Gmu Chm115fall19 Syllabus

Faculty Instructional Guide
CHM 115/115L: Chemistry for the Health Professions I and Lab
Message from Your Instructor

Instructor - Dr. Stan Racis
Dr. Stan Racis, former Chairman of Microbiology & BioChemistry at NYCOM and Research VP at DiAgen
ImmunoDiagnostics – Currently partner at Woodfield Capital LLC
I have always been more than fascinated with medically-oriented research from Biophysics through BioChemistry
and into Microbiology/Immunology and Immunochemistry. I continue to look forward to learning and sharing the
experience with students in the health professions. Dr. Racis received a B.S. & M.S. in Physics (minors in
Mathematics and Computer Science) from Fairleigh Dickinson University before earning a dual Ph.D. in
Microbiology from Waksman Institute of Microbiology (Rutgers) and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of
NJ.
Contact Information for Dr. Stan Racis

Your primary means of contacting me should be either the BlackBoard discussion boards (yes, I will be checking them daily and so should you
<smile>) or by GMU’s email system – please don’t use any EMAIL tabs within BB as they typically don’t get to me in the appropriate in-baskets -
sigh…. My e-mail is racis.s@GMercyU.edu . If something is more time sensitive and or critical, you can call or text (make sure you include
your name and course name and number if you text me). ** Please note that I tend to travel a bit and sometimes am out of the country … I
will always give you a heads up regarding my travel times and any time zone differences ….But in general, please do feel free to call me with any
course and or technical issues … I am generally available for phone calls from 9 am to 11pm 7 days a week however there are times when I may
not be able to be online and only deal generally with issues over the telephone … but you can always schedule a time with me so I can be sure to
be online with the course open to go over material with you…. …. My Cell Phone 712-253-9039
My Local Office address:

Woodfield Capital Partners Suite 100 c/o Dr. Stan Racis
550 Skippack Pike,
Blue Bell, Pa, 19422
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The Value of TIME

Please note that this class is essentially an 8 week course (accelerated). It is generally important to keep up with any and all assignments
within any course, but moreso here. You will simply NOT have much of a chance to catch up if you fall behind – so please PLEASE do not
fall behind on this class – or any of your courses.
There are no “tricks” or shortcuts in education, especially on-line education. The “best practice” for any and all online students is to
understand that in general you will need to spend between 10-15 hrs per week per online course and a little bit more for this one as the sciences
involved in chemistry can be a bit more challenging than most other courses (My general experience is that most students require about 20hrs
per week for GMU’s CHM115 class – and of course some weeks will require a bit more or less. And the best way to do that is NOT to wait
until Sunday, study all day and pull an all-nighter to catch up <g>. Rather, make it a habit to spend 1-2 hrs per day, EVERY day, on this
course.
While many/most of you can probably get a passing grade without being dedicated daily to learning CHM115, in order to optimize that
learning, you need to be exposed to, and “re-infected” (in a manner of speaking <g>) with all sorts and manner of basic chemistry information.
Otherwise your ability to be able to solve problems, engage in critical thinking, remember important concepts, and most importantly your
ability to help your soon to be patients as expected of a healthcare professional, etc. will all be lessened.
Thinking ahead just a wee bit, CHM116 is looming <smile> …In terms of classes, it’s a rather different sort of beast in that it will contain
MANY more concepts than probably any class you have ever had (or will have). And because it also has many more NON-intuitive concepts,
its actually MUCH harder still. And taking it as an accelerated class can be literally overwhelming! But like all truly difficult things we
encounter, it also offers opportunities one might not otherwise be able to address. In this case one of the opportunities that CHM116 presents
to the student is the absolute need to learn HOW TO LEARN efficiently and effectively (because you will simply have enough time to learn all
in CHM116wo being able to do so efficiently) vs the brutish notion of seemingly endless repetitions. You may want to consider doing
yourselves a favor and start NOW in CHM115 with learning how to learn more efficiently and effectively. Want to know HOW to do that?
Just ask me either in one of our required weekly chats or on our discussion boards and I should be able to help you get started with that…
I want you each to be the BEST Healthcare Professionals you can be! I want that because not only do I believe YOU deserve it, but should you
go into any of the health professions (ie nursing) the patients you serve deserve it as well. Think about someone you love requiring the
services of a health professional – would you want them to be served by someone who just got by in their classes doing what had to be done, or
someone who dedicated themselves to being the best they could be and learning all they could and always doing more than what is just
required of them?
Be the best you can be in any and everything you do! Dr. Stan Racis
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Course Standards
Students attending the Gwynedd Mercy University School of Graduate and Professional Studies, especially those taking any of its
accelerated online course offerings, will NEED to prepare for the course before the actual start date. During the course itself, students
will achieve certain specified learning outcomes. All performance assessments depend upon the accomplishment of these outcomes.
Students are graded on achievement, rather than on effort – and so for this class that means YOU showing me, in your own words,
exactly what chemistry you have been learning in addition to completing the homework and tests in MasteringChemistry. It is the
responsibility of the student to prepare and stay on task throughout the course. The University trusts each student to maintain high
standards of honesty and ethical behavior. All assignments submitted in fulfillment of course requirements must be the student’s own
work. All assignments and assessments, except those designated as group work, are meant to be individual efforts. Group projects are
designed to require equal contribution from all group members.
It is assumed that students will perform professionally in preparing work required for this course.
Individual Responsibility: Each student is accountable for completing all required tasks during the course. A student demonstrates
accountability by completing all assignments by the due date and actively participating during each week of the course.
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Attendance Policy: Attendance is required for all class meetings or for all weeks of an online course. Any absence may have an
impact on your grade. Absences of 14 days may result in program withdrawal and may negatively affect financial aid. You must
access the course web site (the class BlackBoard discussion threads and the Mastering Chemistry assignments) at least once a week,
but more practically speaking, you should be checking into the discussion boards DAILY in order to be aware of any technical issues,
problems your classmates are experiencing, Hints from me, and occasionally extra credit queries that have to be executed within 24
hrs of my posting them <smile> …
If a student fails to “appear” in the software for two weeks the student will be dropped from the course with a grade of "W" unless
prior arrangements have been made with me and or the Dean’s office at GMU. I more than just strongly “ENCOURAGE” each and
every student to have a very DIRECT weekly exchange with me- in fact, I will be requiring it <smile>. Preferably in a tele call, but
**IF** you and I agree beforehand, then maybe email or online conference would be acceptable… So, each and every week that we
are together, I would like to know, from your pov:
1) Anything you found surprising and or interesting,

2) Anything that you continue to have difficulty understanding or learning – be specific ch & section in text and or specific
homework/test questions
3) How well (or poorly) you think you are doing,
4) Anything I (or GMU) might be able to do to help you (or future students) in terms of this online CHM115 class
5) Any Chemistry related questions or concerns you might have
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Late Assignment Policy: Please understand that failure to submit assignments on or before the due date may result in a
reduction in points awarded. If truly extenuating circumstances prevent you from submitting an assignment on time, please
 contact the instructor in advance of the due date,
 explain the truly extenuating circumstances that may prevent timely submission of an assignment (submitting some
sort of proof can be very helpful), and
 request additional time for submission.
Granting additional time for submission of an assignment is at the discretion of the instructor.
Assignments submitted after the due date without advance permission of the instructor may be subject to a reduction based
on how late it is submitted. Typically, anything more than a week late will not be accepted for grading, UNLESS previously
approved and arranged for by your instructor.
Due to the nature of discussions, which require active participation throughout the week and throughout the course, it isn’t fair to
your classmates if your reports / responses are submitted late. If a discussion post is made after the appropriate deadline, they will be
graded as a late assignment.
Written Assignments (iow BlackBoard Discussion Board assignments): Written assignments will be graded based on the
following criteria: - Grammatical correctness - APA format – Organization, logical sequence of material - Content - Understanding -
demonstration of understanding of learned theory – Honesty - NO PLAGIARISM!!.
Now, all that should be what you are accustomed to for classes, but starting here in CHM115 (and also in CHM116), the predominant
factors for grading your discussion assignments will be 1) the amount and quality of Chemistry you describe in your own words (it is a
chemistry class after all <smile>), and the Professionalism in how you communicate that chemistry. Students must complete their
own work and must give credit for someone else’s ideas. If you have questions about plagiarism, please ask the instructor. Always
place in quotation marks anything you copy and paste (and cite it according to APA format) otherwise you are representing it as your
own speech/writing.
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Scholarly Research: Appropriate scholarly research should be completed in the library or with official websites such as government
and educational sources. Using search engines such as Google, Yahoo!, etc. are not generally appropriate “reliable” sources, but may
be helpful in finding such reliable sources. These search engines bring up much more than just scholarly articles. Using encyclopedias
such as Britannica, Encarta, etc. are appropriate when gaining some insight into a subject area that is new to you. Once you have an
understanding of the subject, you need to use peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly sources. Many students like to use
Wikipedia. Wikipedia is not an appropriate website for scholarly research because anyone can edit articles. If anyone can edit articles,
then there is no guarantee that the information is correct.
An academic research paper and or professional report or response (as required in the Discussion Boards), should have multiple
references. What if the sources are wrong? In doing scholarly research, you should be looking at numerous articles to gain a full
perspective. In writing papers or reports or even responses, you would then choose the most appropriate articles to use. Using the
textbook is acceptable as part of your research, but the whole paper should not be based upon using the text as research. For
scholarly research, you will be using outside sources. When you use someone else’s ideas, you need to give them credit by using APA
citations in the body of the paper and references at the end of the paper. If you do not use both, you can be charged with plagiarism.
Copying and pasting directly from a website is not appropriate. You need to summarize or paraphrase what you have read, provide
a citation, and include a reference at the end of the paper.
Extra Credit: Yes, there are different ways to gain some extra credit. Some are built right into Mastering Chemistry ie you get a
couple extra % by not needing hints to answer questions … AND the adaptive follow-ups (due 2 days after an assignment or TEST) …
AND there are scheduled EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS within MC each week ... Anyone can discuss/request extra credit assignments
from your instructor. Going above and beyond on any of the discussion board assignments may well be rewarded (ie do more than
just the minimum). For instance, finding Chemistry-relevant news reports and presenting them to the class for discussion will be
noticed. For those of you who enjoy YouTube and other similar video sources, suggesting a superior video on some course topic /
concept would qualify especially if it’s well received by your classmates. And personally speaking, I will encourage and notice any of
you who take the time and trouble to help your classmates with any of the topics, assignments, labs, etc. … Basically, we are all in this
together, and a time-tested successful way of learning is having to explain/teach it to someone else <smile>
Academic Integrity: Academic integrity is fundamental to the activities and principles of a university. All members of the academic
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community must be confident that each person's work has been responsibly and honorably acquired, developed, and presented. Any
effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. The academic community
regards breaches of the academic integrity rules as extremely serious matters. Sanctions for such a breach may include academic
sanctions from the instructor, including failing the course for any violation, to disciplinary sanctions ranging from probation to
expulsion. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, collaboration, or any other form of cheating, consult the course
instructor.
Privacy and Confidentiality in the Course: One of the highlights of the University academic experience is that students can
draw on the wealth of examples from their organizations in discussions and in their written work. However, it is imperative that you
do not share information that is confidential, privileged, or proprietary in nature. You must be mindful of any contracts you have
agreed to with your company.
Student Accessibility Services: Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all
persons with disabilities. If you have a disability-related need for modifications or reasonable accommodations in this course, please
contact the office of Student Accessibility Services located in Counseling Services, The Griffin Complex; call 215-646-7300 ext. 427, or
visit the Student Accessibility Services web page www.gmercyu.edu/student-life/campus-resources/student-accessibility-services. If
the documentation supports your request for reasonable accommodations, the Student Accessibility services office will provide you
with an accommodation letter. Share this letter with me as early in the course as possible so that we may discuss the
accommodations.
If you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be
evacuated, please inform me immediately.
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Brief OVERVIEW of this Course - layout

