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Chemistry 100

Summer 2020

Class Nbr (CRN 30651) supported by SDCCD/Canvas

Additional details are available in Canvas on the first day of classat https://sdccd.instructure.com/courses/2400180

and within 24 hours of registering forour course (see syllabus page 1)

I promptly reply to emails sent to dgergens@sdccd.edu beginning with CHEM100as our course identifier in the subject heading. Spam and unrecognizable emailsare deleted, and we do our timely best in responding to emails during weekdays.Emails received on weekends and holidays can have a much longer response timewhen we are away from our computers. Office hours are by appointment on Zoom.

Our intention in this course is to help each other in becoming better “Citizensof Science.” I am excited about that & I hope we have fun too!!!

I’ll be reaching out to you often and hope you’ll be reaching out to me inhelping each other on this journey. Sincerely, DrGergens

Please be mindful and complete all course activities in Module/Getting Started - Welcome toOur Course containing E0, E1, E1B, E2 & E3 & Celebration 1 in Canvas during their availabilityperiod; unfortunately you are dropped from our course if you do not—see our Attendance andPerformance Policy on syllabus page 3. Directions for logging into Canvas account are linked at:

MySDCCD https://www.sdccd.edu/mysdccd/

Time Management: As we journey through our lecture schedule of topics (syllabus page 8),outside-of-classroom (i.e., reading the textbook, homework preparation, computer assistedinstruction, etc.) time will be needed per week to satisfactorily meet the student learningobjectives. A course activity with its directions and guidelines, availability period and due date willbe listed as a Course Summary item in Canvas/Syllabus. Please watch the tutorial overview forlearning about availability periods and DUE dates:

Course Summary tutorial https://youtu.be/A7DR_eA6DJY

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Summer 2020 SyllabusCHEM 100 - Fundamentals of Chemistry (3 hours/week, 3.0 Units)

mySDCCD: Your gateway to all things SDCCD at https://www.sdccd.edu/mysdccd/

Instructor: Dr. Dwayne Gergens My Channel: http://www.youtube.com/drgergens

Email: dgergens@sdccd.edu Please use an appropriate subject heading beginning withCHEM100 when emailing. Spam and unrecognizable emails are deleted, and we do ourtimely best in responding to emails during weekdays. Emails received on weekends andholidays can have a much longer response time when we are away from our computers.

Office & Phone: MS415F & (619) 388-2609, for prompt replies to email, please see directions above.

Address: 7250 Mesa College Drive, MS415V, San Diego, CA 92111

Canvas: Our fully-online course Class Nbr (CRN 30651) is supported by Canvas.

Please log into Canvas for details getting started our coursehttps://sdccd.instructure.com/courses/2400180

Questions about Canvas are best handled by Canvas Support at

http://homework.sdmesa.edu/dgergens/canvas/help.pdf

or (1-844-612-7421) email: support@instructure.com. I will assist you withtechnical questions, however, students are responsible for their own use oftechnology, knowing the mechanics and use of Canvas, and working from areliable computer of their choice computer having the correct computer settingsfor our course.

Textbooks*: For details on textbooks, go to https://www.bookstore.sdccd.edu/mesa/

Lecture: (1) Timberlake, K., Basic Chemistry, or equivalent.

(2) Gergens, D., Chem 100; Fundamentals of Chemistry

*Alternate textbooks go to http://homework.sdmesa.edu/dgergens/chem100/alternate_text.htm

Catalog Course Description: This course is an introductory study of the language and tools ofchemistry. Basic concepts of the structure, properties, interactions of matter and energy are studied,both qualitatively and quantitatively. Emphasis is placed on matter, chemical changes, chemicalconversions, chemical bonding, and acid-base chemistry. This course is intended for studentsmajoring in nursing, nutrition, or animal health technology and provides a foundation for furthercoursework in chemistry, in particular for introductory organic chemistry.

Prerequisite: MATH 092 (Applied Beginning & Intermediate Algebra) orMATH 096 (Intermediate Algebra and Geometry) or with a grade of "C" or better,or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level/Milestone M40/M50.

