CHM 112 - D02

General Chemistry II

2020 Fall 8W2

Course Information

Instructor:  Renarda Braxton

Office Location: Online (or by appointment) TNCC, Hampton

Office Hours: Virtual: See Faculty Information on Canvas

NOTE: The time may be moved to other

days/times. Announcement will be made at least

1 week in advance. As of right now, Monday

@11:00 a.m.-till 12:00 p.m.

If absence is high, I may ask individual students

to call instead. 

On-Campus – See Faculty Information on

Canvas

Office Phone: 757-719-6538

Office Email: braxtonr@tncc.edu

Course Website:

Canvas Collaborate

(virtual chats) Website:

http://learn.vccs.edu

Tab on Canvas

Contact Policy (email,

voice mail):

Email Messages:

Students who e-mail instructor can ordinarily

expect a response within 48 hours on a

weekday or by Monday if sent on the weekend.

Phone Messages:

The instructor checks phone messages

occasionally during the week and frequently

works from home, so the preferred method of

communication will always be phone, then e-

mail. Phone messages will be returned within 1

business day.

Chat Sessions: Weekly chat sessions with the instructor will

be held as noted above Eastern Standard Time.

The purpose of these chat sessions is to answer

questions about assignments and projects,

allow students to exchange views and ideas,

and to develop a sense of community among the

class. While attendance at these chat sessions

is optional, attendance is STRONGLY

encouraged for the first several weeks. These

sessions will not include any lecture material

not already covered by the recorded lectures. 

**Be advised –syllabus is subject to change under pertaining

circumstances.

Office Chats: Monday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in Zoom

PROFESSOR’S INTRODUCTION

This class will require a good deal of study time to master the material so

the student must be especially diligent if they hope to complete the course

successfully. Stay on track and do not get behind. Since the chapters build

from previous chapters, it is important to follow them in order. Constant

review is a good strategy for learning the material. I am always available to

help during scheduled virtual office hours or by appointment. Come to office

hours prepared to ask specific questions! That way I can understand what

material you are having trouble understanding. Much of your study time

should be spent working examples and going over homework. 

Practice is the best way to learn the material and asking questions is the

best way to solve any difficulties you might be experiencing. If a chapter

gives you trouble, get help as soon as possible so that future chapters can

be understood completely.

Course Description and Pre-Requisites

Course Description: Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and

mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and

engineering majors or for students transferring Chemistry to a four-year

university. Requires a strong background in mathematics.

For a more complete description and detailed objectives, see the Course of

Study document found on Canvas under “Syllabus and Schedule”.

Prerequisite(s): for CHM 112 is CHM 111.

Student should also be comfortable using the Internet along with the basic

operation of pc’s including installing software and browser plug-ins. View

the

Online Distance Learning Orientation to become aware of how distance

learning courses differ from standard face-to-face on campus courses.

Students need to be aware of the technology expectations in a distance

course. Also see “Additional Entry Level Skills/Knowledge” section in this

syllabus.

Methods of Instruction

Recorded lectures can be found under each week on Canvas courtesy of

Prof. Mahfouz. In addition, students are responsible for reading the

assigned sections of the text or similar material and completing all web

homework. Reading material should be matched with power points material

if using a different text other than the previous edition used with this

lecture. Additional optional activities (videos, quizzes, animations) can be

found in the Study Area of the McGraw Hill Chemistry website. Textbook

problems, worksheets and exam practice sheets are available for optional

additional practice. The questions posted are from the previous text used;

however, students may select any questions with respect to their textbook

that covers the material in class. Most practice problems assigned have the

answers either in the back of the textbook or in the file itself. It is to the

students benefit to look at the practice problems and complete them until

they have mastered the topic. When questions arise, virtual office hours,

email, or the help discussion board, are all options to get help. Many of my

test questions are modeled after practice test and homework practice

problems. 

Student-to-instructor communication is critical in an online course. Since

we cannot have “class discussions” in the traditional sense, we will use

various features built into Canvas’ Communication system in lieu of face-to-

face interaction. There will be weekly online office hours for students to ask

questions and discuss topics of interest and problems. Please use the Water

Cooler Discussion Board to ask questions and get and give help to your

classmates. They are a valuable resource!

 Weekly chat sessions with the instructor will be held via Canvas Connect, in

addition to asynchronous discussion using Canvas.

Instructor Responsibilities:

It is my responsibility to help students grow and learn. This means that I

will try to provide clear instructions for all chapters, answer questions

about the assignments, identify additional resources as necessary, provide

review questions and study guides tests and quizzes. This is never a “static”

course - referenced readings, software versions and hardware specifications

can change quickly. In this environment, I am always evaluating, revising

and clarifying questions and problems. That is why your feedback is

important to me!

Instructor Information

Name: R. Braxton

Email: BraxtonR@tncc.edu

Academic Division

Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Email Address: stemoffice@tncc.edu

Student Email Policy

Students are encouraged to communicate with their instructors via Canvas.

When communicating outside of Canvas by email, students must use their

Thomas Nelson/VCCS e-mail account when contacting their instructor, other

offices at the college, or interacting with classmates. When communicating

with instructors outside of Canvas, students should include the course and

section number in text of the message. Students are responsible for checking

their Canvas inbox and their Thomas Nelson/VCCS e-mail account regularly,

daily at a minimum. Students are encouraged to add communication

preferences to their Canvas account settings and to get messages forwarded

to the communication methods they use most. For more information on how

to set your Canvas communication preferences, review these Canvas Guides: 

How to Add Contact Methods for Canvas Notifications.

How to Set Canvas Notification Preferences.

Instructor Email Response Policy

Email from students will be returned within 24 hours during weekdays and

within 48 hours on weekends.

Course Description and Credit Hours

(4 credits) CHM 111/112 must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite(s): CHM 111. Explores

the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed

primarily for science and engineering majors. Lecture 3 hours + lab 3 hours = total 6

hours per week.

