic theories of matter to submicroscopic (atomic and molecular) properties
to explain macroscopic properties (chemical and physical behavior).
10. Apply gas laws and the kinetic molecular theory to processes involving gases.
11. Understand colligative properties and predict the behavior of solutions based on energetics of
molecular interactions.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Apply appropriate theories and techniques to solve quantitative problems.
2. Apply appropriate theories and techniques to solve qualitative problems.
3. Collect, record, organize, and analyze experimental data, recognize the limitations of
measurements, and identify sources of error.
Required Texts/Materials
Open Learning Initiative (OLI)
General Chemistry I
This is provided FREE OF COST through Canvas.
OLI will be your TEXTBOOK and HOMEWORK system
Internet Access Required.
$0
MyOpenMath - Online Access
We will be using MyOpenMath to complete lab data reports
digitally.
MyOpenMath is integrated into Canvas, and it is completely free to
you. No codes needed!
$0
Composition Notebook
This Notebook is for your "Lab Notebook". Pages must be bound &
unable to be removed - hence the composition-style notebook. You
may find it useful to have one with graph-paper, but that is not
required.
If you already own a "Lab Notebook" with carbonless copy-pages,
you may use that.
Scientific Calculator
TI-36X Pro recommended, but any scientific calculator will work
(not a cell phone/tablet app though!)
Approx. $18-$20
Spiral Notebook
This is your "Chem 1A (OLI) Notebook", which will contain all your
notes from reading assignments and lecture videos.
$1
Lab Coat
A "Thigh length" lab coat (as opposed to waist-length)
Lab coat must be worn with sleeves down, and button (or
snapped) closed in the front.
Chemical Splash Safety Goggles
Chemical Splash Safety Goggles must be indirectly venting (no
open holes on the sides), with a strap that goes around the head.
UVEX-brand goggles recommended.
Visorgogs are acceptable.
If you wear prescription glasses, consider "OTG" goggles (over the
glasses)
Required Technology
The majority of coursework is online, and a phone screen is far too small to complete
your coursework.
You need a laptop or desktop computer, with internet access
Although the Canvas App is always improving, access via a Web Browser will
ensure that all the tools we are using work for you.
Equipment may be available to support you. Visit the Library's website for more
information.
You will also need the ability to scan documents of hand-written work on paper -
such as a Smartphone with functioning camera.
You will need a printer in order to print worksheets, lab data reports
Typing on a PDF is does not allow for adequate formatting of math and
chemical formulas..
Alternatively, if you have the technology to hand-write work on a PDF
document legibly, you can get by without a printer.
Optional Text/Materials
Preparing for Your ACS Examination in General Chemistry -
the Official Guide
9781732776401
This is a study guide for your Final Exam. It is recommended that
you purchase (or rent) a copy of this book after week 9 in the
course. The same guide is for both Chem 1A and Chem 1B.
This guide is separated into first-term and second-term general
chemistry material. Each section contains 8 chapters of material
that also aligns to most general chemistry textbooks for a
seamless addition to study materials for students. Each chapter is
designed with an introductory section of the material including
common representations and where to find this material in a
textbook. The second section provides worked examples of typical,
multiple choice questions including how the correct answer is
determined as well as how the incorrect answers were determined.
Also included for each study problem is a listing of the
corresponding practice questions that use that concept. The final
section is a series of practice problems to test the concepts
collectively. The key is provided on a separate page for all study
and practice problems.
LUCY T. EUBANKS
2018-10-15
203
$15-$20
Early Alert
Fresno City College has a team of individuals working closely with instructors to ensure
students receive the support and resources necessary for academic success. In addition to
messaging you through the Canvas Inbox, I will be using the Starfish Early Alert Program to
communicate concerns or praise (kudos) about your progress. Throughout the semester, you
may receive an “EARLY ALERT” message from Starfish Solutions.
The message will be sent to your SCCCD student email account and either contain a Kudo or
a Flag.
A Kudo acknowledges your hard work, and a Flag identifies an area that may pose a barrier
to success in this class. Students receiving a flag will be instructed to either contact me
(your instructor) or contact a counselor. FCC has a lot of resources to help students, many of
which you may not be aware of, that can help you overcome the barriers you face.
Please follow the email instructions promptly so we can address the issue as quickly as
possible. Your success is important to all of us!
Attendance Policy
Chem 1A traditionally meets for two three-hour labs, and two 75 minute lecture periods
each week.
Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, we will NOT be meeting synchronously for
lecture so that we can thoroughly clean the classroom between classes. Lecture videos
on ALL topics are recorded and posted on YouTube and Canvas for your viewing
pleasure.
Chem 1A - Specific Policies
Life happens, and sometimes absences are unavoidable. However, attendance during
class is essential for success in the course. Students who are absent from class are
more likely to miss assignments, and fall behind on course material.
Lecture Attendance - Lecture is asynchronous and we will not be meeting for
lecture. To monitor "attendance" for lecture, I will be looking at your completion of
"Learn by Doing" and "Did I get this?" Activities for the OLI modules assigned each
week. I will check progress on Monday morning for the previous week. If you
complete less than 50% of the activities in the modules assigned the previous
week, you will be marked as absent.
Lab Attendance (On-Campus):During these lab periods, you will be gaining
hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and making connections between
data collected, and calculated quantities. Lab is an essential component of any
chemistry course. Some of these class periods will also be used for exams.
Lab Experiments: You are allowed to substitute two wet-lab experiments
with virtual (video) alternatives. By default, the first two absences you incur
will be given this option. Additionally, if you arrive to class dressed
inappropriately for lab, you will be sent home and given the video
alternative. It is recommended that you aim to complete all lab experiments
on-campus, and reserve the video alternatives for true emergencies or for if
you become ill.
If you have 3 or more zero-scores on Lab Data Reports (Virtual or Wet-
Lab) at the end of the semester, you will not be eligible to pass the
course.
Exams: You may complete your exam EARLY for any reason. No make-up
exams will be given, unless you provide evidence supporting extreme
external circumstances occurring during the examination time (such as,
you're ill and have a doctor's note, you've been hospitalized, you've been
arrested, you were summoned for jury duty, your car got towed, etc.).
