CCCOnline LogoCourse Snapshot for CHE102 - Introduction to Chemistry II: GT-SC1

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Course Competencies

The competencies you will demonstrate in this course are as follows:

  1. Use hybridization to determine what kind of geometry exists in the structure of a compound.
  2. Recognize what functional group(s) is/are present and decipher what possible chemical activity a compound can undergo.
  3. Show how polarity can influence a chemical reaction and intermolecular interaction.
  4. Use the functional group chemistry of organic compounds to determine the chemical activity of biochemical compounds.
  5. Determine outcomes for a biosynthetic pathway given conditions such as pH, concentration, temperature, enzyme activity, etc.
  6. Write or give orally the correct linear process of protein synthesis, including the vocabulary associated with that process.
  7. Write or orally explain the metabolic pathways, including the vocabulary associated with that process.
  8. Determine the correct name of the compound given an organic or biochemical structure.
  9. Draw the correct structure on paper given a name of an organic or biochemical compound or structure.
  10. Read, analyze, and apply to new situations, written material related to the study of chemistry.
  11. Demonstrate the ability to select and apply contemporary forms of technology to solve problems or compile information in the study of chemistry.
Learning concepts for this course are enchanced using illustrative models, video, and online discussions.

Module Outcomes Mapped to Competencies

The module outcomes that will permit you to demonstrate course competencies are:

Module 1
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Identify characteristics of organic compounds versus inorganic compounds. D
2 Write International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) names for hydrocarbon compounds. B, H
3 Draw organic compounds with the appropriate geometry and in the correct line-angle structure. A, B, C, H, I
4 Write balanced chemical reactions for organic compounds and predict the products. B
5 Draw, name, and describe the bonding of aromatic compounds. A, I
6 Write the name for and draw the structure of oxygen containing and sulfur containing hydrocarbons. A, C, H, I
7 Describe the physical properties and predict the chemical reactivity of oxygen and sulfur containing compounds. B, D
8 Research and evaluate methods of chemical lab safety. J
9 Evaluate the scientific method and its relation to scientific trust in modern society. J, K
Module 2
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Draw the structure of monosaccharides as Fischer projections and Haworth structures. H, I
2 Describe structural features of monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides. B, C
3 Describe and/or perform a separation of organic compounds using thin layer chromatography. B, C, J, K
4 Calculate retention factors for different organic compounds using different chromatography techniques. B, C, J, K
5 Perform a fermentation of sugars and determine how different sugars are affected by fermentation. B, C, K
6 Describe the physical and chemical properties of aldehydes and ketones. A, B, C, D
7 Identify compounds with chirality and describe how they differ. A, B, I
8 Describe the process of drug approval. J
Module 3
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Draw, identify, and name carboxylic acids and esters and describe their physical properties. A, B, C, H, I
2 Write the chemical equation for the formation of and saponification of esters. B, D
3 Write the chemical equation for reactions of carboxylic acids. B, D
4 Describe the the composition and function of the lipid bilayer in cell membranes. D
5 Draw and describe the physical and chemical properties of the different classes of lipids, fatty acids, glycerols, and steroids. C, D, H
6 Draw, identify, and name amines and amides and describe physical properties. A, B, C, H, I
7 Write the chemical equation for reactions of amides. B, D
8 Describe how neurotransmitters function in relation to their amines. D
9 Perform the reaction of two carboxylic acids to synthesize a new compound. K
10 Perform a multi-step synthesis using fatty acids and esters. K
Module 4
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Classify and describe the structures of amino acids and proteins. A, B, C, D, H
2 Describe how a peptide is formed and be able to use the three letter and one letter abbreviation to describe a peptide chain. E, F, H, I
3 Describe the hydrolysis and denaturation of proteins. D
4 Classify enzymes and be able to name them. D, H
5 Describe how enzyme activity is impacted by changes of temperature, pH, and concentration. E
6 Describe how enzymes can be inhibited and how enzyme activity is regulated. E
7 Describe the components of DNA and RNA and identify the different components of the structures in illustrations. A, B, C, D, H
8 Describe the process of DNA replication, transcription, and protein synthesis. F
9 Describe the types of genetic mutations that can occur and how a virus infects a cell. E, F
Module 5
  Outcomes Competencies
1 Compare and contrast catabolic and anabolic reactions and describe the role of ATP. G
2 Write and explain the series of reactions involved in digestion of carbohydrates. G
3 Describe role of the coenzymes of metabolic pathways. G
4 Describe the process and compounds involved in glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, glycogen synthesis and degradation. D, E, I
5 Name each component of and describe the citric acid cycle. G
6 Describe ATP synthesis and the oxidation of glucose. E
7 Describe the metabolic pathways for lipids and enzymes. E, G
8 Describe the synthesis of non-essential amino acids. D, E
9 Perform a transesterification to produce a biodiesel. B, K

Course Time Commitment and Expectations

The semester schedule for this course may be 15 weeks or 10 weeks in duration. Based on the course format, this table shows the approximate amount of time you should plan to spend per week on this course. This includes time to read/listen to the online content, participate in discussion forums, complete all assignments, and study the course material.

For accelerated courses, the amount of time required per week is greater. Note that regardless of course format, the course material is the same and all course competencies, module outcomes, and assignments will be covered.

Course Activity Hours and Student Learning Hours
Course Credit Hours Course Format (Duration) Pace Relative to a 15 Week Course Course Activity Hours Student Learning Hours Per Week
5 15 Weeks - 225 14.5 to 15.5
5 10 Weeks 1.5x faster 225 21.5 to 23.5
Summary of Grading
Assignment Points %
Discussions (10 @ 15 points each) 150 15%
Homework (13 @ 10 points each, 1 @ 11 points) 141 14%
Formal Lab Reports (4 @ 40 points each) 160 16%
Informal Lab Reports (9 @ 20 points each) 180 18%
Chapter Quizzes (13 @ 10 points each) 130 13%
Projects (4 @ 30 points each) 120 12%
Midterm Exam (1 @ 60 points each) 60 6%
Final Exam (1 @ 60 points each) 60 6%
TOTAL 1001 100%
Grading Scale
A = 90 to 100% B = 80 to 89% C = 70 to 79% D = 60 to 69% F = 59% and below

 

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