General Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 1111-1003)

Instructor:

This ON-LINE course is intended for students majoring in one of the physical sciences or life sciences, engineering, or for students who are pursuing pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or other health programs. The course is also beneficial to students who are preparing themselves for higher level science courses in their respective curricula. CHEM 1111 is the laboratory component of General Chemistry 1. In this course you will get the opportunity to perform laboratory exercises related to atomic structure, chemical reactions, energy and thermochemistry, gases, states of matter, and chemical bonding in compounds.

 

 

Division of Natural Sciences and Horticulture

       Department of Chemistry            

http://learning.hccs.edu/programs/chemistry  

CHEM 1111: General Chemistry Lab I | # 24292

 

                                     Spring 2021 | 12 Weeks (2.16.2021-5.16.2021)

On-Line(WS) l WebEx Meetings l Sa 7:00-10:50 AM

4-hour Lab course | 48 hours per semester

 

 Instructor:   Prof. Burak Esat              Office Phone:        713-718-0000 

Office:  Faculty Lounge #613              Office Hours:   Sa 11:00-11:45 AM or WebEx  Appointment.

HCC Email:   [email protected]      Office Location:     Spring Branch Campus #613 

  

Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course.  Your performance in my class is very important to me.  I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics.

 

Instructor’s Preferred Method of Communication

 

My HCC Email: [email protected]

 

I will respond to emails within 24 hours Monday through Friday; I will reply to weekend messages on Monday mornings.

  

What’s Exciting About This Course

 

This course is intended for students majoring in one of the physical sciences or life sciences, engineering, or for students who are pursuing pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or other health programs. The course is also beneficial to students who are preparing themselves for higher level science courses in their respective curricula. CHEM 1111 is the laboratory component of General Chemistry 1. In this course you will get the opportunity to perform laboratory exercises related to atomic structure, chemical reactions, energy and thermochemistry, gases, states of matter, and chemical bonding in compounds.

 

My Personal Welcome

 

 Welcome to General Chemistry Lab I —I’m delighted that you have chosen this course. One of my passions is to know as much as I can about General Chemistry, and I can hardly wait to pass that on. I will present the information in the most exciting way I know, so that you can grasp the concepts and apply them now and hopefully throughout your life. As you read and wrestle with new ideas and facts that may challenge you, I am available to support you. The fastest way to reach me is by my HCC email ([email protected]). The best way to really discuss issues is in person, and you can set up a WebEx Meeting appointment with me to discuss any questions you might have regarding the coursework. My goal is for you to walk out of the course with a better understanding of chemistry. So please visit me or contact me whenever you have a question. In this course you will earn about General principles, problems, fundamental laws, and theories. Course content provides a foundation for work in advanced chemistry and related sciences.

 

 

Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites

 

Prerequisites: Research indicates that you are most likely to succeed if you have already taken and passed Reading 0342, Math 0312 and Writing 0310 / 0349 or Math 0312 with INRW 0420. The Math component may not be an official prerequisite, but it will be very helpful in your success as this course does have very similar math components to chemistry courses (CHEM 1311) that require Math 0312.

 

For this course, additional prerequisites are completion of one year of high school chemistry or CHEM 1305 (Introduction to Chemistry) and MATH 1314 (College Algebra). Other minimum requirements for enrollment in CHEM 1311 include placement in college-level reading (or take INRW 0420).

 

Co-requisite: CHEM 1311

 

Please carefully read and consider the repeater policy in the HCCS Student Handbook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eagle Online Canvas Learning Management System

 

This course will use (Eagle Online Canvas (https://eagleonline.hccs.edu) will use Eagle Online Canvas (https://eagleonline.hccs.edu) to supplement in-class assignments, exams, and activities. To access Eagle Online, you will need a PC (Windows 7 sp1 or better), or Mac (OS X 10.8 or better) with a broadband connection to the Internet. Grades will be posted through the canvas. Most announcements regarding the course will be announced in the class and appear on the homepage of the Eagle Online internet course. Check these announcements each time you login. Check your canvas email at least twice a week, emails contain information pertaining to the course, assignments, due dates and any changes that are being made to the site. The instructor will only be able to send correspondence from Eagle Online to your student account so please check it regularly as you are responsible for content of messages.

 HCCS Open Lab locations may be used to access the Internet and Eagle Online Canvas.  It is   recommended that you USE FIREFOX OR CHROME AS YOUR BROWSER.