If you miss one in-person exam, during the first 9 weeks, without
making prior arrangements, or communicating with me on the exam
day regarding your unexpected absence, you may be dropped from the
course.
If you must be absent due to external circumstances, it is your responsibility to let me
know – preferably as soon as you are aware you will be absent - much like how you
should let your supervisor at work know if you can't come in. If you are unresponsive to
communication attempts, then you are more likely to be dropped by me for non-
attendance than if you have been in communication. Communication is key!
Drop Policy & Deadlines
You will be dropped from the course if:
You are absent on the First Day of Class
You have not passed the Syllabus Quiz by the end of the first week.
You may be dropped from the course if:
You have 3 or more "missing" assignments (0 score) and/or absences (combined)
by the end of the 3rd week.
You have 10 or more "missing" assignments (0 score) and/or absences (combined)
by the end of the 8th week.
You miss an Exam during the first 9 weeks of instruction and have not contacted
me, in advance, to make other arrangements.
If you need to take the exam early, message me!
If you do not want to be dropped, you need to be in communication with me. Late
assignments are accepted. See the late policy below.
Important Dates
1. Drop for fee reversal/refund: 8/20 at 5:00pm
2. Add or drop in person to avoid W: Friday, 8/27
3. Add or drop using WebAdvisor to avoid W: Sunday 8/29
4. Drop with a ‘W’ in person or on WebAdvisor (to avoid a letter grade): 10/8
Holidays
Below are important dates for the semester. On holidays where the "Campus
is Closed", there will be no classes, no office hours, and no student services.
Classes Begin: 8/9
Labor Day Holiday: Monday, 9/6
Veteran's Day Holiday: Thursday, 11/11
Thanksgiving Holiday: 11/25 - 11/28
Participation and Engagement
Chemistry + Community = Chem-munity
Even though we are largely apart, we are in this together. This is a hybrid chemistry
class with some synchronous class activities (meaning "at the same time"), and some
"asynchronous" activities (meaning "at your own time"). Whether synchronous or
asynchronous, some class activities will involve engagement with peers.
Synchronous Participation:
During some of our lab class sessions, you will be working with your assigned
team to complete activities. Please come ready to engage with your peers.
Asynchronous Participation:
Weekly completion of "Learn by Doing" and "Did I get this?" Activities within the
OLI reading assignments will count as lecture attendance.
At the end of each learning Unit, you will be scanning your class notes ("Unit
Notebook") for Peer Review. In the Peer Review, you are encouraged to provide
feedback on each others note-taking strategies so that you can all improve.
After each virtual lab simulation, you will be writing a paragraph of a "formal
report", and editing paragraphs written by your team mates.
You will be working in teams to complete Worksheets.
Code of Conduct:
All students are expected to follow the Fresno City College Student Code of
Conduct.
Ultimately, your behavior speaks more strongly to your character than the grade
you earn. Be respectful of and helpful to others.
In accordance with FCC Policy, only students currently enrolled in the course are
allowed to be in the classroom.
Recording (audio and video), and photography, are not permissible during class
unless given permission in advance, or in accordance with a disability
accommodation.
Class Norms
Discord
Your success is important to me, and I know how important good communication is
towards achieving that. How people learn is a fascinating topic that has been
researched extensively. To learn, people need many cycles of targeted practice and
feedback of ever increasing difficulty. Additionally, a normal part of learning is forgetting
and making mistakes. This course is structured to give you opportunities for practice
and feedback. Never be afraid to ask questions. Questions enable learning.
We will be using a class Discord channel for any/all questions related to the course, such
as:
How do I weigh something in this virtual lab?
How do I unlock the unlock the next module? I keep getting this error..
How do I balance this chemical equation?
I thought there were 4 sig-figs for this problem, but I was marked wrong - why?
The quicker you begin asking questions on Discord (rather than via emails), the quicker
you'll benefit from the collective knowledge of your classmates and me (your
instructor). I encourage you to ask questions when you're struggling to understand a
concept. Discord also allows direct-messages so you can snap a picture of your work
and send it directly to me so I can point out errors on lab reports, or identify where you
went wrong on an OLI quiz.
Additionally, all your team-communication and team meetings outside of class will take
place on Discord.
Install the Discord app for your phone AND on your computer
As with any online platform, you should follow the same standards of ethical behavior
that you would follow in real life. Mistakes are normal and we are here to support each
other in learning. Be respectful and kind, and assume good intentions.
Extending the Class (ETC)
What is ETC?
ETC is a student success program that gives you the opportunity to attend weekly group
study sessions skillfully tailored to this course. Sessions are facilitated by an ETC Leader:
a student who has successfully completed the class with a strong understanding of the
course content. Within ETC sessions, students actively engage with their peers from
class on material provided by the ETC Leader (which includes helpful study guides,
content-based worksheets, and effective practice exams). ETC sessions foster a positive
learning environment which not only promote what to learn, but also how to learn.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND ETC SESSIONS?
Review class material under the guidance of a peer who has successfully passed
the course.
Receive helpful study guides, content-based worksheets and effective practice
exams created by an ETC Leader.
Study in a positive and comfortable learning environment with peers currently
enrolled in your course.
Increase your confidence with the course material by discovering not only what to
learn, but also how to learn through the usage of effective study skills.
Increase your sense of belonging to the Fresno City College campus community by
engaging in the rich environment of ETC sessions.
ETC is a FREE resource.
Students who attend ETC sessions at least once a week earn a HIGHER GRADE
than those who do not!
Earn extra credit
Class Outline/Calendar
Below is a tentative schedule for our class. Although we will aim to follow this schedule,
some things may need to be adjusted.
Exam dates are fixed unless a new date is unanimously agreed upon by all students. Set
your alarms and personal reminders accordingly. Reminders may be given during live
class sessions or via Canvas announcements.
Due dates for all assignments are programmed into Canvas. The schedule below
may not reflect the latest due date. Refer to the dates on Canvas, and contact me
if you are concerned about any discrepancy in dates.
The schedule below also informs you of the plans for each Lab period, and the pace for
the Modules in order to complete assignments on-time.