The 2 basic things you need for this course are the lab kit and the text book with it's license for Mastering Chemistry software. OK
OK, so a desire to learn and do well are important too <smile>. The details for ordering are included below and in a previous
Blackboard announcement. Please do confirm in emails to me that:
1) You received the text (and that it is the 6th edition) and were able to access Mastering Chemistry for this class ( Course ID -
GMURACISCHM115FALL19 ) and whether you have the e-text or hard copy version.
2) And after you have received the HOLSciences lab kit, confirmed that nothing was missing, that the Lab Access code was
included and you were able to access our class’s HOLCloud site (GMUCHM115_fa19) at:
https://myhol.holscience.com/enroll/bhkc-dnbv-cbcb-zkvv
This course syllabus .... that is more or less the outline for the whole course for you ... should actually be studied & remembered.
Many parts of it will be located in your Blackboard as well. And as we are testing out a new MASTER for this course, we may
experience issues with linking the various different software / websites used in this course. Please do inform me asap should you run
into any issues with any of the software and always keep an eye out for announcements and or discussion board threads
to work around any issues we encounter ...
This course has a few different components you NEED to be aware of and address:
1) The Mastering Chemistry online site (Pearson) is where the majority of your homework and all your tests will be located (and
graded). I assign homework and tests on a per chapter basis, so most weeks will have multiple homework and test assignments.
Please do note the due dates and let me know BEFOREHAND if you will have trouble meeting the due dates as once you miss a
deadline, it’s rather problematic for both of us to reset things for you <smile> ...
2) There will be weekly video assignments (found in Blackboard and in this syllabus and sometimes also in your
discussion boards) where you are expected to outline in some degree of detail what you learned from them ....
you attach these summaries as pdf or word files (please NO Apple “pages” files) in an email to me. While they are not
graded (they are a type of "proof" that you were in attendance for the class), if done very well I will award some extra credit, if
done poorly I will ask you to review the video again and report again in more detail ... a couple of sentences won’t be enough, but
more than a page will generally be more than is necessary <smile>
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3) There will be graded discussion board questions/assignments where you are expected to be both SUBSTANTIVE and
PROFESSIONAL in your reports and responses to each other. What that means is (looking up at the title of the course) you
stress the chemistry involved first and foremost, you note any healthcare aspects of interest, you do RESEARCH (we are
an online course so open another window and search for info and responsible reliable professional sources) and summarize it for
the boards and CITE such sources. No matter what the topic of the question is, you will be graded on the CHEMISTRY you can
explain / show that you have learned, that applies in any way to the topic. Also, if you copy/paste ANYTHING from
anywhere it needs to be in quotes (and cited) otherwise you are representing it as your own writing/speech iow do
NOT plagiarize the work of anyone else by representing it as your own - EVER. Look for a Powerpoint in your discussion boards
to help you with this and if anything is unclear to you about it, contact me directly asap and lets get you on the right track.
4) There is a LAB with this course (graded separately – grades found within the link for our class named GMUCHM115_fa19 with
the lab link of: https://myhol.holscience.com/enroll/bhkc-dnbv-cbcb-zkvv ) that requires you to actually perform experiments at
home with the lab kit from HOLsciences (Hands on Labs). For “proof” of attendance, please attach cell phone photos of you doing
some of the work in each lab. The software for the lab is a site within HOLcloud specific for our class and for each
experiment there are 3 reports that you complete within the software - Exploration, Experimentation and Evaluation. The last
page online allows you to SAVE to your computer (always do this so you don't lose your work), and then SEND to me as well.
BUT because GMU’s BB and HOLcloud too often have linkage issues, I ask that after you Save your work to your computer, you
then SUBMIT/SEND from within the HOLCloud software to me, you also send me an email from your regular email
account (not from within HOLcloud) and attach those lab reports. I will inform you as to whether the links are working or not for
you and me.
5) Last but not least, I am always most interested in you showing evidence of learning the chemistry in this course. The more you
show me in terms of what you learn (ie in the discussion boards), the more reason(s) I might have to award you
extra credit .... iow, performing the minimum requirements will get you ... well ...through the course. Excellence involves doing all
requirements well, PLUS doing more than what is required.
Please feel free to contact me via email (racis.s@gmercyu.edu) or via my cell if necessary (712-253-9039) ....
I always look forward to the start of a new class, and this one is no exception ... Good luck to us all <smile>
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Grading:
A 90-100
B+ 87-89
B 80-86
C+ 77-79
C 70-76
F Below 70
I will always be available to you to discuss your performance / grades and will try to update you a few times during the course. Our
weekly individual chats would also be a good time to discuss your individual performance / grading.

Students with Disabilites

Disability Support Services (DSS) office works to coordinate with faculty, staff and administration to meet the needs of students that have a
qualified disability. Within the bounds of it's resources, Gwynedd Mercy University will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the
challenges and needs of students with a qualified disability.
Contact the Disability Support Services (DSS) office directly if you may need reasonable accommodations.
http://www.gmercyu.edu/student-life/campus-resources/disability-support-services
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Help with Your Online Course

The best way to start to deal with any technology issues is probably to contact me through GMU’s "private e-mail". I check e-mails at least once a
day Monday through Friday and I try to check them at least once each weekend. My GMU e-mail address is racis.s@GMercyU.edu … Beyond
that, GMU’s IT help desk can be very helpful with computer set-up etc. …
Help Desk:
If you experience technical difficulties with GMercyU email, Self-Service, or Blackboard at any time, please contact the IT Service
Desk at 215.646.7300 x21444.
Tutoring Options:
For tutoring services, please contact the Academic Resource Center (ARC) at 267.448.1370 or access their web page at
http://www.gmercyu.edu/academics/academic-programs-resources/academic-resource-center .
(NOTE: the best tutorial services, online or in person, are typically rather expensive. Smarthinking is actually paid for by the
university (your tuition) and they are among the very best available today. They will NOT do your homework for you, nor should you
ask them to. But they can and do help students 1) understand some of the more difficult concepts and 2) How to actually solve the
different sorts of problems you might encounter. It will probably worth your time and effort to try them not only for material in our
class, but also any other aspects of your education (ie Grammatical Correctness)
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Smarthinking may be accessed in Blackboard in the Tools tab:
Smarthinking offers:
 Drop-in with a tutor and interact in real time.
 Use the Writing Center for any class for feedback on essays, paragraphs, and more.
 Send an Offline Question and receive a reply from a tutor.
 Use Scheduled Tutoring to set up a session at least 48 hours in advance to interact in real time.
If you go to the TOOLS button within your BlackBoard, you can find access the SMARTTHINKING online Tutorial Services which many
students have reported as being very helpful. It really is one of the best online tutoring systems I have ever seen and its included in
your tuition (for now but likely not for much longer) so please do yourself a big favor and take advantage of it HINT – you can use it
for way more topics than just Chemistry <smile>.
Tutoring services can also be arranged between instructors and students.

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CHM 115 Course Description
An introduction to the principles of general chemistry for students of the health professions. Topics include the structure, properties,
and reactions of inorganic compounds, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, equilibrium,
kinetics, and acid‐base chemistry. Emphasis is on physiological and clinical correlations.
CHM 115L Course Description

Introduction to the experimental techniques of chemistry, applying the principles of stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, and
solution chemistry to the study of the composition and reactions of compounds. One credit (three hours laboratory). Co-requisite:
CHM115 or permission of instructor.
CHM 115 Course Outcomes
 CLO1: Demonstrate the quantitative and qualitative skills needed to succeed in chemistry, including the ability to read and
interpret graphs, the ability to apply algorithms to problem solving, and the ability to employ critical-thinking skills. The student
will demonstrate these abilities through performance on formative and summative assignments on MasteringChemistry and
performance on examinations.
 CLO2: Demonstrate the mastery of specific knowledge and skills in chemistry listed in the learning objectives for each chapter
posted on the Blackboard site and the ability to make connections between concepts in chemistry. The student will demonstrate
this mastery through performance on formative and summative assignments on MasteringChemistry and performance on
examinations.
 CLO3: Apply the fundamental principles of chemistry to the composition, structures, and processes of human physiology. The
student will demonstrate this ability through performance on formative and summative assignments on MasteringChemistry and
performance on examinations.
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General Education Program Learning Outcomes (LO):
 LO1: Express an appreciation and understanding of a variety of aesthetic, literary, cultural, and ideological traditions. (GMLO1,
3)
 LO2: Engage meaningfully in a community of scholarship through inquiry, research, and the communication of ideas. (GMLO1,
2, 4, 6, 7)
 LO3: Evaluate historical, political, economic, and scientific data while recognizing the interrelatedness of events and processes.
(GMLO1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7)
 LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of technology on society. (GMLO2, 5, 7)
 LO5: Reflect on the relationship of the Divine to the human experience. (GMLO1, 3, 6)
 LO6: Examine and understand the dynamics of individual and group behavior. (GMLO1, 2, 6)
 LO7: Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative reasoning. (GMLO2, 4, 5, 7)
 LO8: Engage in constructive activities of service to the community in light of the Gospel tradition as experienced through the
Mercy charism that shapes the College. (GMLO1, 3, 6)
Gwynedd Mercy University Learning Outcomes (GMLO)
 GMLO1: Communication Skills – listening, speaking, reading, writing, and observation

 GMLO2: Professional Competency – the skills and knowledge necessary for students to be satisfactory entry-level professionals
in their chosen fields
 GMLO3: Moral and Ethical Judgment – the awareness of the historical, philosophical, and religious foundations of ethical
decision making
 GMLO4: Problem Solving – the ability to recognize problems and apply systematic methods or processes to develop and activate
solutions to problems
 GMLO5: Critical Thinking – the ability to consider and evaluate effectively a process that includes inquiry and logical deduction;
students understand different situations and make thoughtful and accurate assessments.
 GMLO6: Leadership in Society – service to society and the awareness of the individual's role in society and the impact of one’s
actions
 GMLO7: Critical and Competent Use of Technology – the individual’s ability to locate, select, create, process, evaluate, and
distribute information
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Student Expectations
Students are expected to do the following:
 Ask probing and insightful questions related to course content.