Computer Skills Advisory & Additional Course Materials: Entry-level computer skills are neededto complete types of course activities requiring computer skills; a basic familiarity with computerterms and use, word processing, document manipulation, spreadsheets, email, online services andsuccessfully navigating through online material, technology requirements and troubleshooting areexpected; a reliable connection to the internet when connected to our course; arranging to use someother reliable computer or computer lab on our campus if you need to; arranging to be able to printresources from a reliable printer or printer on campus if you need to; and a scientific calculator.

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Overview* – What is this course all about ???????We’ll be on a journey together:

• Focusing on becoming better Citizens of Science by• Learning the FUNdamentals of Chemistry, while• Going back to ELEMENTary School.

*No prior knowledge of chemistry is needed for our course.

Is this right FUNdamentals course for you???CHEM100/100L are courses applicable fornursing, nutrition, allied health sciences, animalhealth technology majors, and are required inthe preparation for ANHL120, ANHL145/145L,BIOL205, CHEM130/130L and CHEM160/161.

If you are planning to enroll in CHEM200/200L,CHEM255 and/or BIOL210A, planning to majorin science or satisfying prerequisites forprofessional schools, you should not enroll inCHEM100/100L, but you should seek advicefrom your professor on what to do.

More information about transferability for this course, about our college, and details regarding othercourse descriptions at http://assist.org and http://www.sdmesa.edu/academics/catalog/

Methods of Evaluation, Course Activities & AssessmentYour success is evaluated based on a number of course activities relevant to our course objectivesin the course outline of record (COR) as we progress through our Lecture Schedule of Topics &Schedule of Major Events—see syllabus pages 8-9 and in Canvas/Module titled COR.

Lecture Schedule of Topics: You are responsible for all content presented, textbook chapterreadings and course activity directions and guidelines as we journey through our ‘lectureschedule of topics’ (see syllabus page 8). Our schedule and due dates will change depending onstudent need and pace as we adjust instruction to improve student learning, success andperformance in mastering the material. Any changes are announced in Canvas.

Course Activities: Details for courseactivities—directions and guidelines, availabilityperiod and due date—are announced and listedunder Course Summary in Canvas/Syllabus.The points earned for each assessment in acourse activity category is to be recorded ontoyour grade sheet and counts toward your finalOverall Percentage Grade of Achievement;see Grading Scale below. Please place yourcompleted grade sheet into your portfolio.

Your Overall Percentage Grade Calculation of Achievement is based on the weightedpercentages (parts of your overall grade) will becombined and applied to the Grading Scale &recorded; see your grade sheet syllabus page 11.

A ≥ 89% B ≥ 77% C ≥ 65% D ≥ 50% F < 50%

We can schedule a meeting to review your grade.Bringing to our meeting your portfolio & grade sheet—filled in with your grades as described onyour grade sheet—is a must before we can have our discussion regarding your grade calculation.

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Performance/Attendance: Key performance indicators show our students making the gradewhen they are in regular attendance and are participating in creating a positive courseenvironment. District policy says students in nonattendance are to be dropped from a course.Criteria for being in nonattendance are:

• You do not attend our first course meeting.• You have two or more missing course activities.• You have two or more absences in our course (see below for more details on absences).

Absences: Staying in contact with me by email during any absence is very important. Duringyour absence, you are responsible for all missing course content & activities (lectures,announcements, assessments, handouts, work, etc). Absences and missing course activitiesare considered nonattendance and your limit are two, and missing activities receive zero credit.There are two types of absences—excused and unexcused.

• Excused absence. Only missing “excused absence” course activities are eligible to bemade-up (see below for “procedures for make-ups”). An absence is marked excused ifyou provide advance notification by emailing me prior or on the day of yournonattendance.