Section 22777: Pay attention to Monday and Wednesday Lab plans
Section 22780: Pay attention to Tuesday and Thursday Lab plans
Week
Number
Class
SessionMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
8/9/2021 8/10/2021 8/11/2021 8/12/2021 8/13/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 1: Module -
Course
Introduction
Unit 1: Module -
Properties of
Matter
Unit 1: Module -
Measurements
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
Introductions, Q
& A, Getting
Started
Introductions, Q
& A, Getting
Started
Virtual Lab :
Density of
Metals
Virtual Lab :
Density of
Metals
Course Tour and
Syllabus Quiz
OLI Registration
Join Discord
Channel
Survey:
Availability for
Team Meetings
OLI - "Pre-Course
Student
Expectations"
LAB - Safety
Contract
QUIZ: Modu
Properties of
Matter
MyOpenMat
Math Review
2 8/16/2021 8/17/2021 8/18/2021 8/19/2021 8/20/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 1: Module -
Atomic Theory
Unit 1: Module -
Elements and
Compounds
Synchronous
Lab
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Density of Metals
Worksheet - Unit
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Density of Metals
Worksheet - Unit
EXP 0a -
Laboratory
Techniques
EXP 0a -
Laboratory
Techniques
(on
campus)
1 - Foundations
of Chemistry
1 - Foundations
of Chemistry
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 0a -
Laboratory
Techniques
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Density of Metals
- (OLI Virtual
Report)
QUIZ: Module -
Measurements
FORMAL
REPORT: Density
of Metals -
Methods
Survey:
Anonymous
Feedback
QUIZ: Modu
Atomic Theo
3
8/23/2021 8/24/2021 8/25/2021 8/26/2021 8/27/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 1: Module -
Elements and
Compounds
Unit 2: Module
Introduction to
Unit 2
Unit 2: Module -
The Mole
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
MEMORIZATION
QUIZ: SI-Unit
and Polyatomic
Ions
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Identifying
Unknown
Liquid
Worksheet -
Unit 1 -
Foundations of
Chemistry
MEMORIZATION
QUIZ: SI-Unit
and Polyatomic
Ions
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Identifying
Unknown
Liquid
Worksheet -
Unit 1 -
Foundations of
Chemistry
EXP 1A -
Introduction to
Measurements
EXP 1A -
Introduction to
Measurements
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 0a -
Laboratory
Technique
Exercise
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 1A -
Introduction to
Measurements
Team
Assignment:
Team Community
Agreement
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Identifying
Unknown Liquid
(OLI - Virtual
Report)
QUIZ: Module -
Elements and
Compounds
FORMAL
REPORT:
Identifying
Unknown Liquid
- Results
QUIZ: Modul
Unit 1
Assessment
4
8/30/2021 8/31/2021 9/1/2021 9/2/2021 9/3/202
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 2: Module -
The Mole
Unit 2: Module -
Aqueous
Solutions
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
Worksheet - Unit
2 - Composition
of Matter
Worksheet - Unit
2 - Composition
of Matter
EXP 2A -
Introduction to
Qualitative
Observations
PRACTICE EXAM
EXP 2A -
Introduction to
Qualitative
Observations
PRACTICE EXAM
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 1A -
Introduction to
Measurements
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 2A -
Introduction to
Qualitative
Observations
QUIZ: Module -
The Mole
Worksheet -
1 - Foundatio
of Chemistry
Worksheet 1
Teamwork an
Self-Assessm
QUIZ: Modu
Aqueous
Solutions
5 9/6/2021 9/7/2021 9/8/2021 9/9/2021 9/10/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 3: Module -
Introduction to
Unit 3
Unit 3: Module -
Unit 3: Module -
Chemical
Reactions and
Equations
Chemical
Reactions and
Equations
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
LABOR DAY -
HOLIDAY
Worksheet - Unit
2 - Composition
of Matter
EXAM 1 (Unit 1-
2)
EXAM 1 (Unit
1-2)
QUIZ: Module -
Unit 2
Assessment
LAB - DATA
REPORT: EXP 2A -
Introduction to
Qualitative
Observations
QUIZ: Modul
Chemical
Reactions an
Equations
6
9/13/2021 9/14/2021 9/15/2021 9/16/2021 9/17/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 3: Module -
Reaction
Stoichiometry
Unit 3: Module -
Reaction
Stoichiometry
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Making Stock
Solutions
Worksheet - Unit
2 - Composition
of Matter
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Making Stock
Solutions
Worksheet - Unit
2 - Composition
of Matter
EXP 3A -
Determination of
a Chemical
Formula
EXP 3A -
Determination of
a Chemical
Formula
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 3A -
Determination of
a Chemical
Formula
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Making Stock
Solutions - (OLI
Virtual Report)
FORMAL
REPORT: Making
Stock Solutions -
Methods
Worksheet -
2 - Composit
of Matter
Worksheet 2
Teamwork an
Self-Assessm
QUIZ: Modu
Reaction
Stoichiometr
7
9/20/2021 9/21/2021 9/22/2021 9/23/2021 9/24/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 4: Module -
Introduction to
Unit 4
Unit 4: Module -
Gas Laws
Unit 4: Module -
Stoichiometry of
Gases
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Dilution of an
acid Solution
Worksheet - Unit
3 - Reactions and
Stoichiometry
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Dilution of an
acid Solution
Worksheet - Unit
3 - Reactions and
Stoichiometry
EXP 5B -
Densities of NaCl
Solutions
EXP 5B -
Densities of NaCl
Solutions
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 3a -
Determination of
Chemical
Formula
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 5B -
Densities of NaCl
Solutions
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Dilution of an
acid Solution -
(OLI Virtual
Report)
QUIZ: Module -
Unit 3
Assessment
FORMAL
REPORT: Dilution
of an acid
Solution -
Discussion
QUIZ: Modul
Gas Laws
8 9/27/2021 9/28/2021 9/29/2021 9/30/2021 10/1/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 4: Module -
The Kinetic-
Molecular Theory
Unit 5: Module -
Introduction to
Unit 5
Unit 5: Module -
Introduction to
Energy
LAB - VIRTUAL: LAB - VIRTUAL: EXP 5L - EXP 5L -
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
Determination of
Arsenic
Worksheet - Unit
4 - Gases
Determination of
Arsenic
Worksheet - Unit
4 - Gases
Determination of
Citric Acid
Determination of
Citric Acid
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 5b -
Densities of NaCl
Solutions
QUIZ: Module -
Stoichiometry of
Gases
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 5L -
