CHM 2045 General Chemistry I

Instructor:     Professor Krista Noren-Santmyer

Email:             knorensantmyer@hccfl.edu

Office:            BSCI 207e

Phone:            813-252-7936

Office Hours:

Monday & Thursday 9:30-11:00am, 12:15-1:30pm

Tuesday & Wednesday 9:30-11:00am, 12:15-1:00pm

We can also meet other times by appointment.  Please email me to arrange to meet at another time.

Assistance Response Time:

I will respond to all email requests within 24 hours from Monday to Friday.  Items sent on Saturday or Sunday will be addressed on Monday morning.

Welcome to General Chemistry! Chemistry, science, and technology impact our lives everyday.  Advances in chemistry are leading to solutions to such problems as pollution, global warming, new energy sources, new diseases, and medical treatments.  Advances in chemistry can also lead to new problems.  It is important for you as a responsible citizen and voter to understand basic chemical principles in order to make informed decisions about factors affecting you and the world around you.

Course Description:

CHM 2045 receives 3-semester hours of letter grade credit.  It is the first part of a two-semester sequence in General Chemistry. Topics include advanced treatment of stoichiometry, atomic theory, chemical bonding, liquid, solid, and gaseous behavior, solutions and thermochemistry.  College level reading, writing and math skills are required

This is an asynchronous online course.  Course materials are available through the Modules in Canvas and are in order by chapter in the textbook.  You can work at your own pace, but the homework assignments and exams have set availability and due dates.

Prerequisites:

Passing grade in CHM 1025 and 1025L OR CHM 1032 and CHM 1032L OR satisfactory grade on the Chemistry Placement Test AND MAC 1105 – College Algebra

Co-requisite: 

CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (unless you have passed it with a satisfactory grade)

eText and Online Homework Access:

To enhance your learning experience and provide discounted access to the right course material, your course is part of an inclusive access model called First Day®. You can easily access the digital materials for your course right from Canvas.

• HCC will bill you at the discounted price as a course charge for this course. 

You have the option to opt-out of this program in the LMS. However, please be advised it is NOT recommended that you Opt-Out, as these materials are required to complete the course. If you choose to opt out, you will be responsible for purchasing your course materials at the normal retail price

• Link to Customer Care website and FAQs: https://tinyurl.com/firstdayfaqLinks to an external site.
• Open a ticket Online for the Customer Care team: https://tinyurl.com/customercarerequestLinks to an external site.
• Email the Customer Care team: bookstorecustomercare@bncollege.com
• Call the Customer Care team: 1-844-9-EBOOKS (1-844-932-6657)

Textbook and Course Materials:

• Included in First Day Inclusive Access but may be purchased separately:
• CHEMISTRY: A Molecular Approach by Tro, 6th edition, 2022.
• The Mastering Chemistry Online HW System is required for this course and will comprise 17.54% of your grade.
• Be sure to purchase Modified Mastering Chemistry if you are purchasing access codes from an outside source. There are multiple versions of the MasteringChemistry, and access codes for one do not work with the other.

• Not Included in First Day Inclusive Access:
• Chemistry 2045 Notes packet (optional) – available at the Brandon bookstore
• ISBN 13 : 9781711489803
• Using the lecture slides to take notes will make it easier for you to take notes while watching the lecture videos and focus on understanding the course material rather than rushing to copy everything down.
• The notes packet also contains study guides and practice exams with keys. The lecture slides, study guides and practice exams with keys are also available in Canvas if you want to print them out yourself
• A scientific calculator (required)

Canvas:

We will use Canvas, an Internet course management program.  Here you will find your grades, lecture slides, lecture videos, study guides, old exams, email addresses to communicate with me and other students in your class, and a class calendar, among other things.  You will also access your required online homework through Canvas.  I will also be sending you email and posting announcements through Canvas.  You are required and responsible for accessing Canvas and checking your email every week for announcements and messages.  I will be emailing everyone regularly with course information and updates.

Course Orientation Quiz:

You must complete and pass the Canvas Course Orientation Quiz by the first Tuesday after drop/add at 11:59pm in order to remain in the class.  You will be withdrawn from the course if this quiz is not completed on time.  The Orientation Quiz is worth 10 points (1.75%) towards your grade.

Course Discussion Postings:

You will be completing 4 course discussion postings in Canvas this semester.  The discussion posts will vary, but will explore topics in the course, their relationship to real-world topics, and your motivation for taking this course and strategies for success in Chemistry.  Each posting must be a minimum of 100 words and will be worth 10 points each, for a total of 40 points. 

In addition, you will be responding to posts from your fellow students in this course.  You are required to respond to at least one other student post for each of the discussion postings.  Your responses must be a minimum of 25 words and will be worth 5 points for a total of 20 points.

Your discussion postings and responses together add up to 10.53% of your overall grade.