• Unexcused absence. Course activities missed during an “unexcused absence” cannotbe made-up and missing activities receive zero credit. An unexcused absence is markedas nonattendance for the following reasons:A) Not being present during roll call—like when roll is called in your companion

laboratory course. Roll call can happen at anytime during our time together.B) Not completing a course activity during its availability period and receiving zero credit

for that activity.C) Truancies—late arrival or early exiting—from our course are marked as an unexcused

absence; two truancies equal one unexcused absence.

Procedures for Make-ups: We are not obligated in allowing make-ups for missed courseactivities due to nonattendance. Although you are eligible for making-up missing “excusedabsence” activities, your make-ups are only considered if it is appropriate & fair to all in doing soand are within the construct and safety of our lecture schedule and setting. For an“excused absence,” not scheduling a meeting by email on the day of or prior your absenceforfeits your eligibility in making-up any missing activity. PLEASE NOTE: I am not obligated toconsider other absences as excused and can require you to provide documentation for“excused absences.” Missing activities during an “unexcused absence” cannot be made-up.

A warning about turning course activities in late: Unexpected circumstances can happenleading to late work. Please contact me immediately to discuss a plan for success if this occurs.Course activities (i.e., assessment, exercise, etc.) not submitted when asked to do so by theirprofessor or when prompted to so by Canvas receive a grade reduction; one-percent gradereduction per every one-minute late. Any exercise mailed to me receives a 10% gradereduction per every day late past the submission and postmark date.

Withdrawing from Our Course: It is your responsibility for withdrawing (dropping) from ourcourse by the published deadlines. Discuss your intentions with me before withdrawing ourcourse, keeping in mind, if you are in nonattendance you will be dropped from our course; forimportant dates and major course events see syllabus pages 8 & 9.

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Aloha, Need Help? Are you open to the learning process and helping each other on this journey?

Feedback is a Gift. From my perspective, your feedback on what you know, whatyou don't know, and how to improve our course is very much appreciated. Ifsomething is not working or if you have any questions, please contact meimmediately by email. Lack of communication is not an option. So be open, and letme know how it is going as we master the fundamentals of chemistry in our course.

Mahalo nui loa. Sincerely, Dr.GergensPS – Please be aware of directions, guidelines and course expectations by carefully readingthrough all resources.

Errors in grading: Errors—hopefully none—can be made in grading. Please email or see me inperson to schedule a meeting to discuss the matter if credit is not given where credit is due. I’ll behappy to help.

Accommodation for Disability: If you are in need of academic accommodations due to a learningdisability, physical disability, or any other circumstance needing special accommodations ourcollege’s Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) department recommends that studentswith disabilities or specific learning needs contact their professors during the first two weeks ofclass to discuss academic accommodations. If a student believes that they may have a disabilityand would like more information, or have questions about DSPS services at Mesa, contact a DSPScounselor (619) 388-2780 or email mesadsps@sdccd.edu .

Special Needs & Student Support Services: Are you in need of food, clothing, a textbook? Weare here to listen, and help in better serving you in meeting your basic needs on your pathwaytoward a successful education at SDCCD. Student Health Services also provides physical andmental health services having nurse practitioners available daily (see syllabus page 7).

College Culture and the Learning Process: The learning process in our course is based on thebelief that everyone has the capacity to broaden one’s knowledge and their understanding ofmethods of gaining knowledge in chemistry and to develop one’s abilities in critical thinking, in oraland written communication, and in mathematics. Experiencing these things and developing anawareness of college culture through the lens of other cultures can be the key to accomplishing ourgoals successfully. With this in mind, treat our time with respect and intention by‘adopting incredible elemental steps for incremental success’ (That’s Incredimental),by acknowledging your productivity and your classmates with kindness and encouragement withsimple positive affirmations—like “I am awesome and we have awesome chemistry”—thus keepingthe motivation and momentum which develops our capacity for self-understanding as life longlearners. Additional tips & strategies for improving motivation and momentum in our learningprocess are linked in the Canvas Module titled COR.

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Citizens of Science: We are here to help each other in becoming better “Citizens of Science.”“Mastering chemistry by coming prepared, doing lecture work, asking questions to ensure aconcept is understood, and taking ownership of our work” as our intention impacts ourperformance & achievement which is used in deriving your overall grade.

