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Course Name: Chemistry for Health Sciences Online
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Term/Session: Fall 2015 and Spring 2016
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Course Number: CHM1032
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Reference Number: 524226, 526371, 536231, 536094, 536528
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Faculty Contact Information
Instructor Name:
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Maria West |
Office Phone:
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954-201-7900
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Campus Phone:
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954-201-7900
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Fax:
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954-201-7937
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Email:
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mwest@broward.edu (preferred)
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Below is a Syllabus for one of my Fall 2015 classes. Spring Syllabi will be very similar, with different start/end and due dates:
Course Syllabus
| Course Name: Chemistry for Health Sciences | Term and Session: Fall 2015 Session IV |
| Course ID: CHM 1032 | Reference Number: 526371 |
Table of Contents
Faculty Contact Information
| Instructor Name: | Maria West |
| BC Online Phone: | 954-201-7900 |
| Fax: | 954-201-7937 |
| Email: | Please use the D2L email tool. Use my BC email ONLY if you are unable to access the course email: mwest@broward.edu |
| Online Office Hours: | Day(s): 11 am - 12 pm Mon - Thurs Time: Meeting Location: Chat, Discussion or Pager. I will be online during these days and hours. |
| BC Safety Phone #: | 954-201-HELP (4357) |
Course Description
Selected topics from general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. This course is designed specifically for Nursing and other Allied Health Technology students. View the course description for more details.General Course Outcomes
In general the student will, after successful completion of this course, have a basic understanding of chemistry principles including:
1. Atoms
2. The Periodic Table of Elements
3. Ions, Molecules, and Ionic Compounds
4. Nuclear Chemistry
5. Chemical Reactions
6. Acid & Base Chemistry
7. Phases of Matter and Solutions
8. Organic Chemistry
9. Biological Molecules
More a more complete list of learning outcomes associated with this course see the outcomes associated with each unit below.Return to Table of Contents
Prerequisites and Corequisites
There are no prerequisites or corequisites for this course.
Return to Table of ContentsMethods of Instruction
This is a 3-credit hour fully online course with proctored exams. In this class, you will engage in structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, research, presentations, homework, and online quizzes. See the course schedule for a detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments..Textbook and Materials
 | Required Text: Title: The Basics of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Author(s): David W. Ball, John W. Hill, Rhonda J. Scott Publisher, Edition: Flatworld Knowledge, Version 1.0.1 ISBN 13: 978-1-4533-2788-3 The digital version of this textbook is free. You can access the digital textbook in this course in the Start Here Module. Hard copies of the textbook can also be purchased on the website. Books for online courses are available at the Central Campus bookstore A. Hugh Adams Central Campus Bookstore Admissions & Student Service Center - Bldg. 19 Tel: (954) 201-6830 Fax: (954) 201-6895 |
Class Activities
Read and refer to this section regularly. It will tell you what assignments you should complete, and how to complete them. Deadlines for assignments, assessments, discussions, quizzes, tests, and all other graded and non-graded activities are posted in the course schedule. Submitting work late will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and only with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.).Discussions
Use the general discussion thread to post questions that might be of interest to all students such as questions about assignments, tests, etc. Feel free to respond to other students with thoughtful responses. Proofread the content of your posts before making them public; proper grammar and sentence structure are expected. Remember that the discussion tool is public - all enrolled students will be able to view posts and responses. Please follow proper netiquette. Grades for discussion postings will be posted within five working days after the discussion has closed. If you need general information and support for the discussion tool visit the discussion tutorial page.Group Project
Instructions for Discussion Forum:
- Use the Course Cafe (Q&A) thread to post questions that might be of general interest to all students such as questions about assignments, tests, etc. Feel free to respond to other students if you think you can help them.
- Each unit contains a discussion thread in which you will participate. The topics of the threads are unique to each unit. You must participate in the discussion by the deadlines listed below. Successful participation in the discussion thread will earn you 5 points towards your final grade.
- The lowest discussion score will be dropped when calculating your final grade.
At the beginning of the course each student must sign up for a group presentation. Each group will consist of 3-4 students. The topics of the presentations can be found on the course schedule and on this page. Each student is required to sign up for one of the 10 topics which interests you by clicking on the Groups link in the blue navbar (you may have to first click More Tools to see the link). After doing so, Select the Choose Group link beside an enrollment message to enroll in a new group. Additional directions to this assignment can found on the Group Project Directions page in this section of the course.
Assessments may be taken only during the availability dates as specified in the course schedule. The submission of an assessment is the sole responsibility of the student. Please allow ample time to complete assessments and be observant of the time limit. Make sure you have a solid internet connection. Most online quiz and exam grades will be available after finishing the quiz or exam. If you need general information and support with assessments visit the assessment tutorial page.
It is at the discretion of the instructor to offer a make-up exam. Make-up exams will only be considered under extenuating circumstances, and with prior notification and documentation (original funeral notice, original doctor note, etc.). Scheduling conflicting appointments and vacations are not valid reasons for requesting a make-up exam.
Instructions for Homework:
- Homework assignments are due at the end of each unit. The assignments are worth 15 points each, and will contain approximately 10 questions. Individual questions are worth 0.5 - 3 points depending upon the difficulty of the question and the length of time it takes to answer.