Online Homework in Mastering Chemistry:

Success in chemistry depends on practice.  The more practice problems you undertake, the easier it becomes to recall the concepts and calculations and apply them to new questions.  I use exams to probe your understanding of the concepts covered in the textbook and my videos.  I use the Mastering Chemistry online homework program to give you the opportunity to practice the problems to prepare yourself for the exams.  Assignments in Mastering Chemistry are due weekly.  To encourage you to work on the online homework problems to learn the concepts and prepare for the exams, you can earn credit towards your overall grade in the class by completing the online homework.  The homework counts as one exam grade and constitutes 17.54% of your overall course grade.  Unlike an exam, you get multiple chances to answer each question in the online homework and have access to resources while completing the homework, so your homework grade has the potential to be your highest exam grade!

• The number of answer attempts per question is 6, except you lose 100%/(# of options - 1) credit per incorrect answer for multiple-choice and true/false questions.
• You gain credit for correctly answering a question in a Part
• You lose credit for exhausting all attempts or giving up on a question in a Part
• The score for any item completed late loses 20% for each day late. The score is reduced for the whole item even if some parts are finished on time. There will be no extensions for the homework assignments.
• Hints are helpful clues or simpler questions that guide you to the answer. Hints are not available for all questions. There is no penalty for leaving questions in Hints unanswered.

Extra Credit:

For each chapter covered in this class there is a Dynamic Study Module available to you in Mastering Chemistry.  Dynamic Study Modules are multiple choice questions which help you review and refresh your memory of key concepts before the exams.  Dynamic Study Modules typically take about 30 minutes to complete – depending on how well you understand the material.

Everyone can earn up to 2 points extra credit for each Dynamic Study Module assigned, and everyone can earn full credit, even if you answer some questions incorrectly.  Incorrect answers do not count against you – you will be given the opportunity to answer a similar question for each incorrect answer to bring up your score.  You will lose credit only if you do not complete an assignment or if you miss the due date.  There are 12 Dynamic Study Modules assigned, so you can earn up to 24 points extra credit.

The Dynamic Study Modules are accessed through the My Lab and Mastering link in Canvas and will be due by 11:59pm the night before the due date of the exam that covers that chapter.  There will be no extensions on the extra credit Dynamic Study Modules; late work will receive zero credit.  The extra credit is applied to your test scores in Canvas, not the individual chapter scores in Mastering Chemistry. 

I will not provide any other opportunities for extra credit.  Please do not ask.

Exams:

There will be three partial exams and a final comprehensive exam. Exams will be closed notes and closed book and will be multiple choice.  Exams will be timed and proctored using HonorLock.  You will need a webcam and microphone to use HonorLock. 

There will be a 3-day period during which exams are available.  Exams must be taken during this 3-day window.  You only get one attempt on each exam.  You cannot retake an exam for a higher grade.  Be sure to plan ahead when you will take each exam and give yourself plenty of time to complete the exam before it closes.  The first 3 exams you will be allowed 80 minutes to complete the exam.  The final exam is comprehensive (covers chapters 1-11) and is therefore longer than the other partial exams.  For the final exam you will be allowed 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete.

The final exam is required and is worth one exam grade.  If you have an exam score which is lower than your final exam score, I will drop one lower exam score and replace it with what you earn on the final exam, so the final exam may count as two exams.

Exams will constitute 70.18% of your overall course grade.

Academic dishonesty on exams/quizzes will result in a grade of zero for all parties involved.

Course Grade:

A:  90 – 100 %      B:  80 – 89.99 %      C:  70 – 79.99 %      D:  60 – 69.99 %       F:  0 – 59.99 %

• Intention to audit a class must be declared during registration.

Makeup Policy:

If you miss a test due date and have a documented emergency absence, contact me as soon as possible and I will arrange for you to take the test.

You must take the test the same week as the rest of the class - you cannot get an additional weekend to study!

No re-tests will be given for tests attempted and failed. 

Course Outcomes:

At the end of this course the student will be able to:

• differentiate between accuracy and precision in measurements and report measurements and calculations to the proper number of significant figures
• explain the atomic nature of matter, describe the structure of the atom and its components, and use formulas, models, and structural drawings to represent elements and compounds.
• differentiate between ionic and covalent bonding; name and write formulas for ionic compounds, binary molecular compounds, and acids
• explain the mole and solve problems using mole relationships, including interconversion between mass, number of atoms, and determine chemical formulas from elemental analysis data.
• explain balancing equations as an application of the Law of Conservation of Mass, write balanced equations, and use balanced equations to solve stoichiometry problems
• distinguish between electrolytes and nonelectrolytes from their chemical formulas and describe the species present in aqueous solutions
• predict products and write balanced molecular, complete ionic, and net ionic equations for precipitation and acid-base reactions
• identify oxidation-reduction reactions, determine oxidation states of elements in compounds and ions, label the processes of oxidation and reduction, and determine the number of electrons gained or lost in redox reactions
• determine the concentration of aqueous solutions as molarity, and use molarity data in stoichiometry calculations
• describe the behavior of gases using Kinetic Molecular Theory (KMT) and solve problems using the gas laws.
• use the First Law of Thermodynamics to describe energy transformations, quantify heat and work, use calorimetry data to calculate energy and enthalpy changes, and use standard enthalpies of formation and Hess’s Law to determine enthalpies of reaction
• describe waves in terms of frequency, wavelength, and amplitude; relate properties of light to wave characteristics
• describe the photon model of light, calculate the energy of a photon, and use the Bohr model to relate how atomic spectra imply that electrons have quantized energies in atoms
• describe Schrodinger’s wave model of the atom, define the term ‘orbital’, identify the four quantum numbers, and identify an orbital from its quantum numbers and vice versa
• explain the organization of the Periodic table, use the positions of elements in the Periodic table to determine their electron configurations and predict their chemical and physical properties
• draw Lewis structures for simple molecules and ions and use this information and VSEPR Theory to predict molecular geometries and polarities of molecules
• use Valence Bond Theory to explain molecular geometries in terms of orbital overlap and hybridization, and identify sigma and pi bonds
• use Molecular Orbital theory to describe the bonding in simple molecules