Materials

You do not have to purchase the Open Stax book or the Silberberg et al.

textbook for CHM 111 and CHM 112. It will be available at the bookstore as

an optional text, which you may choose to still purchase. Those who do not

choose to purchase the we will have several online free textbooks. These

are known as OER or Open Educational Resources via Open Stax. 

McGrawHill that you purchase has a on-line textbook; plus, it gives you

access to the required homework problems. How to access McGraw Hill is

located below. 

TEXTBOOK

One of the following textbooks will be required for this course. Reading and

practice assignments will be in part from the textbook problems so it will be

necessary to have a textbook or a similar text prior to beginning the coursework.

Other text used will have similar problems that can be practiced as long as it is

respective to the material. 

Textbook  Chemistry, 8th

edition

Chemistry with Advanced Topics

Author Silberberg/Amateis

ISBN  Published by McGraw Hill,

ISBN:

Note: another edition is also acceptable (and less expensive), if you

want to use an hard copy. They can be purchased online, e.g. from

Amazon.

Supplemental OER Textbook Resources For CHM 111

The student can access class readings, videos and supplementary materials by

signing on to the following class

websitehttps://lumen.instructure.com/courses/150410/modules.

https://digitaletext.

com/wp-

content/uploads/2017

/10/Chemistry-The-

Molecular-Nature-

8th-Edition-Ebook-

PDF.jpg

. 

TEXTBOOK- optional

Chemistry, 6th

ed.; McMurry, John and Fay, Robert; Pearson, Prentice Hall,

Inc., 2011. ISBN-13: 978-0321704955

Or Chemistry, 5th

ed.; McMurry, John and Fay, Robert; Pearson, Prentice

Hall, Inc., 2008. ISBN-13: 9780131993235

Open Stax: 1. visit openstaxcollege.org/l/B2SChem and click “Get this

Book”.

  2. Download any format you prefer. PDF or web view or traditional print

 ONLY IF YOU WANT – NOT NECESSARY (NOT PART OF COURSE) – #3

 3. Pick up learning resources at: openstaxcollege.org/l/B2SChemres.

 I do not feel this is needed because of all the helpful resources provided. 

OR online textbook by Averill and Eldrege

https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/BookDetail.aspx?bookId=69

OR lastly a more limited textbook available online

http://www.chem1.com/acad/webtext/virtualtextbook.html

Attendance Policy

A student who does not attend one of the first two class meetings (or the

equivalent in online courses) may be reported as “Never Attended” and

dropped from the course. Attendance may affect overall course grade based

on course-specific attendance policies. As per the Student Handbook,

“students have the obligation to initiate their own withdrawals from classes”

using the Student Information System (SIS).

Attendance: Class attendance is encouraged and expected. Attendance

policies as outlined in the TNCC Student Handbook will be followed. It is

the responsibility of the student to complete all materials covered or

assignments missed. A grade of zero will be recorded for the missed

assignment including tests unless prior arrangements are made with the

instructor. Note that in accordance with TNCC policy, the student can be

dropped from the class by the instructor if 20% of class periods are missed.

Withdrawal & Attendance:

 Per college policy, students are expected to attend class regularly. Students

who do not report to class for the first couple of sessions may be marked as

never attended. The date for this action is usually the "last day to drop for a

refund".

The last day to withdraw from the course without academic penalty is

November 20. Such a withdrawal is student initiated and will be awarded a

grade of W. After this date, a failing grade will be given. The instructor

reserves the right to withdraw any student who has missed more than three

consecutive classes, assignments and/or exams and/or lab sessions, or 20%

of the required assignments at any time with no prior notice to the student. 

Calendar of Course Activities

Schedule

Notice that we will be covering two to three chapters per week. Some

chapters are longer than others or cover material that you may find

easier/more challenging than others. As a result, I highly recommend that

you pace yourself and work ahead whenever possible.

During the Exam weeks (four of them), I will assign chapter readings and/or

web homework. However, we will still have virtual office hours. This is a

great time to study hard for the exam, but also to work ahead on the

following week's content. 

CHM 112 Lec and Lab Schedule

The lab schedules is an example. Please, see your lab professor for the

actual lab schedule. Due time is EST midnight

Week Text Chapter &

Test Due Dates

by 11:59 pm

Dates McG hw Chemistry

Assignment Dates

Due 11:59 pm

(mostly Sundays)

Lab Due By 

11:59 pm on day

the Week Shown

1  Chapter 16

Chemical

Kinetics

10/15-10/17

Practice

Test

10/18-10/20

Intro Discussion

Board Post 10/16

Friday

3 Reply Posts 10/17,

 Saturday

Introduction to

McG hw Chemistry 

Intro , Prep 10/17 

& 

Chpt 16

Kinetics due 10/18

Sunday

Send a Signed Lab

Safety Agreement

(the last page of the

lab safety section)

This can be found o

Canvas site in ex: la

manual if you have

not yet received you

kit. (This is not you

Lab Manual)

Plus, send me a cop

of your signed Lab

Safety Reinforceme

Agreement

Attach both

and submit each

respectively, usin

the Assignment

button 

Due Sunday 10/18

Lab Safety Quiz on

Canvas to be done

after reading the

safety portion of th

lab manual 

Due 10/20, Tuesday

11:59 pm 

2  Chapter 17 10/18-10/20 Labpaq: Reaction

Order and Rate La

Chemical

Kinetics

Chemical

Equilibrium

Due 10/22

3  Chapter 17

Chemical

Equilibrium

10/20 Chpt 17

Equilibria

concepts/Hm(graded)