- There is no time limit to these assignments. You are allowed to complete the homework assignment a total of three (3) times. The highest score of the three attempts will be recorded in the grade book and count towards your final grade.
- The homework assignments are due at 11:59 pm on the deadline date listed below.
Instructions for Quizzes:
- The lowest homework score will be dropped when calculating your final grade.
- Quizzes must be completed at the end of each unit.
- You will not have access to the unit quizzes until you completed the unit learning material including finishing the homework assignment for that unit.
- Each quiz is worth 25 points and will consist of approximately 10 questions. Individual questions are worth 0.5 - 3 points depending upon the difficulty of the question and the length of time it takes to answer..
- There is a 30 minute time limit for each quiz. Once you begin taking the quiz, you must complete it within the time limit. Questions that are answered before the time has expired will count towards your grade. Questions that are answered after time has expired will not count towards your score even if they are correct.
- There is only one (1) attempt per quiz. Make sure you have prepared yourself thoroughly before beginning each quiz.
- The unit quizzes are due at 11:59 pm on the deadline date listed below.
Instructions for Exams:
- The lowest unit quiz score will be dropped when calculating your final grade.
- There will be a total of three proctored online examinations (see dates below).
- Each exam is worth 150 points towards your final grade. The exams will consist of approximately 50 questions that will be based on the homework, quizzes, self assessments, textbook, video lectures, discussion topics, as well as other material emphasized during the course. Each individual question will be worth 2 - 4 points depending upon the difficulty of the question and the length of time it takes to answer.
- You will only be allowed one (1) attempt per exam. Make sure that you have thoroughly prepared yourself before taking the exams.
- No exams scores will be dropped.
- Tests may be taken anytime during the dates indicated. Tests will not be administered after the dates and times indicated on this syllabus, unless there are extenuating circumstances and you have made prior arrangements with the instructor.
Proctored Exams
To provide proper accommodations and accessibility, there are three options for taking a proctored exam:
1) On-Campus Proctoring North and Central e-Testing Centers (no additional fee)
You may take your proctored exams at either North or Central campus. This is a free service. Other campus locations do not offer e-Testing services for fully online students.
- Before taking your exams, visit the North Campus e-Testing Center or the Central Campus e-Testing Center website to confirm their hours of operation. Allow plenty of time to complete your test prior to the scheduled closing time of the e-Testing Center. When the e-Testing Center closes, tests must be submitted whether they have been completed or not. You will not be able to return to complete the test at a later date. Sundays are the e-Testing Center's busiest day so you may have to wait for a seat. Children, visitors, cell phones, beepers, food and drink are not permitted in the e-Testing Center.
- You will need to show a BC identification card or picture ID in order to be able to take the test in the testing cent
- The use of notes, books, binder, cell phones, etc. are not permitted for any test. Collaboration between students and discussion of test answers are NOT permitted.
2) Off-Site Proctoring: National College Testing Association(additional fees are assessed)
Broward College is a member of the National College Testing Association (NCTA), which abides by strict testing standards. You will incur additional proctoring fees, which vary by location.
3) Online Proctoring – ProctorU (additional fees are assessed)
Online proctoring is available for testing from a remote location using your own web-cam while being proctored live, using ProctorU. You will incur additional proctoring fees, which vary based on the duration of the test.
Notify your instructor at the beginning of the class if you would like to consider using the off-site or online proctoring service, have questions, comments, or if you have documents requiring special accommodations for exams. Communication with your instructor in the week prior to each exam is necessary to ensure online testing readiness. Visit the proctored exam page for additional information.
Class Schedule
Schedule overview for a 8-week course:| Week | Activities | Dates |
| 1 | Orientation | 10/20 - 10/25 |
| Unit 1 | ||
| 2 | Unit 2 | 10/26 - 11/01 |
| Unit 3 | ||
| 3 | Unit 4 | 11/02 - 11/08 |
| Exam I | 11/02 - 11/08 | |
| 4 | Unit 5 | 11/09 - 11/15 |
| Unit 6 | ||
| 5 | Unit 7 | 11/16 - 11/22 |
| Exam II | 11/16 - 11/22 | |
| 6 | Unit 8 | 11/23 - 11/29 |
| 7 | Unit 9 | 11/30 - 12/06 |
| Unit 10 | ||
| 8 | Unit 11 | 12/07 - 12/13 |
| Exam III | 12/07 - 12/13 |
| DETAILED COURSE SCHEDULE | ||
| Orientation Module: 10/20 - 10/25 | Learning Materials | Activities |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the orientation students will:
Be familiar with and knowledgeable of the course syllabus.
Understand the responsibilities of the student and instructor.
Understand the types of assignments and assessments that will be conducted throughout the course.
Have completed the syllabus quiz.
Received their Orientation Certificate.
Introduce themselves in the discussion thread.
| Orientation module | Read Welcome Syllabus All items within orientation Assignments Orientation Certificate due 10/25 Discussions Introduce yourself Assessments Syllabus Quiz due 10/25 |
| Unit 1: Chemistry & Measurement - 10/20 - 10/25 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Define chemistry and evaluate its modern applications and impact on complex systems such as the environment, medicine, industry, and technology.