 

Here are the Canvas requirements and aids from HCC Online technical support website https://www.hccs.edu/online/technical-support/:

 

Canvas Browser Requirements:

  • Canvas recommends the use of the latest version of any web browser. It’s important to update your web browser
  • Pop-ups must be enabled. Disable your pop-up
  • Javascript must be enabled

 

  • Cookies must be enabled
  • Install the most commonly used internet plugins and keep them updated

 

Eagle Online (Canvas) Video Introduction:

Part One of the Canvas Training for Students follows the online training version found in Canvas. Topics covered include overview, settings, announcements, and notifications.

Part Two of the Canvas Training for Students follows the online training version found in Canvas. Topics covered include modules, discussions, assignments, and grades.

 

Eagle Online (Canvas) Student Guide:

For information about navigating your online course and using Canvas’ tools, see the Canvas Student Guide

 

Canvas Guides FAQs:

 HCC Online Information and Policies

Here is the link to information about HCC Online classes including the required Online Orientation for all fully online classes: http://www.hccs.edu/online/

 

 

Scoring Rubrics, Sample Assignments, etc.

Look in Eagle Online Canvas for the scoring rubrics for assignments, samples of class assignments, and other information to assist you in the course.  https://eagleonline.hccs.edu/login/ldap

Instructional Materials

 

 

1.  Lab manual Available at Pearson Store or HCC Bookstore

 

http://www.mypearsonstore.com/stores/HCC/CHEM or https://hccs.bncollege.com/shop/hccs-central/home

 

 

 

Laboratory Experiments for Chemistry: The Central Science, Pearson     Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-0-136-68805-1

 

 

  1. A Non-programmable scientific calculator

 

  1. Safety goggles or glasses (must be purchased individually)
  2. Lab coat
  3. Scantron 886E Mini Exam Booklet (to be announced if needed)

 

  

Lab Policies for CHEM 1111

  1. There will be 13 labs (including the Safety Lab: https://vimeo.com/6170550) that are each graded on a 100 point scale. The average of all labs will count towards your overall course grade. See syllabus for schedule of experiments.
  2. Students must attend the on-line WebEx meetings during the first 8 weeks until 3.22.2021 to be able to pass the course. The attendance will be taken in the first 10 minutes of the meeting. Students must log onto the meeting in the first 10 minutes to be counted as present.
  3. Students are required to read through the experiment, complete and upload the pre-lab assignment before the scheduled WebEx Meeting time in order to be able to participate in each experiment. If the pre-lab assignment is not completed prior to the start of lab, the student will receive a grade of a zero for the pre-lab report (20% of the experiment grade) for the experiment.
  4. Each lab report must be completed individually--no copying. Any copied lab report will be given a grade of zero (0) for all parties involved. The lab report is due at the beginning of the following lab period. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED -- that is to be fair to students who completed their assignments on time and reward your preparation for lab.
  5. After 3.22.2021,there will be point deduction for tardiness (>15 min), early departure without finishing the lab or instructor’s approval, not cleaning up the lab benches and hoods, dumping chemicals in sinks/trash cans, excessive chemical usage, and safety violations. Each student should arrive at the lab on time and in proper lab attire, with his or her lab manual and come prepared. After 30 minutes, the lab door will be shut and no admittance will be possible.
  6. Lab safety will be reviewed before the first lab. Each student will then sign a statement affirming his or her commitment to following safe procedures in the laboratory, and turn the form in to the instructor. Be especially aware of the need for adequate eye protection and proper dress in the laboratory.

                                      

  • Be especially aware of the need for adequate eye protection and proper dress in the laboratory. Safety glasses or goggles must be worn at all times during the laboratory period. If you are not appropriately dressed or do not wear the safety goggles, you will be asked to leave the lab and a grade of zero will be recorded for the laboratory exercise.
  • NOTE for pregnant students and students with health concerns as it pertains to the course, particularly lab: Please visit with the Abilities Service counselor to explore assistance and options for pregnant students and students with health concerns. The instructor will be happy to abide with counselor recommendations. With regards to labs and chemicals utilized, please consult with your physician (you may take your lab manual which lists the chemicals that will be used for the experiments conducted in class as a reference to your doctor) as the instructor is not as qualified on the subject and therefore cannot make any recommendations. The instructor will comply with doctor’s orders after the accommodation has been submitted and approved by the counselor and the Department Chair.