No Lab 

4 EXAM 1   10/20

-10/25

No Lab 

5 Chapter 18

Acid-Base

Equilibria

10/25

-10/27

Labpaq: Le

Chatelier's Princip

Due 10/27

6 Chapter 18

Ionic Equilibria

10/28

-10/30

10/30 Chpt 18 Acid

Base Equilibria

concepts/Hm(graded)

Labpaq: [Part 1]

Titration for Acet

Acid in Vinegar

Due 10/30

7 Chapter 1910/31 -11/2

11/2 Chpt 19 ionic

equilibria in Aq

systems

concepts/Hm(graded)

Labpaq:

Determination of K

for a Weak Acid

Due 11/2

8  Exam 2 11/2-11/8

Labpaq: [Part 2]

Using Buffers

Due 11/5

9 Chapter 20

Thermodynamics

11/8-11/1011/10 Chpt 20

Thermodynamics

concepts/Hm(graded)

Labpaq: Qualitativ

Anion Tests

Due 11/12

10 Chapter 21 

Electrochemistry

 11/11-

11/13

11/13  Chpt 21

Electro-chemistry

concepts/Hm(graded)

No lab

11 Chapter 22

Elements in

Nature

11/14-11/16

11/16  Chpt 22

Elements in Nature

and Industry

concepts/Hm(graded)

Labpaq: Oxidation

Reduction/ Activit

Series

Due 11/15

12 Exam 311/16-11/22

Labpaq:

Electrochemical Ce

and Cell Potential

Due 11/22

13 Chapter 23 

Coordination

chemistry 

11/22-11/2411/24 Chpt 23

Transition Elements

concepts/Hm(graded)

No Lab

14 Thanksgiving

11/25-11/29 

11/25-11/29 No lab 

15 Chapter 24 

Nuclear

Chemistry 

11/30-12/212/2 Chpt 24 Nuclear

Reaction

concepts/Hm(graded)

Labpaq:Determinat

of Water Hardnes

using a Titrator

Due 12/1

16  EXAM 412/1- 12/7

Labpaq:

Chromatography

Food Dyes

Due 12/5

Lab Summary du

12/7

16  FINAL EXAM12/9- 12/14

Proctored

cumulative

final will be

taken in a

testing

No Lab

center

according

to the

TNCC final

schedule. It

must be

completed

by the time

the testing

center

closes

MONDAY,

12/14.

*Student taking final exam away from Hampton campus must complete

their exam by Thursday, May 7 (no exceptions). Students whose proctors

scan/email exams have until 5/9. They must be scanned the same

day. This is to allow time for the exams to arrive to the Hampton campus.

Campus/USPS mail can be unexpectedly slow at times. Plus, due to the short

time span, I may have to call for the exam to be faxed or emailed. 

* September 7, Labor Day Holiday- campus closed

November 25-29, Thanksgiving Holiday – campus closed

Course Disclaimer

Every attempt is made to provide a syllabus that is complete and that

provides an accurate overview of the course. However, circumstances and

events may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus

during the course. This may depend, in part, on the progress, needs, and

experiences of the participants.

Student responsibilities/Course Website (Canvas)

It is your responsibility to check the course website daily

for any important announcements. Occasionally, I will send

emails out, but the website is the primary way of disseminating information

to the class. Additionally, all course materials can be found on the website.

Please use the help forum first before sending me an email (unless it’s

personal)! This way, all students benefit from the response. I will also offer

virtual office hours on Mondays (see page one of this syllabus). A link to my

virtual room is found under the Canvas tab. 

Participants enrolled in this course should continually monitor their

learning, evaluating their own efforts, and actively seek help when needed

in a timely manner. To successfully complete CHM 112, you will need to

assume an active role in the learning process; ask questions, complete

assignments, and complete all homework assignments, attend virtual office

hours if you need help.

To access Canvas, go to: http://learn.vccs.edu

Click on Canvas, then login. Follow the directions to determine your

username and password. You may also access it by logging into MyTNCC.

Important College Dates

Saturday, October 17: Last day to add/change classes

Thursday, October 22: Last day to drop with a refund

Friday, November 20: Last day to drop with a grade of 'W'

Friday (Evening) December 18: Course grades posted to SIS

Course Policies

Homework: Homework will be assigned for each unit since practice is

necessary for understanding of the material. Since the homework on the

Mcgraw Hill site is graded, it is to the students advantage to work the

assigned problems as well as the problems in the chapter text itself.

Keeping current with class topics and readings will make it easier to

build an understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry

Homework will be reviewed in class as determined by the student’s

questions. You must do the homework to be able to ask questions. The

homework is essential to success in the class since the tests and quizzes will

be much like the homework assignments

Doing the homework will take some time, but it is a great way to study for

tests and quizzes

You will be able to print out the homework assignments and if you have

questions, bring this print out to class or my office hours so I can see which

problem you are having trouble completing. Due to the nature of the site, I

cannot extend your due dates for the homework assignments which will

be announced in class. Do not wait to the last minute to do the

homework. It may take some time and there is always the chance

that you could run into computer issues. 

Grading Policy

The course grade has the following point breakdown:

 Intro Discussion Board & 3 replies 10/5 pts

 Web Homework   70 pts 

Exams (four) 400 pts (100 pts each)

 Final Exam 150 pts

 Lab 207 pts

Total 842 pts. 

a. WEB HOMEWORK

Web Homework from “McGraw Hill Chemistry” will be assigned for each

week. The assignments from the entire semester will be worth 70 pts of

your overall grade (i.e. total points obtained will be scaled to 70 pts). The

weekly assignments are available well before the start of the week in case

students would like to work ahead. All assignments will be due on the

designated due dates found on the website/syllabus (usually 11:59 P.M.

– US Eastern Standard Time except for last assignment). 

WARNING: Do NOT wait until the last minute to complete these

assignments. Technology often fails! See schedule outline on Canvas

for details regarding when specific chapters are covered. 

