202220 CHM 1046C syllabus.pdf 

 

CHM 1046C General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis II

CRN 24454

Spring 2022

 

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Name: Jen Snyder Email: jsnyder38@valenciacollege.edu Phone: 407-582-2307 Office Hours: Zoom Appointment only

GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION Modality: Online Length of Term: January 10 – May 1 Credit Hours: 4 credits

 

TEXTBOOK & REQUIRED MATERIALS

 

• Textbook

            We are using OER and you can find information about the book using this link.

 

• Lab resources: McGraw-Hill Connect LearnSmart Labs for General Chemistry ISBN 9781265639600

You will need to purchase access to McGraw-Hill Connect either at the Valencia College bookstore or directly from McGraw-Hill.

 

PREREQUISITES

CHM 1045C.

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Continuation of CHM 1045C dealing mainly with equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. Laboratory illustrates principles of ionic equilibria within framework of qualitative analysis. This course meets the General Education science requirement for graduation. (Special Fee: see current catalog)

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Students will apply the scientific method to solve complex problems.
2. Students will predict the physical properties based on molecular interactions.
3. Students will investigate chemical kinetics.
4. Students will apply the concept of stoichiometric relationships to solve chemical equilibria problems.
5. Students will distinguish between various acid/base theories and apply them to equilibria systems.
6. Students will apply thermodynamic laws to evaluate spontaneity of a chemical process.
7. Students will utilize the relationship between equilibria, electrochemical and thermodynamic data to predict spontaneity of a chemical process.
8. Students will apply laboratory techniques to solve a problem.

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

The course seeks to strengthen students’ skills applicable to Valencia’s Student Core Competencies:

Think, Value, Communicate, and Act.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Drop Deadline (no pay/record) January 18, 2022

Withdrawal Deadline:– March 25, 2022 withdrawing from a course will still require payment for the course and it will be transcripted as a W

College Calendar: http://valenciacollege.edu/calendar

 

NO SHOW POLICY

Class attendance is required for learning in an onsite class; students who do not attend class the first week of classes must be withdrawn by the instructor at the end of the first week as a "no show". If you are withdrawn as a “no show,” you will be financially responsible for the class and a final grade of “WN” will appear on your transcript for the course.”

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

This rigorous science course will build a foundation of knowledge for your future interaction with scientific knowledge. There is a large amount of material to cover and every week will include major learning objectives. History shows that participation issues usually precede failure of this course. Additionally, multiple research studies show engagement in school is correlated directly to success in a course. With this in mind, participation in this course is expected.

Please Note: I will not withdraw you for any reason other than the before described process of Withdrawal for No-Show during the first week. It is your responsibility to withdraw yourself before the deadline if you wish to receive a W for the course. I will submit the grade to Atlas that you earn in the course based on point accumulation.

 

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

 “A student who withdraws from class before the withdrawal deadline of 3/25 will receive a grade of “W.” A student is not permitted to withdraw from this class after the withdrawal deadline; if you remain in the class after the withdrawal deadline, you can only receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F or I. An I grade will only be assigned under extraordinary circumstances that occur near the end of the semester. If you receive an I, the work missed must be made up during the following semester, at which time you will get an A, B,C,D or F. Failure to make up the work during the following semester will result in you getting a grade of F in the course. Any student who withdraws from this class during a third or subsequent attempt in this course will be assigned a grade of “F.”

http://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/academicpoliciesprocedures/courseattemptscoursewithdrawal/

 

If you are unable to participate in the course due to illness, family emergency, etc., please communicate with me as soon as possible in order to create a plan to complete any missed assignments so that your learning can progress in your course. In the case of a prolonged absence, please communicate with me as soon as possible in order to create a plan for the best course of action.

 

LATE WORK/MAKEUP POLICY

When submitting late assignments and labs, you will have the opportunity to earn some of the points – but consistent late work will eventually have a negative impact on your grade. You will have ample time to do your assignments, so there should rarely be a need for late submissions. Please communicate with me if you are struggling to maintain good submission standards in this class. Exams will be open for a minimum of three days, so there will be makeup opportunities on exams. Please plan accordingly and let me know as soon as possible if you have a conflict with the test dates.

 

GRADING SCALE

90% -100%                 A

89.4 %-80%                B

79.4%-70%                 C

69.4%- 60%                D

59.4% and lower         F

 

GRADING –

 

Four Unit Exams                  40%

Final Exam                            20%

Labs                                        10%

Assignments                          30%

 

 

Top Five Resources

Here are some of the top resources to get you started and connected to some great tips, tricks, and tools!

• Virtual Answer Center: You can now connect with an Answer Center advisor virtually through Zoom! In our virtual Answer Center, student services advisors are available to assist you with questions about admissions, financial aid, assessment, transcripts, residency and more.  Visit https://valenciacollege.edu/students/answer-center/ to learn more and get started.
• Academic Advising: Have questions about your courses?  Advisors are available virtually by email (advising@valenciacollege.edu) or by using this link to the virtual advising.
• Valencia’s Virtual Tutoring Service: In response to COVID-19, Valencia’s tutoring services have moved online and are now being offered for accounting & economics, computer programming, math, EAP and foreign languages, science, and writing.  To get started, please visit https://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/c.php?g=1014597&p=7348794 and self-enroll in the tutoring courses in Canvas.  This is where you will access the links to live tutoring (via Zoom), as well as the schedule of tutors, times, and services. 
• Valencia Counselors: Our Valencia Counselors are here for guidance and support. Please visit https://valenciacc.ut1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40fCWDqhRBjrNrv  to set up a non-emergency appointment. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours for a counselor to contact you.  If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please contact BayCare (800) 878-5470 or 9-1-1.
• Laptop Request: Valencia College has a limited number of laptops available on a first come, first serve basis for student use during this time.  Please visit valenciacollege.edu/laptop to submit a request.  Note: This link will direct you to Atlas to complete the request form.  For questions, please email laptops@valenciacollege.edu or call Enrollment Services at 407-582-1507.