Final & Celebrations 1, 2, 3 & 4: These course activities as assessments cover content andpractical work up until the day of the each scheduled celebration. There are four celebrations(exams) and a final exam (use our sample final as your study guide) which review lecturecontent, completed course activities, textbook and handout resources and access yourknowledge of one’s performance in our course. Each include, but are not limited to, scantron-type questions (multiple choice, matching, true/false), short essay, fill in the blank, andmathematical computation covered in lecture. Syllabus pages 8 & 9 and under Course Summaryitems in Canvas/Syllabus list their availability.

Cooperative Learning & Reading Schedule: Be engaged. Active, not passive learning isessential in our course. Working in groups is especially recommended for preparing for ourcelebrations. Follow the reading schedule (see syllabus page 9) and asking questions during myoffice visiting hours are important parts in making the learning experience more participatory.

Portfolio & Grade Sheet: Keeping a portfolio and grade sheet serves as a progress report,study guide, and proof of completion for this course and is needed before we can have anydiscussion regarding your grade calculation. It consists of a 3-ring binder containing:

• Your grade sheet (see syllabus page 11) with points earned for all activities are to be filled in on it.• Your supplemental packet purchased in our bookstore containing work completed by you.• All work you completed on your own (nongraded outside-of-course work, like math problems)• Include your 3x5 flash cards of all mantras and monatomic and polyatomic ions names.• Any additional handouts provided during the course.

Nomenclature Exam: This assessment is on substance classification, naming elements,monatomic and polyatomic ions, compounds and acids for both inorganic and organicsubstances, writing their chemical formulas, and functional group classification of selectedclasses of organic compounds. Additional nomenclature practice is provided in yoursupplemental packet & textbook

Special Incentive Project: Additional "bonus" points, up to 2%toward your final grade is available. The special incentive projectbuilds on your prior experience and knowledge and its contentshould foster diversity, inclusivity, and empowerment from achemistry perspective, see XTR due date on syllabus pages 8 & 9.

Asking questions from your perspective: Become engaged in an interesting discussion byasking questions from your perspective and get the benefit of further explanation. When you askquestions you become a participant rather than a spectator in an academic dialogue. Please askif you do not understand and when given the opportunity to do so. Feedback is a gift. Since thematerial presented in our course is cumulative and comprehensive, the questions students asktheir instructors and peers provide information about how carefully the students have beenlistening, possible areas of confusion, and, most importantly, how an instructor might adjust theirstyle of teaching to meet your needs.

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Practice self-advocacy by raising your hand to gain more insight & clearer focus:

Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage (Brene´ Brown)

• Please "Raise your hand if don’t understand.”

Here are some safe-zone questions one can easily ask in practicing self-advocacy.

• "Where do you feel most students have difficulties in understanding this material?"

• "From your experience, what are common mistakes students make in solving this type of problem?"

• "What do you find most interesting or intriguing about the material just presented to us?"

• "What questions should we be asking that we are not?"

• AND most importantly, "Can you please help me?"

SAFETY QUIZ

1. Can a student wear contact lenses in the lab? If not, why not?

2. Explain what the expression "STOP, DROP, AND ROLL" means?

3. Explain what actions you would take if a chemical solution splashed in your face while youare wearing safety goggles

4. Describe the proper procedure for mixing concentrated acid and water.

5. What is your first action if you receive a minor burn?

6. What are your immediate actions if your lab partner's clothing catches fire?

7. Describe what action you would take if acid spilled on your clothing.

8. Describe what actions you would take during a moderate earthquake and a severeearthquake.

9. Describe where the following are located: fire extinguisher; eye wash; closest stairwellexits; emergency telephone; closest fire alarms.

Our Course Syllabus: This syllabus is intended to help you plan your work inour course. It is subject to change at any time by me should a change be in thebest interest of our course. If you withdraw and/or are in nonattendance, yourmaterials immediately discarded unless you contact me explaining yourcircumstances. All other student materials are discarded one month after youroverall final grade is posted.