The time it takes to complete the assignment will vary by week and

your level of preparation/knowledge of the material. As an estimate,

each student should allow a minimum of 18-24 hours per week (6-8

hrs /chpt) due to the speed of the course  for completing the online

work. 

Note: The time estimates given on Canvas are only estimates! You

may require more or less time. I highly recommend you begin the

assignment several days before it is due.

LATE H.W.:   Any online homework problem completed after the

specified deadline will receive a maximum of 50% of

the possible points. Under extreme circumstances

the student may receive a maximum of 50% of the

possible points at the discretion of the instructor.

The last day to complete any of the web homework

for any credit (50% or otherwise) will be November

29, by midnight.

Some notes:

You have an unlimited number of tries to get the correct answer.

You will not be penalized for entering an incorrect response or for opening hints.

Additionally, you will not receive bonus points for not opening hints.

The “Show Answer” and “Give up” buttons will be unavailable. Do not click on

them under any circumstances!

I highly recommend that if you are stuck, that you post your question on the

discussion board on Canvas and/or attend the virtual office hours to ask me

and your classmates for help.

Assignments submitted after the due date will be awarded 50% of the credit, or

not accepted at all.

Don’t forget to click “submit item” for grading when you are done with a problem!

You will not receive any credit until you turn the problem in by clicking

“submit item”!

Note: The McGraw Hill Chemistry website has a Study Area

(click on Study Area on top right of screen) that contains

videos, animations, and quizzes. These are additional resources

for you that are optional. The exams will draw heavily from the

Narrated lectures, assigned McGraw chemistry problems, and

the exam practice and old exams posted on Canvas. 

b. EXAMS: Four exams will be given throughout the semester. You

will have one week to take the exam. Each exam will be worth

100 points each. Please see Canvas for specific dates. Exams are

graded on a point scale. Attendance, accuracy and precision of

results, and completeness of written answers and showing

calculations will all be taken into consideration. 

Students are expected to take all tests and quizzes as scheduled. If a

student must miss a test or quiz and can not make arrangements to take it

in advance due to an emergency, arrangements must be made with the

instructor for the make-up as soon as possible outside of regularly

scheduled class time usually during instructor office hours is the best

choice. A student who misses a test or quiz should be in contact with the

instructor as soon as possible to explain their absence and make

arrangements for rescheduling their test. If a test or quiz is missed for any

reason, it must be made up at the next regularly scheduled class date

unless there are extenuating circumstances. Otherwise a grade of 0

will be recorded. 

Exams must be taken in a proctored environment. You may take the test at

the TNCC testing center either at the Hampton or Historic Triangle

(Williamsburg) campus or at any college or university approved by the

instructor. The student is reminded to reserve a testing time at least 24

hours in advance.

Note: Students wishing to take the exam away from Thomas Nelson

Community College must contact me to let me know where they

would like to take their exam. The instructor must approve of all

testing center locations. The student must notify the instructor for

each exam he/she wishes to take off campus – at least a week prior to

exam.

There will be NO makeup exams once the exam week is over. . The 4 tests

which will be taken at a testing center during the weeks assigned. Please note,

that late tests will not be accepted. Failure to notify the instructor of your

desired testing center, will cause you not to be able to take the test and is

not a reason for an extension. Information on the final exam date will follow

the TNCC scheduling and the instructor will post an announcement toward the

end of the semester. 

If you know you will be unavailable during an exam week (e.g. out of town),

you must notify the instructor by Friday 5pm the week prior. If the

instructor accepts the excuse as valid:

a) the exam may be excused, and student’s 100 points obtained from the

other exams,

b) or another arrangement may be made by instructor.

If the instructor does not deem the excuse valid, the student will be given a

grade of zero for the missed exam, with no opportunity to make it up. 

In case of an extreme (as deemed by instructor) emergency, the instructor

reserves the right to make the appropriate decision.

All exams will be graded and scores posted within 7 days of the last day to

take the exam. Thus, a week is given to take the exam, and a week is given

for the return and grading- a total of 2 weeks. . If the test is not sent back at

the end of test week in a timely manner, it will take longer to get the grade. 

c. FINAL EXAM: The FINAL exam will count for 150 points and will

cover Chapters 16-24. See course schedule for dates. Attendance,

accuracy and precision of results, and completeness of written

answers and showing calculations will all be taken into

consideration. 

Note: Students who must take the Final off campus may need to take it

earlier to ensure instructor receives exam on time. This is for those proctors

who do not have scanning/emailing capabilities -- refer to course schedule

for details. There is NO make up for Final.

a.LAB: Lab is worth 25% of your overall course grade. You will receive

one grade for

CHM 112 (no separate grades for the lecture/lab). See the “Lab”

site on Canvas for details regarding the experiments and dates, and

materials required. One formal lab is required.

1. To determine your final course grade, the instructor will sum the 15 pts for

introduction, 70 pts. for web homework, the 400 points for the Exams, 150 points

for the Final Exam and the 207 points from the lab, and divide by 842. This will

result in an overall percentage for the course. Percentages will be rounded up if

the decimal is 0.500 or more. No decimal percentages will be reported when grade

is submitted.

The grading scale will be as follows: A = 90-100 %; B = 80-89 %; C = 70-79

%; D = 60-69%; and F = below 60 %.

(Note: VCCS grading system does not allow +/- grades)

Students are encouraged to keep a record of their scores and to track their

grade status throughout the course. You should always be able to calculate

your current percentage grade.

Participants are expected to retain an electronic copy of all work

submitted. If transmission of the work fails, participants are expected to

“resend” the document under directions of the instructor. Participants

should verify their test grades and Mastering Chemistry grades for

accuracy using the Grade Center on Canvas. All course grades will be

posted by the instructor on Grade Center. Students are encouraged to keep

a record of their scores and to track their grade status throughout the

course. You should always be able to calculate your current percentage

grade. If you do not see your grade for a submitted assignment, email the

instructor to make sure it was received. Canvas is wonderful but has its

“glitches” too.