 Make meaningful and relevant connections and application to their own learning process.
 Be productive and contributing members of class discussions.
Required Course Materials

Essentially there are 2 required course materials: your text along with the Mastering Chemistry software access and your Lab Kit.
OK OK, so a desire to learn is also pretty much a requirement as well <smile> The basic ordering info appears below:
Information for ordering your text:

First a NOTE: If purchasing or renting texts from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for Pearson's Mastering
Chemistry SOFTWARE products may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before
completing your purchase. This is almost always the case for used or heavily discounted text books. Ie I wouldn’t buy a used copy or
rent the text even if the seller claims the access is included – just saying …. And if ordering from the GMU bookstore, please make
certain it’s the 6th edition with a MASTERING CHEMISTRY License access and NOT the MODIFIED MASTERING CHEMISTRY or the 5th
edition.
So if you intend to do this online, to get started … Go to the MyPearson website (below) and CREATE an account by clicking on the “Log In or
Join Now” choice on the top menu ribbon:
https://secure.mypearsonstore.com/my_account/login.asp?partner=49
Then you can either navigate through their website to the appropriate Timberlake 6 th edition -- or use this link to order either the hardcover
version of the text with the MC access package, or the e-text version.:
http://www.mypearsonstore.com/bookstore/general-organic-and-biological-chemistry-structures-0134804678
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So in terms of ordering from Pearson’s website here are the snips for the ordering hard cover w/e-txt and MC license vs just the e-text w/MC
license – NOTE what is MOST important is that you get the Mastering Chemistry LICENSE for the 6th edition, with whatever version of the text
you prefer: Not 4th, or 5th edition – needs to be 6th edition!!
By Karen C. Timberlake Published by Pearson Copyright © 2019

Published Date: Jan 23, 2018
**IF** you are comfortable with e-text/ licenses compared to a hard cover text, you can
order the Mastering Chemistry License with e-text from Pearson directly from the above
website and receive it within an hour or so:
If in doubt about the exact ordering info, please do contact the Pearson Sales HELP
directly and tell them it’s for GMU’s CHM115 course with Dr Racis and they will make sure
you get the correct product. Note the price difference compared to the hard copy.
Whatever you order/BUY, Please be sure you have the Mastering Chemistry Access with it. NOT the Modified Mastering Chemistry Access
version (which includes a lab version we don’t use).
You will need the Mastering Chemistry ACCESS CODE that comes with your hardcover text to get into Mastering Chemistry online software. You
will need the ACCESS CODE that comes with your text to enter into the Mastering Chemistry software suite and you will need our class’s
COURSE ID which will be provided to you in either your class syllabus, your class BB announcements, and or an email from your instructor.
Please note that previous editions (i.e. 4th & 5th editions) have different Mastering Chemistry websites and content so you will need an access code
specific for the 6th edition of your text.
MasteringChemistry Notice: Course ID: GMUCHM115RACISFALL19

And you can access a very basic Student User’s Guide for Mastering Chemistry at the following website along with help for getting a Pearson
account and or having access to Pearson Support:
https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringchemistry/students/support/index.html
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Once you have the Mastering Chemistry ACCESS code, you just need to log into your Pearson Account and use that MC access code
to get into COURSE ID listed above. Once inside of the Mastering Chemistry (MC) software, you will find a much more detailed introduction
on how to use MC …
If you have an older version of the text, or have already ordered something different, please get in touch with me asap and
we’ll see about getting you squared away as quickly as possible.
What do you do if you already have a MC license AND just need to get into this new class (as listed above)?
If you registered for Mastering and can still sign in to the first course, you don't need to re-register (with an access code or by buying
access) to join the second course based on the same textbook. I do think there is a time limit of 12 or 18 months, so if you got your
MC license ~12 or more months ago, you may want to contact PEARSON Support to confirm whether you need a new access license
or not.
To join another course (same Mastering discipline and same Pearson account):
o Sign in to an active Mastering course with the username and password that you specified during registration.
o Select My Courses (top left) and then choose Join Another Course.
o Enter the course ID from your instructor (exactly as provided to ensure that you join the right course) and click
Continue.
o You should see the Course Home page of the additional course.
o From now on, signing in will take you to the Course Home page of the course you last worked in. How to switch your
view to a different course
o You can participate in up to five courses within the same Mastering discipline.
o If you have any issues joining another course: Please contact Pearson Support.
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Information on ordering your

CHM115 LABKIT
HOL Lab Link:
Lab class name: GMUCHM115_fa19

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Indigo Molecular Modeling Kit:

While not required for this course, a molecular modeling kit is recommended as it can help with appreciating the spatial orientation of
atoms and bonds that is critical in organic chemistry- past students have indicated it did help them understand how to draw the various
different molecular perspective:
https://www.indigoinstruments.com/molecular_models/student_sets/
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Brief OVERVIEW of this Course layout

The 2 basic things you need for this course are the lab kit and the text book with it's license for Mastering Chemistry software. OK
OK, so a desire to learn and do well are important too <smile>.
The details for ordering are included below and in a previous Blackboard announcement. Please do confirm in an email to me that :
3) you received the text (and that it is the 6th edition) and were able to access Mastering Chemistry for this class ( Course ID –
GMUCHM115RACISFALL19 ) and whether you have the e-text or hard copy version.
4) And after you have received the HOLSciences lab kit, confirmed that nothing was missing, that the Lab Access code was included and you
were able to access our class’s HOLCloud site at :
One of the first thing you should look at in BlackBoard will be the Course Syllabus .... that is more or less the outline for the whole
course for you ... Many parts of it will be located in your Blackboard as well. And as we are testing out a new MASTER for this
course, we may experience issues with linking the various different software / websites used in this course. Please do inform me asap
should you run into any issues with any of the software and always keep an eye out for announcements and or discussion board
threads to work around any issues we encounter ...
This course has a few different components you NEED to be aware of and address:
1) The Mastering Chemistry online site (Pearson) is where the majority of your homework and all your tests will be located (and
graded). I assign homework and tests on a per chapter basis, so most weeks will have multiple homework and test assignments.
Please do note the due dates and let me know BEFOREHAND if you will have trouble meeting the due dates as once you miss a
deadline, it’s rather problematic for both of us to reset things for you <smile> ...
2) There will be weekly video assignments (found in Blackboard and in the syllabus and sometimes also in your discussion boards)
where you are expected to outline in some degree of detail what you learned from them .... you attach these summaries as
pdf or word files (please NO Apple “pages” files) in an email to me. While they are not graded (they are a type of "proof" that you
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were in attendance for the class), if done very well I will award some extra credit, if done poorly I will ask you to review the
video again and report again in more detail ... a couple of sentences won’t be enough, but more than a page will generally be more
than is necessary <smile>
3) There will be graded discussion board questions/assignments where you are expected to be both SUBSTANTIVE and
PROFESSIONAL in your reports and responses to each other. What that means is (looking up at the title of the course) you stress
the chemistry involved first and foremost, you note any healthcare aspects of interest, you do RESEARCH (we are
an online course so open another window and search for info and responsible reliable professional sources) and summarize it for
the boards (in your own words) and appropriately CITE any sources. No matter what the topic of the question is, you will be
graded on the CHEMISTRY you can explain / show (in your own words) that you have learned, that in any way applies to the
topic. Also, if you copy/paste ANYTHING from anywhere it needs to be in quotes (and cited) otherwise you are representing it as
your own writing/speech iow do NOT plagiarize the work of anyone else by representing it as your own - EVER. If anything is
unclear to you about this, contact me directly asap and let’s get you on the right track.
4) There is a LAB course sort of synchronized with this this lecture course (but is graded separately) that requires you to actually
perform experiments at home with the lab kit from HOLSciences (Hands on Labs). For “proof” of attendance, please attach cell
phone photos of you doing some of the work in each lab whenever possible. The software for the lab is a site within
HOLcloud specific for our class and for each experiment there are 3 reports that you complete within the software -
Exploration, Experimentation and Evaluation. The last page online allows you to SAVE to your computer (always do this so you
don't lose your workl. BUT because GMU’s BB and HOLcloud too often have linkage issues, I ask that after you Save your work
to your computer, you then SUBMIT/SEND from within the HOLCloud software to me, you also send me an email from your
regular email account (not from within HOLcloud) and attach those lab reports. I will inform you as to whether the links are
working or not for you and me. PLEASE NOTE that every question asked in the lab website is GRADED so CHECK your
ANSWERS before submitting!!
5) Last but not least, I am always most interested in you showing evidence of learning the chemistry in this course. The more you
show me in terms of what you learn (ie in the discussion boards), the more reason(s) I might have to award you extra credit .... iow,
performing the minimum requirements will get you ... well ...through the course. Excellence involves doing all requirements well,
PLUS doing more than what is required.
Please feel free to contact me via email (racis.s@gmercyu.edu) or via texting my cell if necessary (712-253-9039) ....
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Please know that for now, the GMU BlackBoard links to Mastering Chemistry and our HOL lab site may not be linking properly for
all of you so please watch for additional information on this … so for now please ALWAYS access your Mastering Chemistry through
the Pearson website with your personal Pearson account and SAVE all your HOL lab reports onto your computer. I will confirm with
you as to whether I can access your work inside of the HOL site or not…. iow do NOT use any links within Blackboard to go to
Mastering Chemistry and or Kuracloud , just go there directly through your internet browser…. Use your regular GMU email system
for emails to / from me ….
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Topic Overview
TOPICS Chapters & Sections