 

 

Policy Regarding Making Up Laboratory Assignments

 

  • There are no make-up labs. If you miss a laboratory session, you are not permitted to complete the lab at a different time or with a different instructor.
  • However, if you have to miss a lab due to a valid reason, a grade of zero will be inputted and the lowest lab grade will be dropped before calculating the final lab average. This is permitted only for one missing/absent laboratory work. If you miss more than one lab, make-up policy (as mentioned above) is permitted for one lab and a grade of zero will be recorded for all other missing lab work and will not be dropped while calculating the lab average.
  • The pre-lab reports must be posted on Canvas before the WebEx Meeting starting time. No late submissions will be accepted. No excuses will be accepted for not submitting the post-lab reports on time.
  • The post-lab reports must be posted on Canvas before the start of the next meeting. No late submissions will be allowed. A grade of zero will be received if not submitted before the submission deadline. No excuses will be accepted for not submitting the post-lab reports on time.

 

Laboratory Safety Guidelines (adapted from the Safety Contract)

  • Need to conduct oneself in a professional manner, respecting the safety of both oneself and of others in the laboratory.
  • Need to be wear proper and approved safety glasses or goggles in the laboratory at all times.
  • Need to wear sensible clothing and tie back long hair in the laboratory. Understand that pen-toed shoes pose a hazard during laboratory classes and that contact lenses are an added safety risk.
  • Need to keep bench are free of clutter during an experiment.
  • Need to know that food or drink is not permitted in the laboratory.
  • Need to know that makeup should not be applied while in the laboratory.
  • Need to be aware of the location of safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, eye was stations, fire blankets, and first aid kits, and exits.
  • Need to read the assigned lab prior to attending class.
  • Need to carefully read the labels on all chemical containers before using their contents, remove a small amount of reagent properly if needed, do not pour back the unused chemicals into the container.
  • Need to dispose of chemicals as directed by the instructor only. Need to know that one should not pour anything down the sink without prior instructions.
  • Need to know one should never inhale fumes emitted during an experiment and use the fume hood when instructed to do so.
  • Need to report any accident immediately to the instructor, including chemical spills.
  • Need to dispose broken glass only in the designated container for broken glass.
  • Need to clean the work area and all glassware before leaving the laboratory.
  • Need to wash hands before leaving the laboratory.

 

COVID-19 Policy and Expectations:

 

Check the website for more information and updates: https://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/communicable-diseases/

 Facilities will re-open to students, faculty and staff participating in these courses.

Houston Community College (HCC) is dedicated to the health and safety of all employees and students with a strong commitment to student engagement and success. In coordination with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines, the general COVID-19 prevention expectations have been established below. Campus-specific COVID-19 protocols shall be provided to you by campus management.

 The expectations and protocols may be changed as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Please direct campus protocol questions to the campus management.

 HCC supports students with online tutoring, online bookstore access, online library resources, with access to Office 365 available. Information about on-line tutoring and available resources may be found at https://www.hccs.edu/support-services/.

 HCC implemented the COVID-19 Prevention Expectations listed below for students attending class on an HCC campus during the 2021 Spring Semester.

 

Be sure to stay home if you are feeling ill or if you have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for illness. Please contact your instructor immediately and inform them as to the reason for your absence.

 

On-Campus  and In the Classroom

  • You must properly wear a mask that adequately covers your mouth and nose.
  • You should put your mask on upon exiting your vehicle in the campus parking lot. Unless otherwise provided by law, you will not be allowed on a campus or remain on a campus without a mask.
  • If you need a mask, the campus will provide you one at the designated campus entry checkpoint.
  • Failing to wear a mask or refusing to wear a mask while on a HCC campus is considered a Student Conduct Code violation.
  • Proceed to the designated campus entry checkpoint.
  • You must submit to a temperature check at the Campus Screening Checkpoint.
  • You should stay at least six feet from others while on campus.
  • You should sanitize your hands regularly, but especially prior to entering a classroom and when leaving.

 Notifications of Possible Exposure

  • HCC will notify you of possible exposure to COVID-19 if a person who was in your area of campus while you were on campus tested positive.
  • In case of building closure, your instructor will notify you of the plan for continuing the course.