Late Work Policy 

Projects and discussions are due on specific dates (this is NOT a

correspondence course to be completed when convenient). Late work will

NOT be accepted unless there are extenuating circumstances and it will be

up to the instructor to determine whether or not to accept the assignment.

If late work is accepted, the student will obtain a maximum of 50% full

credit for the assignment as the instructor determines is appropriate.

Should you run into an instance where your work will be late (again, only in

dire emergencies) you should contact the instructor as soon as possible to

determine if the work will be accepted. Remember that this policy is an

effort to be fair to all students by maintaining a consistent course policy, it

is not meant as a punishment

Assignments 

To do well in this course, you MUST read the text and complete ALL the

assigned web homework problems. Text problems are assigned but not

graded. You are strongly encouraged to work out as many problems as

possible, in addition to the examples provided within the chapter and in the

notes. The solutions to most problems can be found in your text.

Additionally ‘practice exams’ are posted to help you prepare for the exams.

The exams will draw heavily from the practice exams as well as homework

material.

Note 1: Students who do not complete the assignments do not do well in

this course. Remember that looking at the solutions is not doing the

homework.

Note 2: A copy of the textbook and partial solutions manual is available on

Reserve in the TNCC library. These materials are available for in-library use

only. Please visit www.tncc.edu/library for the library hours.

Note 3: Free tutoring is available in the tutoring center. Students are

encouraged to seek help from the instructor and fellow classmates as well!

College Policies

Students should refer to the Student Handbook for the full list and

explanation of Thomas Nelson's policies related to students. 

Disability Accommodations

Thomas Nelson Community College operates in compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act. Students seeking accommodations based on

a disability should contact Disability Support Services to schedule an

appointment with a Disability Support Counselor. Students must present

instructors with their letters of accommodation as soon as possible when the

course begins. The accommodations become effective on the date when the

student presents the letter to the instructor. Accommodations shall not be

applied retroactively.

Academic Honesty

It is imperative that students maintain a high degree of individual honor in

their scholastic endeavors. Scholastic dishonesty will not be condoned under

any circumstances. Generally, scholastic dishonesty is interpreted as cheating

on an examination or quiz, which includes giving or receiving information;

copying, using unauthorized materials in tests; collaborating during

examinations; substituting for another person or allowing substitutions during

examination; plagiarizing or submitting work other than one’s own; and

colluding with another person or persons in submitting work for credit unless

such collaboration is approved in advance by the instructor. Webster's Third

International Dictionary defines plagiarism as follows: “Plagiarism--to steal

and pass off, as one's own the ideas or words of another; to use without

crediting the source; to present as new and original an idea or product

derived from an existing source; to commit literary theft.”

Technology Policy

Students in all modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online) will need access to

devices and an internet connection suitable for using Canvas and other online

resources necessary for success in their courses. Students who experience

unexpected outages or other technology issues should contact their

instructor as soon as possible. If email is unavailable, students should use

other communication methods, such as the instructor’s phone number.

Laptops, internet hot spots, calculators, and other devices are available in

limited quantities on loan from the Thomas Nelson library.

Children in the Classroom

Children are not permitted to attend any class meeting. Children may not be

left unsupervised in the hallway outside of the classroom. Children under the

age of 15 are only permitted to visit other areas of the campus when

supervised by an adult at all times.

Instructor Lateness/Absence Policy (for on-campus classes)

Instructors will communicate cancelled classes via Canvas and email. If

students have not been notified of a class cancellation and the instructor is

not present at the start time for the class, students should wait 15 additional

minutes in case the instructor is slightly delayed. If, after that time, the

instructor has not arrived, a sign-in sheet should be passed among the

students, listing the class name, meeting day and time, room number, and

instructor name. Students should deliver the sign-in sheet to Campus Police.

Campus Police will forward the sign-in sheet to the appropriate division office.

Students should check Canvas within 24 hours for instructions on how to

prepare for the next class meeting.

Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, the College provides delay and

cancellation information to local radio and television stations and the

Omnilert notification system. Inclement weather, particularly ice storms and

hurricanes, can affect power, cable, and phone lines making it difficult to

submit assignments online. If the College is closed due to inclement weather,

any assignments due during the closing should be submitted on the first day

the College reopens, unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Students

should check Canvas for details. If a student is still experiencing difficulties in

transmission of Canvas assignments due to power or other outages, they

should utilize another source of internet service to contact the instructor via

email, or call the instructor by phone, to resolve questions and concerns in a

timely manner.

Contagious Disease Policy

Enrollment Information

Implications of Enrollment

Students must keep in mind that enrollment in college classes entails

consequences that can be significant and permanent including, but not

limited to, the following: 

1. Final course grades on college transcripts become a permanent part of

a student’s college record.

2. Grades of D and F and course withdrawals can lead to the loss of

financial aid.

3. Once the withdrawal date has passed, students cannot withdraw from a

class, except in extraordinary circumstances such as a medical

emergency.

Repeating the Course

Students may attempt to complete a course with a passing grade twice

(withdrawing from the course with a grade of ‘W’ counts as an attempt). To

receive permission for a subsequent attempt, the student must make an

appointment to meet with the Dean of Student Services to appeal for

permission to take the class again. If a course is repeated, the second grade

takes precedence over the first grade, regardless of whether it is better or

worse than the first grade.

For Dual Enrollment Courses

Dual Enrollment courses are college-level courses that may be geared

towards adult learners. Instructors may not and are not expected to tailor

course content to dual enrollment students. If you have any additional

questions or concerns regarding the information above, please feel free to

reach out to your Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

Student Resources

Thomas Nelson's TutorZone

Thomas Nelson provides online tutoring through Brainfuse TutorMatch.