Week One: Chemistry in our Lives & Introduction to Chemistry and Measurements........................................................1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.7
Week Two: Energy, Matter, Atoms, and Elements..............................................................................................................3.1-3.7, 4.1-4.4
Week Three: Atoms, Elements, and Nuclear Chemistry......................................................................................................4.5-4.8, 5.1-5.3
Week Four: Nuclear Chemistry and Compounds and Their Bonds......................................................................................5.4-5.6, 6.1-6.5
Week Five: Compounds and Their Bonds and Chemical Reactions and Quantities..........................................................6.6-6.9, 7.1-7.10
Week Six: Gases and Solutions............................................................................................................................................8.1-8.8, 9.1-9.3
Week Seven: Solutions, Reaction Rates, and Chemical Equilibrium..............................................................................9.4-9.6, 10.1-10.3
Week Eight: Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium and Acids and Bases............................................................10.4-10.5, 11.1-11.8
Disability Support Services
Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. If you have a
disability-related need for modifications or reasonable accommodations in this course, please contact the office of Disability Support
Services located in Counseling Services, The Griffin Complex; call 215-646-7300 x21427, or visit the Disability Support Services
web page http://www.gmercyu.edu/student-life/campus-resources/disability-support-services. If the documentation supports your
request for reasonable accommodations, the disability services office will provide you with an accommodation letter. Please share this
letter with me as early in the course as possible so that we may discuss the accommodations.
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CHEM 115 Suggested Point Values
Point
Assessment Due
Value
Week 1
Homework: Wk 1 MC: Ch.
200 9/22
1&2
Discussion Question: Using
100 9/22
Metric Measurements
Wk1 MC TestS/Quiz Ch. 1&2 100 9/22
Week 2
Discussion: Exploring the
Elements Through the 200 9/29
Periodic Table
Homework: Wk 2 MC: Ch. 3-
100 9/29
4.4
Discussion Question: Fossil
100 9/29
Fuels
Wk2 MCTestS/Quiz Ch 3-4.4 100 9/29
Week 3
Homework: Wk 3 MC: Ch.4.5
200 10/6
– 5.3
Discussion Question: Lead &
100 10/6
Other Dangerous Elements
Wk 3 MCTESTS/Quiz Ch4.5-
100 10/6
5.3
Week 4
200 10/13
5.4- 6.5
Discussion Question: Nuclear
100 10/13
Energy: Pros and Cons
Wk 4 MC TESTS/QuizCh 5.4-
100 10/13
6.5
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Week 5
200 10/20
6.6-7
Noble Gas Discussion 100 10/20
Wk5 MCTESTS/QuizCh6.6-7 100 10/20
Week 6
Homework: Wk 6 MC:Ch8-9.3 200 10/27
Scuba Diving Case Study 100 10/27
Wk6 MCTESTS/Quiz Ch8-9.3 100 10/27
Week 7
Homework: Wk 7
MasteringChemistry: Ch.9.4- 200 11/3
10.3
Discussion Question: Mount
Everest and the Limits of 100 11/3
Human Physiology
Wk 7 MCTESTS/QuizCh9.4-
100 11/3
10.3
Week 8
Homework: Wk 8 MC:
200 11/10
Ch.10.4-11
Discussion Question:
Hyperventilation Versus 100 11/10
Hypoventilation
Wk 8 MCTESTS/QuizCh10.4-
100 11/10
11
3300
Total Points point
s
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CHEM 115 L Suggested Point Values

Point
Assessment Due
Value
Week 1
Laboratory Techniques and
50 9/22
Measurements – Exploration
Measurements – 100 9/22
Experimentation
50 9/22
Measurements – Exploration
Week 2
Separation of a Mixture of
50 9/29
Solids – Exploration
100 9/29
Solids – Experimentation
50 9/29
Solids – Evaluation
Week 3
Caloric Content of Food –
50 10/6
Exploration
100 10/6
Experimentation
50 10/6
Evaluation
Week 4
Molecular Modeling and Lewis
50 10/13
Structures – Exploration
Molecular Modeling and Lewis
100 10/13
Structures – Experimentation
Molecular Modeling and Lewis 50 10/13
30
Structures – Evaluation
Week 5
Stoichiometry of a Precipitation
50 10/20
Reaction – Exploration
100 10/20
Reaction – Experimentation
50 10/20
Reaction – Evaluation
Week 6
Boyle’s Law – Exploration 50 10/27
Boyle’s Law – Experimentation 100 10/27
Boyle’s Law – Evaluation 50 10/27
Week 7
Ionic Reactions – Exploration 50 11/3
Ionic Reactions –
100 11/3
Experimentation
Ionic Reactions – Evaluation 50 11/3
Equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s
50 11/3
Principle – Exploration
100 11/3
Principle – Experimentation
50 11/3
Principle – Evaluation
Week 8
Antacid Analysis and Titration
50 11/10
– Exploration
100 11/10
– Experimentation
50 11/10
– Evaluation
1800
Total Points
points
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Course Schedule
Week Start End MC Chapter-Section TOPICS

One 9/16 9/22 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.7 Introduction
Two 9/23 9/29 3.1-3.7, 4.1-4.4 Energy, Matter, Atoms, and Elements
Three 9/30 10/6 4.5-4.8, 5.1-5.3 Atoms, Elements, and Nuclear Chemistry
Four 10/7 10/13 5.4-5.6, 6.1-6.5 Nuclear Chemistry - Compounds & Bonds
Five 10/14 10/20 6.6-6.9, 7.1-7.10 Compounds & Bonds and Chemical Reactions
Six 10/21 10/27 8.1-8.8, 9.1-9.3 Gases and Solutions
Seven 10/28 11/3 9.4-9.6, 10.1-10.3 Solutions, Reaction Rates, & Chemical Equilibrium
Eight 11/4 11/10 10.4-10.5, 11.1-11.8 Reaction Rates, Chemical Equilibrium, Acids & Bases
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Weekly Learning Modules
Week One: Introduction to Chemistry and Measurements
Learning Objectives Alignment
1.1 Write the names and abbreviations for International System of Units (SI) or metric units used to CLO1, CLO2
measure length, mass, volume, temperature and time.
1.2 Calculate metric equalities using numerical prefixes. CLO1, CLO2
1.3 Write conversion factors to change metric and/or English units to another. CLO1, CLO2
1.4 Calculate the dosage level given a medication weight or volume. CLO1, CLO2
1.5 Classify a number as exact or measured. CLO1, CLO2
1.6 Determine the number of significant figures in a measurement and in the result of a calculation. CLO1, CLO2
1.7 Express numbers using scientific notation. CLO1, CLO2
1.8 Record measurements to the correct number of significant figures. CLO1, CLO2
1.9 Convert numbers and fractions to percent. CLO1, CLO2
1.10 Calculate density and specific gravity using mass and volume measurements. CLO1, CLO2
Required Learning Resources and Activities: Students must complete any resources activities listed in Alignment Pages/AIE/
this section as selected by the instructor. Generic
Math Skills Assessment CLO1, Pre-

CLO2 assessment
Complete the Math Skills Assessment. and
feedback=
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Note. If you score less than 70% on the Math Skills Assessment, contact your instructor. 30 minutes
Student Introduction Discussion Forum N/A Discussion

board post
Introduce yourself by answering the following questions in the Student Bio discussion forum: and reading
all posts =
 What is your academic background? 1 hour
 What area are you currently working in?
 What are your personal interests outside of work?
 What is one detail about you that will help us remember you?
You can also include appropriate pictures of yourself, your family, pets, and so forth in your post.
Read all discussion posts & do try to know your classmates because, well, you are in a class together
& can help each other (& yourself) – sorta like what nurses do everyday <smile>
Tutorial: Using MasteringChemistry CLO1, Review

CLO2, technology
Throughout this course, you will use the MasteringChemistry software to learn and review chemistry CLO3 tools and
concepts and to complete homework and assessments. tutorials =
1 hour
Read the following notice about acquiring a MasteringChemistry account:
 You are required to have a new MasteringChemistry account. Your new General, Organic, and
Biological Chemistry textbook should contain an access code to the MasteringChemistry account.
You will use this textbook in multiple courses throughout this program.
 Ensure that you have selected the correct edition (6th ed) of the textbook
o Different editions of the textbook will not contain access to the correct MasteringChemistry
account.
 If you rent or purchase a used book, the access code may have already been redeemed. If this
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happens, you will have to purchase a new access code directly from Pearson at full price.
 A new account will have access to MasteringChemistry for ~12 months from the date of activation.
You will be able to use this code in any number of courses using the same textbook during that
time period.
Register your MasteringChemistry account at the Pearson Mastering Chemistry website:

http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringchemistry/students/get-registered/
index.html
… and once there, you may want to Review the MasteringChemistry Student User Guide at the
Pearson Mastering Chemistry.
Complete the Introduction to MasteringChemistry module in the MasteringChemistry module on the

ASSIGNMENT page..
Post any questions and comments about the reading in the Using MasteringChemistry Wk1 General
discussion forum.
Weekly Reading 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, ~60 pages

1.4, 1.5, 1.6,
Read Chs. 1 & 2 (ALL sections) of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 1.7, 1.8, 1.9,
1.10
Post any questions and comments about the reading in the Week One General discussion forum.
Introduction to Mastering Chemistry & the Mathematics of Chemistry 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Review
1.7 video and
Throughout the course, you will be required to convert between units in your calculations. This skill is post
also an important proficiency for nurses and all healthcare professionals. response =
30 minutes
On your Mastering Chemistry calendar you will find 2 assignments scheduled ... Introduction to
Mastering Chemistry and Basic Math aspects of Chemistry ... These are for your benefit to quickly learn
how Mastering Chemistry (MC) works and to give you an intro into the kinds of math that will be
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involved. This material will remain available to you thoughout the course should you need ... Please do
NOTE that the MC DYNAMIC MODULES are real time online AI tutorials – Do try em out!
Post any questions and comments to the Week One General Discussion Forum.
Lecture: Scientific Notation and Density 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, Review

