Course Name:
Course Number:
Chemistry
CHE110
Term:
Section Number:
45
Semester Credit
Hours
3.0
Clock hours
Instructor
Dr. Oscar Bracks,
DPM/MD
E-mail
Contact #
Office Hours
Class Time
Class Location
Total
45
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0
Lecture
Lab
Clinical
obracks@concorde.edu
TBA
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this course the student will learn basic definitions and theories of chemistry. Students will
relate atomic structure to chemical systems; study chemical bonding, acids and bases,
solutions and their properties; use the periodic table as an aid to understanding chemical
systems; and interpret chemical reactions.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Discuss the importance of chemistry in our society
Use the periodic table to gain meaning about the elements
Analyze the relationship between matter and energy and its implications
Describe the subatomic particles that make up an atom
Distinguish between ionic compounds and covalent compounds
Calculate the different parts of chemical quantities and chemical reactions to determine
molar mass, reactions, and relationships
Apply the kinetic molecular theory and different gas laws to explore the properties of
gases
Analyze the solubility, concentration, dilution, and properties of solutions
Determine the strength of an acid, base , and pH of a solution
TEXTS
Timberlake, K. C., (2012). Chemistry: An introduction to general, organic, and biological
chemistry, 11th Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
STUDENT RESOURCES
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Virtual Library: http://galsites.com/menu/index.php?loc=miss2358 [This Month’s
Password : month2012]
MasteringChemistry website: URL and course ID will be provided by your instructor.
Your 25 alphanumeric code is bundled with your text.
COMPUTER ACCESS
Homework activities in this course series require computer access. Students who do not
have home access to a computer should complete computer-based activities at a Concorde
computer lab, resource center, or public library.
EVALUATION
Students will be evaluated on knowledge of textbook content, writing and presentation
skills, and analysis and application of thinking skills. The minimum acceptable term grade is
70% for advancement.
Classwork/ Discussion
Homework
15
15
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%
Quizzes (5)
Tests (2)
Mid-term Exam
Final Exam
Total
15
15
10
30
100
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Grade Scale
90-100
80-89
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A
B
70-79
60-69
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C
D
59 or less
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F
Weight Values for the Course Assignments
List all required assignments (based on lesson plan) into the table below. Change course
weights based on weights determined in LP. Leave lines for optional or additional
assignments as the instructor wishes.
Title
Total
Course
Weight
Final Exam (Chapters 1-8, 10-18)
30%
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Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-8)
10%
X
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Your Weighted
Percent
Your Grade
(*Multiply average of tests & quizzes by %)
Tests (2)*
15%
X
Tests
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Average of tests
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Test 1 (Chapters 1-4)
Test 2 (Chapters 10-12)
Quizzes (5)*
15%
X
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Average of quizzes
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Quiz 1 (Chapters 1-2)
Quiz 2 (Chapters 5-6)
Quiz 3 (Chapter 10)
Quiz 4 (Chapters 13-14)
Quiz 5 (Chapters 15-16)
Homework
15%
X
Average of homework
Chapter 1 Assignment
Chapter 2 Assignment
Chapter 3 Assignment
Chapter 4 Assignment
Chapter 5 Assignment
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Chapter 6 Assignment
Chapter 7 Assignment
Chapter 8 Assignment
Chapter 10 Assignment
Chapter 11 Assignment
Chapter 13 Assignment
Chapter 14 Assignment
Chapter 15 Assignment
Chapter 16 Assignment
Chapter 17 Assignment
Chapter 18 Assignment
Classwork/ Discussion
15%
X
Average of class work
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Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Make-up work
A student who misses classwork, or deadlines due to absence, including being tardy or
leaving early will be ineligible for make-up or late submission. The student will receive a
zero (0) for missed work. Classwork is defined as any lab, competency, quiz, activity, or
discussion that occurs during scheduled class hours.
Homework
Assignments are to be completed in Mastering Chemistry. You will need to register for the
course ID provided by your instructor. Weekly assignments are to be completed prior to
class session start the following week.
Tutoring
Tutoring will be scheduled at the discretion of the instructor or Academic Dean.
Exams, Tests & Quizzes
An exam missed as a result of an absence may be made up within 5 regularly scheduled
class days from the first day the student returns to class. The student must initiate the
request to reschedule on the first day s/he returns. It is the student’s responsibility to
schedule time outside the student’s regularly scheduled class hours to take a missed exam.
Not rescheduling on the day of return, or not appearing for the rescheduled time will result
in an automatic zero (0). An exam taken after the course’s original exam scheduled date will
have its grade reduced by one letter grade.
Quizzes cannot be made up. Quizzes and tests may include material from any previously
taught material in this course. The final exam will be comprehensive.