2. Differentiate between pure substances and mixtures, and correctly use specific terms such as matter, atoms and elements, molecules and compounds, pure substances, and homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
3. Differentiate and use the terms accuracy and precision.
4. Perform calculations using scientific notation and significant figures and analyze their answer for correctness. 5. Distinguish and apply the common metric/SI units for mass, length, volume, and energy; using the prefixes kilo, deci, centi, milli, and micro.
6. Perform conversions among metric units and between certain English and metric units using dimensional analysis and analyze their answers for correctness.
7. Interconvert temperatures among Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin scales.
8. Read with critical comprehension experimental data to solve problems involving density and specific gravity; analyze and interpret their answers for correctness.
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Chapter 1 - Chemistry, Matter, and Measurement
| Read Chapter 1 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation & Additional Resources Assignments Homework #1 - Due 10/25 Discussion #1: Due 10/25 Assessments Quiz #1 - Due 10/25 (Homework #1 must be completed first). |
| Unit 2: The Atom - 10/26 - 11/01 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. State the chemical symbols for common elements such as H, Li, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Al, C, Si, Sn, Pb, N, P, As, O, S, F, Cl, Br, I, He, Ne, Ar, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ag, Au, Hg, U.
2. Differentiate between protons, electrons, and neutrons; particularly in regard to their relative masses, charges, and location.
3. Identify atomic numbers and atomic masses from the periodic table.
4. Use atomic numbers to establish the number of protons (and electrons) in the atom of a given element.
5. Describe isotopes and how mass numbers uniquely identify them.
6. Calculate atomic masses from isotopic masses and abundances.
7. Diagram the electron arrangement for the first 20 elements using principal energy levels.
8. Organize elements in the Periodic Table based on their chemical and physical properties, atomic numbers, and valence electrons.
9. Use the Periodic Table to identify periods, groups, representative elements, transition elements, metals, non-metals, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, and noble gases.
10. Write electron dot formulas for the representative elements.
| Chapter 2 - Elements, Atoms, and the Periodic Table | Read Chapter 2 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #1 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #1 Presentation - Due 11/01 Homework #2 - Due 11/01 Discussion #2: Due 11/01 Assessments Quiz #2 - Due 11/01 (Homework #2 must be completed first). |
| Unit 3: Nuclear Chemistry - 10/26 - 11/01 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Distinguish between nuclear changes and ordinary chemical changes.
2. Define and use the terms: radiation, radioactivity, nuclide, isotope.
3. Compare and contrast alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and x-rays.
4. Define and write nuclide symbols for common types of subatomic particles.
5. Write and balance nuclear equations.
6. Describe how radiation damages cells.
7. List the methods used to detect and measure radiation, and describe the measures used to protect living things from radiation.
8. Define half-life and perform calculations involving half-life.
9. Define the terms “maximum permissible dose,” Curie, Roentgen, rad, rem, LD50.
10. Define and recognize equations that represent nuclear fission and fusion.
11. Discuss applications for radioactive nuclides, such as imaging and cancer treatment.
| Chapter 3 - Nuclear Chemistry | Read Chapter 3 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments & Odd Problems from Textbook View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #2 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #2 Presentation - Due 11/01 Homework #3 - Due 11/01 Discussion #3: Due 11/01 Assessments Quiz #3 - Due 11/01 (Homework #3 must be completed first). |
| Unit 4: Bonding - 11/02 - 11/08 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Differentiate between ionic and covalent bonds and compounds, and compare and contrast their properties.
2. Predict which combinations of elements tend to bond ionically and which tend to bond covalently.
3. Explain cation and anion formation by using the chemical properties of metals and non-metals.
4. Apply the concept of valence electrons and the octet rule to construct ions from atoms of representative elements.
5. Write the name, formula, and charge for mono- and polyatomic ions. At a minimum, the following ions should be covered: Li+, Na+, K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Ba2+, Al3+, O2-, S2-, F-, Cl-, Br-, I-, Ag+, Zn2+, Cu+, Cu2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, NH4+, H3O+, OH-, SO42-, CO32-, HCO3-, PO43-, HPO42-, H2PO4-, NO3-, and NO2-.
6. Construct the chemical formula for an ionic compound given its name, and write the name for an ionic compound given its chemical formula.
7. Apply the octet rule and/or electron pairing to explain covalent bonding.
8. Write Lewis structures for simple covalent compounds that contain single, double, and triple bonds.
9. Define electronegativity and interpret its trend within the Periodic Table.
10. Define polar covalent and non-polar covalent bonds, and use the Periodic Table to assess the type of bond formed between any two elements.
