Course Syllabus GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION: Course Title: General Chemistry I	Course Number: 1411
Trimester Credit Hours:  4	Total Contact Hours Per Trimester: 90
Course Director: Professor Carissa Manrique     Email Address: cmanrique@parkercc.edu     Phone number:	Class meeting time: MWTR 2-3:50pm                          Lab:  MW 4-7:50pm
Office Hours: Tuesday 1-2pm	Lab Hours Per Week:  4
Lab Director/Instructors: Carissa Manrique	Lab Contact Hours/Trimester: 30

 

COURSE  DESCRIPTION:

Our mission is to provide students with core knowledge in basic sciences so they can become successful as Parker students, on board exams, in treating patients, and eventually becoming chiropractors and leaders in the field of wellness.

 

The topics covered will be matter and measurements, periodic table, chemical formulas and composition stoichiometry, chemical equations and reaction stoichiometry, solution stoichiometry, structure of atom, periodic trend and chemical bonding, molecular structure and covalent bonding theories, gases and kinetic molecular  theory.

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

            Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this course, the student should:

                        1:  Be able perform calculations with matter and measurements

2: Learn to distinguish between an atoms and elements

3: Be able to describe molecules, compounds, and chemical equations

4: Learn to calculate chemical quantities and aqueous reactions

5: Understand Gas laws and perform calculations

6: Learn the theory of thermochemistry

7: Understand the quantum-mechanical model of the atom

8: Interpret periodic properties of an element

9: Understand the Lewis theory and chemical

10: Interpret Chemical Bonding: Shapes, VSPER, Molecular Orbital Theory

 

             Lab Objectives: At the completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.      Know common glassware and use significant figures

2.      Calculate and understand density

3.      Separate mixtures and calculate %composition

4.      Calculate theoretical, actual and percent yield

5.      Perform a basic calorimeter problem

6.      Distinguish metals from their flame test

 

GENERAL APPROACH TO TEACHING:

As I learn more about the teaching process and tools and techniques for engaging students and improving classroom techniques, I hope to become a stronger teacher, and leave students with a better understanding of science.  I employ several active learning techniques, in an attempt to keep students involved. To get students involved in the process of learning, I have found that giving varied assignments and multiple examples are effective techniques

 

PREREQUISITES: Enrollment in Parker College of Chiropractic, High School chemistry, College algebra

 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Chemistry, A Molecular Approach by Nivaldo J. Tro ISBN: 0-13-100065-9

 

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOKS:

SUPPLIES: any needed supplies, materials or equipment

EVALUATION AND GRADING POLICY: The course consists of two hour lectures.  Evaluations in the course will consist of four lecture exams, a class presentation, and lab

The grade for this class will be based on the following criteria:

Tests: 4 test                75%

Labs:                           10%

Lab Quizzes:               5.0%

Project:                        10%

TOTAL                               100%

 

 

Grading System

Evaluation is an integral part of the educational process and is used as an educational tool to help students identify problem areas, to recognize and reward achievement, and to identify students who are unable to meet the rigors of the curriculum.  Final course grades and their interpretation are listed below:

 

Grade Numerical Value        GPA                Interpretation of Academic Achievement

A     89.5 – 100                       4.0                               Excellent

B     79.5 – 89.49                    3.0                               Above Average

C     69.5 – 79.49                    2.0                               Satisfactory

F     below 69.49                                                         Unacceptable

 

Please understand that this class will NOT be graded on a curve. Therefore, it is theoretically possible for the whole class to get an A. You will not be competing against each other and there will be every incentive to help each other improve.

 

 

 

 

ESTIMATE OF STUDENT WORK LOAD:

5 hours outside of week to review new material; Test questions will come from suggested hw problems, activities done in class and class examples. Homework is not required but is highly suggested for success in the class

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:

Parker College of Chiropractic adheres to section 504 of the Federal Disability law and assists qualified students. If you feel you qualify for this type of assistance, you should contact the Office of Student Affairs.

 

90/90 RULE:

A student who has a 90 or better average in this course (for all exams, lab practicals and lab quizzes) and who has attended class 90% or more of the class meetings, including labs, will have the option of being exempted from taking the final exam. A student wishing to be exempt from the final exam must submit this request in writing in person to the course director by the Thursday of the last day of regular classes. Permission to be exempt from the final exam will be given on a case-by-case basis and will be given at the time of presentation of the written request.

A complete listing of all Academic policies is found on the Parker Website:

https://myparker.parkercc.edu/ics/Academics_-_Coursework/Course_Catalog.jnz

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a binding contract between the student and the Parker College of Chiropractic. These provisions may be changed at any time and for any reason at the discretion of the Course Director. When it is necessary to make changes to this document, appropriate notice (at least one week, if at all possible) will be given to the student(s).