MAINTAINING SATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE STATUS
Attendance is mandatory. All absences are unexcused. Review your school catalog for
specifics of satisfactory attendance, probation and terms of dismissal.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are expected to abide by the policies established in the school catalog. When on
campus, dress code is to be followed as outlined in catalog.
If you miss a class, it is up to you to obtain a copy of any notes from your fellow classmates
and/ or request any handouts or missed work from the instructor. It is also courteous and
professional to call the school and inform the instructor, PD and/or Dean of your absence,
just as you would an employer.
This course will require a great deal of individual effort. If, for any reason, you are
experiencing problems in this course, please speak with the instructor immediately. Do not
let any problem continue to grow until it is too late or unmanageable.
In addition to class time, you are expected to spend a minimum of 3 hours for each hour of
class time per week (4.5 hours in class per week * 3 hours = 13.5 hours per week) on
assignments and activities to help you achieve the course objectives. Your outside class
time should be spent reading the textbook materials, developing outlines and notes for
exam preparation, memorizing theory, and practicing application of theory. For application,
complete the chapter activities in the textbook, utilize the web resources associated with the
text, and perform any other practice as assigned by the instructor. If assigned a final
project you will need to research, draft and revise on a weekly basis. Details of weekly
activities will be in your course schedule.
IMPORTANT: You are CHAMPIONS!! Therefore this class is designed for students that are
committed and focused on completion of their professional objectives. Excellence is
expected in both practical and didactic application of this foundational information. All
students are required to interact in the classroom. You must respond to questions and
dialogue presented by your instructor and communicate using the vocabulary of the subject
material. 
CLASSROOM CONDUCT
Refer to the catalog for details on eating, breakage, cleanliness, etc. Other items not
covered are below:
Cell Phones –Upon entering the classroom please turn off all cell phones and store away. If
cell phone is seen during quizzes or exams, the student’s paper will be collected and given a
zero (0) with no option for make-up or retake.
Participation/Classwork — You are expected to participate in class. Class assignments,
which are a part of your course grade, occur throughout the day, with or without
announcement, at the instructor’s discretion.
BREAK TIMES
Instructor: State Times & length
COURSE SCHEDULE
*Homework is due prior to the session starting of the following week unless otherwise
stated.
Week 1
Topics
Covered
 Introduction to Course and Review of Syllabus and MasteringChemistry
Chapter 1
 Chemistry and Chemicals
 Units of Measurement
 Scientific Notation
 Measured Numbers and Significant Figures
 Significant Figures in Calculations
 Prefixes and Equalities
 Writing Conversion Factors
 Problem Solving
 Density
Chapter 2
 Classification of Matter
 Energy
 Temperature
 Specific Heat
 Energy and Nutrition
 Changes of State
Class
Activities
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Demonstration
Small Group Discussion
Peer Teaching
Paired Problem Solving
Homework*
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Read and study Chapters 1 and 2. There will be a quiz over these two
chapters in Week 2
Complete Introduction to MasteringChemistry
Complete Chapter 1 Assignment in MC
Complete Chapter 2 Assignment in MC
For additional application, complete the Chapter 1 Practice and Chapter 2
Practice in MC
Read Chapters 3 and 4
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Week 2
Topics
Covered
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Chapter 3
 Elements and Symbols
Classwork is defined as any competency, skill, activity, or discussion that occurs during scheduled class hours.
 The Periodic Table
 The Atom
 Atomic Number and Mass Number
 Isotopes and Atomic Mass
 Electron Energy Levels
 Trends in Periodic Properties
Chapter 4
 Octet Rule and Ions
 Ionic Compounds
 Naming and Writing Ionic Formulas
 Polyatomic Ions
 Covalent Compounds and Their Names
 Electronegativity and Bond Polarity
 Shapes and Polarity of Molecules
 Attractive Forces in Compounds
Class
Activities
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Quiz, Chapters 1-2
Partner Activity
Group Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Individual Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Homework*
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Study Chapters 1-4. There will be a test over these four chapters in Week
3.
Complete Chapter 3 Assignment in MC.
Complete Chapter 4 Assignment in MC.
For additional application, complete the Chapter 3 Practice and Chapter 4
Practice in MC if they did not do so in class.
Read Chapters 5 & 6
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Week 3
Topics
Covered
Chapter 5
 The Mole
 Molar Mass
 Chemical Reactions and Equations
 Types of Reactions
 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
 Mole Relationships in Chemical Reactions
 Mass Calculations for Reactions
 Energy in Chemical Reactions
Chapter 6
 Properties of Gasses
 Gas Pressure
 Pressure and Volume (Boyle’s Law)
 Temperature and Volume (Charles’ Law)
 Temperature and Pressure (Gay-Lussac’s Law)
 The Combined Gas Law
 Volume and Moles (Avogadro’s Law)
 Partial Pressures (Dalton’s Law)
Class
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Test, Chapters 1-4
Activities
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Class Discussion
Group Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Individual Problem Solving
Homework*
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Study Chapters 5 and 6. There will be a quiz over these two chapters in
Week 4.