 

If you have COVID-19, symptoms of COVID-19, or been exposed to someone who has tested positive, please report your illness or exposure by filling out and submitting the form at https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?HoustonCC&layout_id=19

 

Other Instructional Resources

 

Tutoring

HCC provides free, confidential, and convenient academic support to HCC students in an online environment and on campus.  Tutoring is provided by HCC personnel in order to ensure that it is contextual and appropriate.  Visit the HCC Tutoring Services website for details.

 

Libraries

The HCC Library System consists of 9 libraries and 6 Electronic Resource Centers (ERCs) that are inviting places to study and collaborate on projects.  Librarians are available both at the libraries and online to show you how to locate and use the resources you need.  The libraries maintain a large selection of electronic resources as well as collections of books, magazines, newspapers, and audiovisual materials.  The portal to all libraries’ resources and services is the HCCS library web page at http://library.hccs.edu.

 

Supplementary Instruction

Supplemental Instruction is an academic enrichment and support program that uses peer-assisted study sessions to improve student retention and success in historically difficult courses.  Peer Support is provided by students who have already succeeded in completion of the specified course, and who earned a grade of A or B.  Find details at http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/supplemental-instruction/.

 

Course Overview

 

CHEM 1111 is intended for students majoring in one of the physical sciences or life sciences, engineering, or for students who are pursuing pre-professional programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or other health programs. The course is also beneficial to students who are preparing themselves for higher level science courses in their respective curricula.

 

Science and engineering majors study atomic structure, chemical reactions, thermodynamics, electronic configuration, chemical bonding, molecular structure, gases, states of matter, and properties of solutions. The laboratory includes appropriate experiments.

   

Core Curriculum Learning Outcomes (CCLOs)

 

The HCCS Chemistry Discipline Committee has specified that the course address the following core objectives:

 

  • Reading/ Writing
  • Speaking/Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer/Information Literacy

 

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) for all CHEM Courses

 

Can be found at http://learning.hccs.edu/programs/chemistry   

 

 

Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs) for CHEM 1111

 

 

SLO1. Learn Proper Safety Practice and Measures in the chemistry laboratory.

SLO2. Practice Basic Lab Techniques of Measurement and Conversion

SLO3: Perform separation of mixtures using proper technique

SLO4: Identify physical properties

SLO5: Observe various chemical reactions and write supporting chemical equations

SLO6: Calculate empirical and molecular formulas and reaction yield

SLO 7: Apply thermochemical principles to evaluate energy relationships based on specific heat, caloriometry, and temperature changes.

SLO 8. Relate the properties of gases with the gas laws and extend the application of these relationships to reaction stoichiometry, gas mixtures, and effusion/diffusion of gases.

SLO1. Learn Proper Safety Practice and Measures in the chemistry laboratory.

SLO2. Practice Basic Lab Techniques of Measurement and Conversion

SLO3: Perform separation of mixtures using proper technique

SLO4: Identify physical properties

SLO5: Observe various chemical reactions and write supporting chemical equations

SLO6: Calculate empirical and molecular formulas and reaction yield

SLO 7: Apply thermochemical principles to evaluate energy relationships based on specific heat, caloriometry, and temperature changes.

SLO 8. Relate the properties of gases with the gas laws and extend the application of these relationships to reaction stoichiometry, gas mixtures, and effusion/diffusion of gases.

SLO 9. Depict chemical bonding with dot structures and valence bond theory and determine the molecular shapes (geometry) of molecules based on VSEPR and valence bond theory.

 

Learning Objectives for each CSLO can be found at Learning Objectives for CHEM 1111.

  

Student Success

 

Expect to spend at least twice as many hours per week outside of class as you do in class studying the course content.  Additional time will be required for written assignments.  The assignments provided will help you use your study hours wisely.  Successful completion of this course requires a combination of the following:

  • Reading the textbook
  • Attending class in person and/or online
  • Completing assignments
  • Participating in class activities

There is no short cut for success in this course; it requires reading (and probably re-reading) and studying the material using the course objectives as your guide.