11. Define polar and non-polar molecules, and distinguish between simple examples of the two.
| Chapter 4 - Ionic Bonding & Simple Ionic Compounds Chapter 5 - Covalent Bonding & Simple Molecular Compounds | Read Chapters 4 & 5 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #3 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #3 Presentation - Due 11/08 Homework #4 - Due 11/08 Discussion #4: Due 11/08 Assessments Quiz #4 - Due 11/08 (Homework #4 must be completed first). Group #1 Project Quiz - Due 11/08 Group #2 Project Quiz - Due 11/08 |
| Exam I - 11/02 - 11/08 | Exam I (150 points) is based on Modules 1-4. The exam can be taken at either thee-testing Center on North Campus or e-Testing Center on Central Campus. | |
| Unit 5: Chemical Reactions - 11/09 - 11/15 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Calculate formula and molecular weights for ionic and covalent compounds.
2. Explain the concept of the mole and its relationship to atoms and molecules by applying Avogadro’s number as a conversion factor.
3. Apply dimensional analysis to interconvert between the mass of a given substance and the corresponding number of moles.
4. Balance chemical equations utilizing the mole concept.
5. Given a balanced equation, read data with critical comprehension to construct a diagram that demonstrates the relationship between the number of moles and grams for various substances in a chemical equation. Use those relationships to calculate specific quantities of reactants and/or products involved.
| Chapter 6 - Introduction to Chemical Reactions Chapter 7 - Quantities in Chemical Reactions | Read Chapters 6 & 7 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments & Odd-Problems in Textbook Chapters View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #4 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #4 Presentation - Due 11/15 Homework #5 - Due 11/15 Discussion #5: Due 11/15 Assessments Quiz #5 - Due 11/15 (Homework #5 must be completed first). Group #3 Project Quiz - Due 11/15 |
| Unit 6: Energy & States of Matter - 11/09 - 11/15 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Differentiate between a chemical and a physical change.
2. Describe and compare the three states of matter.
3. Recognize the following changes of state: melting, freezing, boiling, condensation, sublimation, and deposition.
4. Diagram energy changes by using heating and cooling curves. Identify specific energy changes such as heat of fusion and heat of vaporization from these diagrams.
5. Define energy and the energy units calorie and kilocalorie.
6. Explain how different substances can absorb different amounts of energy; yet increase their temperature by the same number of degrees. Apply that concept to define specific heat.
7. Use specific heats to calculate the amount of energy produced by a given substance in a calorimetry experiment.
8. Define nutritional calories and apply the number of nutritional calories per gram of protein (4), carbohydrate (4), or lipid (9) as a conversion factor to calculate the energy content of a specific food that contains a particular number of grams of protein, carbohydrate, and/or lipid.
9. Define pressure and the units commonly used to measure it.
10. Define vapor pressure; explain its relationship to temperature, evaporation, boiling point, and atmospheric pressure.
11. Examine the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature. Use those relations to construct the gas laws: Boyle’s, Charles’s, Gay-Lussac’s and the Combined Gas Law.
12. Apply the gas laws to explain the mechanics of respiration and blood gas transport.
13. Read with critical comprehension experimental data to solve problems involving the gas laws; analyze and interpret their answers for correctness.
| Chapter 8 - Energy & Chemical Processes Chapter 9 - Solids, Liquids, & Gases | Read Chapter 8 & 9 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #5 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #5 Presentation - Due 11/15 Homework #6 - Due 11/15 Discussion #6: Due 11/15 Assessments Quiz #6 - Due 11/15 (Homework #6 must be completed first). |
| Unit 7: Solution Chemistry - 11/16 - 11/22 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Define solution, solute, and solvent.
2. Explain the difference between a polar and a non-polar solvent.
3. Describe hydrogen bonding and illustrate some of the many examples of hydrogen bonding in nature: interactions among water molecules, surface tension, base-pair recognition in DNA, protein folding, docking of specific substrates to enzymes, etc.
4. Describe the process of solution formation, with emphasis on solutes that are electrolytes dissolving in water.
5. Define heat of solution and examine examples of endothermic and exothermic dissolution.
6. List ways that can be used to increase the rate of dissolution.
7. Define solubility and discuss general solubility rules.
8. Define concentration; describe and calculate different units of concentration (percent by volume and molarity).
9. Read with critical comprehension experimental data and apply each unit of concentration as a conversion factor to interconvert between the mass (moles) of solute and the mass (volume) of solution. Analyze and interpret their answers for correctness.
10. Describe the process of dilution, and solve problems involving dilutions.
11. Characterize and differentiate between suspensions, colloids, and true solutions.
12. Define diffusion, osmosis, concentration gradient, and semipermeable membranes.
13. Explain osmotic pressure and its relationship to hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions. Analyze how a cell can undergo hemolysis or crenation in solutions with different osmotic pressures.
14. Characterize common properties of acids and bases.
15. Understand the Arrhenius and Brønsted-Lowry definitions of acids and bases. Give common examples that illustrate these definitions.
16. List and write formulas for some strong and weak acids (HCl, HNO3, H2SO4, H3PO4, HC2H3O2, H2CO3) and bases (NaOH, KOH, NH3); write equations for the ionization/dissociation reaction of these common acids and bases in water.
17. Describe an electrolyte and differentiate between strong, weak, and non-electrolytes. Illustrate how common strong and weak acids and bases act as electrolytes in solution.
18. Define equivalent and milliequivalent; use these units of concentration to illustrate the concentration of various electrolytes in blood. Discuss the importance of a normal electrolytic balance in the body to prevent major issues such as a heart attack.
