Administrative Master Syllabus
Administrative Master Syllabus
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Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
Introductory Chemistry I
CHEM 1405
Life & Physical Science: Chemistry
4
3
4.2
Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic,
organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and
environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for non-science and
allied health students. Laboratory activities will reinforce lecture topics.
2
TSI reading satisfied or concurrent enrollment in INRW0307
Kelley Whitley
Digitally signed by Kelley Whitley
DN: cn=Kelley Whitley, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Chemistry Department, email=whitleyk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.03.01 15:27:16 -06'00'
3-1-2016
Kelley Whitley
Digitally signed by Kelley Whitley
DN: cn=Kelley Whitley, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Chemistry Department, email=whitleyk@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.03.01 15:27:34 -06'00'
3-1-2016
Kevin Dees
Digitally signed by Kevin Dees
DN: cn=Kevin Dees, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Division Chair, email=kevind@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.03.02 11:17:49 -06'00'
3/2/2016
Leigh Ann Collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann Collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann Collins, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Vice President of Instruction, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.04.18 13:57:39 -05'00'
4-18-16
Tracy Emmons
Digitally signed by Tracy Emmons
DN: cn=Tracy Emmons, o=WCJC, ou=Instructional
Assessment, email=emmonst@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.04.05 08:59:23 -05'00'
3-10-16
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
Lecture Outline:
Measurement, Significant Figures, Units, Conversions
Matter and Energy, Classification and States of Matter, Chemical and Physical Changes
and Properties
Atoms and Elements
The Periodic Table, Light, and Electrons in Atoms
Molecules and Compounds
Chemical Bonding
Chemical Composition, Mass, Moles
Quantities in Chemical Reactions (Stoichiometry)
Gases
Liquids, Solids, and Intermolecular Forces
Chemical Reactions
Solutions
Acids and Bases
Radioactivity and Nuclear Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Laboratory Outline:
Syllabus, Lab Orientation, and Keeping a Notebook
1. Measurement
2. Is it Pure or a Mixture? Chromatographic Study of Dyes and Inks
3. Visibly Delighted: How Do Colored Solutions Interact with Light? [*Critical Thinking
Core Assessment
of Student Lab Report]
4. Molecular Models
5. Aspirin Synthesis and Analysis (3 lab days)
6. Soap Demo (also day 2 of Aspirin)
7. Chemical Moles: Baking Soda to Table Salt (also day 3 of Aspirin)
8. Properties of Gases
9. Simple Chemical Reactions
10. Analysis of Vinegar
11. Reaction of Acids with Common Substances
12. Which Common Materials are Acids and Bases? Exploring pH and Conductivity
Relationships
Makeup Lab: Why Do Plastics Get Sorted for Recycling? Properties of Common Plastics
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
Lecture:
1. Define concepts fundamental to
understanding matter, compounds,
solutions, and chemical reactions.
2. Describe the relationship between
chemistry and daily life.
3. Describe the representation of
compounds and reactions by the use of
chemical formulas, nomenclature, and
chemical equations.
4. Describe the fundamental properties of
basic acid – base chemistry.
5. Describe the fundamental properties of
basic nuclear and organic chemistry.
6. Demonstrate the ability to synthesize
chemical information through chemical
calculations.
Laboratory:
7. Demonstrate the safe and appropriate
use of basic apparatus and apply
experimental methodology.
8. Conduct basic laboratory experiments
and record accurate observations in
laboratory notebooks.
9. Relate measurements to theoretical
principles and draw logical conclusions.
10. Report information in proper technical,
clearly written formal laboratory reports.
Outcomes assessed by:
Class work, homework assignments,
quizzes
and/or exams, posters/graphs/charts, oral
Lab outcomes assessed by:
Data entries, lab reports, lab quizzes,
homework assignments and/or exam
questions
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
V.
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI
. Course Requirements/Grading SystemDes
cribe any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
P
ersonal Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Textbook: Nivaldo J. Tro, Introductory Chemistry, Current edition, Pearson (required)
Scientific calculator (optional at Instructor’s discretion)
Online homework software (optional at Instructor’s discretion)
Lab Manual: Custom lab manual for WCJC (Custom version of ACS Chemistry in Context) Chemistry1405 Laboratory, ISBN 9780077570422,
McGraw-Hill (required)
Bay
City 36
lecture
and 20
lab;
Other
location
s 36
lecture
and 24
lab
Chemistry laboratory classroom required for the lab component
Lecture average: Exam average (3 or 4 exams) 30–55%
Other (homework, quizzes, projects, etc.) 0–25%
Laboratory average: (based on Laboratory average below) 25%
Final Exam average: (includes at least 50% comprehensive material) 20–25%
100% course total
Laboratory average*: Lab notebooks 20–75%
Other (lab reports, exercises, quizzes, etc.) 25–80%
Lab final (optional) 0–25%
100% lab total
A = 90–100,
B = 80–89,
C = 70–79,
D = 60–69, and
F = below 60.
*Department Policy: A
student must earn a
60% laboratory grade
or greater in order to
pass the course.
Core Curriculum Review Form
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Life & Physical Sciences
Foundational Component Area:
Department Head: Ramiro Acevedo
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013)
(Modified from Collin College)
Date: 11-14-13
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Core Objective: Critical Thinking Skills—to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of
information
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective: For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
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Department Head: Ramiro Acevedo
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013)
(Modified from Collin College)
Date: 11-14-13
Page 2
Core Objective: Communication Skills—to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written,
oral and visual communication
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective: For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
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Life & Physical Sciences
Foundational Component Area:
Department Head: Ramiro Acevedo
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013)
(Modified from Collin College)
Date: 11-14-13
Page 3
Core Objective: Empirical and Quantitative Skills—to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts
resulting in informed conclusions
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective: For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
Existing
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Foundational Component Area:
Department Head: Ramiro Acevedo
WCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Life & Physical Science (April 2013)
(Modified from Collin College)
Date: 11-14-13
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Core Objective: Teamwork—to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support
a shared purpose or goal
Student Learning Outcome supporting core objective: For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity
Assessment
The SLO is:
Insert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) below
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample learning
activity:
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective:
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