                                                                        

Instructor and Student Responsibilities

 

As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

  • Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived
  • Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures
  • Provide a description of any special projects or assignments
  • Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
  • Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments
  • Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

 

To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:

  • Attend “online” class and participate in class discussions and activities
  • Read and comprehend the textbook and instructor notes
  • Complete the required assignments and exams
  • Practice problems
  • Ask for help in a timely manner when there is a question or problem
  • Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts, and all assignments
  • Keep up with your grades which will be posted in the Canvas Gradebook
  • Attain a raw score of at least 70% on all assignments
  • Take the final exam during the designated testing period
  • Be aware of and comply with academic honesty policies in the HCCS Student Handbook

 

 

Assignments, Exams, and Activities

 

Laboratory Experiments and Lab Repots

  • Normally, experiments will be performed individually. Students should arrive at the lab on time with their lab manual and pre-laboratory exercise completed.
  • After you have finished the experiment, you must show me your results for me to examine briefly, and I will sign your lab report before you leave.
  • Laboratory reports are due at the beginning of the next lab period. I will not accept any lab submissions after the submission deadline. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
  • Each report must be prepared individually.
  • Pre-lab and post-lab reports are to be submitted online through the Lab Report Submission Page under “Modules” and “Assignments” on Canvas. (See the instructions below for LAB REPORTS Section for instructions on how to prepare the files for submission)
  • Each report will be graded on a 100-point basis (pre-laboratory exercise 20 points + report form 60 points + post-laboratory exercise 20 points).
  • Come to lab prepared. Read through the experiment beforehand and do the pre-lab questions at the end of the lab report. You will receive completion points for the prelab questions. You will be much better organized when doing the experiments, and your laboratory experience will be much more rewarding!
  • For students who have been present for all lab sessions, one low lab grade will be dropped before calculating the final lab average.
  • LAB REPORTS: The lab report pages must be combined into a single adobe or word document to be submitted as your lab report via Canvas (a link for the Canvas page for the report submission is available on the lab Canvas page under “Modules” and “Assignments” page). Each page of the lab report document must contain a single, legible page of the lab report you write. One possible way of preparation of a lab report submission file is to scan the report sheet pages in the library. Another way is to take separate pictures of each page of your lab report sheets after you complete them and copy each of these pictures into a separate page of a word document. Remember that your hand-writing and should be easily legible and the pictures should be clear for a complete grading of your input.
  • You must read the instructions for the experiments, collect, report and analyze your data in a post-lab report that must be submitted on-line through Canvas before its due date. Your post-lab report must include your collected data organized in a table format, your calculations under a separate “CALCULATIONS” section of the report, and the answers to post-lab questions.
  • You must show all of your calculations in your answers to the pre-lab or post-lab questions if they involve numerical problems to be solved.
  • Simulation experiments (if there are any) will be performed individually. The instructions on how to perform these simulations and how to prepare the reports will be provided separately.
  • Prelab Quizzes/Assignments must be completed individually and must be submitted on-line through Canvas or by email before their due dates.
  • The pre-/post-lab Quizzes (if there are any) must be completed before their deadlines announced on Canvas.

 

 

 

Exams

 

The exam will mostly consist of open-ended(short answer) questions, but may also include some fill-in-the blank and multiple choice questions.

 

Assignments

There may be on-line  quizzes and/or assignments related to each experiment. These will include questions related to reading assignments given before each experiment or related to the experiments performed. These may be contain multiple choice, fill-in the-blank, short essay type questions. 

                                                                         

Grading Formula

  

The overall course grade is based on the following:

Average of all lab reports (pre-laboratory exercise 20 points + report form 60 points + post-laboratory exercise 20 points) = 100%

 Lab Reports (including any Prelab Quizzes ) - 80%  +  Exam- 20%

 You may lose up to10% of your overall grade if you fail to follow safety rules, student classroom conduct codes, dress code and cleanliness of lab space and equipment.

 One low laboratory score will be dropped prior to lab average score/grade calculation.   

Grade

Total Points

(Subject to change)

A

90+

B

80-89.9

C

70-79.9

D

60-69.9

F

<60

HCC Grading Scale can be found on this site under Academic Information:

http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/student-handbook/

 

Course Calendar (Tentative)                                       

Week

Dates

Topic/What’s due

1

2/27

Introduction- Syllabus / Safety Video / Safety Quiz Video: Safety Video by American Chemical Society (1991)

Exp 1- Basic Laboratory Techniques-Read the Chapter/Take your own notes in a word document (submit on Canvas)- Pre-lab reports to be submitted together with your post-lab reports.

