Chemistry for Allied Health
CHM 138 Course Syllabus
(Section 21369)
SPRING 2014 Phoenix College
INSTRUCTOR Dr. Paul McElligott
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
MCCD Official CHM 138 Course Description:
Chemistry for Allied HealthElements of fundamental and organic chemistry. Includes the general chemical behavior of inorganic matter and the structure of organic and biochemical systems. Course designed for specific allied health programs at MCCD. May not be applicable to other allied health programs or transferable. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in CHM090; or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better; or MAT092 or MAT102 or satisfactory score on placement exam.
CO-REQUISITE
You are required to take CHM 138LL along with this lecture class. The appropriate section would be 0684. Some of the lecture content may be covered by the lab course.
TIME AND PLACE
Chemistry for Allied Health (CHM138) 3 Credits
Elements of fundamental and organic chemistry. Includes the general chemical behavior of inorganic matter and the structure of organic and biochemical systems. Course designed for specific allied health programs at MCCD. May not be applicable to other allied health programs or transferable. Prerequisites: Grade of "C" or better in CHM090; or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better; or MAT092 or MAT102 or satisfactory score on placement exam.
Class# / Semester / Location / Delivery / Dates / Days / Times / Instructor / Availability21369 / Spring 2014 / Phoenix
C329 / In Person / 01/13/2014- 05/09/2014 / M,W / 5:45PM- 7:00PM / · P. McElligott / Open
19 of 44 Seats Available
· Notes
o Class 21369 costs include Chemistry Class Fee: $4
· 2 Books
EMAIL Web Site : pjmcelligottcom.com
PHONE (480)-664-5573
OFFICE HOURS
By appointment.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
- Text –
o Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, an (Required)
o 11th edition
o ISBN: 9780321830586
o Author: Timberlake
o Estimated Price: $100.00 (new)
o Used Retail Price is $0.00; eBook type is Web; eBook format is CaféScribe Format;
2. A scientific calculator
USEFULL URL’S
· General Chemistry site: www.generalchemistry.info
· Homework site : https://quest.cns.utexas.edu/
· Register under the course number of……___s 14chem138______
· Your Unique course number is ___spr14chem138______
Additional sites may be announced at a later date and posted on the course Blackboard site.
MCCD OFFICIAL CHM 138 COURSE COMPETENCIES
1. / Define "chemistry" and describe its main branches. (I)2. / Describe the relationships between matter and energy. (II)
3. / Describe the physical states of matter with the aid of the Kinetic Molecular theory. (II)
4. / Describe the properties of ionic and covalent compounds. (III)
5. / Describe the shape and polarity of simple molecules. (III)
6. / Explain hydrogen bonding and identify compounds in which it could exist.(III)
7. / Describe the relationship between the outer electronic structure of atoms and their chemical properties. (III)
8. / Complete and balance simple chemical equations. (IV)
9. / Describe the chemical and physical properties of water. (V)
10. / Describe the properties of solutions. (VI)
11. / Identify substances as electrolytes or nonelectrolytes. (VI)
12. / Classify substances as acids, bases, or salts. (VII)
13. / Explain the behavior of buffer systems. (VII)
14. / Define the pH scale of measuring the relative acidity of solutions. (VII)
15. / Distinguish between inorganic and organic compounds. (VIII)
16. / Identify the distinctive properties of carbon. (VIII)
17. / Classify organic compounds on the basis of their functional groups. (IX)
18. / Identify and describe selected functional groups. (IX)
19. / Name and draw the structures of appropriate examples of organic compounds from major classes of compounds. (X - XV)
20. / Predict the major product(s) of reactions that a compound would be expected to undergo on the basis of the functional groups it contains. (X - XV)
21. / Name, draw and recognize by sight the structures for selected alkyl groups. (XV)
22. / Define, describe, and name selected isomers. (XVI)
23. / Describe the composition, structure and function of biochemical molecules. (XVII)
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is essential to the development of the required competencies for success in this course. Therefore, attendance is mandatory and will be taken in class. If you miss three or more classes in a row, you may be withdrawn from the class. The absent or late student is responsible for the material missed. It is the responsibility of the absent student to get class notes and assignments from another student. Although attendance is not a component in computing your grade, students with a borderline percentile grade (within 0.5% of the next level) and fewer than three total absences will receive the higher grade at the end of the semester. The term "absence" refers to missing an entire class period, arriving late for class (approx. 20 min), or leaving early from class.
