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School of Professional Studies Syllabus Course Title: Prefix, Number, Section: Prerequisites:

Chemical Principles I - SPS2020 CHE 131E None

Course Catalog Description:

This course emphasizes the construction of scientific concepts, based on observation and development of reasoning skills, based on active learning. Topics include mass, force, energy, interpreting phenomena in terms of atomic theory, stoichiometry, periodic properties of the elements, and solutions. We will be using the knowledge about the individual atom as a stepping stone to understanding more complex chemistry topics such as periodic trends of elements, ionic and covalent compounds, molecular geometry and intermolecular bonding, chemical reactions, specifically those in aqueous solutions etc. Class, 3 hrs; credit, 3 s.h

Instructional Approaches:

Lecture (video, pdf, webconferencing, interactive applications, etc), and Blackboard/Smartwork5 assignments.

Class Schedule:

ONLINE, SELF-PACED Students must complete the course within 16 weeks (112 days) from registration.

Faculty: Phone: Email:

Dr. Carmela Magliocchi Byrnes (252) 638-7285 [email protected]

Required Course Materials:

Office Hours:

Credit Hours: Class Location:

3 ONLINE

Scheduled Blackboard Collaborate Sessions or By Appointment

1. Course Text: Chemistry: The Science in Context, 6th Edition, 2019 by Gilbert, Kirss, et al., ISBN-13: 978-0-393-69731-5 2. An Access Code to Smartwork5 – included with text at bookstore or available for purchase online using course link. 3. Chemistry Model Kit. Available at the bookstore; the same kit is used for CHE 132 & 231/232. Suggested kit type - ‘Molecular Visions’. 4. Scientific calculator (capable of exponents/logarithms etc.); A TI-84 graphing calculator is required for some MTH co-requisites. 5. Computer with working WebCam – Chromebooks, ipads & phones WILL NOT work with various applications being used for CHE 131E online resources required for the course and for online semester exam proctoring requirement (Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitoring). It is the student’s responsibilty to have a functioning computer and working webcam with reliable internet connection and a functioning browser with the appropriate plug-ins for applications including webconferncing (Zoom, Collaborate) and Respondus. Refer to Blackboard Tutorials if you are having problems viewing webpage or contact helpdesk. Students will need computers with the ability to open various file formats (.docx, pdf, pptx, etc, and to play audio/video). 6. Microsoft Word (MS Word) – No other word processing software is acceptable. You will not be able to post assignments, take exams or quizzes, or participate in class discussions unless you have MS Word on the computer you are using. If you submit an assignment in a format that Blackboard cannot open, you will receive a zero for the assignment. It is your responsibility to get a copy of MS Word so that you can complete written assignments in .doc or .docx format. As a MCPHS student, MS Word (part of 365 software) is available for free.