1.10 interactive
Watch each of the following lectures dealing with scientific notation, all available on YouTube: and
compose
 “Scientific Notation: Introduction” (13:55): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dme- summaries
G4rc6NI&list=UUj3EXpr5v35g3peVWnVLoew =
1 hour
 “Fixing Incorrect Scientific Notation” (4:47): http://youtu.be/6yPtVmsDud0
 “Scientific Notation Practice Problems” (13:30): http://youtu.be/7iGAa0BVS9I
Watch each of the following lectures dealing with density, all available on YouTube:
 “Density: A Story of Archimedes and the Gold Crown” (9:11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=KMNwXUCXLdk&feature=youtu.be
 “Density Practice Problems” (8:55): https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=7tVebi3TSsg&list=PL3hPm0ZdYhyz_A3Q-jhLuGtBrWsJqTHpu
Write a paragraph summary of each of the lectures.
Submit your paragraphs to your instructor via email before Sunday evening at midnight.
Total 6 hours
Alignment Pages/AIE/
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Generic
Optional: Dimensional Analysis Lecture and Activity 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Review
1.7 video and
Watch "Treating units algebraically and dimensional analysis," available on Khan Academy (6:28): post
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/introduction-to-algebra/units-algebra/v/dimensional- response =
analysis-units-algebraically 30 minutes
Post all questions and comments in the Week One General discussion forum.
Total 1 hours, 30
minutes
Assignment: Students must complete the weekly assignment(s). Alignment Points/AIE/

Generic
Discussion Question: Using Metric Measurements 1.1, 1.3 Compose

initial
NASA lost a $125 million Mars orbiter in 1999 because of an error in converting English units to response
metric. and respond
to 3 students
Read the article “Mars Climate Orbiter Team Finds Likely Cause Of Loss,” available at NASA.gov: = 1 hour
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98/news/mco990930.html
Read the article “Mystery of Orbiter Crash Solved,” available at the Washington Post website:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/space/stories/orbiter100199.htm
Write a response to the following questions in the discussion forum:
 What countries do not use the metric system?

 Should the United States switch to the metric system?
 What would be the advantages and disadvantages of this switch?
 What is the most significant way this switch would affect you personally?
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 What are the applications of the metric system in medicine and health care?
Note. Initial answers to the discussion question must be professional and substantive and at least 450
words. Any references used should be properly cited following APA formatting guidelines. Initial
discussion question responses are due by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday.
Write a professional and substantive response to a minimum of three of your classmate’s initial
reports. All responses must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Sunday.
REMEMBER that only chemistry you explain in your own words counts toward grade!
Week 1 MC ASSIGNMENTS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Assessment

1.4, 1.5, 1.6, = varies but
Complete the Week 1 Mastering Chemistry HOMEWORK, TESTS & CLINICALS on the topics 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, tests are 120
covered in Chs. 1 & 2 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 1.10 min max,
homework,
Note. All weekly tests/quizzes are open-book and questions are randomly pulled from a large pool of etc is ~2-6
questions for each chapter. You have a time limit of 120 minutes to complete the test/quiz. You can hrs
only take the test/quiz once.
Total 3-6 hours
Laboratory: Students must complete the laboratory assignment(s) using the Hands On Lab kit. Alignment Points/AIE/
Generic
Laboratory: Getting Started CLO1, Complete

CLO2 the lab and
Complete the Getting Started Lab within the HOLCloud site for our class. Always check with your review
instructor (email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab report. instructor
feedback =
Note. This lab will take a minimum of 1 hour to complete. 1 hour
Laboratory: Laboratory Safety CLO1, Complete

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CLO2 the lab and

Complete the Laboratory Safety Lab. Always check with your instructor (email) that they have access review
to your completed (submitted) lab report. instructor
feedback =
Note. This lab will take a minimum of 1.5 hours to complete. 1.5 hours
Laboratory: Laboratory Techniques and Measurements – Exploration, Experimentation & 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Complete
Evaluation 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, the lab and
1.10, 2.1 review
Complete the Laboratory Techniques and Measurements. Always check with your instructor (email) instructor
that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab report. feedback =
4.0 hrs
Note. This lab will take a minimum of 4 hrs to complete.
Total
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Week Two: Energy, Matter, Atoms, and Elements
2.1 Convert Celsius, Kelvin, and Fahrenheit temperatures into corresponding values on another CLO1, CLO2
temperature scale.
2.2 Distinguish between types and instances of kinetic and potential energy. CLO1, CLO2
2.3 Convert between energy units. CLO1, CLO2
2.4 Classify examples of matter as either pure substances or as mixtures. CLO1, CLO2
2.5 Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. CLO1, CLO2
2.6 Classify matter according to its state. CLO1, CLO2
2.7 Differentiate between physical and chemical properties. CLO1, CLO2
2.8 Interpret heating and cooling curves for a substance. CLO1, CLO2
2.9 Calculate the quantity of heat lost or gained during a temperature change using specific heat. CLO1, CLO2
2.10 Calculate the energy value of a given weight of food in kilojoules (kJ) or kilocalories (kcal). CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
2.11 Identify the names of an element from its symbol and vice versa. CLO1, CLO2
2.12 Identify an element in the periodic table from its group and period. CLO1, CLO2
2.13 Identify an element as a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal using the periodic table. CLO1, CLO2
Weekly Reading 2.1-2.13 ~ 60 pages

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Read Ch. 3 and sections 4.1- 4.4 of Ch. 4 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry.
Post any questions and comments about the reading in the Week Two General discussion forum.
Learning Activity: Physical and Chemical Change 2.6, 2.7 Review the
video and
Watch the following videos available on YouTube: post
response=
 “Chemical and Physical Changes” (3:18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8tyjwB42X4 1 hour
 “Chemical and Physical Processes” (4:05): http://youtu.be/ziQtpXVDpn0?
list=PLllVwaZQkS2op2kDuFifhStNsS49LAxkZ
Submit your paragraphs to your instructor via EMAIL.
Post any comments or questions about the reading in the Week Two General discussion forum.
Discussion: Exploring the Elements Through the Periodic Table 2.11, 2.12, Compose
2.13 initial
Review the interactive periodic table, available at Ptable: http://www.ptable.com response
and respond
Review the Element Lessons, available on Ted: http://ed.ted.com/periodic-videos to 3 students
= 1 hour
Identify or choose an element that interests you.
Write at least a 450 word SUBSTANTIVE & PROFESSIONAL report in the discussion forum
describing how your chosen element and its properties are important in your life. NOTE that your
grade is totally about the CHEMISTRY you explain in your own words <smile> …
Note. Initial answers to the discussion question must be PROFESSIONAL and SUBSTANTIVE and at
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least 450 words. Make certain you KNOW & Understand EXACTLY what we mean by
PROFESSIONAL & SUBSTANTIVE!! Any references used should be properly cited following APA
formatting guidelines. Initial discussion question responses are due by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on
Thursday.
Write PROFESSIONAL and SUBSTANTIVE responses to a minimum of three of your classmate’s

initial reports. All responses must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Sunday.
Discussion Question: Fossil Fuels (Yep – you have 2 discussion questions this week <smile>) 2.2, 2.7 Compose
initial
Read the following introduction to fossil fuel considerations: response
and respond
We use fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal) for many things: power for transportation, electricity production, to 3 students
and home and industrial heating. Often overlooked is the fact that these fuels also provide the basic = 1 hour
raw materials for medicines and all the polymer products (clothing, plastics, and so on) we use every
day.
Read the reference article “Peak Oil: Theory or Myth”?
https://www.livescience.com/38869-peak-oil.html
Write a response to the following question in the discussion:
 Explain some selected aspect of the CHEMISTRY involved in the creation of, and use of, fossil
fuels
 Should we be burning the fossil fuels that provide the starting materials that are used for many
indispensable items ie the synthesis of many medicines and polymers?
 If we continue to burn fossil fuels for the next 50 years, what do you think the consequences would
be?
Note. Initial answers to the discussion question must be professional and substantive and at least 450
words. Any references used should be properly cited following APA formatting guidelines. Initial
discussion question responses are due by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday.
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Write a professional and substantive response to a minimum of three of your classmate’s initial
reports. All responses must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Sunday.
REMEMBER that only the chemistry you explain in your own words counts toward grade! Iow
do NOT allow yourself to be sidetracked by things like politics, philosophy, ethics, emotional
appeals, personal (non-expert) opinions, etc etc because none of that will count towards grade or
even the assignment’s wordcount <smile>.