2

3/6

Exp 2- Separation of the Components of a Mixture

b) Completed Exp 1 report due (pre-lab +report form + post-lab)

3

3/13

a) Exp 3-Identification of Substances by Physical Properties

b) Completed Exp 2 report due (pre-lab +report form + post-lab)         a) Exp 4- Chemical Formulas

4

3/20

Spring Break

5

3/27

a) Exp 6- Gravimetric Analysis of a Chloride Salt                                   b) Exp 7- Chemical Reactions of Copper and Percent Yield

c) Completed Exp 3 and Exp 4 report due (pre-lab + report form + post-lab)

 

6

4/3

a) Exp 8-  Activity Series

b) Exp 9- Reactions in Aqueous Solutions: Metathesis Reactions and Net Ionic Equations

c) b) Completed Exp 6 report due (pre-lab +report form + post-lab)

d) Completed Exp 7 report due (pre-lab + report form + post-lab)

 

 

7

4/10

a) Exp10- Titration of Acids and Bases

b) Completed Exp 8 report due (pre-lab + report form + post-lab) b) c)Completed Exp 9 report due (pre-lab + report form + post-lab)

8

4/24

a) Exp 11- Behavior of Gases                                                                b) Completed Exp 10 report due (pre-lab + report form + post-lab)

Last Official Day to Withdraw: April 15, 2021

9

5/1

a) Exp 13-  Molecular Geometries

b) Completed Exp 11 report due (pre-lab + report form + post-lab)

10

5/8

Lab Exam

 

 

 

 

 

Syllabus Modifications

The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus at any time during the semester and will promptly notify students in writing, typically by e-mail, of any such changes.

 

Instructor’s Practices and Procedures

 

Missed Assignments/Lab Periods

  • There are no make-up labs. If you miss a laboratory session, you are not permitted to complete the lab at a different time or with a different instructor.
  • However, if you have to miss a lab due to a valid reason, a grade of zero will be input and the lowest lab grade will be dropped before calculating the final lab average. This is permitted only for one missing/absent laboratory work. If you miss more than one lab, make-up policy (as mentioned above) is permitted for one lab and a grade of zero will be recorded for all other missing lab work and will not be dropped while calculating the lab average.
  • Students must submit the lab reports before the next lab meeting time  even if they miss the lab. No lab reports will be accepted after this period .
  • To receive a grade of Incomplete (“I”), a student must have completed at least 85% of the work in the course. In all cases, the instructor reserves the right to decline a student’s request to receive a grade of Incomplete.

 

 

Academic Integrity

 You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in

the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of

the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor

and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may

be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty.

 

“Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and

collusion. There is a Zero tolerance for any type of academic dishonesty. In this class,

the penalty for willful cheating on exams is a grade of F in the course.

 

Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling

course requirements. Penalties and/ or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by

instructors, department chairs, and/or instructional deans against a student accused of

scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic Dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating,

plagiarism and collusion.

“Cheating” includes:

  • Copying from another student’s work
  • Using unauthorized materials including electronic devices for tests, assignments, and

classroom activities

  • Collaborating with another student during a test without authority
  • Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting or soliciting in whole or part the

contents of an unadministered test

  • Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered
  • Unauthorized talking during tests, assignments, and classroom activities

“Plagiarism” means using another person's words or ideas as one’s own without properly

citing where and from whom you obtained the original work.

“Collusion” means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written

work submitted for credit.

 

Scholastic Dishonesty will result in a referral to the Dean of Student Services. 

See the link below for details. Here’s the link to the HCC information about academic integrity (Scholastic Dishonesty and Violation of Academic Scholastic Dishonesty and Grievance):

http://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/procedures/student-rights-policies--procedures/student-procedures/

onsider including the following statement: Scholastic Dishonesty will result in a referral to the Dean of Student Services.  See the link below for details.

 

 

Here’s the link to the HCC information about academic integrity (Scholastic Dishonesty and Violation of Academic Scholastic Dishonesty and Grievance):

http://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/procedures/student-rights-policies--procedures/student-procedures/

 

Attendance Procedures

  

Student attendance is required to every lab session and will be strictly followed. No experiment make-ups will be allowed.

 

Student Conduct

 

All students must follow the Student Code of Conduct, which includes non-exhaustive references to applicable HCC policies. Referenced Board Policies may be found at:

https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/policies/ and

https://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/district/pdf/2018-2019-Student-Code-of-Conduct.pdf

 

While it is impossible to compile a complete list of disruptive behavior in classroom , any form of conduct by an individual or group of students that interferes with or inhibits the educational opportunities of another student is considered a disruption. Similarly, conduct that diminishes the effectiveness of an instructor or has the effect of negatively impacting the learning environment is also considered a disruption. Students engaging in disruptive classroom behavior may be subject to disciplinary action.

