CHEM-151 - Prep General Chemistry - 8-week - Consuelo Beecher

Course:	Prep General Chemistry - 8-week
Professor:	Consuelo Beecher
Email:	consuelo.beecher@canyons.edu
Format:	Hybrid
Course Length:	8 Week

Introduction

Welcome to 8-week CHEM 151!

This is an 8-week course! We still cover the same material as a regular 16-week Chem 151 course, which means we will cover it twice as fast. Please be prepared to go through two chapters worth of material each week.

This course is also a hybrid course, meaning the lecture component of the course is fully online and the lab component of the course is in-person (at the Canyon Country Campus). In-person lab attendance is required to receive credit for lab. Because the lecture component is fully online, we will not be meeting for a formal lecture. You will be responsible for watching posted YouTube videos, learning the lecture material, and completing online lecture assignments, on your own time and by the posted due dates.  Although we will not be having formal lecture during our lab time, you are still more than welcome to ask questions regarding lecture material during live lab time and office hours.

The 8-week CHEM 151 is a very fast-paced course, so you will need to make sure you are keeping up with all the material and checking Canvas and your COC e-mail often! More detailed information about this course will be outlined in our course syllabus.

Course Description

This course is a 4.0 unit, CSU, UC transferrable course. This is a one semester preparatory course for CHEM 201 and provides intensive foundation in problem solving, basic atomic theory, stoichiometry, nomenclature, states of matter, and solution chemistry. Laboratory experiences will enforce principles learned and will familiarize students with proper handling and maintenance of gravimetric equipment. 4 units: UC, CSU transferable; UC credit limitation: Chem 110 and 151 combined, maximum credit, one course. Prerequisites for this course is Math 060, or its equivalent as determined by the COC Assessment Center.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Lecture

1. Analyze chemical problems and chemical reactions according to stoichiometric methodology.
2. Examine the forms and states of matter, the structure of the atom, arrangement of electrons, and how this relates to the organization of the periodic table.
3. Differentiate between the essential features of covalent and ionic bonding.

Laboratory

1. Investigate chemical reactions with chemicals, scientific glassware, and instruments in a precise, accurate and safe manner.
2. Analyze chemical data, including graphical manipulation, and formulate meaningful conclusions based on chemical data.

What to Expect in this Course

Attendance will be taken on the first day of class both in-person lab and online as an Ice-breaker Discussion post. Not being present the first day of lab and completing the required Ice-breaker Discussion post will be taken as an absence and you will be dropped from the course.

Since this course is in a hybrid format, we are not meeting for a formal lecture and will only cover lab material during our in-person lab time. Usually, the topics overlap pretty well so there will be times where we do cover some of the lecture material in lab, but not all of the material. You will be required to learn the lecture material on your own time by watching posted YouTube videos, reading the textbook, completing required lecture assignments, etc. However, you are still more than welcome to ask questions during our lab time and/or office hours if you have any!

There will be a variety of required assignments throughout the course, beginning the first week of classes. You will have assignments due every week - some will be due on a Sunday night and some will be due by the end of in-person lab. Because this is an 8-week course, we will be covering TWO chapters per week. The assignments will include watching posted YouTube lecture videos and taking notes (notes are submitted for credit), online homework assignments on ADAPT, lab assignments, ans discussion board assignments. You will also have three mid-term exams (each covering 4 chapters), three quizzes (each covering two chapters, and one cumulative final exam (that will cover all 14 chapters). You will be allowed to submit three late assignments during the term. Only one of these can be a make-up exam or quiz. Any late assignments and/or make-up exams must be submitted or completed by the beginning of the next class session. For example, if an assignment is due Tuesday for a TTh class, it must be completed by the beginning of class on Thursday. Any assignments submitted after that deadline will not be accepted. No more than three late assignments will be accepted for the course. You MUST be present for the final exam. Anyone who misses the final exam for any reason will receive an FW or may petition for an incomplete (I), depending on your circumstances.

You do not need a webcam or microphone for this course. You will need a reliable computer to be able to access Canvas, and you will also need a way to scan documents into one file to submit them on Canvas. If you have a smartphone, apps like CamScanner work well for this. Please check Canvas often for announcements and updates! This is a VERY fast-paced course, so be prepared to complete assignments for two chapters starting the first week of classes. Please make sure you can access our OER textbook and ADAPT as soon as possible. Our course code for ADAPT homework will be provided in the syllabus.

The following are my general rules for success in this course:

• Study, study, study! You should be dedicating 2.5-3 hours of study time outside of class for every hour you are in class. This means that, since we have 6 hours of (online) lecture and 6 hours of lab per week, that’s 30-36 hours of study time outside of class for this course!
• Practice, practice, practice! You should go over all practice problems we complete in class on your own. Work through practice problems provided and do your homework honestly (don’t just Google the answer!).
• Read, read, read! Watch any assigned pre-lecture videos, read your textbook, and attempt the example problems within each chapter before you come to class. This will allow you to view the material before you come to class so that you can ask questions and continue practicing during lecture time.

Types of Assessments

Exams and quizzes will be taken in-person ONLY during the scheduled lab (see course syllabus for specific dates). You will have three midterm exams, three quizzes, and one cumulative final exam. You MUST be available and present during class time to take each exam and quiz. In addition to exams, you will also be required to complete online homework assignments through ADAPT, and Lecture assignments through Canvas that include submitting your chapter notes, as well as discussion board assignments.

If you are allowed extra time to take exams and quizzes through the AAC, please contact me as soon as possible. Because of the limited hours of the TLC and the potential overlap with lab, you may need to take your exams either immediately following the lab or the day before the exam. Missing lab time to take an exam at the TLC does not excuse you from lab.

Textbook Information

This is a Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) course.

1. Textbook: We will be utilizing a new, customized OER textbook through LibreText. More information about accessing this textbook will be detailed in our course syllabus
2. ADAPT Access: this online homework is free to access. More information will be provided in the syllabus.
3. Lab Goggles: Available for purchase in bookstore. These MUST be purchased by the second lab period. Without them, you WILL NOT be allowed to participate in the laboratory and it will be marked as an unexcused absence (0). Goggles must have American National Standards Institute (ANSI) rating of Protector Type ANSI Z87.1B.
4. Scientific Calculator: NO graphing or programmable calculators will be allowed. Please see instructor prior to first exam to ensure that your calculator is appropriate for the course.
5. Recommended Materials: Flame-retardant laboratory coat
6. Lab experiment pdfs will be available on Canvas to download. Purchasing a lab manual is not required.

Other Relevant Course Information

If the course is full and waitlisted, I will not be able to add any students unless someone drops, due to lab capacity and safety regulations. Because this is a hybrid course, the first day of class will take place in the lab, which only safely holds space for 24 students. For safety reasons, if you are not the first or second person on the waitlist, I ask that you not attend lab on the first day and e-mail me instead to find out if any spaces open up. If you are first or second on the wait-list, you may attend class on the first day, just in case an enrolled student does not attend. Please plan to stay the whole class time that first day, just in case.

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Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.

Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

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