Complete Chapter 5 Assignment in MC.
Complete Chapter 6 Assignment in MC.
For additional application, complete the Chapter 5 Practice and Chapter 6
Practice in MC if they did not do so in class.
Read Chapters 7 & 8
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Week 4
Topics
Covered
Class
Activities
Homework*
Chapter 7
 Solutions
 Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes
 Solubility
 Concentration of a Solution
 Dilution of Solutions
 Properties of Solutions
Chapter 8
 Acids and Bases
 Strength of Acids and Bases
 Ionization of Water
 The pH Scale
 Reactions of Acids and Bases
 Buffers
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Quiz, Chapters 5-6
Paired Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Class Discussion
Individual Problem Solving
Study Chapters 1-8. There will be a midterm exam over these eight
chapters in Week 5.
Complete Chapter 7 Assignment in MC.
Complete Chapter 8 Assignment in MC.
For additional application, complete the Chapter 7 Practice and Chapter 8
Practice in MC if they did not do so in class.
Read Chapters 9 and 10
Week 5
Topics
Covered
Class
Chapter 10
 Organic Compounds
 Alkanes
 Alkanes with Substituent
 Properties of Alkanes
 Functional Groups
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Review Chapters 1-8
Activities
Homework*
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Mid-Term Exam, Chapters 1-8
Group Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Study Chapter 10. There will be a quiz over this chapter in Week 6
Complete Chapter 10 Assignment in MC.
For additional application, complete the Chapter 10 Practice in MC if they
did not do so in class.
Read Chapters 11 (Section 5) and 13 (Sections 1, 5 & 6)
Week 6
Topics
Covered
Chapter 11
 Aromatic Compounds
Chapter 13
 Carbohydrates
 Disaccharides
 Polysaccharides
Class
Activities
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Quiz, Chapter 10
Paired Problem Solving
Small Group Discussion
Class Discussion
Group Problem Solving
Homework*
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Study Chapters 10-12. There will be a test on these three chapters in
Week 7
Complete Chapter 13 Assignment in MC
Complete Chapter 11 Assignment in MC
For additional application, complete the Chapter 11 Practice and Chapter
13 Practice in MC if they did not do so in class
Read Chapters 14 Sections 1 & 2) & 15 (Sections 1, 2 & 6)
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Week 7
Topics
Covered
Chapter 14
 Carboxylic Acids
 Properties of Carboxylic Acids
Chapter 15
 Lipids
 Fatty Acids
 Steroids: Cholesterol, Bile Salts, and Steroid Hormones
Class
Activities
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Test, Chapter 10-11
Class Discussion
Paired Problem Solving
Individual Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Homework*
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Study Chapters 13 and 14. There will be a quiz on these two chapters in
Week 8.
Complete Chapter 14 Assignment in MC.
Complete Chapter 15 Assignment in MC.
For additional application, complete the Chapter 14 Practice and Chapter
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15 Practice in MC if they did not do so in class.
Read Chapter 16 (Sections 1 & 5) and 17 (Sections 1, 5 & 6)
Week 8
Topics
Covered
Class
Activities
Homework*
Chapter 16
 Proteins and Amino Acids
 Enzymes
Chapter 17
 Components of Nucleic Acids
 Protein Synthesis
 Genetic Mutations
 Viruses
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Quiz, Chapters 13-14
Group Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Individual Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Study Chapters 15 and 16. There will be a quiz on these two chapters in
Week 9.
Complete Chapter 17 Assignment in MC.
Complete Chapter 16 Assignment in MC.
For additional application, complete the Chapter 17 Practice and Chapter
16 Practice in MC if they did not do so in class.
Read Chapter 18
Week 9
Topics
Covered
Class
Activities
Homework*
Chapter 18
 Metabolism and ATP Energy
 Digestion of Foods
 The Citric Acid Cycle
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Quiz, Chapters 15-16
Paired Problem Solving
Class Discussion
Class Discussion
Group Problem Solving
Read and study Chapters 1-18 in preparation for the final exam next
week.
Complete Chapter 18 Assignment in MC.
For additional application, complete the Chapter 18 Practice in MC if they
did not do so in class.
Week 10
Topics
Covered
Class
Activities
Homework*
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Review of course materials for final exam.
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Review Chapters 1-8, 10-18
Class discussion
Final Exam, Chapters 1-8, 10-18
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