Tutoring is FREE for currently enrolled students. 

Writing Center

Math Center

Veterans and Active Duty Military

Veterans and active duty military personnel with special circumstances (e.g.

upcoming deployments, drill requirements, etc.) are encouraged to

communicate these circumstances to their instructors (in advance, if

possible). Veteran and military students should also contact Thomas Nelson’s

offices of Enrollment Services and Veteran Services for more extensive

assistance.

Student Safety and Well-Being

Thomas Nelson Community College is committed to providing an educational

environment free of all forms of sex discrimination. As required by Title IX,

the College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education

programs and activities, and it encourages any member of the college

community who thinks that he or she has been subjected to sex

discrimination, sexual harassment (including sexual violence) or sexual

misconduct by another student, member of the faculty or staff, or campus

visitor or contractor, to immediately report the incident to our Title IX

coordinator or deputy coordinator. Students should go to the TNCC website,

and click on the link at the bottom of the page marked Report an Incident.

As responsible employees of Thomas Nelson, faculty and staff are mandatory

reporters, and must report all incidents of sexual harassment/misconduct

witnessed by or disclosed to them to the Title IX Coordinator, or to the

deputy coordinator by using the Report an Incident button at the bottom of

each Thomas Nelson website page. Students who witness or are aware of an

incident or situation they believe compromises the safety or well-being of a

member or members of the college community are encouraged to report the

incident or situation to the relevant authorities. Students should go to the

TNCC website, and click on the link at the bottom of the page marked Report

an Incident. Reports can be anonymous, though providing as much info as

possible makes this resource more effective. Click here for more information

on Title IX, including contact information for Thomas Nelson’s Title IX

Coordinators.

Student Basic Needs Statement

Thomas Nelson operates a Care Team Cupboard, which is stocked with non-

perishable food items and is open to students and members of the

community free of charge. Students who need access to the Care Team

Cupboard can contact the Care Team.

A Resource Guide is available on the Thomas Nelson website, which includes

an extensive list of local resources to assist with food insecurity, housing

insecurity, domestic violence, and many others.

Sign up for Campus Alerts

This emergency notification system is used by the College to share

information on emergency situations as well as weather-related closings and

delays. You must register to receive text emergency alerts and or email

alerts. Please check with your cell phone carrier for applicable rates before

you register.

Required Labs and Access Code

Required Homework Subscription… ACCESS CODE

As a means of ensuring that the student has sufficient practice at

problem solving, each student will be required to subscribe to the

McGraw Hill Connect website which has been developed especially

to compliment the material presented in lecture. Access to the website

can be purchased either through the TNCC bookstore or online

through McGraw Hill directly.

There is a two week free trial of the site so all students can log on and

get started with their homework during the first days of class,

regardless of financial concerns. No excuses!!

The our class website is at http://connect.mheducation.com

https://connect.mheducation.com/class/r-braxton-braxton-chm-112-d02-fall-2020 

The course ID for our class is CHM 112 - D02 Fall 2020

During sign up or throughout the term, do not hesitate to send an email explaining

the issue to the McGraw Hill technical support team. 

The homework will be graded on a scale of 1 – 28. Since this is a learning

experience, you will be allowed to try the homework problems up to eight times

each so that you can truly understand the concepts. To receive the highest pts

on the homework, the student will need to correctly complete the

homework with a grade of 95% or better. Doing the homework will take some

time, but it is a great way to study for tests and quizzes.

 Due to the nature of the site, I cannot extend your due dates for the

homework assignments. Do not wait to the last minute to do the homework.

It may take some time and there is always the chance that you could run

into computer issues. 

See below for registration information:

This purchase can be accessed by Canvas tab. The site is on Canvas + learn

Go to your course

Click into the assignments tab

McGraw-Hill Connect Library Link to begin registration

If you already have an account, enter your email and password, click Sign In

If you need to create a Connect account, click Register

Enter your email and click Begin

You will be prompted to create an account, use school email

address when creating this account, Click Next Step to

continue

You have 3 registration options ( one option allows you to rent the course

materials, instead of buy, if you need to save)

Connect Code: enter Connect access code, and click Redeem

Click Buy It to use a credit card or PayPal

Click Access Now, for two-week access.

Click Go To Connect. (you have successfully joined the class)

NOTE: If you are continuing from CHM 111 online and already have a

McGraw Hill connection, you do not need to purchase a new code.

Continue using the one you already have.

You may use the McGraw Hill Chemistry for up to 14 days without paying.

Scientific Calculator: Any calculator containing exponential and log

functions. (E.g. a TI-30X is an acceptable model.)

FOR LABORATORY PORTION: Chemistry Lab kit, Late Nite Labs

access code, and Digital camera (for laboratory portion, see the lab

syllabus on the Lab Canvas site for details- to see if we will be doing

this)

Optional: Microphone with a USB (for virtual office hours)

Additional Entry Level Skills/Knowledged

Prerequisite Skills:

 Students in TNCC online classes must be proficient users of the World Wide

Web and are responsible for adhering to all the following criteria. If you are

unable to fulfill these requirements, another class delivery method is more

appropriate for you.

You must be able to check the class Web site (Canvas) and your VCCS e-mail

daily or every other day.

You must have sufficient Internet access to do all the class activities, and

you are responsible for finding alternative resources when necessary.

You must use an approved version of Internet Explorer to perform all class

Web activities. You cannot use an Online/Internet Service provided Web

Browser (such as an AOL browser).

I recommend using Mozilla Firefox when working with Canvas, Chrome and

Internet explorer do not always work with all the features. 

You must have strong Internet research skills.