19. Define salts, and write balanced equations for simple neutralization reactions given the reactants.
20. Describe the self-ionization of water and the relationship of [H3O+] and [OH-] in an aqueous solution using the Kw expression. Use that expression to calculate [H3O+] from [OH-] and vice versa.
21. Examine how pH changes as [H3O+] changes; and define acidic, basic, and neutral solutions relative to the pH scale.
22. Define pH and calculate pH for aqueous solutions of strong acids and strong bases.
23. Explain how a buffer works and give some simple examples of buffers.
24. Illustrate the equilibrium of CO2, H2CO3, and HCO3- in water by writing the appropriate chemical equation. Use this equation to explain the carbonic acid/bicarbonate buffer system in our body.
25. Define acidosis and alkalosis, and analyze scenarios in which our body buffer system is overwhelmed, resulting in respiratory or metabolic acidosis or alkalosis. Discuss treatments for each of those conditions based on the dynamic equilibrium of CO2, H2CO3, and HCO3- in our body.
| Chapter 10 - Solutions Chapter 11 - Acids & Bases | Read Chapter 10 & 11 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #6 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #6 Presentation - Due 11/22 Homework #7 - Due 11/22 Discussion #7: Due 11/22 Assessments Quiz #7 - Due 11/22 (Homework #7 must be completed first). Group #4 Project Quiz - Due 11/22 Group #5 Project Quiz - Due 11/22 |
| Exam II - 11/16 - 11/22 | Exam II (150 points) is based on Modules 5-7. The exam can be taken at either the e-testing Center on North Campus or e-Testing Center on Central Campus. | |
| Unit 8: Organic Chemistry - 11/23 - 11/29 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Differentiate between inorganic and organic compounds.
2. Define hydrocarbon, alkane, and saturated hydrocarbon.
3. Write the formulas for the first 10 straight-chain alkanes given their name, and write their
name given their formula.
4. Recognize and write the formulas for constitutional (structural) isomers and various alkyl
groups (methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl).
5. Write the formulas for simple branched alkanes and cycloalkanes given their name, and write
their name given their formula.
6. Differentiate between different functional groups.
7. Define alkene, alkyne, and unsaturated hydrocarbon.
8. Write the formulas for simple alkenes given their name, and write their name given their formula.
9. Distinguish between cis- and trans- isomers; write their formulas given their name, and write their name given their formula.
10. Recognize benzene and name simple benzene derivates. Illustrate some of the many different examples of aromatic hydrocarbons in nature and the pharmaceutical industry, such as pain relievers (aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen), sulfa drugs (various antibiotics), or the cancer-causing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
11. Recognize the general formula for alcohols, ethers, thiols, sulfides, disulfides, aldehydes, ketones, organic acids and their salts, esters, amines, and amides. Write the formulas for simple molecules containing these functional groups given their name, and write their name given their formula. Examine the properties of molecules containing each of these functional
groups; such as polarity, ability to hydrogen bond, water solubility, boiling points, or how carboxylic acids act as acids and amines act as bases.
12. Write the general types of reactions (hydrogenation, condensation, hydrolysis, oxidation, ionization, or neutralization as applicable) for molecules containing the functional groups mentioned above.
13. Apply reactions in organic chemistry to illustrate some of the chemistry in our bodies. For example, discuss the oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and acids in the liver, resulting in metabolic acidosis; or the formation of kidney stones from the calcium salt of oxalic acid, a common acid in vegetables such as spinach.
| Chapter 12 - Organic Chemistry: Alkanes and Halogenated Hydrocarbons Chapter 13 - Unsaturated and Aromatic Hydrocarbons Chapter 14 - Organic Compounds of Oxygen Chapter 15 - Organic Acids and Bases and Some of Their Derivatives | Read Chapter 12-15 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #7 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #7 Presentation - Due 11/29 Homework #8 - Due 11/29 Discussion #8: Due 11/29 Assessments Quiz #8 - Due 11/29 (Homework #8 must be completed first). Group #6 Project Quiz - Due 11/29 |
| Unit 9: Carbohydrates - 11/30 - 12/06 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Categorize carbohydrates by structure and differentiate between mono-, di-, and polysaccharides.
2. Construct ring structures for glucose, galactose, fructose, and ribose from their open-chain counterparts.
3. Recognize alpha- and beta- isomers.
4. Analyze and write equations for the formation of a glycosidic bond as an example of a condensation reaction, as well as the reverse reaction (hydrolysis) to break glycosidic bonds. Identify glycosidic bonds in di- and polysaccharides.
5. Recognize the disaccharides maltose, lactose, and sucrose.
6. Recognize polysaccharides such as starch or cellulose. Discuss why we are unable to digest cellulose.
7. Distinguish between the following carbohydrate tests and identify the specific carbohydrates to which each applies: iodine test, Benedict’s test, Tollen’s test, and fermentation test.
| Text book: Chapter 16 - Carbohydrate | Read Chapter 16 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #8 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #8 Presentation - Due 12/06 Homework #9 - Due 12/06 Discussion #9: Due 12/06 Assessments Quiz #9 - Due 12/06 (Homework #9 must be completed first). Group #7 Project Quiz - Due 12/06 |
| Unit 10: Lipids - 11/30 - 12/06 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Recognize the general structure for waxes, triglycerides, phospholipids, glycolipids, terpenes,
and steroids.
