Course Syllabus
CHEMISTRY 101 Course:
The course is design primarily as an internet course with all testing online. The CHEM 101 labs are completed at home along with labs on campus. Review sessions before (or after) the lab are optional.
MEETING DATES & TIME: See the Canvas Schedule (Calendar or Syllabus).
Note that the calendar is for general scheduling with all course meeting and dues dates. Online review meetings may also be scheduled or requested using Zoom. The due dates are found below.
GRADING AND GENERAL INFORMATION:
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Standard Grading - Total Point Average
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90+%=A; 80 to 89%=B; 70 to 79%=C; 60 to 69%=D; <60%=F
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Final Grade = 85% Quiz Score + 15% Lab Score
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The Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) will automatically enter a grade of zero (0) for all assignments and quizzes submitted after the due date and time. You may still complete the assignment or quiz, but there may be a reduction in points for late submissions per the discretion of the instructor.
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CHEM 101 LAB Note: You must complete and submit 9 labs and successfully complete the tests to pass the course. A final course grade of "F" will be reported if this requirement is not met.
Organize and pace yourself in order to get all the work done!
TEXT BOOK:
Smith, J.G., General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, 4th Edition, McGraw Hill, New York, 2019
- (ISBN# 978-1-30-728944-2: Custom Textbook without Connect)
- (ISBN# 978-1-30-728945-9: Custom Textbook with Connect - NOT NEEDED FOR THE CHEM 101/103 COURSE)
- Amazon also rents textbooks!
- Note that the ISBN may differ from the College's edition. The College version is customized to CCP and may be used for CHEM 101/103 and CHEM 102/104.
CHEM 101 Lab Book: No Lab Book Required
Students with Disabilities
Students who are registered with the Center on Disability must inform the instructor by the end of the first week of classes if special accommodations are requested. If you have any questions about special accommodations, please contact the Center on Disability Links to an external site. call at 215-751-8050 (in Room BG-39).
CHEM 101 LAB INFORMATION:
Lab Report requirements:
- Cover page
- Purpose - brief reason the lab is being performed.
- Concepts - write up two concepts reviewed in the textbook. Use full sentences for full credit!
- Conclusion - Brief discussion of lab, findings, errors, etc.
- Data pages - documentation used to record lab results with calculations.
- Data Sheets
- Including any pre and/or post lab questions. Confirm with your instructor which questions are required.
Lab Submissions:
- Submit the lab reports to the Instructor using the following methods:
- Each lab is set up as a “quiz” allowing you to enter (copy/paste) the lab cover report online. Attach the data sheet as an MS Word or PDF file
- Email the lab using Canvas email
- Consult with your Instructor if you encounter any issue in meeting this requirement.
- Each lab is graded on a 10 point basis.
- Lab reports not submitted by the due date will be automatically assigned a grade of zero (0) by Canvas.
- ANY LAB REPORT SUBMITTED AFTER THE DUE DATE IS CONSIDERED LATE and may not be accepted by your instructor or the grade reduced.
The dates are posted in the Syllabus tab or Canvas Calendar.
Course Summary:
Date | Details | Due |
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Tue Jan 26, 2021 | Calendar Event Day 1 - Begin review of introductory materials and complete assignments as assigned | 12am |
Thu Jan 28, 2021 | Calendar Event CHEM 101 001 ONL 15A SP21 - Fund of Chem I (Lab) | 1pm to 1:45pm |
Wed Feb 10, 2021 | Calendar Event CHEM 101 900 ONL 14A SU20 - Fund of Chem I (Lab) | 5pm to 6pm |
Tue Feb 16, 2021 | Calendar Event FYI - CHEM 101/103 20 Pct Mark Attendance | 12am |
Tue Mar 9, 2021 | Calendar Event Midterm Grades Reported | 12am |
Mon Apr 12, 2021 | Calendar Event Holiday - College Closed | 12am |
Mon Apr 19, 2021 | Calendar Event Prepare for Final | 12am |
Assignment CHEM 101 Final Lab Grade | due by 11:59pm | |
Tue Apr 27, 2021 | Calendar Event CHEM 101/103 Final Grade Reported | 12am |
Mon May 17, 2021 | Calendar Event | 12am |
Tue May 18, 2021 | Calendar Event CHEM 101 902 ONL 7A SU21 - Fund of Chem I (Lab) | 3pm to 3:45pm |
Quiz Introductory Assignment 1- ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY Quiz | due by 11:59pm | |
Quiz Introductory Assignment 2 - Math Assessment Test Timed (Not in Final Grade) | due by 11:59pm | |
Mon May 24, 2021 | Quiz Q1 Smith Chapter 01 - Quiz 01 Concepts (Midterm Grade) | due by 11:59pm |
Quiz Q2 Smith Chapter 01 - Quiz 02 Math (Midterm Grade) | due by 11:59pm | |
Mon May 31, 2021 | Quiz Q3 Smith Chapter 2 - Quiz 3 Concepts (Midterm Grade) | due by 11:59pm |
Quiz Q4 Smith Chapter 3 - Quiz 4 (Midterm Grade) | due by 11:59pm | |
Mon Jun 7, 2021 | Quiz Q5 Smith Chapter 4 - Quiz 5 (Midterm Grade) | due by 11:59pm |
Quiz Q6 Smith Chapter 5 - Quiz 6 | due by 11:59pm | |
Mon Jun 14, 2021 | Quiz Q7 Smith Chapter 5 Math - Quiz 7 | due by 11:59pm |
Quiz Q8 Smith Chapter 6 - Quiz 8 | due by 11:59pm | |
Mon Jun 21, 2021 | Quiz Q9 Smith Chapter 7 - Quiz 9 | due by 11:59pm |
Tue Jun 29, 2021 | Quiz QF Smith Chapters 1-7 Comprehensive Final | due by 11:59pm |