You must be able to perform the following Web browser functions:

Locate and follow hyperlinks and navigate "back" and "forward"

Add and access favorites (Microsoft Internet Explorer) so you can revisit

important Websites

Edit your Web browser preferences

Adjust font size for reading Web pages

Adjust color preferences for reading and printing Web pages

Configure mail settings in browser to activate "mailto" hyperlinks (optional)

Save files to disk as Plain Text and as HTML

Use the "Go" function to access recently visited pages

Reload (refresh) the screen

Print Web pages--adjust page setup and print options so that the URL (Web

address) and access date are printed on the page (it is a good idea to print

all important pages or at least the top levels of important sites to provide a

record of your access)

Use your browser Help files for additional assistance

Research Skills:

Students should possess computer skills to do online research using a

variety of search engines. This includes the college’s library website used

for obtaining articles and documents, Thomas Nelson’s library resource site.

Writing and Communication Skills: 

Students should possess a firm command of written communication skills,

including the mechanics of writing and grammar, the ability to organize

thoughts, and the ability to demonstrate those skills in all written work.

Observation of "Netiquette": 

All your online communications need to be composed with fairness, honesty

and tact. Spelling and grammar are very important in an online course.

What you put into an online course reflects on your level of

professionalism. Several netiquette guidelines are listed below:

http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1043498/10_best_rules_of_netique

tte_.html

Computer Literacy:

Scientific Calculator: Any calculator containing exponential and log

functions. (E.g. a TI-30X is an acceptable model.)

Students in online classes must be proficient with the basic functions of a

word processor as listed below. If you are unable to fulfill these

requirements, another class delivery method is more appropriate for you.

For word processing, the following software and skills are essential:

Approved Word processing software (note that Microsoft Works is not

compatible with MS Word)

Word processing skills

Edit: copy, cut, paste, find, replace

Format: set margins, set tabs, set headers, set automatic page numbering,

insert page break

Save documents as plain text or Rich Text Format as well as the default

document type

Manage files using the directory system of the operating system

Software:

Operating

System (OS)

Windows 2000 or Windows XP

Internet

Explorer 5.5.

Internet Web Browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer, version

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption

JavaScript & Cookies must be enabled

Audio/Visual

Media

Players

Windows Media Player 7 or higher

Flash 6 

The following downloads are recommended for Canvas use:

Adobe Acrobat Reader - http://get.adobe.com/reader/ 

Microsoft Word Viewer (needed only if you do not own MS-Wo

Processing Software)- http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/down

converters-and-viewers-HA001044981.aspx 

Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer (needed only if you do not own

PowerPoint)- http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/HA

Java Virtual Machine (only needed to use the Virtual Classroo

- http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp 

Mozilla Firefox (recommended browser) - http://www.mozilla.

Default

Browser

should

include the

following

security

configuration:

Download signed ActiveX controls - “enabled”

Download unsigned Active X controls - “disabled”

Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins - “enabled”

Allow Cookies - “enabled”

Allow per-session Cookies - “enabled”

Active scripting - “enabled”

Scripting of Java applets - “enabled”

 Disable pop-up blockers (or add http://learn.vccs.edu to tru

Instructional

Software

The following software is required for this course:

Adobe Acrobat Reader (http://www.adobe.com/products/acr

Computer

Test

Check to see if your computer has the required plug ins:

http://www.odu.edu/webroot/orgs/AO/CLT/bbwebcheck.nsf/h

Hardware: 

CPU - Central

Processing

Unit

CPU - Pentium II / III or equivalent, 233 or higher MHz

speed

Random Access

Memory (RAM)

128 Mbytes

Sound  Sound Card - Sound Blaster compatible audio card

 Microphone (Headset microphone recommended)

Graphics Graphics/Media standards found in Windows 98 and

above. 

Minimum Screen Resolution - 800 x 600 pixels

AVI Audio Video Interleaved

GIF Graphics Interchange Format

JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group

WAV Windows audio format

Hard Drive Hard Drive - 1 Gigabyte free storage area

External

Storage

Floppy Drive – At least one standard 3.5” / 1.44

Megabyte floppy drive or equivalent external storage

device, 64 MB

Compact Disc,

Read-Only-

Memory (CD-

ROM)

CD-ROM Drive - “4X” vice “quadruple speed”

Modem 56K modem (DSL or cable recommended)

Monitor 800 by 600 screen size

All courses are designed for 800 by 600 pixels resolution

Web Cam Optional hardware for web conferencing

Headset Optional hardware with microphone for audio

capabilities

Communication

E-mail: 

Each student MUST have an active VCCS e-mail account. This will be your

login for Canvas, as well as the e-mail address that is used for any

communication from your instructor. Visit the Student E-mail page if you

have questions about your account. E-mail may be sent from student-to-

student, or student-to-instructor using the e-mail feature in Canvas’

Communication area. You may also send e-mail to the entire class in this

section – but these messages should contain information that the entire

class would benefit from reading, and follow proper netiquette guidelines

(no flaming, no commercial use, etc.).  You should check your VCCS E-

mail at least once a day.

Discussion Board (threaded discussion forum): 

This is also located in Canvas’ Communication area. Each threaded

discussion is called a forum. Only the instructor can create forums, but

students may reply to any forum posted. Be sure to read carefully the

Canvas “how-to” about how to reply in this environment. There is a “Water

Cooler chpt” forum for students to post and reply to questions (this keeps

our e-mail to a minimum). Please use this Help forum to interact with your

online classmates for help with problem solving. There is no better way to

learn new material then by explaining it to a classmate.

There will be no required Discussion Board posting for this class other than

the initial class introduction post and replies which will be worth a total of

15 points. 

Chat (real-time collaboration): Zoom

We will be using Zoom – similar to Adobe and Breeze (Breeze Meeting User

Guide for Meeting Participants) for web conferencing. You can enter by a

link sent to you or just click on zoom and join the meeting. Read the

announcement to help locate the tab.