2.4, 2.5, 2.6, = Test ~ 1
Complete the Week 2 MC HOMEWORK, TEST/Quiz and CLINICALS on the topics covered in Ch. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, hr,
3 & 4 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 2.10, 2.11, Homework
2.12, 2.13 etc 2-6 hrs
Note. All weekly quizzes are open-book and questions are randomly pulled from a large pool of
questions for each chapter. You have a time limit of 120 minutes to complete the quiz. You can only
take the quiz once.
Total
Laboratory: Students must complete the laboratory assignment(s) using the Hands On Lab kit. Points/AIE/
Generic
Laboratory: Separation of a Mixture of Solids – Exploration, Experimentation, & Evaluation 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, Complete
5.2, 6.11, the lab and
Complete the Separation of a Mixture of Solids within the HOLCloud site for our class. Always 6.12, 6.13, review
check with your instructor (email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab report.. 6.14, 7.3, instructor
7.4 feedback =
Note. This lab will take a minimum of 3.0 hrs to complete. 3.0 hrs
Week Three: Atoms, Elements, and Nuclear Chemistry

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3.1 Identify the subatomic particles proton, neutron, and electron and their electrical charges. CLO1, CLO2
3.2 State the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons of an atom or isotope given the atomic CLO1, CLO2
number and the mass number.
3.3 Describe the energy levels, sublevels, and orbitals for electrons in an atom. CLO1, CLO2
3.4 Write the electronic configuration and draw orbital diagrams for an element. CLO1, CLO2
3.5 Explain trends in the periodic properties of elements from their electronic configuration, CLO1, CLO2
including atomic size, ionization energy, and metallic character.
3.6 Draw an electron dot symbol for any representative element. CLO1, CLO2
3.7 State the differences between alpha, beta, gamma, and positron radiation. CLO1, CLO2
3.8 Balance a nuclear equation for alpha, beta, gamma, and positron emission. CLO1, CLO2
3.9 Identify types of radioactive decay from the parent and daughter isotopes. CLO1, CLO2
3.10 Identify the relative penetrating power and the potential to do tissue damage of the different CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
kinds of radioactive decay.
3.11 Describe how radiation is detected and measured. CLO1, CLO2

3.4, 3.5, 3.6,
Read sections 4.5–4.8 in Ch. 4 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 3.7, 3.8, 3.9,
3.10, 3.11
Read sections 5.1 & 5.3 (pp. 127–138) in Ch. 5 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry.
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Post any comments or questions about the reading in the Week Three General discussion forum.
Video: Atomic Structure 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, Review the

3.4 video and
Watch the following videos on atomic structure, available on YouTube: post
response=
 “Models of the Atom Timeline” (10:51): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSAgLvKOPLQ 1 hour, 30
minutes
 “Basic Atomic Structure: A Look Inside the Atom” (7:44): https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=h6LPAwAmnCQ
 “Atomic Number, Mass Number, and Net Charge” (6:26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=dRfrvpVdKGM
 “Practice Problems: Net Charge, Mass Number, Atomic Number” (4:56):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzkL3DNjz_s
 “Valence Electrons and the Periodic Table” (16:52):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yADrWdNTWEc
 “What are isotopes?” (7:55): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EboWeWmh5Pg
 “Isotopes and Elements Practice Problems” (6:38): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4WZ0-

fItt8

Post any comments or questions about the reading in the Week 3 General discussion forum.
Video: Alpha Decay 3.7, 3.8 Review the

video and
Watch the following videos on radioactive decay, available on YouTube: post
 “Alpha Decay” (13:07): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwExbnOzc4o response=
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 “Beta Decay” (9:58): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqAA_D9Mi_I 30 minutes

 “Positron Decay” (11:33): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjuZSvZukAw

Total 4 hours

Generic
Discussion Question: Lead and Other Dangerous Elements 3.5, 3.10, Compose
CLO3 initial
Read “Children Are Still Poisoned by Lead – Thousands of Them,” available on Philly.com website: response
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/public_health/Children-are-still-poisoned-by-lead--thousands-of- and respond
them.html to 3 students
=
Read “Lead Poisoning,” available at the Patient website: http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Lead- 1 hour
Poisoning.htm
Research an element from the periodic table that has a harmful effect on the human body.
Write a response to the following questions in the discussion forum:
 What element did you choose?

 What is the etiology of exposure to the element? How is it harmful?
 Compare the effects of lead poisoning and lead exposure to the etiology of the element you chose.
 Which is more dangerous to the population at large: lead or the element you chose? Justify your
response.
least 450 words. Any references used should be properly cited following APA formatting guidelines.
Initial discussion question responses are due by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Thursday.
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NOTE that your grade is totally about the CHEMISTRY you explain in your own words <smile>
…

3.4, 3.5, 3.6, = varies but
Complete the Week 3 MC HOMEWORK, TESTS/Quiz, CLINICALS over the topics covered in Ch. 4 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, tests are 120
& 5 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 3.10, 3.11 min max,
homework,
Note. All weekly quizzes are open-book and questions are randomly pulled from a large pool of etc is ~2-6
questions for each chapter. You have a time limit of 120 minutes to complete the quiz. You can only hrs
take the quiz once.
Total 2 hours
Generic
Laboratory: Caloric Content of Food – Exploration, Experimentation & Evaluation 2.3, 2.9, Complete
2.10 the lab and
Complete the Caloric Content of Food within the HOLCloud site for our class. Always check with review
your instructor (email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab report.. instructor
feedback =
Note. This lab will take a minimum of 2.5 hrs to complete. 2.5 hrs
Total
Week Four: Nuclear Chemistry and Compounds and Their Bonds

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4.1 Calculate the amount of remaining radioisotope after a specified time period, given the half-life of CLO1, CLO2
a radioisotope.
4.2 Calculate the time required for a radioisotope to decay to a particular mass, given the half-life of CLO1, CLO2
the radioisotope.
4.3 Calculate radiation doses using radiation activity units. CLO1, CLO2
4.4 Describe the use of radioisotopes for medical diagnosis and treatment. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
4.5 Differentiate between the processes of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. CLO1, CLO2
4.6 Write symbols for common ions of the representative elements using the octet rule. CLO1, CLO2
4.7 Write the correct formula for a named ionic compound using charge balance. CLO1, CLO2
4.8 Classify a compound as ionic or covalent. CLO1, CLO2
4.9 Write the name of an ionic compound from its formula and vice versa. CLO1, CLO2
4.10 Write the name and formula for a compound containing a polyatomic ion. CLO1, CLO2
4.11 Draw electron-dot symbols for the representative elements. CLO1, CLO2
4.12 Draw electron-dot structures for covalent compounds, including multiple bonds and resonance CLO1, CLO2
structures.
4.13 Write the name of a covalent compound from its formula and vice versa. CLO1, CLO2
4.14 Determine the polarity of a covalent bond given the electronegativity values of the atoms bonded. CLO1, CLO2
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4.4, 4.5, 4.6,
Read sections 6.1–6.5 in Ch. 6 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 4.10, 4.11,
Post any comments or questions about the reading in the Week Four General Discussion Forum. 4.12, 4.13,
4.14
Video: Nuclear Chemistry Resources 4.1, 4.2 Review

videos and
Watch the following videos on nuclear half-life, available on YouTube: post
response =
 “Nuclear Half Life: Intro and Explanation” (5:52): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opjJ- 1 hour
3Tkfyg&list=UUj3EXpr5v35g3peVWnVLoew
 “Nuclear Half Life: Calculations” (8:03): http://youtu.be/WAsmY4ocWSA

Post any comments or questions about the reading in the Week Four General discussion forum.
Nuclear Medicine Resources 4.4 Review

interactive
Review the following resources on nuclear medicine: and post
 Nuclear Medicine: Answering your Questions: response =
http://www.ansto.gov.au/cs/groups/corporate/documents/webcontent/mdaw/mdax/~edisp/ 1 hour
acstest_038604.pdf
 Radioisotopes in Medicine:
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Non-Power-Nuclear-Applications/Radioisotopes/
Radioisotopes-in-Medicine/
 Isotopes Used in Medicine:

http://www.radiochemistry.org/nuclearmedicine/radioisotopes/ex_iso_medicine.htm
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 Radiation Dose Chart: http://www.ans.org/pi/resources/dosechart/
Write a paragraph summary of each of the resources.

Post any comments or questions about the reading in the Week Four General Discussion Forum.
Total 4 hours

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Discussion Question: Nuclear Energy: Pros and Cons 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, Compose
Research to find the answers to the following questions: 4.4, 4.5 initial
response
 How many states in the United States have nuclear waste storage sites? and respond
 Where is current research on nuclear fusion being conducted? to 3 students
=
Write a response to the following questions in the discussion forum: 1 hour
 Given that fossil fuel reserves will eventually be depleted, do you think nuclear power should be
expanded?
 What are pros and cons of nuclear power expansion?
 How should the nuclear waste issue be dealt with?
 Should fusion research be more heavily funded? Why or why not?
NOTE that your grade is totally about the CHEMISTRY you explain in your own words <smile>
… Address each point BUT FOCUS on Chemistry ie don’t allow yourself to get side-tracked <g>
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Ionic Equations Worksheet 4.6, 4.7 Worksheet –

Interpret &
Complete the Net Ionic Equations Worksheet. (In your weekly BB tab under GRADED solve
ASSIGNMENTS). problems =
Submit your assignment to the instructor via EMAIL. 30 minutes

4.4, 4.5, 4.6, = varies but
Complete the Week 4 MC HOMEWORK, TESTS/Quiz & CLINICALS on the topics covered in Ch. 5 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, tests are 120
& 6 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 4.10, 4.11, min max,
4.12, 4.13, homework,
Note. All weekly quizzes are open-book and questions are randomly pulled from a large pool of 4.14 etc is ~2-6
take the quiz once.
Total 3 hours
Generic
Laboratory: Molecular Modeling and Lewis Structures – Exploration, Experimentation & 3.6, 4.6, Complete
Evaluation 4.11, 4.12, the lab and
5.1 review
Complete the Molecular Modeling and Lewis Structures within the HOLCloud site for our class. instructor
Always check with your instructor (email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab feedback =
report.. 4.25 hrs
Note. This lab will take a minimum of 4.25 hrs to complete.
Total
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Week Five: Compounds and Their Bonds and Chemical Reactions and Quantities
5.1 Predict the three-dimensional molecular shape of a covalent compound, then classify it as polar CLO1, CLO2
or nonpolar using the VSEPR (valence shell electron pair repulsion) model.
5.2 Describe the attractive forces between ions, polar molecules, and nonpolar molecules. CLO1, CLO2
5.3 Balance a chemical equation from the reactant and product formulas. CLO1, CLO2
5.4 Draw reaction coordinate energy diagrams for endothermic and exothermic reactions. CLO1, CLO2
5.5 Classify a reaction as combination, decomposition, single or double replacement, or combustion. CLO1, CLO2
5.6 Identify the reactant oxidized, the reactant reduced, reducing agent, and oxidizing agent in a CLO1, CLO2
chemical reaction.
5.7 Calculate the number of particles in a given amount of moles and the number of moles in a given CLO1, CLO2
number of particles using Avogadro’s number.
5.8 Determine the molar mass of a substance using the periodic chart CLO1, CLO2
5.9 Convert between mass and moles using molar mass. CLO1, CLO2
5.10 Calculate the moles and/or grams of a compound in a reaction given a quantity in moles and/or CLO1, CLO2
grams of a reactant or product using a mole–mole factor in the balanced equation for the
reaction.
5.11 Calculate the theoretical yield and the percent yield for a chemical reaction. CLO1, CLO2
5.12 Identify the limiting reactant in a chemical reaction. CLO1, CLO2
5.13 Calculate the reaction theoretical yield from the limiting reactant. CLO1, CLO2
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5.14 State the products and balance a chemical equation for a hydrocarbon combustion reaction. CLO1, CLO2
5.15 Calculate heat absorbed or released in a chemical reaction. CLO1, CLO2
Read sections 6.6–6.9 in Ch. 6 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry.