Determination of
Citric Acid
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Determination of
Arsenic - (OLI
Virtual Report)
QUIZ: Module -
Kinetic Molecular
Theory
FORMAL
REPORT:
Determination of
Arsenic - Results
Worksheet -
3 - Reactions
Stoichiometr
Worksheet 3
Teamwork an
Self-Assessm
QUIZ: Modu
Unit 4
Assessment
9
10/4/2021 10/5/2021 10/6/2021 10/7/2021 10/8/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 5: Module -
Calorimetry
Unit 5: Module -
Enthalpy
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Cola and Sucrose
Worksheet - Unit
4 - Gases
PRACTICE EXAM
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Cola and Sucrose
Worksheet - Unit
4 - Gases
PRACTICE EXAM
EXAM 2 (Unit 3-
4)
EXAM 2 (Unit
3-4)
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 5l -
Determination of
Citric Acid in
Soda
QUIZ: Module -
Introduction to
Energy
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Cola and Sucrose
- (OLI Virtual
Report)
QUIZ: Module -
Calorimetry
FORMAL
REPORT: Cola
and Sucrose -
Conclusion
QUIZ: Modul
Enthalpy
10
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Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 6: Module -
Introduction to
Unit 6
Unit 6: Module -
Electromagnetic
Energy and the
Bohr Model
Unit 6: Module -
Quantum Theory
Synchronous
Lab
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Limiting
Reactants 1
Worksheet - Unit
5 -
Thermochemistry
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Limiting
Reactants 1
Worksheet - Unit
5 -
Thermochemistry
EXP 5F - % Acetic
Acid in Vinear
EXP 5F - %
Acetic Acid in
Vinear
QUIZ: Module -
Unit 5
Assessment
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 5F - % Acetic
Acid in Vinear
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Limiting
Reactants 1 -
(OLI Virtual
Report)
QUIZ: Module -
EM Energy and
Bohr Atom
FORMAL
REPORT: Limiting
Reactants 1 -
Discussion
Worksheet -
4 - Gases
Worksheet 4
Teamwork an
Self-Assessm
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Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 6: Module -
Quantum Theory
Unit 6: Module -
Periodic
Properties
Synchronous
Lab
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Limiting
Reactants 2
Worksheet - Unit
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Limiting
Reactants 2
Worksheet - Unit
Lab Practical
(EXP 5i) -
Practice
Lab Practical
(EXP 5i) -
Practice
6 - Electronic
Structure and
Periodic
Properties
6 - Electronic
Structure and
Periodic
Properties
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 5f -
Percent Acetic
Acid in Vinegar
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 5i - Lab
Practical (Redox
Titration)
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Limiting
Reactants 2 -
(OLI Virtual
Report)
QUIZ: Module -
Quantum Theory
FORMAL
REPORT: Limiting
Reactants 2 -
Abstract
Worksheet -
5 -
Thermochem
Worksheet 5
Teamwork an
Self-Assessm
QUIZ: Modu
Periodic
Properties
12
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Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 7: Module -
Introduction to
Unit 7
Unit 7: Module -
Ionic and
Covalent
Bonding
Unit 7: Module -
Lewis Structures
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Heats of Reaction
Worksheet - Unit
6 - Electronic
Structure and
Periodic
Properties
PRACTICE EXAM
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Heats of Reaction
Worksheet - Unit
6 - Electronic
Structure and
Periodic
Properties
PRACTICE EXAM
Lab Practical
(EXP 5i)
Lab Practical
(EXP 5i)
QUIZ: Module -
Unit 6
Assessment
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Heats of Reaction
- (OLI Virtual
Report)
QUIZ: Module -
Ionic and
Covalent Bonding
FORMAL
REPORT: Heats
of Reaction -
Conclusion
QUIZ: Modul
Lewis Struct
13
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Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 7: Module -
Molecular
Structure and
Polarity
Unit 7: Module -
Advanced
Theories of
Covalent
Bonding
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Specific Heat of
Coolant
Worksheet - Unit
7 - Chemical
Bonding and
Molecular
Geometry
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Specific Heat of
Coolant
Worksheet - Unit
7 - Chemical
Bonding and
Molecular
Geometry
EXAM 3 (Unit 5-
6)
EXAM 3 (Unit
5-6)
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Specific Heat of
Coolant - (OLI
Virtual Report)
QUIZ: Module -
Molecular
Structure and
Polarity
FORMAL
REPORT: Specific
Heat of Coolant -
Abstract
Worksheet -
6 - Electronic
Structure an
Periodic
Properties
Worksheet 6
Teamwork an
Self-Assessm
QUIZ: Modu
Advanced
Theories of
Covalent
Bonding
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Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 8: Module -
Introduction to
Unit 8
Unit 8: Module -
Intermolecular
Forces
Unit 8: Module -
Phase Changes
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
Worksheet - Unit
7 - Chemical
Bonding and
Molecular
Geometry
EXP 8a -
Emission Spectra
EXP 8a -
Emission Spectra
VETERAN'S
DAY HOLIDAY
QUIZ: Module -
Unit 7
Assessment
PRE-LAB QUIZ -
EXP 8a -
Emission Spectra
QUIZ: Module -
Intermolecular
Forces
Worksheet -
7 - Chemical
Bonding and
Molecular
Geometry
Worksheet 7
Teamwork an
Self-Assessm
QUIZ: Modu
Phase Chang
15
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Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 8: Module -
The Solid State
of Matter
Unit 9: Module -
Introduction
Unit 9: Module -
Solubility
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Specific Heat of
Coolant 2
Worksheet - Unit
8 - Solids and
Liquids
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Specific Heat of
Coolant 2
Worksheet - Unit
8 - Solids and
Liquids
EXP 7B -
Calorimetry -
Hess' Law CuSO4
EXP 7B -
Calorimetry -
Hess' Law
CuSO4
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 8a -
Emission Spectra
Pre-Lab Quiz -
EXP 7B -
Calorimetry -
Hess' Law CuSO4
LAB - VIRTUAL:
Specific Heat of
Coolant 2 - (OLI
Virtual Report)
QUIZ: Module -
The Solid State of
Matter
FORMAL
REPORT: Specific
Heat of Coolant
2 - Abstract
QUIZ: Modul
Unit 8
Assessment
16
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Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Unit 9: Module:
Colligative
Properties
Unit 9: Module:
Colligative
Properties
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
Worksheet - Unit
9 - Solutions
Exp 14b - Making
Ice Cream*
(virtual?)