2. Analyze and write equations for the formation of an ester bond in complex carbohydrates (waxes, triglycerides, phopho- and glycolipids) as an example of a condensation reaction.
3. Compare the saturated and unsaturated fatty acid content of animal fats and vegetable oils and relate these to their physical state.
4. Examine the hydrogenation of vegetable oils to make soft spreads and sticks of margarine. Discuss why trans fatty acids may result from this process.
5. Analyze and write equations for the acid hydrolysis and basic hydrolysis (saponification) of an ester bond in triglycerides.
6. Examine the hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions of molecules such as soap, resulting from the saponification of triglycerides. Explain how soap cleans based on its hydrophilic and hydrophobic nature.
7. Compare the behavior of soap to molecules such as lipoproteins; and discuss how high and low density lipoproteins (HDL and LDL) are used as a capsule to transport a hydrophobic molecule such as cholesterol in blood.
| Chapter 17 - Lipids | Read Chapter 17 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #9 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #9 Presentation - Due 12/06 Homework #10 - Due 12/06 Discussion #10: Due 12/06 Assessments Quiz #10 - Due 12/06 (Homework #10 must be completed first). |
| Unit 11: Proteins & Enzymes - 12/07 - 12/13 | Reading Assignment | Activities |
| Learning Outcomes By the end of this module students will be able to:
1. Define protein and amino acid.
2. Construct the general formula of an amino acid.
3. Classify and identify the “R” groups of the 20 common amino acids as polar or non-polar;and identify the acidic and basic “R” groups.
4. Describe the ionization of amino acids, and how this results in the formation of positive (cations), negative (anions), or neutral (zwitterion) species.
5. Relate the term isoelectric point to pH, and propose the charge of various amino acids in blood based on their isoelectric point.
6. Analyze and write equations for the formation of a peptide bond from the condensation reaction of amino acids to form di-, tri-, and polypeptides, and the hydrolysis of a peptide bond to form amino acids from various peptides.
7. Describe the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary levels of protein structure, and the concept of a biologically active protein. Discuss the bonds that maintain the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure of a protein: hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic attractions, salt bridges, and disulfide bonds.
8. Examine the denaturation process: how agents such as alcohols, acids and bases, heavy metals, or heat can cause denaturation and the biological effect of denaturation on proteins.
9. Discuss how proteins are denatured and hydrolyzed in our body during digestion; and how our cells reassemble the resulting amino acids into “human” proteins based on our genetic code via a condensation reaction.
10. Describe each of the following tests and identify the protein or amino acid to which each applies: biuret test; ninhydrin test; xanthoproteic test; and sulfur test.
11. Recognize how enzymes are named based on substrates or type of reaction involved.
12. Discuss substrate specificity of an enzyme, describing the enzyme’s three-dimensional “fit” with its substrate.
13. Discuss the effect of substrate concentration, enzyme concentration, and pH on enzyme activity.
14. Define isoenzyme and enzyme inhibitors.
15. Discuss the role of coenzymes, and give some examples in the human body.
| Chapter 18 - Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes | Read Chapter 18 View Video Lectures Complete Self-Assessments View PowerPoint Presentation, Group #10 Presentation, & Additional Resources Assignments Group #10 Presentation - Due 12/09 Homework #11 - Due 12/13 Discussion #11: Due 12/13 Assessments Quiz #11 - Due 12/13 (Homework #11 must be completed first). Group #8 Project Quiz - Due 12/13 Group #9 Project Quiz - Due 12/13 Group #10 Project Quiz - Due 12/15 |
| Exam III - 12/07 - 12/13 | Exam III (150 points) is based on Modules 8-11. The exam can be taken at either the e-testing Center on North Campus or e-Testing Center on Central Campus. | |
Grades
How your Grade will be Determined
Assessment
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Graded Points
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% of Final Grade
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| Homework 10 (out of 11) x 15 pts. each | 150 | 15% |
| Discussions 10 (out of 11) x 5 pts. each | 50 | 5% |
| Quizzes 10 (out of 11) x 25 pts. each | 250 | 25% |
| Group Presentation | 50 | 5% |
| Group Presentation Quizzes 10 (out of 10) 5 pts. each | 50 | 5% |
| Exams 3 (out of 3) x 150 | 450 | 45% |
| Total | 1000 | 100% |
Grading Scale
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Grades
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Percentage
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Grade = A
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90-100+%
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Grade = B
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80-89.9%
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Grade = C
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70-79.9%
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Grade = D
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60-69.9%
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Grade = F
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59.9%-0.0%
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Policies and Procedures
You are responsible for being familiar with all BC Online policies and procedures related to your activity in this course.Attendance and Participation
AttendanceDuring the first week of class, you must complete the Syllabus Quiz to verify attendance. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As with an on-campus course, students who are reported for non-attendance in an online course who have withdrawn are still responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.