 

 

COMPUTER/EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

In today’s computer-based society, it is imperative that students develop computer skills. Therefore, students are expected to use online technology to assist in the learning process. At a minimum, students are expected to login to the online learning platform (i.e. Canvas) where course syllabus and faculty information are located. We will use a couple of educational resources that can be used with a computer (see link above if you need one) or a phone.

 

You will be submitted a lot of your work as a pdf. The easiest method is with your phone using a scanning app. Do not upload multiple picture files into assignments – use a scanning app or copy pictures into a word document. I need to be able to grade your work. Please reach out if you have questions – I am here to support your learning.

 

Internet Explorer is not compatible with Canvas and is not recommended. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari web browsers are recommended for use with Canvas. If you are having issues using one of these browsers, please try using another.

 

COMMUNICATION POLICY

The easiest way to contact me is via email or messaging. I will respond to communications within 24 hours within the workweek. All communication regarding your course must be through Valencia email or Canvas.

 

APPROPRIATE ACADEMIC COMMUNICATIONS Appropriate academic conduct includes following these basic rules of netiquette (manners when communicating digitally):

 

Using proper capitalization, spelling, and grammar.

Signing your name to all email messages and discussion postings.

Providing descriptive but concise subject lines.

Do not email professors and begin the email with, “hey”.

 

These guidelines should be observed in all communications with your instructor, your classmates, and any Valencia faculty or staff.

 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

Changes to the course calendar might be made at the discretion of the professor and students will be notified of any changes in class and/or via Canvas message.

 

Tutoring

To get started, please visit https://libguides.valenciacollege.edu/c.php?g=1014597&p=7348794 and self-enroll in the tutoring courses in Canvas.  This is where you will access the links to live tutoring (via Zoom), as well as the schedule of tutors, times, and services. 

 

• Keep Learning: Visit https://valenciacollege.edu/students/online/keep-learning/ if you are still unable to find what you are looking for, please visit our Keep Learning webpage to get information on a wide range of resources and online learning tips.

 

Course Grievance Procedure

Valencia has a thorough grievance policy found in the Student Handbook. In this course, there are two major academic grievances you may wish to pursue. In both cases, the first course of action is to speak with your instructor about your concerns. The best thing you can do for success in college is to be proactive in communicating with faculty (me), so start seeking assistance early and before it is too late. If you feel you need more support or assistance then you will want to reach out to the Dean of Academic Affairs, Michelle Foster mrfoster@valenciacollege.edu.

 

COLLEGE STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY

The Valencia College Student Code of Conduct Policy applies to online and virtual behavior as well as in-person or classroom behavior. Please be professional and respectful when attending class in the virtual space. The following are class policies that outline the expectations for our virtual classroom. Please read carefully, these policies are effective immediately and apply for the remainder of the semester. All students are expected to adhere to the policies.

 

COLLEGE LINKS

College Catalog: http://valenciacollege.edu/catalog/

Valencia Policy Manual: http://valenciacollege.edu/generalcounsel/policy/

Student Handbook: http://valenciacollege.edu/pdf/studenthandbook.pdf Microsoft Office Instructions for free software:

valenciacollege.edu/support/howto/documents/Valencia_Office-ProPlus-Instructions.pdf

 

ACADEMIC HONESTY

All forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited at Valencia College. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, acts or attempted acts of plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or misuse of documents, misconduct during a testing situation, facilitating academic dishonesty, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or deceive. Please review the policy and be prepared to sign all work with the following pledge in mind:

 

I am fair to my classmates and instructors by not using any unauthorized aids. I respect myself and my college by upholding educational and evaluative goals. I am honest in my representations of myself and of my work. I accept responsibility for ensuring my actions are in accord with academic integrity. I show that I am trustworthy even when no one is watching.

 

I Excel with Integrity: ____________________________________

 

All work submitted by students is expected to be the result of the students' individual thoughts, research, and self-expression. Whenever a student uses ideas, wording, or organization from another source, the source shall be appropriately acknowledged.

 

The first incident of academic dishonesty will result in a zero for the assignment or exam. The second documented infraction will result in an F in the course. The integrity of the system mandates student suffer harsh repercussions for violations.

 

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Valencia is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and services are accessible to students with disabilities. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) determines reasonable and appropriate accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities based upon the need and impact of the specific disability. For more information, go to http://valenciacollege.edu/osd/

 

Any student requiring course accommodations due to physical, emotional or learning disability must contact the instructor and provide a Notification to Instructor form by the end of the second week of class. To obtain a letter of accommodation, contact OSD at 407-582-2229.

 

BAYCARE STUDENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Valencia College strives to ensure all our students have a rewarding and successful college   experience. To that purpose, Valencia students can get immediate help with issues dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, substance abuse, time management as well as relationship problems dealing with school, home or work. BayCare Behavioral Health Student Assistance Program (SAP) services are free to all Valencia students and available 24 hours a day by calling (800) 878-5470. If needed, the counselor may refer the student to appropriate resources or to speak face-to-face with a licensed counselor.