PRACTICE EXAM
Exp 14b - Making
Ice Cream*
(virtual?)
PRACTICE EXAM
THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY
THANKSGIV
HOLIDAY
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 7b -
Hess's Law
QUIZ: Module -
Solubility
Worksheet - Unit
8 - Solids and
Liquids
Worksheet 8:
Teamwork and
Self-Assessment
QUIZ: Module -
Colligative
Properties
17 11/29/2021 11/30/2021 12/1/2021 12/2/2021 12/3/20
Reading &
Lecture
Videos
Synchronous
Lab
(on
campus)
EXAM 4 (Unit 7,
8 & 9)
EXAM 4 (Unit 7,
8 & 9)
Review Session Review Session
LAB - DATA
REPORT: Exp 14b
- Making Ice
Cream
OLI: End of
Course Surveys
Finals
Week
12/6/2021 12/7/2021 12/8/2021 12/9/2021 12/10/20
FINAL EXAM:
Section 22780
5:00 - 6:50 pm
FINAL EXAM:
Section 22777
12:00pm - 1:50
pm
Final Exam Date
Your Final Exam is a standardized Exam written by the American Chemical Society
(ACS).
Section 22777
Wednesday, December 8th from 12:00pm-1:50 pm on Campus
Section 22780:
Tuesday, December 7th from 5:00pm-6:50 pm on Campus
Grading Scale
Your course letter grade will be the determined by the grading scheme below. The score
in the Canvas gradebook is an average of assignments in the respective categories.
Grading in this way allows you to identify areas you need to improve on to raise your
grade:
Categories with scores below your overall course grade are lowing your grade. If
you improve scores in those categories, your course grade will improve.
Categories with scores above your overall course grade are raising your grade. You
need to maintain scores in these areas to maintain your grade. If you let these
categories slip lower, your grade will drop.
The Course Grade is the sum of several smaller assignments that prepare you for the
larger assignments (Exams).
Assignment Type Percent of Course Grade
Wet-Lab Experiments* 14%
Pre-Lab Quizzes 1%
Virtual Labs and
Formal Reports*5%
OLI Module Quizzes* 15%
Worksheets* 5%
Chem 1A Notebook
Scans
(Extra Credit towards OLI
Module Quizzes)
Unit Exams* 35%
Lab Practical (Lab
Final)5%
Final Exam 20%
*Lowest score dropped from grade calculation
Letter Grade Range
A 90-100%
B 80-89.9%
C 70-79.9%
D 60-69.9%
F 59.9% and below
The above scale is the minimum letter grade you will earn based on your percentage
grade. The scale may be slightly altered (at the end of the semester) at my discretion.
A: Excellent: reflects an understanding and mastery of complex
calculations and theory.
B: Good: reflects a mastery of calculations and an understanding of basic
theory.
C: Satisfactory: reflects an understanding of basic calculations and
fundamental concepts.
D: Low Passing*, less than satisfactory: reflects an incomplete
understanding of basic calculations and fundamental concepts.
*Considered “Failing” (Not Satisfactory) for most pre-requisite courses,
majors, degrees and transfer agreements.
F: Failing: reflects inadequate understanding of basic calculations and
fundamental concepts, commitment and / or lack of preparation.
Exams and Assignments
All assignment due dates are programmed into Canvas so that due-dates appear on the
"Syllabus" tab, calendar, and "To-Do List". I recommend that you set your notifications in
Canvas to remind you accordingly. Additionally, you may sync your Canvas calendar to
your phone's calendar. Missing assignments will be flagged in the gradebook. Please
check the gradebook frequently to turn in any missing assignments for late credit.
The course is divided into nine learning Units. Each Unit is broken into several smaller
Modules. Canvas outlines which modules we are learning each week, and the
assignments due. More details about each assignment can be found in the assignment
descriptions on Canvas. Typical Due-Date patterns are described below for each
category of assignment. Not all modules are created equal - some are longer than
others.
OLI Reading & Module Quizzes
We will be using the "Open Learning Initiative" (OLI) system by Carnegie Mellon for our
reading assignments and homework ("Quizzes"). You will receive access to OLI free-of-
cost. As you complete the assigned readings, you will complete "Learn by Doing" and
"Did I get this?" activities, while taking notes on-paper (as part of your "Chem 1A (OLI)
Notebook"). Completion of all the "Learn by Doing" and "Did I get this" activities counts
as lecture attendance. There are lecture videos posted on Canvas to supplement the OLI
readings.
The Module Quizzes in OLI are essentially the "Homework Problem Sets" for the course
and will give you essential practice with the course material in a less-structured way, in
order to help prepare you for the exams. You may attend tutoring, office hours, or ask
for guidance on Discord for these "quizzes".
OLI Virtual Labs
The virtual lab simulations allow you to connect the concepts we learn about in reading
and videos with "real" measurement techniques. Some of our virtual lab activities allow
you to explore and develop your own procedure for collecting data, which is quite
different than lab experiments traditionally completed on campus. Other virtual labs
have guided procedures. Many of these will have some time dedicated to them during
class.
Formal Reports
Scientific writing is a bit different from creative writing that is taught in English
composition courses. In more advanced science courses, you will have to turn in Formal
Lab Reports (like essays about the lab). In this class, we will be learning what goes into
the different parts of a formal report with weekly write-ups focused on each section,
themed around our virtual labs.
