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CHE-1020-VO02 - Introduction to Chemistry Synonym: 205135 Location: Online Credits: 4 Day/Times: Meets online Semester Dates: 05-25-2021 to 08-16-2021 Last day to drop without a grade: 06-14-2021 - Refund Policy Last day to withdraw (W grade): 07-12-2021 - Refund Policy Faculty: Laura DesJardins | View Faculty Credentials Materials/Lab Fees: $125.00 This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration Browse the Canvas Site for this class. Course Description: An introduction to the concepts, principles and applications of chemistry. Includes atomic structure, periodicity, structure of matter, solutions, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Includes lab sessions which will illustrate the principles of quantitative interpretation of data. Prior learning in Intermediate Algebra or equivalent is strongly recommended. Essential Objectives: The successful student will be able to: 1. Define, and distinguish between, science and pseudoscience. 2. Define and employ the terms necessary to the study of chemistry. 3. Describe Dalton's atomic theory and modern atomic structure. 4. Explain the organization of the periodic table and how to use it. 5. Name, and be able to write chemical formulas for, binary ionic and covalent compounds, including those with common polyatomic ions. 6. Describe basic classes of chemical reactions and write complete, balanced chemical equations. 7. Apply the systems of measurement and unit conversions used in chemistry. 8. Apply the concepts of acid-base chemistry according to Arrhenius. 9. Describe the concept of equilibrium. 10. Describe the fundamental characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases. 11. Explain chemical bonding and molecular structure. 12. Demonstrate the quantitative reasoning skills required to understand, calculate, and interpret stoichiometric data for formulas, chemical reactions, and solutions. 13. Explain how knowledge created in the natural sciences has contributed to the creation, maintenance and dismantling of social inequalities and discuss how diversity improves science. Lab Objectives: 1. Apply knowledge of the scientific method to: a. formulate and evaluate real-world scientific questions; b. ethically plan and implement accurate data collection; c. analyze and evaluate data; d. generate conclusions based on analysis and justify claims with evidence; e. integrate the related work of other scientists; and f. propose ideas for further inquiry. 2. Communicate findings in a format appropriate to the discipline and type of investigation, such as a laboratory notebook, laboratory report, observational study, field investigation report, poster, or presentation using appropriate evidence to support these findings. 3. Understand the structure and purpose of peer-reviewed publications. 4. Evaluate scientific information for validity, accuracy, reliability, and methodology. 5. Identify and follow lab safety techniques that are aligned with CCV’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, Lab Safety Agreements, and chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Textbooks: Summer 2021 textbook data will be available on April 5. On that date a link will be available below that will take you to eCampus, CCV's bookstore. The information provided there will be for this course only. Please see this page for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks. Additional Instructor Pre-Assignments/Notes/Comments: In order to make this class as much fun as possible, we will be performing several at-home labs. Most of our lab supplies will be things that you already have in your kitchen (small pan, heating element/stovetop, sink) or that you can purchase at the grocery store (salt, baking soda, vinegar, balloons). However there are a few pieces of equipment that you may not have and will need to borrow or purchase. I am listing the items below as a general guideline so that you can start looking to borrow them ASAP if you are able - do not start buying them yet, please. I will be emailing enrolled students a finalized list of specific supplies no later than Tuesday, May 11. These items are all available on Amazon and should not cost more than $50 total. I have done my best to offset these costs by sticking to a FREE online textbook and video tutorials from YouTube, rather than a textbook that must be purchased. Digital thermometer (at least -10*C to +120*C range) (~$15) Pocket/Kitchen/Jewelry DIGITAL gram scale (0.1g or 0.01g precision) (~$12-25) Metric ruler (you could probably find this at the local Walmart or Dollar General - ~$2) Graduated cylinder and beakers set - more info to come (~$10) Litmus paper (1-14 range) (~$5) Methods: This course will be taught using the following methods: Readings from the textbook (FREE online) Notes and mini-lectures posted online Video tutorials (Youtube) Video demonstrations Lab simulations (online) At-home lab activities Online class discussions Homework Optional online office hours Evaluation Criteria: Students will be assessed through the following methods. More information is available about each of these on the Canvas site for the course. Homework problems (web-based homework software) - 25% Discussions - 20% Final Project - 10% Lab Activities (at-home labs and computer simulations) - 25% Quizzes and Tests - 20% Grading Criteria: Percentage Final Grade 100-97% A+ 96-93% A 92-90% A- 89-87% B+ 86-83% B 82-80% B- 79-77% C+ 76-73% C 72-70% C- 69-67% D+ 66-63% D 62-60% D- 59-0% F Attendance Policy: Attendance will be recorded every Tuesday morning and will be based on participation during the prior week. Students will be marked present based on participation in discussion assignments. Failure to complete these assignments by the deadlines will result in one or more absence in the course. Students who reach four absences in the course are in jeopardy of automatic failure. Contact Faculty: Email: Laura DesJardins Hiring Coordinator for this course: Jennifer Guarino Notes: If you have any questions about this course, please feel free to reach out. I have been teaching Chemistry at the high school and college level for 14 years and I love sharing my passion for the subject and helping learners discover how Chemistry informs our world! Syllabus: A typical week in this course Each week I will post a "weekly overview" that lays out the objectives, assignments, resources, and expectations for the week. I will also include any "upcoming important dates" to be aware of. In general, each week you should expect to do the following: Read a section of the online textbook and watch the tutorial videos posted to the module. Use the notes and sample calculations I post to help you understand the material. Attend optional Zoom office hours. Watch the video lab demonstration and participate in the class discussion about the demonstration. Complete the 10-20 homework problems on the CHEM101 homework software program. Depending on the week there may also be either a lab simulation, an at-home lab activity (these will be so fun!), or a quiz. Topics To Cover and Sample Syllabus Week 1 - Navigating our course and Canvas Site Week 2 - Thinking like a Chemist: Intro to Measurement, Matter, and Problem Solving Week 3 - More on Matter, Energy, and Problem Solving (Quiz over Chapters 1-3) Week 4 - Atoms, Elements, and the Periodic Table Week 5 - Molecules, Compounds, and Formulas Week 6 - The Mole (Quiz over chapters 4-5) Week 7 - Chemical Reactions and Equations Week 8 - Stoichiometry Week 9 - Gases (Quiz over chapters 6-8) Week 10 - Phases of Matter and Intermolecular forces Week 11 - Equilibrium (Quiz over chapters 9-11) Week 12 - Acids and Bases and finish final project Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities: CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/ Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process. Academic Honesty: CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College. Course description details subject to change. Please refer to this document frequently.