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Academic Policies / Procedures & Student Support ServicesAcademic Policies & Procedures: In joining the academic community, the student enjoys the right andshares the responsibility of exercising the freedom to learn. Please read the most recent schedule ofclasses & our college catalog for details regarding the following:

Student Code of Conduct, Academic Honesty Policy and Your Behavior in Our Course: Eachstudent’s conduct is expected to be in accordance with the standards of the college that are designed topromote its educational purposes. The Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary procedure, and student dueprocess (Policy 3100, 3100.1 and 3100.2) can be found in the current college catalog in the sectionAcademic Information and Regulations, and at the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Charges ofmisconduct and disciplinary sanctions are imposed upon students who violate these standards of conductor provisions of college regulations.

Contentious behavior and the inability to follow directions and/or directives:

Contentious behavior and/or the inability to follow directions and/or directives (i.e., Student Code ofConduct, not following our Attendance/Performance Policy, not heeding our warning about turning courseactivities in late, etc.) will not be tolerated. If you show contentious behavior toward fellow students and/orme or you are unable to follow directions and/or directives during any given course activity, the courseactivity zero credit and you are reported to our college administrators. Any course (laboratory) activity—labreports, assessments, homework, etc.—prepared in a manner in violation the college’s student code ofconduct counts as zero credit and you are reported to our college administrators. Charges of misconductand disciplinary sanctions are imposed upon students who violate these standards of conduct or provisionsof college regulations.

Add, Drop and Withdrawal Policy: It is your responsibility to add, drop and withdrawal from classesbefore the deadlines stated in the class schedule. If you stop attending our course and you fail to withdrawby the deadline stated in the class schedule, a final grade must be assigned to you.

Eating & Drinking is not permitted in the laboratory & Smoking is prohibited on all campus locations.

Audio & Video Recording of My Lectures is not permitted in our course unless 1) you are given mypermission to do so, 2) the student uses the audio/video of lecture with the understanding that the recordedinformation is restricted for personal use, and 3) you agree to providing me with the audio and videorecording with its written transcript as email attachments by the end of the day on the day it was recorded.If you need help with this, I would be happy to teach you how to transcribe files containing audio so we canshare your work with the rest of our class.

Student Support Services, Special Needs, Veterans Affairs & Additional Tutoring Services:Student support services are available on campus and online. For acomplete list of services, including the library, tutoring, and counseling,visit the Student Services webpage http://www.sdmesa.edu/student-services/. Get the most out of college. Find out what services andprograms you may be eligible for to help you achieve your goals with thenew Mesa Journeys tool.Scholarships & Financial Support:

http://homework.sdmesa.edu/dgergens/scholarships.htmlLibrary Resources & Services - San Diego Mesa College LRC:

Call 619-388-2695 or http://www.sdmesa.edu/library/

Free Supervised Tutoring Help: Go to the Mesa Tutoring Computing Center (MTC2) http://www.sdmesa.edu/academics/academic-support-programs/tutoring/Canvas Help: call (1-844-612-7421) or email: support@instructure.com or

http://homework.sdmesa.edu/dgergens/canvas/help.pdf

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Chemistry 100 Lecture Schedule* Summer 2020Week TOPIC

1. June 15 CH 1 Introductions and Canvas accounts - What is Chemistry? What's the Matter, Matter of Factonly

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3.1-3.3

CH 1 Chemistry in Our Live, The Scientific Method & Names and SymbolsCH 3.1 Matter -Physical & Chemical Properties & ClassificationCH 3.2-3.3 Elements & Compounds as Pure Substances, and Homogeneous & Heterogeneous MixturesCH 2 ACT’ing on Numbers in Chemistry, Significant Figures & Exponential NotationCH 2 Calculator Needed - Measurements - What Is a Measurement? Number & Unit, Precision & Accuracy

June 20 Celebration 1 CH's 1, 3 and ACT’ing on Numbers, Significant Figures & Exponential Notation2. June 22 CH 2 Problem Solving; Factor Label Method of Conversions / Dimensional Analysis