Read All of Ch. 7 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry.
Lecture: Mole and Avogardo’s Number 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, Review

5.10 videos and
Watch the following lectures on moles and Avogadro’s number: post
response =
 “The mole and Avogadro’s number,” available on Khan Academy (9:44): 30 minutes
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/lab-values/v/the-mole-and-avogadro-s-
number
 “Very Common Mole Questions,” available on YouTube (10:11):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO9M1hbs88s

Lecture: VSEPR Theory 5.1, 5.2 Review

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video and
Watch the following lecture on VSEPR theory: post
response =
 “VSEPR Theory: Introduction” (20:29): https://www.youtube.com/watch? 30 minutes
v=nxebQZUVvTg&list=UUj3EXpr5v35g3peVWnVLoew&index=65

5.1, 5.2, 5.3, Assessment

Week 5 MC ASSIGNMENTS
5.4, 5.5, 5.6, = varies but
5.7, 5.8, 5.9, tests are 120
Complete the Week 5 MC HOMEWORK & TESTS/Quiz over the topics covered in Ch. 6 & 7 of
5.10, 5.11, min max,
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry.
5.12, 5.13, homework,
5.14, 5.15 etc is ~2-6
Note, All weekly quizzes are open-book and questions are randomly pulled from a large pool of
hrs
questions for each chapter. You have a time limit of 120 minutes to complete the quiz. You can only
take the quiz once.
Total 3-6 hours,

30 minutes

Generic
Discussion Question: Noble Gas Compounds 4.6, 4.8, Discussion

4.14, 5.6 question=
The elements in Group VIII of the periodic table became known as the noble gases because, prior to 1 hour
1962, there were no observed compounds of these elements. They were thought to be relatively
unreactive or aloof from the other elements.
Write a response to each of the following questions in the discussion forum:

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 What other elements have been shown to react with the noble gases?
 How would you characterize the electronegativity of these other elements?
 Why do you think that level of electronegativity is necessary to form a compound with a noble gas?
 Which noble gases have not formed compounds yet? Why do you think this is so?
Provide references for your answers.
Write a PROFESSIONAL and SUBSTANTIVE response to a minimum of three different students.

All responses must be posted by 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on Sunday.
Total 2 hour
Generic
Laboratory: Stoichiometry of a Precipitation Reaction – Exploration, Experimentation & 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, Complete
Evaluation 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, the lab and
5.10, 5.11, review
Complete the Stoichiometry of a Precipitation Reaction within the HOLCloud site for our class. 5.12, 5.13, instructor
Always check with your instructor (email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 feedback =
report. 4 hrs
Note. This portion of the lab will take a minimum of 4.0 hrs to complete.
Total
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Week Six: Gases and Solutions
6.1 Describe the kinetic molecular theory of gases and the physical properties of gases. CLO1, CLO2
6.2 Describe the units of measurement used for pressure, and use conversion factors to convert CLO1, CLO2
between units.
6.3 Calculate the new pressure or volume when the temperature and amount of gas are held constant CLO1, CLO2
and either pressure or volume is changed using Boyle’s law.
6.4 Calculate the new temperature or volume when the pressure and amount of gas are held constant CLO1, CLO2
and either temperature or volume is changed using Charles’s law.
6.5 Calculate the new temperature or pressure when the volume and amount of gas are held constant CLO1, CLO2
and either temperature or pressure is changed using Gay-Lussac’s law.
6.6 Calculate the new pressure, volume, or temperature of a gas when changes in two of these CLO1, CLO2
properties are given and the amount of gas is constant using the combined gas laws.
6.7 Calculate the amount or volume of a gas when the pressure and temperature are constant using CLO1, CLO2
Avogadro’s law.
6.8 Calculate pressure, P, volume, V, temperature, T, or amount in moles, n, of a gas when given CLO1, CLO2
three of these four values using the ideal gas law equation.
6.9 Calculate the total pressure of a mixture of gases using Dalton’s law of partial pressures. CLO1, CLO2
6.10 Calculate molecular mass using the ideal gas law. CLO1, CLO2
6.11 Identify the solute and solvent in a solution. CLO1, CLO2
6.12 Describe the solvent-solute attractions that result in solutions for ionic and/or polar solutes and for CLO1, CLO2
nonpolar solutes and solvents.
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6.13 Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated solutions. CLO1, CLO2
6.14 Identify a salt as either water soluble or insoluble. CLO1, CLO2
6.15 Calculate the concentration of a solution in milliequivalents per liter, molarity, and percent CLO1, CLO2
concentration: %(m/m), %(m/v), %(v/v).
Weekly Reading 6.1-6.15 ~56 pages
Read Ch. 8 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry.
Post any comments or questions about the reading in the Week Six General discussion forum.
Lecture: Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gas and Gas Pressure 6.1, 6.2 Review
videos and
Watch the following lectures on gases and gas laws: post
response =
 “The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gas (part 1)” (9:58): https://www.youtube.com/watch? 45 minutes
v=fIMdIMACyN4
 “The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gas (part 2)” (5:31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=apOSDqZd6Fg
 “Gas Pressure: The Basics” (12:25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvh9uv2Hxx4
 “Measuring Gas Pressure and Atmospheric Pressure” (16:09): https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YU4ZLSH5m1Q

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Lecture: Gas Laws 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, Review

6.6, 6.7, 6.8, videos and
Watch the following lectures on gases and gas laws: 6.10 post
response =
 “Boyle’s Law” (5:41): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoGtVVu3ymQ 1 hour, 15
 “Charles’s Law” (6:41): http://youtu.be/oIfFoiwRCVE?list=UUj3EXpr5v35g3peVWnVLoew minutes
 “Gay Lussac’s Law Practice Problems” (12:04): http://youtu.be/wHD-32rUHkE
 “Combined Gas Law” (6:47): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bftkRnTcFj8
 “Avogadro’s Law” (14:47): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-vA9uLSf7Y
 “Ideal Gas Law Introduction” (6:17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhP6zJbSxec
 “Ideal Gas Law Practice Problems” (10:52): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqLlfHBFY08
 “Which Gas Equation Do I Use?” (12:59): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOp-3CMb6nY
DISCUSSION QUESTION: Check your Discussion Boards for directions from your instructor
Total 4 hours, 30
minutes
Optional Lectures: Gas Exchange 6.1, 6.4, 6.6, Review

6.9, 7.11 videos and
Watch each of the following lectures dealing with gas exchange, all available on Khan Academy: post
response =
 “Alveolar gas equation – Part 1” (7:59): https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and- 2 hours, 45
medicine/respiratory-system/gas_exchange/v/alveolar-gas-equation-part-1 minutes
 “Alveolar gas equation – Part 2” (7:06): https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-

medicine/respiratory-system/gas_exchange/v/alveolar-gas-equation-part-2
 “O2 and CO2 solubility” (7:45):

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https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/respiratory-system/gas_exchange/v/
o2-and-co2-solubility
 “Graham’s law of diffusion” (8:57):

graham-s-law-of-diffusion
 “Introduction to lab values and normal ranges” (10:24):

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/lab-values/v/introduction-to-lab-
values-and-normal-ranges
 “Units for common medical lab values” (11:24) https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-

medicine/lab-values/v/units-for-common-medical-lab-values
 “Fick’s law of diffusion” (12:21):

fick-s-law-of-diffusion
 “Oxygen movement from alveoli to capillaries” (11:46):

oxygen-movement-from-alveoli-to-capillaries
Post any questions and comments to the Week Six General discussion forum.

Generic

6.4, 6.5, 6.6, = varies but
Complete the Week 6 MC HOMEWORK & TESTS/Quiz & CLINICALS on the topics covered in Ch. 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, tests are 120
8 & 9 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 6.10, 6.11, min max,
6.12, 6.13, homework,
Note. All weekly quizzes are open-book and questions are randomly pulled from a large pool of 6.14, 6.15 etc is ~2-6
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take the quiz once.
Total 1 hour, 30
minutes
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Laboratory: Boyle’s Law – Exploration, Experimentation & Evaluation 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, Complete
6.6 the lab and
Complete the Boyle’s Law within the HOLCloud site for our class. Always check with your instructor review
(email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab report. instructor
feedback =
Note. This portion of the lab will take a minimum of 3.0 hrs to complete. 3 hrs
NOTE: You need to plan ahead as there is an overnight incubation as part of this lab!
Total
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Week Seven: Solutions, Reaction Rates, and Chemical Equilibrium
7.1 Calculate the amount of a solute or solvent using concentration. CLO1, CLO2
7.2 Describe the solvent–solute attractions that result in solutions for ionic and/or polar solutes and CLO1, CLO2
for nonpolar solutes and solvents.
7.3 Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated solutions. CLO1, CLO2
7.4 Identify a salt as either water soluble or insoluble. CLO1, CLO2
7.5 Calculate the concentration of a solution in milliequivalents per liter, molarity, and percent CLO1, CLO2
concentration: %(m/m), %(m/v), %(v/v).
7.6 Calculate the amount of a solute or solvent using concentration. CLO1, CLO2
7.7 Calculate the new concentration or volume of a diluted solution. CLO1, CLO2
7.8 Calculate the amount of another reactant or product in a reaction given the volume and CLO1, CLO2
concentration of a solution.
7.9 Identify a mixture as a solution, a colloid, or a suspension. CLO1, CLO2
7.10 Describe how the freezing point, boiling point, or osmotic pressure of a solution is affected by CLO1, CLO2
the number of particles in the solution.
7.11 Describe how Henry’s law relates to blood gas pressure. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
7.12 Describe dialysis and the osmotic action of the normal kidney. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
7.13 Describe the process of hemodialysis. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
7.14 Describe how temperature, concentration, and catalysts affect the rate of a reaction. CLO1, CLO2
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7.15 Write an equilibrium constant expression from a balanced equation. CLO1, CLO2
7.16 Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria. CLO1, CLO2
7.17 Calculate the equilibrium constant for a reversible reaction given the concentrations of reactants CLO1, CLO2
and products at equilibrium.
7.18 Predict the extent of a reaction using an equilibrium constant. CLO1, CLO2
Lecture: Henry’s Law 7.11 Review

video and
Watch the following Henry’s law lecture, available on Khan Academy: post
response =
 “Henry’s law” (8:39): https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/respiratory- 30 minutes
system/gas_exchange/v/henry-s-law
Write a paragraph summary of the lecture.