Wet-Lab Experiments
Each week there will be a "Lab Info" page with information about the lab experiment of
the week, and a Pre-Lab Quiz to evaluate your understanding of the lab experiments.
For our in-person Wet-Lab Experiments, you will need to arrive to lab
prepared to do the experiment. That means:
Wear closed-toed shoes, pants, tied-back long hair, and remove any dangling
jewelry.
Bring your lab-coat, and goggles.
Complete the Pre-lab quiz on Canvas with a score >2 pt
Lab Notebook filled out with title, date, purpose, and procedure summary (must be
complete before you can start the experiment)
Lab procedure/Data Report printed-out on paper, and a calculator.
If you arrive to class unprepared, or are ill, you will be sent home and you may
substitute a video-lab version of the experiment up to two times. If this happens in
excess of two times, you will receive zero-scores on the lab experiments.
If you have 3 or more zero-scores on Wet-Lab Data Reports (Video or In-person) at
the end of the semester, you will not be eligible to pass the course.
Unit Worksheets
Each Unit will have a "Worksheet" activity with supplementary problems. We will be
working on these worksheets during our Lab sessions with our teams. Whatever we do
not finish during Lab, you will be required to finish with your team outside of class.
Teams may be rearranged or merged, during the semester, at my discretion.
Chem 1A (OLI) Notebook
The purpose of this assignment is to help you further your reading and note taking
skills, while also helping you create a self-written study guide to reference when
preparing for exams. As you read the OLI module text, and watch Lecture videos, you
will take notes. At the end of each unit, you will submit your Notebook for Peer Review.
Unit Exams:
Exams will be assigned for the time corresponding to the lab for each course
section. Exams will be administered in-person, on paper.
See schedule/Canvas for dates.
Lab Practical
The lab practical assesses your practical laboratory skills, measurement precision, and
conceptual understanding. It is essentially an Exam for lab. You will be asked to collect
data, interpret data and work-up data related to an experiment.
Typical grading policies and late work policies for each assignment type is outlined
below in the "Late Work" section.
Make Up
General Policies:
No work may be made-up after the "available until date" has lapsed on
assignments. See "Late Work" section for more information. If you feel you have
circumstances that necessitate an exception to this policy, contact me.
Make-Up Exams:
If you need to take the Exam early - for ANY reason - please contact me to make
arrangements.
There are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS AFTER the exam, unless there are extreme
external circumstances that you notify me of immediately (car accident,
hospitalization, jury duty, arrest, etc.) so that we can make arrangements.
You will need to show documentation to prove the legitimacy of your claims
such as 1) Selfie with the tow-truck driver, 2) Jury Duty Summons, 3)
Doctor's Note
If you are absent or otherwise do not take the exam, you will receive a zero (0)
score. This is the real reason the lowest exam score is dropped from the grade
calculation
Late Work
Assignments are considered "on-time" when submitted anytime before the Due-
Date. Aim to submit all assignments EARLY or on-time. The due-dates were intentionally
selected to help you pace your learning. The workload will pile-up further if you fall
behind.
Late assignments may be turned in for late-credit because it is important to me that you
complete the assignments. However, since you effectively had more time to complete
the assignment, you will be docked a late penalty. Additionally, late assignments often
disrupt my grading cycles, creating more work for me.
Late assignments are accepted between the due-date and the "available until
date".
Lanthanum(II) Telluride (LaTe) Passes
Life happens and so each student will be awarded 20 "LaTe Passes" at the beginning of
the semester, which can be used to reduce or eliminate the late penalty on a variety of
assignments.
Each "LaTe Pass" erases 1-day of late penalty (5% per day. For 100 pt assignment,
5% = 5 pt)
LaTe passes do not re-open assignments which are past the "available until
date" and have closed.
LaTe Passes may be used for any assignment (of your choice) other than Unit
Exams, Lab Practical, Final Exam, or "Wet Lab Data-Reports"
Wet-Lab Data Reports have a separate set of "Late Passes" that you manage
in MyOpenMath.
You must message me in Canvas indicating which assignment you wish to redeem
LaTe passes for, and how many LaTe passes you wish to redeem upon turning in
the missing assignment or when grades are published in Canvas for the
assignment.
Unused LaTe-passes will be converted into Extra-Credit points at the end of the
semester at the rate of +3 pt per LaTe pass towards the OLI Module Quizzes.
If everything is on-time, all semester, that would be +60 points. (Each
module quiz is 100 pt)
Note: The reward for not-using passes is often less than the benefit from
using it. It is in your best grade interest to redeem your late-passes where
necessary rather than incur late penalties in an attempt to preserve your
passes. The extra credit is mostly an incentive to submit all your
assignments on-time.
The late policy for each assignment type is outlined below
Assignment
Type
Percent
of
Typical Due
Date
(Last day
Typical
Due
Time
Where to
Submit
Grading Info Late
Course
Grade
to be
considered
on-time)
Wet-Lab
Data Reports14%
Mondays
(after the
experiment)
11:59
PM
Canvas
(via
MyOpenMath)
• Mostly graded
automatically
by MyOpenMath
• Some free-
response and
file-uploads that
require manual
grading
• Each box
typically has 10
attempts, with
the first two
attempts at full-
credit
• Subsequent
attempts will
have a 10%
penalty off the
score for that
question
• Lowest score
dropped from
grade
calculation
• Up to two wet-
labs may be
substituted with
video-lab
equivalents
• Upon e
for MyO
you will
20 "Late
• Each la
will exte
due-date
hours, w
grade pe
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to 7 late
per assig
until you
of passe
• Witho
pass, th
5% pena
day, up
for the q
answere
• Quest
answere
are still
consider
time and
subject
penalty
Pre-Lab
Quizzes
1% Tuesdays
(before the
experiment)
11:59
PM
Canvas • Automatically
scored by
Canvas
• 3 attempts
for higher score
• You must
complete with
score >2pt
before you are
allowed to
start the
experiment
• Should take
10-15 minutes
at most, but a
• Late
submiss
accepted
Thursda
11:59pm
the wee
assigned
per day
penalty.
concern
absent s
60 minute time-
limit is imposed
so that it gets
submitted
automatically.