 

Electronic Devices

Electronic devices are only allowed to use for Chemistry Course-related work. Students pay tuition to learn chemistry, not to listen to his/her peers talk on the phones. If you want to use phones, obtain permission from your instructor to step outside the lab room or classroom.

During the exam, all electronic devices must be turned off or in silent modes and be left in the backpacks and no electronic devices can be left on the table except nonprogrammable calculator(s).

No sharing calculator is allowed.

No calculator from cell phone is allowed.

Only one Scantron is allowed to be on the table.

 

Chemistry Program Information

 Please visit the chemistry program page for more about our degree offering, requirements, employment prospects and more. http://learning.hccs.edu/programs/chemistry   

 

Add program-specific information such as the following:

  • Chemistry Majors
  • Careers in chemistry
  • HCC chemistry student organizations
  • Chemistry Scholarships

HCC Policies

Here’s the link to the HCC Student Handbook http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/student-handbook/   In it you will find information about the following:

 Academic Information

Incomplete Grades

Academic Support

International Student Services

Attendance, Repeating Courses, and Withdrawal

Health Awareness

Career Planning and Job Search

Libraries/Bookstore

Childcare

Police Services & Campus Safety

disAbility Support Services

Student Life at HCC

Electronic Devices

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Equal Educational Opportunity

Student Services

Financial Aid TV (FATV)

Testing

General Student Complaints

Transfer Planning

Grade of FX

Veteran Services

EGLS3

The EGLS3 (Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System) will be available for most courses near the end of the term until finals start.  This brief survey will give invaluable information to your faculty about their teaching.  Results are anonymous and will be available to faculty and division chairs after the end of the term.  EGLS3 surveys are only available for the Fall and Spring semesters.  EGLS3 surveys are not offered during the Summer semester due to logistical constraints.

http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/egls3-evaluate-your-professors/

  

Campus Carry Link

Here’s the link to the HCC information about Campus Carry: http://www.hccs.edu/departments/police/campus-carry/

 

 

HCC Email Policy

When communicating via email, HCC requires students to communicate only through the HCC email system to protect your privacy.  If you have not activated your HCC student email account, you can go to HCC Eagle ID and activate it now.  You may also use Canvas Inbox to communicate.

 

Housing and Food Assistance for Students

Any student who faces challenges securing their foods or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Students at their college for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so.  

 

This will enable HCC to provide any resources that HCC may possess.

 

Office of Institutional Equity

 

Use the link below to access the HCC Office of Institutional Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement (http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional-equity/)

 

disAbility Services

HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible.  If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as possible in order to establish reasonable accommodations.  Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services.  It is the policy and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law.  For more information, please go to http://www.hccs.edu/support-services/disability-services/

 

Title IX

Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence.  Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity.  Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status in educational programs and activities.  If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services Counselor.  The Director of EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator.  All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to: 

David Cross
Director EEO/Compliance
Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity
3100 Main
(713) 718-8271
Houston, TX 77266-7517 or [email protected]

http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional-equity/title-ix-know-your-rights/

  

Social Justice

Houston Community College is committed to furthering the cause of social justice in our community and beyond. HCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. I fully support that commitment and, as such, will work to maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and non-discrimination. In this course, we share in the creation and maintenance of a positive and safe learning environment. Part of this process includes acknowledging and embracing the differences among us in order to establish and reinforce that each one of us matters.  I appreciate your suggestions about how to best maintain this environment of respect. If you experience any type of discrimination, please contact me and/or the Office of Institutional Equity at 713-718-8271.

  

Office of the Dean of Students

 

Contact the office of the Dean of Students to seek assistance in determining the correct complaint procedure to follow or to identify the appropriate academic dean or supervisor for informal resolution of complaints.

 

https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/procedures/student-rights-policies--procedures/student-complaints/speak-with-the-dean-of-students/

  

 

 

 

Department Chair Contact Information

 

Chemistry Department Chair

If you have questions or concerns about the course, please see your instructor. Should you wish to contact the department chair, below is his information:

 

Dr. Emmanuel Ewane, [email protected]; 713-718-5414
The Program Administrative Assistant: Crystan Rodriguez  (713) 718 – 5776.