Submit your paragraph to your instructor via EMAIL.
Post questions and comments to the Week Seven General discussion forum.
Total 3 hours, 30
minutes
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Generic
Discussion Question: Mount Everest and the Limits of Human Physiology 7.11, 7.12 Compose
initial
It was not until May 8, 1978, that Mount Everest was first climbed without the use of supplemental response
oxygen. Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler did not know until they reached the summit that day and respond
whether it was physiologically possible. to 3 students
Review research materials on the physiological factors involved in high-altitude function, including = 1 hour
but not limited to the following resources:
 “Physiological Factors Limiting Endurance Exercise Capacity,” available on IDEAFit:

http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/capacity
 “Oxygen uptake (VO2) kinetics in different species: a brief review,” available at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VO2_max
Write a response to the following questions in the discussion forum based on your research:
 If Mount Everest were 9,000 meters in elevation, do you think it would be possible for a human to
reach the top without supplemental oxygen? Why or why not?
 What factors did you consider in your answer?
 Would it be a good idea to take your dog with you if you were to attempt a 9,000-meter Everest
climb? Why or why not?

Be Careful! ONLY the CHEMISTRY you explain in your own words count towards this
assignment – don’t get side-tracked.
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7.4, 7.5, 7.6, = varies but
Complete the Week 7 HOMEWORK & TESTS/Quiz & CLINICALS on the topics covered in Ch. 9 7.7, 7.8, 7.7, tests are 120
& 10 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 7.8, 7.9, min max,
7.10, 7.11, homework,
Note. All weekly quizzes are open-book and questions are randomly pulled from a large pool of 7.12, 7.13, etc is ~2-6
questions for each chapter. You have a time limit of 120 minutes to complete the quiz. You can only 7.14, 7.15, hrs
take the quiz once. 7.16, 7.17,
7.18
Total 2 hours
NOTE: You have 2 LABS this week!! Generic
Laboratory: Anions, Cations, and Ionic Reactions – Exploration, Experimentation & Evaluation 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, Complete
4.9, 4.10, the lab and
Complete the Anions, Cations, and Ionic Reactions within the HOLCloud site for our class. Always 5.3, 5.5, 7.4 review
check with your instructor (email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab report. instructor
feedback =
Note. This portion of the lab will take a minimum of 3.0 hrs to complete. 3 hrs
Laboratory: Equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s Principle – Exploration, Experimentation & 7.15, 7.16, Complete
Evaluation 7.17, 7.18, the lab and
8.1, 8.2 review
Complete the Equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s Principle within the HOLCloud site for our class. instructor
Always check with your instructor (email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab feedback =
report. 2.5 hrs
Note. This portion of the lab will take a minimum of 2.5 hrs to complete – AND
There is an overnight incubation step in this lab – plan ahead!
Total
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Week Eight: Reaction Rates and Chemical Equilibrium and Acids and Bases
8.1 Calculate equilibrium concentrations from equilibrium constants. CLO1, CLO2
8.2 Describe the changes made in equilibrium concentrations using Le Chatelier's principle when CLO1, CLO2
reaction conditions of volume, temperature or concentration change.
8.3 Identify Arrhenius and Bronsted–Lowry acid and base pairs. CLO1, CLO2
8.4 Write equations for the dissociation of strong and weak acids. CLO1, CLO2
8.5 Write an equilibrium constant expression for a weak acid. CLO1, CLO2
8.6 Calculate the [H3O+] and [OH-] in an aqueous solution using the ion product constant for water. CLO1, CLO2
8.7 Calculate the pH from [H3O+]. CLO1, CLO2
8.8 Calculate the [H3O+] and [OH-] of an aqueous solution given the pH. CLO1, CLO2
8.9 Write balanced equations for the reactions of acids with metals, carbonates, and bases. CLO1, CLO2
8.10 Calculate the molarity or volume of an acid from titration data. CLO1, CLO2
8.11 Describe the role of buffers in maintenance of aqueous solution pH. CLO1, CLO2
8.12 Describe the blood buffer system and how it responds to changes in pH. CLO1, CLO2, CLO3
Weekly Reading 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, ~ 60 pages

8.4, 8.5, 8.6,
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Read Ch. 11 of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 8.10, 8.11,
Post any comments or questions about the reading in the Week 8 General discussion forum. 8.12
Lecture: Acids and Bases 8.4, 8.5 Review

video and
Watch the following acids and bases lecture, available on YouTube: post
response =
 “Acids, bases, and pH” (5:47): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_URRb5mk5Q 30 minutes
Write a paragraph summary of the lecture.
Submit your paragraph to your instructor via EMAIL.
Post questions and comments to the Week Eight General discussion forum.
Total 3 hours

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Discussion Question: Hyperventilation Versus Hypoventilation 8.11, 8.12 Compose

initial
Write a response to the questions in the discussion forum: response
and respond
 Why can you not hold your own breath forever? Yes, it is because you run out of oxygen, but what to 3 students
cellular chemistry changes occur as you hold your breath (blood pH, carbonate/CO2 levels, and so = 1 hour
on)?
 What happens to blood pH and carbonate/CO2 levels when you hyperventilate? How would
breathing into a paper bag when you were hyperventilating alter these?
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8.4, 8.5, 8.6, = varies but
Complete the Week 8 HOMEWORK & TESTS/Quiz over the topics covered in Ch. 10 & 11 of 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, tests are 120
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 8.10, 8.11, min max,
8.12 homework,
Note. All weekly quizzes are open-book and questions are randomly pulled from a large pool of etc is ~2-6
take the quiz once.
Total 2 hours
Generic
Laboratory: Antacid Analysis and Titration – Exploration, Experimentation & Evaluation 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, Complete
8.6, 8.7, 8.8, the lab and
Complete the Antacid Analysis and Titration within the HOLCloud site for our class. Always check 8.9, 8.10, review
with your instructor (email) that they have access to your completed (submitted) lab report. 8.11 instructor
feedback =
Note. This portion of the lab will take a minimum of 3.0 hrs to complete – AND 3 hrs
There is an overnight incubation step in the lab so please do PLAN AHEAD
Total
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Breakdown of Academic Instructional Equivalencies (approximations)
Week 1
Required 8 hours
Supplemental 1.5 hours
Lab 6.5 hours
Week 2
Required 5 hours
Supplemental 2 hours
Lab 3 hours
Week 3
Required 6 hours
Supplemental 2 hour
Lab 2.5 hours
Week 4
Required 7 hours
Lab 3.75 hours
Week 5
Required 5.5 hours
Lab 3.75 hours
Week 6
Required 6 hours
Supplemental 3.75 hours
Lab 3 hours
Week 7
Required 5.5 hours
Lab 5.5 hours
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Week 8
Required 5 hours
Lab 3 hours
Total Required Hours 48 hours

Total Supplemental
17.25 hours
Hours
Total Lab Hours 31 hours
Total Hours 96.25 hours

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Faculty Instructional Guide

CHM 115/115L: Chemistry for the Health Professions I and Lab

Message from Your Instructor

Contact Information for Dr. Stan Racis

My Local Office address:

The Value of TIME

1) Anything you found surprising and or interesting,

Brief OVERVIEW of this Course - layout

This course has a few different components you NEED to be aware of and address:

Students with Disabilites

Help with Your Online Course

Smarthinking may be accessed in Blackboard in the Tools tab:

Tutoring services can also be arranged between instructors and students.

CHM 115 Course Description

CHM 115L Course Description

CHM 115 Course Outcomes

Gwynedd Mercy University Learning Outcomes (GMLO)

 GMLO1: Communication Skills – listening, speaking, reading, writing, and observation

Students are expected to do the following:

 Ask probing and insightful questions related to course content.

Required Course Materials

Information for ordering your text:

By Karen C. Timberlake Published by Pearson Copyright © 2019

MasteringChemistry Notice: Course ID: GMUCHM115RACISFALL19

Information on ordering your

Lab class name: GMUCHM115_fa19

Indigo Molecular Modeling Kit:

Brief OVERVIEW of this Course layout

This course has a few different components you NEED to be aware of and address:

TOPICS Chapters & Sections

Disability Support Services

CHEM 115 Suggested Point Values

CHEM 115 L Suggested Point Values

Week Start End MC Chapter-Section TOPICS

Weekly Learning Modules

Week One: Introduction to Chemistry and Measurements

Learning Objectives Alignment

1.2 Calculate metric equalities using numerical prefixes. CLO1, CLO2

1.5 Classify a number as exact or measured. CLO1, CLO2

1.7 Express numbers using scientific notation. CLO1, CLO2

1.9 Convert numbers and fractions to percent. CLO1, CLO2

Math Skills Assessment CLO1, Pre-

Student Introduction Discussion Forum N/A Discussion

Tutorial: Using MasteringChemistry CLO1, Review

Register your MasteringChemistry account at the Pearson Mastering Chemistry website:

Complete the Introduction to MasteringChemistry module in the MasteringChemistry module on the

Weekly Reading 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, ~60 pages

Lecture: Scientific Notation and Density 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, Review

 “Scientific Notation Practice Problems” (13:30): http://youtu.be/7iGAa0BVS9I

 “Density: A Story of Archimedes and the Gold Crown” (9:11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?

 “Density Practice Problems” (8:55): https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Write a paragraph summary of each of the lectures.

Assignment: Students must complete the weekly assignment(s). Alignment Points/AIE/

Discussion Question: Using Metric Measurements 1.1, 1.3 Compose

Write a response to the following questions in the discussion forum:

 What countries do not use the metric system?

Week 1 MC ASSIGNMENTS 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Assessment

Total 3-6 hours

Laboratory: Getting Started CLO1, Complete

Laboratory: Laboratory Safety CLO1, Complete

CLO2 the lab and

Week Two: Energy, Matter, Atoms, and Elements

Learning Objectives Alignment