Virtual Labs 5%Wednesdays
at 11:59pm
11:59
PMOLI
• Automatically
scored by OLI
• Each
question is
scored on a
correct/incorrect
basis. There is
no partial credit.
• You are
allowed 2-3
attempts to get
a higher score.
(Labs with a
manually
graded question
are only allowed
2 attempts)
• There is no
time limit, and
your progress
will be saved so
that you can
resume your
attempt at
anytime.
• Score does
not
automatically
sync to Canvas.
• You ca
start the
data rep
• To sub
you *mu
launch a
the assig
before t
date lap
• The sy
allow yo
"resume
submiss
in-progr
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turned i
deadline
manuall
approve
(this is s
make su
grade is
on Canv
• Subjec
standard
day, up
off.
Formal
Reports
(part of
Virtual
Lab
category)
Thursdays at
11:59pm
(Peer
Reviews due
Sundays)
11:59
PMCanvas
• You will make
a post, and
then reply to
peers by
making
edits/corrections
to their
submissions
• Only your
first-post will
count as your
initial post.
• Late
submiss
accepted
two wee
• 5% pe
day up t
OLI Module
Quizzes
15% • Mondays
at 11:59pm
11:59
PM
OLI • Automatically
scored by OLI
• You ca
start the
•
Wednesdays
at 11:59pm
• Fridays at
11:59pm
• Each
question is
scored on a
correct/incorrect
basis. There is
no partial credit.
• You are
allowed 3
attempts to get
a higher score
• There is no
time limit, and
your progress
will be saved so
that you can
resume your
attempt at
anytime.
• Lowest score
dropped from
grade
calculation
• Score does
not
automatically
sync to Canvas.
quiz late
• To sub
you *mu
launch a
the assig
before t
date lap
• The sy
allow yo
"resume
submiss
in-progr
• Subm
turned i
deadline
manuall
approve
(this is s
make su
grade is
on Canv
• Subjec
standard
day, up
off.
Worksheets 5% Fridays 11:59
PM
Canvas • Team
Assignment
• One
submission per
team. By
default, team
member gets
the same score.
• After your
submission, you
will fill out a
survey to
evaluate how
well your team
functioned.
Survey can
result in a 5%
extra credit
boost, or a
grade penalty
(as deemed
appropriate by
• Late
submiss
accepted
two wee
standard
5% pen
day up t
the team)
• Lowest score
dropped from
grade
calculation
Chem 1A
Notebook
Scans
(Extra
Credit
towards
OLI
Module
Quizzes)
Saturdays
(Peer reviews
the following
week)
11:59
PMCanvas
• After the
deadline, you
will complete 2-
3 peer reviews
• Scored
mostly on
formatting, and
completion
• Mandatory
extra-credit
towards OLI
Module Quizzes
• Late
submiss
accepted
two wee
standard
5% pen
day up t
Unit Exams 35%
During the
regularly
scheduled
lab period
At the
end of
the
class
period.
On paper,
in class
• Some
multiple-
choice/short
answer, and
some free-
response where
you need to
show-your-work.
• Lowest score
dropped from
grade
calculation
• You ca
exam EA
any reas
• You ca
take an
See mak
policy.
Lab Practical
(Lab Final)5%
During the
regularly
scheduled
lab period
At the
end of
the
class
period.
On paper,
in class
• You get to
develop your
own procedure
for a wet-lab
experiment.
•You collect
your data, and
perform
calculations.
•There is a
"practice day"
the week prior
so that you can
figure out what
you need to do.
• Must b
complet
date sch
since th
only day
classroo
available
for you.
Final Exam 20% See
Schedule
At the
end of
the
On paper,
in class
• Secure
multiple-choice
exam by the
American
• You ca
final exa
for any r
• You ca
class
period.
Chemical
Society (ACS)
• Curved
against the
national norm
data.
take the
exam la
If you feel you have circumstances that necessitate an exception to the late policies
described above, contact me.
Extra Credit
There are numerous opportunities for extra credit in this course. All of these extra credit
assignments will encourage activities that will enhance your learning through
completion of additional work.
For more information on these, look at the "Extra Credit Module" on Canvas and read
the corresponding assignment description. Some assignments are have a point value on
Canvas (i.e. they are graded), but the number of points possible is more than 100%,
meaning there is extra credit built into the assignment.
Chem 1A (OLI) Notebook (mandatory extra credit)
Completion of all "Learn by Doing" and "Did I get this" activities in OLI
Proofreader Bonus
Having unused "LaTe Passes" at the end of the semester.
Regularly attending ETC sessions or Office Hours
Memorizing (and performing) the Periodic Table Song (either by video or live)
Note: Some of these opportunities require that you do something throughout the
semester so plan ahead!
What is mandatory extra credit? Some assignments have built-in extra credit: These
assignments are not worth zero points. The rubric has more points possible than the
assignment is worth. This means that not-submitting the assignment will be detrimental
to your grade, but an assignment that is done well could result in a score above 100%.
For the Chem 1A Notebooks, the points-possible far exceeds the point value of the
assignment.
Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
Fresno City College is committed to creating accessible learning environments
consistent with federal and state law. To obtain academic adjustments or auxiliary aids,
students must be registered with the DSP&S office on campus. DSP&S can be reached
at (559) 442-8237 and is located in Building A. All information is kept confidential. If you
are already registered with the DSP&S office, please provide your Notice of
Accommodation form to me as soon as possible, preferably during the first two weeks of
class.
Your success is important to me. If your accommodation includes taking the tests in
the DSP&S office, it is your responsibility to make an appointment to take the test on or
before the day and time of the in-class test and to inform me of the appointment.
Please contact me as soon as possible if you have any questions.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Students at Fresno City College are entitled to the best education that the college can
make available to them, and they, their instructors, and their fellow students share the
responsibility to ensure that this education is honestly attained. Because cheating,
plagiarism, and collusion in dishonest activities erode the integrity of the college, each
student is expected to exert an entirely honest effort in all academic endeavors.