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Instructor Response to Email and Phone Messages Please include “CHE 131E” in subject line when emailing. I typically respond to e-mail and phone calls within 24-48 hours (two business days of time) or sooner from Monday, 9am – Friday, 4:00pm. ( Saturday, Sunday and MCPHS holidays are not business days.) Emails sent on Friday, Saturday or Sunday will get a response on Monday or the next working day if Monday is a holiday. I make every effort to respond quickly, but must balance e-mail with other work responsibilities. If you have not heard back within 48 hours, consider contacting me again (as the e-mail address used may have been incorrect, or filtered to spam, etc). Be sure to always use your student @stu.mcphs.edu email when communicating via email as gmail, aol, yahoo etc email addresses may be filtered as spam and removed from inbox. Academic Calendar From the time of registration, students are given 16 weeks to complete their course requirements. Students will not be granted an enrollment extension unless there are documented extenuating circumstances. The Add/Drop period runs for 5 days after registration. Dropping the course for a full tuition refund and course changes are allowed during this time and may be requested by emailing [email protected]. After the 5-day refund period, students may choose to withdraw from the course without a refund. This will result in a “W” on their MCPHS University transcript. Students will have the option of withdrawing from the course up until their completion date. Technical Help for Blackboard and Smartwork5 by Norton Publishing Blackboard Helpdesk Contact Information: Call 617-732-2710 or use the Helpdesk Portal https://mcphs.service-now.com/ Contact Smartwork5 directly for 24/7 technical support at (212)354-5500, or online at https://wwnorton.knowledgeowl.com/help/smartwork5 Respondus Lockdown Browser & Monitoring CHE 131E syllabus quiz, semester exams and FINAL EXAM will be administered online in Blackboard with Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitoring enabled (WebCam is required for online exams). More information about Respondus Lockdown browser and Monitoring is available at https://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/features.shtml Office of Student Access and Accommodations (OSAA) A students’ right to equal education is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. All students must abide by the Academic Policies and Procedures set forth in the MCPHS Academic Catalog. Questions regarding accommodations can be directed to the Office of Student Access and Accommodations. Under the ADA/Section 504, students with documented disabilities/conditions, that impact their access to education, and wish to request reasonable accommodations can contact the Office of Student Access and Accommodations (OSAA). To initiate services, students can complete the Student Request for Services Form: https://mcphs-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/ OSAA , can contact OSAA via email at [email protected] or via phone at 617-879-5995. Some lead time will be necessary, so please make arrangements as early as possible, during the first two weeks of classes. Attendance Policy and Workload Chemistry is, for many, a challenging subject and requires much time. Most students need to devote a minimum of 6-9 hours per module to keep up with the class. I monitor attendance/participation by checking what you submit in Smartwork5 Homework, giving online exams, and your participation in the course. You MUST LOG IN AND SUBMIT AT LEAST SOME HOMEWORK IN SMARTWORK5 FOR EACH COURSE MODULE. For technical errors MCPHS Technical Help must be contacted and supporting digital images with error detailed must be provided at time of technical difficulty. It is your responsibility to contact me if you have an emergency or technical difficulty preventing you from keeping up academic submssions in a given module. If you choose to withdraw after the 5-day

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refund period, it is up to you to officially drop the class before the end of the 16 week period if you want a withdrawal (with a “W” recorded) from the class, and not a letter grade. Missed Work/Documented Absences The Student Appeal Form is available to students who would like to request an exception to current School of Professional Studies policy and procedure. The appeal form is used for students who need to request an extension of time to their 16 weeks. To request an appeal form and discuss your situation, please contact [email protected]. Completed appeal forms are reviewed by a committee within two weeks. Successful appeals will be based on well documented extenuating circumstances beyond the student’s control. NOTE: If a student does not complete a semester exam or final exam by the 16-week completion, they will receive a zero for the incomplete exam. Not taking the final exam is grounds for failing the course. Grading and Evaluation Methods You have the flexibility to study and complete your assignments at a time and place of your convenience in this course. Keep in mind however that the rigor of this course is the same (some say greater) as that of the “on-campus” course. Depending on how easily you grasp the material (and it will change from chapter to chapter), plan on spending up to 3 hours for every hour of lecture in the module. The class structure is set up to encourage you to schedule your time so that you are able to complete the homework, assignments, and exams within the 16-week period. The schedule for all assignments, such as homework, and exams are set for the term according to the course modules which would follow the 14-week timeline. Final Exam review and completion of final exam will be reserved for the remaining weeks in the 16week period. Look at the course module overview at this time and make sure that you establish a suitable schedule to complete the chapter modules and semester exams. Your grade in this course will be based on your ability to successfully complete the required chapter readings, complete homework and completing the module activities before each of the scheduled graded semester exams and final cumulative exam. To help you succeed in the course, you will be required to actively participate in this course by completing required EdPuzzle activities for completion of each module, and optional attendance of scheduled online Collaborate/Zoom sessions. Any course assignments and/or exams not submitted by the end of the 16-week period will be assigned a grade of zero. • Syllabus Quiz. A MANDATORY online syllabus quiz must be completed with an achieved grade of 100% to gain access to the ‘course content’ modules. If you fail to complete the syllabus quiz within the first five days of the course, you may be withdrawn for non-attendance/non-participation. The syllabus quiz will be administered online in Blackboard with Respondus Lockdown & Monitoring (WebCam) enabled. •Online Collaborate/Zoom Sessions. These sessions are online with the instructor covering course content and Exam Reviews. Sessions are scheduled throughout the semester. These sessions will also be recorded to allow those to go back over the review and for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the session live. It is to your benefit to make time to view the recorded sessions if you are not able to participate in the live session! Each Student is required to attend a WELCOME Course Orientation Session. Email the instructor once you have completed the ‘course introduction’ an syllabus quiz to schedule a session time. Additional session date and times will be announced in Blackboard and are optional. • Chapter Materials. All students are 100% responsible for all material covered in the assigned text readings, chapter powerpoints, and online notes/videos. In general, it is good practice in all science courses to go over the material covered in the course at least three times. The first is a quick scan to survey the topics and concepts being covered. The second is for comprehension to understand the fundamental idea – completing the homework. The third, but by no means the last, is to review and reflect on the concepts that you had just covered. If you need to review a concept go back and read the material again, attend review sessions, attempt additional practice problems provided or seek outside help. If you use this study habit approach, you will achieve a level of understanding that will allow you to be successful in this course. •Proctored Online Exams. There will be three semester hour exams online and one final exam online with Respondus Lockdown & Monitoring (WebCam) enabled. In general, the proctored and timed semester exams (one hour) will be worth 100 points and will cover all of the material since the last exam. A cumulative final exam worth 250 points will be given during the last full week of the 16-week scheduled time – see course modules for scheduled exams. My Dr. Carmela Magliocchi Byrnes