It is important that you arrive in class on time. Anything due must be turned in to the instructor at the beginning of the class period. Class quizzes may be given at the beginning of the hour. There are no make-ups for any in-class quizzes. Quizzes can be given at the beginning of the classes, a student who is late to class will NOT be given the chance to take the quiz after his/her peers.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY. Incomplete grade “I” will not be given unless the student requests it and the request is reasonable. I (incomplete) and most of the W (withdrawn) grades can only be assigned if the student initiates the process before their respective deadlines (check class schedule). A student cannot assume withdrawal simply by not attending classes. In cases like this, Y (withdrawal with GPA = 0.0) or F (GPA =0.0) will most likely be assigned.
GRADES
Your grades are calculated by the percent basis.
It is done by the following outline:
Tests 60%
Homework 20%
Final Exam 20%
______
Total 100%
Final grades will be determined as follows:
A 90 – 100% B 80 – 89%
C 70 – 79% D 60 – 69%
F Less than 60% of possible points
The instructor reserves the right to lower these standards slightly, if it seems appropriate. Under no circumstances will they be raised.
Exams
There are Three exams and one accumulative final exam. You are required to take all three exams. An unexcused missed exam (zero) will count as one of the three unit-exams used in final grade computation. There are NO makeup exams. If you cannot take the exam on the date it is scheduled, you MUST make arrangements with the instructor to take the exam BEFORE its scheduled date. Only under extremely exceptional circumstances can exception be made and it will be under the sole discretion of the instructor. (Possible excusable absences include official school functions, jury duty, hospitalization and other similar situations.) Verifiable documentation should be available and is required for these absences. Please take the responsibility to obtain the documents and communicate with me as soon as possible. In case of unavoidable prolonged absence from the class, the instructor will try to work with the individual student or consider providing an incomplete grade for the course.)
IMPORTANT DATES
SPRING SEMESTER - 2014 /* Registration* / * Registration*
Sat Jan 11 Classes Begin Tues. Jan 6 / Sat Jan 11 Classes Begin Tues. Jan 6
Mon Jan 20 Observance of ML King Birthday / Mon Jan 20 Observance of ML King Birthday
Mon Feb 17 Observance of Presidents' Day / Mon Feb 17 Observance of Presidents' Day
* Application for May 2014 Graduation* / * Application for May 2014 Graduation*
+ Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature / + Last Day for Withdrawal without Instructor's Signature
Mon-Sun Mar 10-16 Spring Break March 17-23 / Mon-Sun Mar 10-16 Spring Break March 17-23
++ Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted / ++ Last Day Student Initiated Withdrawal Accepted
Sun May 04 Last Day of Regular Classes / Sun May 04 Last Day of Regular Classes
Mon-Thu May 5-8 **Final Exams Wed. May 7 / Mon-Thu May 5-8 **Final Exams Wed. May 7
Fri May 9 Commencement / Fri May 9 Commencement
Fri May 9 Spring Semester Ends / Fri May 9 Spring Semester Ends
Mon May 26 Observance of Memorial Day / Mon May 26 Observance of Memorial Day
* For specific information concerning registration dates, class start dates, application for graduation dates, and final exam dates, consult the class schedule for the college of intended enrollment.
** Classes meeting on Friday evening only, Saturday only or Sunday only will have final examinations during their last regular class meeting.
+ See your student schedule in my.maricopa.edu for the Last Day to Withdraw without an Instructor Signature for each class in which you are enrolled.
++ Refer to the Important Deadlines for Students to determine the Last Day Student InitiatedWithdrawal will be accepted.