Participation
Regular, active, and meaningful participation in online learning activities is an important component of this class and is essential to your success. Logging into the class does not count towards participation and attendance. You must actively participate in class activities by completing discussions, assignments, and assessments. It is recommended to check your email, the announcements, and class discussions regularly. Your day of last attendance is based on the last day you completed a documented class activity.
The following are academically related activities for the purpose of participation and attendance:
- Participation in a graded discussion board,
- Assessment attempt,
- Assignment submission, and
- Initiating contact with your instructor to ask a class-related question via D2L email
Student Initiated Withdrawals
If you are concerned about your ability to succeed in this class, it is important to make an online appointment to speak with your instructor and an academic advisor as soon as possible. It is important for you to understand the financial and academic consequences that may result from class withdrawal.Academic Honesty
Upon gaining access to access to D2L you are expected to keep your username and password confidential. Sharing access or passwords to D2L is considered a breach of the academic honesty policy and could result in you being removed from your class. When you log-in to D2L, you do so with the understanding and agreement that you will produce your own work, complete class assignments and discussions yourself, and to take class exams, tests or quizzes without the assistance of others.Your academic work must be the result of your own thought, research, or self-expression. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to the following: cheating, plagiarism, unacceptable collaboration, falsification of data, aiding and abetting dishonesty, unauthorized or malicious interference, hacking computer property or software, and online disturbances. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct Policy and the Student Code of Conduct section located in the Student Handbook for more information.
All required class activities are subject to submission to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers.
Types of Academic Dishonesty:
- Cheating: Is defined as obtaining or attempting to obtain, or aiding another to obtain credit for work by dishonest or deceptive means.
- Plagiarism: The use of words or ideas of the original creator without attribution as if they were your own. Plagiarism ranges from copying someone else’s work verbatim and elaborating on or altering someone else’s work.
- Self-Plagiarism: Submitting or reusing parts of a previous paper without referencing source it was first submitted. This includes retaking a course and turning in previously submitted papers and data.
- Unacceptable Collaboration: Using answers, solutions, or ideas that are the results of collaboration without citing the fact of the collaboration is improper.
- Falsification of Data: Making up or falsifying information and data. Examples include making up or altering data for an experiment or citing reference to sources you did not actually use.
- Pay Services: Employing an assignment writing service or having another write the paper for you.
- Enabling: Aiding and abetting another student in an act of academic dishonesty. Examples include giving someone a paper to copy and allowing someone access to your account.
- Unauthorized or malicious interferences: If one person deliberately interferes with the work or activities of another person on purpose to cause the other harm or irreparable damages.
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Student Grievance
Procedures for student grievances are found in the student handbook. In attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, it is your obligation to make an effort to resolve the matter with your instructor. If the matter is not resolved with your instructor, then you may contact academic affairs associate dean.Communication and Faculty Response
Communication
Use the D2L email tool only for private, personal, one-to-one communication with a specific individual, or groups of individuals. Do not send class related emails to the instructor's BC email address. In the event that the class communication tools are unavailable for more than 24 hours, the instructor will communicate with students (if necessary) via their BC email address.
Faculty Response
Class emails will be answered within 24 hours. It is recommended that you post class-related questions in the discussion area. Other students may have the same questions as you or may even be able to answer your questions. If you need information related to a test or assignment, plan ahead and submit your questions in advance of the due date.
Netiquette
In all online communication, it is expected that all students will follow rules of online "netiquette". Netiquette is a set of rules for polite online behavior that all members of this class are expected to follow. Review some of the general netiquette rules.Individuals who violate the netiquette policy or engage in disruptive online behaviors such as flaming (posting disrespectful or hostile comments), posting inappropriate comments, or shouting (posting messages using all capitals) may have their class access privileges revoked and/or they may be referred to the Student Dean. Students who continue to engage in unacceptable online behavior even after being warned, may be permanently denied access to the class and/or may receive an F for the class.
Please don't use email short hand like ROTFLO (rolling on the floor laughing out loud) or BTW (by the way) - not everyone knows what these abbreviations mean. If you want to use emoticons (smileys) to convey feelings, please stick with the basics happy :-) sad :-( or wink ;-). Others are less well known and are subject to different interpretations. The idea is to be clear in your communications.
Privacy Notice
Broward College is committed to the privacy of all students. In accordance with institutional policy and the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Broward College protects the privacy of student education records. The college does not release private records of individual students, such as grades and class schedules, without prior written consent of the student. However, privacy and public records obligations of the college are governed by applicable Florida statutes and U.S. federal laws.Course access records, quiz scores grades, email postings, discussion postings, file submissions, and chat room conversations are stored. This is a good reason to make sure that your communications adhere to proper netiquette. Please refer to the student handbook for more information.
Critical Event Procedures
The health, safety and welfare of our faculty, staff, and students are of utmost importance, and we want to ensure that students are aware of the steps Broward College takes in preparing for an emergency event or severe weather. The BC Alert system uses a layered approach to communication, reaching out to the College community with emails, text messages, phone calls and postings to the web. In addition to the information that will be available through BC Alert, there are several hotlines that will be updated with College status information in the event of a storm or other emergency:Emergency Hotline: 954-201-4900
In the event of a school closing due to weather or other major event that might impact class schedules, the instructor will post an announcement and/or send an email indicating what changes, if any, the event will have on the course schedule and due dates.