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exams tend to be of a problem solving nature and credit is given for what is done correctly. No credit will be given for incorrect numerical answers. By taking the exams online and once you begin, you agree that you are adhering to the academic honesty policy for the exam. Semester exams will be available after specific course modules are completed with the alotted time indicated – only one attempt allowed for each of the proctored online exams. •Online Homework/Module Assignments. Homework will be assigned for every chapter using a combination of Smartwork5 (see Smartwork5 information page in syllabus) and Module assignments. Homework assignments are self-paced according to the course modules and must be completed by the end of week 14 . If course module assignments are missed or not completed by the end of 14 weeks - prior to the final exam for the course, you may be administratively withdrawn from the course for non-attendance/non-participation and/or insufficient time to complete the course. It is encouraged to do the problems, as you may find these extremely similar to those on the exams. •Final Exam. An online proctored cumulative final exam (Chapter 1-9) must be completed to pass the course. The cumulative final exam will be administered online in Blackboard with Respondus Lockdown & Monitoring (WebCam) enable. Not taking the final exam is grounds for failing the course. •Grades. Grades on each assignment will be posted in the Blackboard grade center. It is your responsibility to keep a personal copy of all assignments/projects/proposals posted so your work can be resubmitted if there is a posting or transmission error. All exams are cumulative. There will be no individual extra credit assignments. Tutoring •CASE Tutoring Sessions. CHE 131E has CHE 131 tutors available at the CASE center. The sessions are free and tutors are former CHE 131 students who will be available for one-on-one and small group peer tutoring sessions – on campus or virtual sessions. The sessions are designed to help you practice problem-solving exercises and are available by appointment. Please use the link to sign up: https://mcphs.mywconline.com/ •Online Tutoring Sessions. The University offers free, online tutoring services through TutorMe . This service is available 24/7 and covers over 300 subject areas. To access TutorMe and be connected with a live tutor, select the “Tools” option in Blackboard. Tutoring services are offered on demand and appointments are not required. Each session may be archived and accessed at any time throughout the course. Grade Calculations: Grades will be determined based on student’s performance in the course. Lecture: 3 Hour Exams ( online) = 300 pts 10 Homework Assignments (online) = 250 pts 10 Module Assignments – EdPuzzle/Activity = 100 pts Exam Reviews = 60 pts Participation – Collaborate/Zoom/Tutoring = 40 pts Final Exam (Cumulative - online ) = 250 pts Total = 1000 pts Final grades will be based on the students’ weighted percentage in the course. Exams – online (@ 100 pts each) Homework Module Assignments – EdPuzzle/Activities Exam Reviews Participation – Collaborate/Zoom/Tutoring Final Exam (Cumulative - proctored) Total

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= 30 % = 25 % = 10 % = 6% = 4% = 25 % = 100 %

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Final Grade = (Exams)(0.30) + (Hwk)(0.25) + (Assign)(0.10) + (Reviews)(0.06) + (Participation)(0.04) + (Final)(0.25)

Grading Scale:

A AB+ B B-

100-93 92-90 89-88 87-83 82-80

C+ C CD F

79-78 77-73 72-70 69-60...