CH 2 Dimensional Analysis & DensityJune 23 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITHOUT A "W" ON STUDENT'S TRANSCRIPT

CH 4 Atom & Elements, Dalton's Atomic Theory, & Periodic Table OverviewCH 4 Inside the Atom: Charge Balance with J.J. Thomsom & The Nucleus with Ernest RutherfordCH 4 Natural Abundance of the Elements, Isotopes & Nuclear Chemistry CH 16.1 - 16.6*

3. June 29 CH 5 Electromagnetic RadiationExtra content Bohr Model of the Atom and Atomic Electronic StructureExtra content Electronic Structure, Valance Electrons, Periodicity & Monatomic IonsCH 5 Electronic Structure, Modern Atomic Theory (Schrödinger Model) & Electron AddressesCH 5 Periodic Trends: Atomic & Ionic Size, Ionization Energy & Electronegativity

June 30 LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR Pass/No Pass grade option (Credit/No Credit)July 2 Celebration 2 CH's 1-4July 4 Fourth of July - Independence Day

4. July 6 CH 6 Naming Monatomic, Polyatomic Ions & Oxidation Numbers, and Ionic & Molecular CompoundsCH 6 Substance Type (ICAO): Ionic, Covalent, Acid, Organic, Anion, Cation and AtomCH 6 Chemical Bonding: Ionic Electrostatics versus Covalent Sharing of Electrons & Lewis Dot Structures

July 9CH 10.1 - CH 10.2 Chemical (Covalent) Bonding – Lewis Dot & Resonance StructuresCH 10.3 – CH 10.4 Molecular Geometry, VSEPR Model, Bond & Molecular Polarity

5. July 13 CH 7 Chemical Quantities (mole as a counting device) Calculation of Molar Mass (MM) & Mole ConceptCH 7 Chemical Composition & Calculation of Empirical FormulasCH 8 Chemical Reactions as Chemical Recipes: Types of Chemical Reactions & Electron Movement BetweenCH 8 Chemical Reactions as Chemical Recipes: Writing Balanced Chemical EquationsCH 9 Chemical Quantities is Stoichiometry (counting quantitatively), Limiting Reagent & Percent Yield

July 16 Celebration 3 CH's 4-6, 16^, Bohr's Model, Naming Monatomic, Polyatomic Ions & Ionic CompoundsJuly 17 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A "W" ON STUDENT'S TRANSCRIPT

6. July 20 CH 10.4 Intermolecular (Nonbonding) Forces between Molecular Compounds - Gases and Liquids CH 10.5 The Solid State: Intermolecular Forces between Nonmolecular Compounds CH 12 Solutions: Solute-Solvent Interactions, ElectrolytesCH 12 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions and Solubility Rules & Making Reaction Outcomes & Predictions

7. July 27 XTR Credit dueCH 12 Concepts in Concentration and Dilution & Solution StoichiometryCH 14 Acids & Bases: Physical Structure & Brönsted-Lowry Conjugates NomenclatureCH 14 Acids, Bases, Salts, Dynamic Equilibrium, pH, and TitrationsCH 14 Acid & Base Titrations

July 30 Celebration 4 CH's 6-10 & 128. Aug 3 CH 11 The Gas We Live In: A Little Less Pressure & The Combined Gas Law

CH 11 Too Much Pressure and The Universal Gas Law, PV=nRTAug 5 NOMENCLATURE EXAMAug 6 FINAL Celebration (see sample final)

*Note: Material contained in Chapters 1-12, 14 will be covered in their entirety. For Chapter 16,sections 16.1, 16.2, 16.4, 16.6 will be emphasized. Chapter 13 will not be discussed but theconcept of equilibrium will be discussed in lecture & in laboratory Exp 12.

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Name:____________________ Your Summary (course activities) CHEM 100 Summer 2020 - Class Nbr (CRN 30651) •Record your scores on this grade sheet to be placed ion your portfolio.