Changes to the Syllabus
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the class syllabus. The syllabus is a guide and every attempt is made to provide an accurate overview of the class. However, circumstances and events may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester which may depend on the progress, needs, and experiences of the students. Changes to the syllabus will be made with advance notice. In the event that changes become necessary, students will be notified through class email, the discussion board, and/or the announcements tool.Disability Services
If you need academic accommodations and/or disability services support, you must contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS). It is your responsibility to contact the ODS to document disability prior to receiving services. You must notify the instructor that you have registered with the ODS and provide the instructor a copy of the ODS letter. Your documentation and any related communication with your instructor remain strictly confidential.Technical Resources
When taking any online course, you should know how to use an internet browser, a word processing program, send and receive e-mail, and download and upload files. Some online courses use additional software. Refer to the Class Schedule and Assignments section below for additional details. Although the help desk strives to assist our students in the best way possible they cannot be held responsible for class hardware and/or software purchases that are found to be unsatisfactory, insufficient, defective, misused, or incompatible with current system setups.
Visit the technical requirements page for a complete list of system and software requirements.
Visit the technical requirements page for a complete list of system and software requirements.
- Password Reset
- If your password does not work or you forgot it, click this link to reset it: student password reset.
- If you need further support, please contact the BC help desk at 954-201-7521 or helpdesk@broward.edu.
- Technical Problems
- If you need help using D2L, you can review the step-by-step tutorials
Help Desk
For year-round, 24 hour technical assistance, please visit the 24/7 Help Desk page.
Course Description
Orientation to Online Learning
To be successful in an online course, you should
assess your readiness to successfully engage in an online learning class at
Broward College. You can complete the Orientation to Online Learning to determine if an online class
is a right fit for you and to learn how to navigate the system. Upon completion of the orientation, you will
earn a certificate. Some professors
require you to submit this certificate during orientation, so make sure to save
it in an easily accessible folder on your computer.
Course Attendance and Participation Policy
During the first week of class, you
must complete the Syllabus Quiz from the course orientation, or you will be
withdrawn from the course. Simply logging into the course will not satisfy your
attendance during this time. As with an on-campus course, students who are
reported for non-attendance in an online course and are withdrawn are still
responsible for paying for the course. If you do not complete the
requirements of the first week of class, you should drop the course by the
official drop/add deadline or expect to pay for the course.
It is very important for you to
actively participate in this online class. If you stop participating in class
discussions, do not submit assignments, or fail to take quizzes or tests prior
to the withdrawal date, you will be withdrawn from class and receive a W or, if
it is your third attempt, an F.
If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, you will receive an F. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to your instructor. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. Completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities are used as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement. See the list of activities required for participation and attendance on the General Course Policies page.
If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, you will receive an F. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to your instructor. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. Completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities are used as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement. See the list of activities required for participation and attendance on the General Course Policies page.
Required Course Materials
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NONE (online textbook) :-) |
Methods of Instruction
This is a 3-credit hour fully online
course with/without proctored exams. In this class, you will engage in
structured out-of-class and online activities. The online activities may
include, but are not limited to, readings, discussions, essays, case studies,
research, and/or online quizzes and tests. See the course schedule for a
detailed description of activities. Students are responsible for regularly
reviewing the course schedule and completing all required assignments.
General Policies and Technical Requirements
You are responsible for being familiar
with all BC Online policies and procedures related to your activity in this
course.
Broward
College Policies
- Review the Broward College Policies on topics including disability services, academic honesty, privacy, and critical event procedures.
BC
Online Policies
- Review the General Course Policies for topics including rules for netiquette, definition of participation, and other information.
Proctored Exam Policy
- This course may have proctored exams that must be taken at a campus e-Testing Center or at an alternate pre-approved testing location. For detailed instructions please visit our Proctored Exam Policy page.
Technical
Requirements
- Students taking an online course are expected to be moderately proficient in using a computer. Please go to the Technical Requirements page for a complete list of computer skills and technical requirements.
How to Access the Course
Follow these steps in order to log into
the BC Online course. Normally, the login date will be the first day of the
session in which the course is scheduled. Only students who have registered and
paid for the course will be permitted to login. There may be a delay of
up to 20 minutes from when you register and pay before BC Online login is
activated.
- Your BC Online User Name is the same as your BC email ID.
- Your BC Online password is the same as your BC email PIN code.
- If you need login information, obtain BC email user ID and PIN code before attempting to login to BC Online.
Links
to help you get connected to BC Online course(s)
- BC Online login page
- Student e-learning Resources
- Password Reset
- If your password does not work or you forgot it, click this link to reset it: Student Password Reset.
- If you need further support, please contact the BC helpdesk at 954-201-7521 or helpdesk@broward.edu.
- Technical Problems
- If you need help using BC Online (D2L), you can review the step-by-step tutorials
- For year-round, 24 hour technical assistance, please visit the 24/7 Help Desk page.