Minimum Recommended Study Requirements:

This course is a CUMULATIVE learning experience, therefore, it is important that you:

• Dedicate a minimum of six plus hours of study to the lecture course per week.
• Preview material in the lecture videos by reading ahead in the book.
• Take a good set of notes on what is covered in the videos.
• Review lecture video notes, readings, and work suggested chapter questions and problems. Stay on top of the material!
• It is essential that you work assigned chapter questions and problems from the homework. Attempt every problem; mastery of chemistry requires much Doing additional practice problems from the end of each chapter will help you prepare for the exam.
• Old exams and study guides are available in Canvas and in the lecture slide packet from the bookstore.
• Please seek help as soon as possible if you are having difficulty because this course will be taught at a rapid pace and many principles rely on mastery of previous material.
• Sometimes it is helpful to find a study partner or form a study group to meet on a regular basis (in person or online), work problems, and help each other.

Academic Success Center:

Success centers are located throughout the college. Don’t wait to get academic help! Your instructors are available during office hours and tutorial centers offering a wide variety of tutorial services are available at each campus. However, it should be noted that these resources are not for making up for missed classes.

• The Communication Center (writing/reading/bilingual services) is available in BACA 207 and can assist students with all English and Gordon Rule assignments.
• STEM (science/math) tutoring is available in BLRC 200
• Business & Technology (business/economics/accounting/computers) in BTEC 206.

For online services and information please see https://hccfl.mywconline.net/Links to an external site.

• ASC General Line: 813-259-6598 or myascbrandon@hccfl.edu
• For helpful resources: https://www.hccfl.edu/ascLinks to an external site.
• Success Coach: mysuccesscoach@hccfl.edu for an appointment

Request for Accommodation:

Any student whose disability falls within the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires accommodations should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. Requests for accommodations should be submitted to the instructor within the first two weeks of the course. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive.

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Consequences of Drop/Withdrawal:

Dropping or withdrawing may have an impact on financial aid, veteran’s benefits, or international student visa status. Students are encouraged to consult with financial aid, the VA certifying official, or the international student advisor, as appropriate, prior to dropping or withdrawing from class.

Incomplete Grades:

Incomplete grades are awarded only when requested by the student, approved by instructors, and confirmed by the appropriate academic deans.  “I” grades are given only when unforeseen circumstances prevent students from completing the course requirements during the regular term.  An “I” grade contract is agreed upon and signed by the student, instructor, and academic dean.  Contracts include a list of the course requirements the student must complete and the deadline by which the work must be completed.  To be eligible for an “I”, students must have satisfactorily completed at least two-thirds of the course requirements (with a passing grade of A, B or C).  “I” grades must be removed before the end of the eighth week of the following term or they will be changed to “F” grades on the student’s permanent record

Academic Dishonesty:

Academic dishonesty on exams/assignments will result in a grade of zero for all parties involved (p.49 Student Handbook).

• Work submitted by students is assumed to be the result of the student’s own thought, research or self-expression. When students borrow ideas, wording or organization from another source, they are expected to acknowledge that fact in the appropriate manner.  When completing exams and quizzes students are expected to work honestly and ethically, neither copying work from another student, nor allowing another student to copy their work.  Failure to maintain these ethical standards in their academic performance will case students to receive an “F” in the assignment and/or course, and to face other disciplinary measures that may include suspension and expulsion from the college.

Religious Observances:        

HCC will reasonably accommodate the religious observances, practices, and beliefs of students in its admissions, class attendance, and examination policies and work assignments. Students must notify instructors at least one week prior to a religious observance.

Student Assistance Program:

HCC’s Student Assistance Program offers resources tailored to student life, providing you with the right tools to help you through some of life’s toughest challenges. The college has contracted with Baycare Health Management to provide free, professional, confidential counseling by telephone and in person. A wide range of topics may be addressed through this program, including mental health counseling, budgeting, and financial concerns.

• Please call 800-878-5470 or email baycaresap@baycare.org for further information.

Equity/Equal Access Policy:

Hillsborough Community College is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. HCC does not discriminate based on race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Should you require assistance or accommodation due to disability, contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (OSSD) at your campus. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you may contact Annazette Houston, Chief Diversity Officer at (813) 253-7043.