See attached
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (may be altered to meet the needs of instruction for students)
Wk /Day
/Lecture Date
/ Chapter / Content1 / M / 1/13 / Ch 1
1/2 / W / 1/15 /
Ch 2
/M / No Class / /
2/3 / W / 1/22 / Ch 2
M/W / 1/271/29 / Ch 3/ Ch4
3/4 / M/W / 2/3-2/5 / Ch 4/review
M / 2/10 / TEST / Ch 1,2,4
4/5 / W / 2/12 / Ch 5
M / 2/17 / Holiday
5/6 / W / 2/20 /
Ch 6
/M
W / 2/24
2/26 /
Ch 6
Ch 6
/6/7 / M / 3/3 / Ch 7
W / 3/5 / Ch7
8 / M / 3/10 / Ch 9
W / 3/13 / Ch 9 / 3/17-22 Spring break
9 / M / 3/24 / Ch 10
W / 3/26 / Test 2 / Ch 5,6,7,9
10 / M / 3/31 / Ch 10/11
W / 4/2 / Ch 11
11 / M / 4/7 / Ch 12
W / 4/9 / Ch 12
12 / M / 4/14 / Ch 13
W / 4/16 / Test / Ch 10,11,12 (Potential Take home exam)
13 / M / 4/21 / Ch 14
W / 4/23 / Ch 15
14 / M / 4/28 / Ch 16
M / 5/5 / Final exams start
15
16 / W / 5/7 / Final Exam / 5:00~ 7:00 PM
FINAL Exam Schedule (See School Web site)
May 7th – 5PM – Please Note Time Difference
INTERRUPTION POLICY
The instructor is committed to creating and fostering a learning environment that is caring and conducive to learning. Please respect one another. Please turn off cell phones and pagers during class time. If you are expecting an important message, switch the pagers from the beeping mode to the vibratory mode or set the cell phone to receive messages directly to your voice mail. Any student whose behavior is of a disruptive nature will be asked to leave the class. Please be considerate of your fellow classmates.
TAPING POLICY
Lectures may be audio taped with my permission but they cannot be video taped.
COLLEGE POLICIES
The instructor also adheres to college policies with regard to grading, academic misconduct, disciplinary standards, policies against sexual harassment and discrimination, and providing service to students with special needs, and etc. For example, a student who cheated in a test or an assignment will receive the grade of zero for that test or assignment. These policies can be found in the college's Catalog and Student Handbook.
If a student feels that they have been discriminated against at CGCC, please feel welcome to seek support from the Vice President of Student Affairs Office (480) 857-5188.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
Statement Regarding Outcomes and Assessment
The faculty and programs at CGCC are dedicated to effective teaching and successful learning with emphasis in the following areas: reading, speaking, listening, writing, mathematics, science, computer application skills, humanities, problem-solving, information literacy, critical thinking, and personal development.
Periodically, students will participate in formal and informal assessment activities that will help faculty improve programs and teaching strategies. These activities are designed to facilitate student growth in whatever combination of the above outcomes applies to a course.
Statement Regarding Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities are required to register for services in the Disability Resources and Services (DRS) office in the Student Center at the beginning of the semester. Do not wait to visit the DRS office if you want support with any CGCC classes.
The DRS office will meet with you to determine accommodations based on appropriate documentation. This must be on file before any accommodation will be provided to students. You can contact the DRS office at (480) 857-5188.
Faculty are not authorized to provide any accommodations nor can they approve any accommodations for students in this class.
Information on Learning Center Services
For Pecos Campus:
The CGCC Learning Center's mission is to support students' academic learning by providing free tutoring and resources to reinforce and supplement classroom instruction and to assist CGCC students to achieve academic success. Free tutoring services are available for many CGCC courses. The Learning Center is located on the second floor of the Library, rooms L227, L228, and L229. The Center also provides instructional support resources in the form of videotapes, software, and print materials. For a schedule of tutoring hours, additional information or assistance contact the Learning Center at (480) 732-7231, or visit our website at: http://www.cgc.maricopa.edu/lc