I will hold a weekly chat session for students to pose questions, discuss

concerns and develop a sense of community that comes with synchronous

conversation. These chat sessions are optional, but I strongly encourage

you to attend if possible. These chat sessions are not recorded and archived.

If recorded, links to the recordings would be posted on Canvas on the same

day.

Tips

The pace of this course is very fast! Remember that this is a Chemistry

course for Majors! You must keep up with the material and complete the

assigned readings and homework problems on a daily basis. Whenever

possible, WORK AHEAD. We will be covering one chapter per week, so you

must pace yourself. If you feel yourself falling behind, please contact me

ASAP!

Policies

Scholastic Dishonesty

No scholastic dishonesty will be tolerated. This includes cheating on

exams, or presenting another person’s work as one’s own. Note that NO

CELL PHONES are permissible in the testing centers. Any student caught

using a cell phone (regardless of the reason) whether on or off, including

making/receiving phone calls, texting, taking photos, viewing files, surfing

the web, etc. will receive a grade of zero on the exam and possibly the

course. The incident will also be documented in the student’s record.

Repeat offenses will result in a failing grade for the course. See TNCC

Student Handbook for more information on scholastic dishonesty.

Disabilities Accommodation

Thomas Nelson Community College operates in compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have any disability that may affect

your performance or that requires special accommodations, please

contact the Office of Students Services at: 825-2833 or 825-2867 and

TDD 825-2853; Hastings Hall, Room 323D, and

www.tncc.edu/oss/index.htm. Or contact  the counselor (Mr. Richard Hurst,

email hurstr@tncc.edu ) in Hastings 323D. Students with

accommodation request forms should contact me via email during

the first week of class, and no later than the second week.

For more information regarding the college’s ADA policy, visit

http://www.tncc.edu/student_development/disabilities.php

Two-Attempt Policy

As of summer 1990, enrollment in a course is limited to two times

(withdrawing from the course with a grade of 'W' counts as an attempt). If a

student needs to enroll for a third and final time, he or she must request

permission in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs (or his

designee) for approval. 

Inclement weather

In the event of inclement weather, the college provides delay and

cancellation information to local radio and television stations as indicated

on Canvas, and the e2Campus notification system. If the college is closed

due to inclement weather, any assignments due during the closing will be

expected on the first day the college reopens. Sign up for e2 Campus alerts.

In an effort to be kept update on any information that may impact our

campus, this includes weather cancellations and emergencies, Visit

http:lIwww.tncc.edu/e2campus to enroll.

Please, also check the following sources for cancellation information:

TCC Website: www.tcc.edu

The daily press one line: 928-1111 (ext. 7692)

Local TV: Channel 3, Channel 10, or Channel 13

Local Radio: WNIS (790 AM) WTAR (850 AM) WAFX (106.9 FM) WNOR

(90.3 FM) WHRV (89.5 FM) WCMS (100.5 FM) WKOC (93.7 FM) WWDE

(101.3 FM) 

ACADEMIC HONESTY & PLAGIARISM

ACADEMIC HONESTY: Officials of Thomas Nelson Community College

certify successful completion of work for degrees, diplomas, and certificates

when satisfied that the absolute integrity of the student has been

maintained in the completion of such work. It is imperative that students

maintain a high degree of individual honor in their scholastic endeavors.

Scholastic dishonesty will not be condoned under any circumstances.

Generally, scholastic dishonesty is interpreted as cheating on an

examination or quiz, which includes giving or receiving information,

copying, using unauthorized materials in tests, collaboration during

examinations, substituting for another person or allowing substitutions

during examination; plagiarism, submission of work other than one’s own;

and collusion with another person or persons in submitting work for credit

unless such collaboration is approved in advance by the instructor.

PLAGIARISM: Webster's Third International Dictionary defines plagiarism

as follows:

"Plagiarism—to steal and pass off, as one’s own the ideas or words of

another: to use without crediting the source; to present as new and original

an idea or product derived from an existing source: to commit literary theft,'

VIOLATIONS: In the event a student is suspected of violating the college's

policy on scholastic dishonesty, the faculty member directly Involved Will

investigate the matter, If the faculty member believes the student has

violated the policy, the faculty member will inform his or her department

chair and/or dean, and the student of the evidence and the intended action.

The action may involve a grade reduction for the work in question, the

assignment of a failing grade for the course, and/ or a recommendation for

possible dismissal from the college. If a student disputes the faculty

member's decision regarding the above action, the student may use the

Student Grievance Procedure. Please see the TNCC student Handbook for

additional information.

Other Policies

Students are responsible for being aware of the policies, procedures, and

student responsibilities contained within the current edition of the Thomas

Nelson Community College Catalog and Student Handbook to include but

not limited to: Code of Ethics & Dress Code; Student Behavior Policy and

Procedure; Student Code of Conduct; and Scholastic Honesty. Students

should familiarize themselves with the College’s policies regarding

academic misconduct and inclement weather policies found in the Student

Handbook.

Contagious Disease Procedures: Students should remain at home if they

have symptoms of a contagious disease that may endanger the health of

others at Thomas Nelson Community College. Please contact your instructor

by phone or email if you suspect you have contracted a contagious disease

that causes you to miss more than a day of class. When you are ready to

return to class, submit a doctor's statement or medical clearance that

authorizes your return. While away from class, you will be expected to

maintain progress in all course requirements,

TNCC Policy on Instructor No-Show: 

There may be occasions when an instructor fails to show up for the class,

Students should wait 15 minutes in case the instructor was delayed in

traffic, If after that time the instructor is still a no-show, a sign-in sheet

should be passed among the students, listing the class name, room number,

and name of instructor, One student shall be responsible for delivering the

sign-in sheet to Campus Police, Campus Police will forward that sheet to the

appropriate Dean the next day, Students should check the class Canvas site

within 24 hours of such an occurrence for instructions on how to prepare

for the next class meeting