Academic dishonesty in any form is a very serious offense and will incur serious
consequences.
Individual assignments vs. Team assignments
OLI Module Quizzes, Virtual Labs, Formal Reports, Wet-Lab experiments, etc. are
individual assignments. Students may ask the instructor for help, or ask peers how
to complete calculations, but students may not collaborate in data collection or share
responses.
Never send, or post, a copy of our work where another student can see it. You may
be enabling another student to cheat without even realizing it.
The only official Team Assignments are the Worksheets. Collaboration on
worksheets not just encouraged - it is required.
Cheating
Cheating is the act or attempted act of taking an examination or performing an
assigned, evaluated task in a fraudulent or deceptive manner, such as having improper
access to answers, in an attempt to gain an unearned academic advantage. Cheating
may include, but is not limited to, copying from another’s work, supplying one’s work to
another, giving or receiving copies of examinations without an instructor’s permission,
using or displaying notes or devices inappropriate to the conditions of the examination,
allowing someone other than the officially enrolled student to represent the student, or
failing to disclose research results completely. This also includes accessing or sharing
restricted information through electronic means without the instructor's permission.
Additionally, posting any graded assignment to a 3rd-party website that provides
answers is considered cheating.
Intellectual Property Violations
All course content is the intellectual property of its producers or legal rights holder, and
you agree not to copy, distribute, or otherwise share any materials that you did not
produce yourself to other individuals or to any website. This includes, but is not limited
to: emails, forum posts, assignment sheets, quiz questions, videos, audio recordings,
transcripts, and any other material produced by the instructor, other students, textbook
publisher, or anyone other than yourself. Violating the intellectual property of others is a
serious crime and distributing materials without consent of the student or instructor
who made them violates the college's honor code and is considered a form of cheating.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating and is the use of another’s words or ideas
without identifying them as such or giving credit to the source. Plagiarism may include,
but is not limited to, failing to provide complete citations and references for all work
that draws on the ideas, words, or work of others, failing to identify the contributors to
work done in collaboration, submitting duplicate work to be evaluated in different
courses without the knowledge and consent of the instructors involved, or encouraging,
permitting, or assisting another to do any act that could subject him or her to discipline.
Penalties
For each case of Academic Dishonesty, an "Infraction Form" will be filed. Incidents of
cheating and plagiarism shall constitute good cause for discipline, including but not
limited to the removal, suspension, or expulsion of the student (California Education
Code Section 66300, Accreditation Standard II.A.7.b, AR5500, SCCCD BP5500).
Instructors may also impose a variety of sanctions and penalties, which may range from
a constructive dialogue with the student, a point deduction, a failing grade of “F” or a
zero (0) on the particular examination, paper, project, or assignment in question, to a
failing grade in the course at the discretion of the instructor depending upon the
severity and frequency of the incidents.
Instances of confirmed cheating will generally result in failure in this course and be
referred to the Dean for further action.
As an alternative to automatic failure in the course, at the instructor’s discretion,
you may instead be assigned negative credit for the amount of points possible on
the assignment. In this instance, the score would not be allowed to be dropped as
your lowest score.
Record Keeping
Regularly check the gradebook on Canvas in order to check that the grade entered
matches the graded assignment. If any rubric items are "missing", please notify me as
soon as possible. You should also notify me of any other discrepancies as soon as
possible.
Support Services
Services available to students:
Health Services web site
Tutorial Services web site
Psychological Services web site
RAM Pantry web site
COVID-19 & Contingency Plans
Mask wearing in class is REQUIRED (as
of 8/4/2021)
Nobody likes getting sick with anything. Your cooperation will help us continue to have
in-person classes.
Students and Faculty should evaluate their own health
daily.
If you have any of the following symptoms, you should not attend a face-to-face class.
Students are encouraged to contact the nurse or healthcare provider for further
guidance. Common COVID-19 symptoms include, but are not limited to:
cough
sore throat
shortness of breath
runny nose (not due to seasonal allergies)
fever (100.4 degrees or more)
and/or chills
Students should also not attend class if they have had close contact with anyone who
has had these symptoms in the last 14 days.
COVID-19 Safety Practices
Facial Coverings: Students and instructors are required to wear facial coverings
or masks that cover and fit the face against the nose and mouth when entering,
exiting, and throughout class. Masks may be temporarily removed to
communicate with a hearing-impaired student/instructor. Safety procedures are
subject to update.
Handwashing: Students are required to wash their hands or use hand sanitizer
prior to class. Hand sanitizer is available in the classroom for their use.
Cleaning: Students will wipe down their areas (tabletops, lab counter, seats,
keyboards, mice, etc.) at the end of each class with the wipes or towels provided
in each classroom. Custodial staff will be cleaning the classrooms daily; however,
frequent spot cleaning adds another layer of safety.
Assigned Seating: Students will all have assigned seats. If you have an
accommodation that gives you preferred seating, please notify me. This practice is
encouraged to help facilitate contact tracing.
Symptomatic Students: If you are displaying symptoms of COVID, you will be
sent home and encouraged to contact their healthcare provider or the Fresno City
College Nurse for more information.
COVID-19 Positive Student: If you tell me that you are symptomatic or positive
for COVID-19, I will tell you to stay home and notify the dean. If facial covering,
social distancing, and handwashing guidelines have been followed, the classroom
contact would not be considered close contact; however, contact tracing may
need to be performed.
Classroom Computers: Classroom computers should be shut down before
leaving the classroom. The fog machine being used to disinfect rooms overnight
will corrode the computer if the computer fans are left running.
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19, you need to tell me.
Enforcement of Policies
Students who do not comply with the policies will be removed from the classroom.
If a student becomes belligerent, refuses to comply or leave, campus police will be
called.
Contingency Plans
If the campus closes (again) and we are unable to meet in-person, then class will
resume online via Zoom. Online alternatives for exams and assignments will be
administered.
Any online-alternative would need to be created before it could be administered, and
therefore the dates of the online alternatives may be slightly delayed, depending on
how far in-advance we are notified of the campus closure. Your patience and flexibility
are greatly appreciated. Changes will be announced on Canvas.