Chem 151 - Prep for General Chemistry - Rana Akiel

Introduction

Welcome to Chem 151! I am glad to have you in my class and excited to go through this journey of learning chemistry with you. To tell you a little bit about me, I have been at COC since 2019. Like all of you, I started my education at a community college, where I earned my transfer credits. I then transferred to CSUN and obtained my bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. After CSUN, I transferred to USC and earned my PhD in Physical Chemistry. As part of the PhD program, I served as a teaching assistant for two years. It was during this time that I fell in love with teaching and decided to pursue a teaching career. After graduation, I worked as a teaching faculty at USC for a year and a half, and when the opportunity arose, I moved to teach at a community college where I found myself the most fulfilled.

Course Description

Welcome to Chemistry 151 – a 4.0-unit CSU, UC transferable 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

What to Expect in this Course

This course is a hybrid 8-week course. Your lecture is 100% online and your lab will be on campus. You will participate in the course using COC’s course management system called CANVAS (https://coc.instructure.com/). If you have never used Canvas before, check out this Canvas Overview for Students before class starts. On Mon/Wed, you will meet with your lab instructor in-person for lab at the Canyon Country campus, CCLB 403.

The lecture is asynchronous, meaning you will need to allocate time during the week prior to the lab meetings for various tasks. This is a fast pace class. You will be scheduled to complete two chapters a week. There are multiple tasks that help you learn the material. These tasks include completing textbook readings, watching video lectures and take video quizzes, and participating in a group canvas discussion. At the conclusion of each week, you will be required to finish an online homework assignment and an online quiz. Furthermore, there will be three exams. All these exams will be conducted in-person.

Types of Assessments

1. textbook readings
2. watching video lectures and take video quizzes
3. participating in a group canvas discussion
4. online homework assignment
5. online quiz.
6. three in-person exams

Textbook Information

Textbook: Chem 151: Preparatory General Chemistry OER

https://chem.libretexts.org/Courses/College_of_the_Canyons/Chem_151%3A_Preparatory_General_Chemistry_OER

You have free access to the book through the above link. There will be hard copies available in the bookstore for a small fee as well.

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!

Last updated: 09/25/2025 Sub#: 1978 Sub ID: 202742