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Chem101 provides a powerful and yet flexible platform for online summative assessments. Take advantage of over 15,000 built-in chemistry problems, optional integrated proctoring, question pools and algorithmic variables, LMS grade syncing, and much more.

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Comprehensive learning & assessment.

From in-class active learning, homework assignments, and now secure online quizzes and exams, Chem101’s all-in-one platform provides a comprehensive set of features for formative and summative assessments.

In-class or Synchronous Online

Take attendance, post polls & quizzes, enhance traditional worksheets, or promote think-pair-share activities.

Homework & Practice

Assign interactive problem sets with instant feedback and automatic grading that sync with institutional LMS gradebooks.

Timed Online Quizzes & Exams

Create summative assessments with question pools, algorithmic problems, and optional integrated proctoring.

15,000 PROBLEMS OR WRITE YOUR OWN

Extensive content library.

Building quizzes and exams has never been easier. Chem101 provides an extensive library of questions for chemistry courses such as General Chemistry, Introductory Chemistry, GOB Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry. The content library includes discipline-specific problem types such as molecule drawing, chemical equations and naming, dimensional analysis, numerical entry, and more.

Easy and flexible authoring also allows instructors to add their own questions.

Draw the Lewis structure of (CHO)OCH₃ and then choose the appropriate set of molecular geometries of the three central atoms. Your answer choice is independent of the orientation of your drawn structure.

The solubility of He in water at 25.0 °C is 7.0 × 10⁻⁵ M when the partial pressure of He is 0.20 atm. What is the value of the Henry's law constant for He ?

A polysaccharide containing only one type of sugar residue is a ___.

•   monosaccharide
•   oligosaccharide
•   monopolysaccharide
•   heteropolysaccharide
•   homopolysaccharide

According to the balanced reaction below, calculate the moles of NH₃ that form when 4.2 mol of N₂H₄ completely reacts 3 N₂H₄(l) → 4 NH₃(g) + N₂(g)

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Integrated remote proctoring.

To ensure academic integrity during quizzes and exams, Chem101 now offers optional integrated remote proctoring via Proctorio.

PREVENT & DETECT CHEATING

When turned on, Proctorio locks down student browsers and utilizes a sophisticated artificial intelligence system to detect unwanted behavior via student webcams and microphones. After the assignment is submitted, instructors receive a detailed report that outlines any suspected cheating.

OPT-IN & OPT OUT

Instructors can opt-in to the proctoring requirement for any individual Chem101 course and can also individually opt-out students if they are in need of alternative accommodations.

AFFORDABLE PRICING

Unlimited proctored timed quizzes or exams for an additional $10/semester or $7/quarter per student. Institutions with pre-existing Proctorio licenses receive integrated proctoring with Chem101 at no additional cost!

RANDOMIZATION WITH

Algorithmic problems & question pools.

Chem101 offers additional security with both Question Pools and Algorithmic Problems. These features randomize the content that is delivered to each student during homeworks, quizzes, or exams. Instructors can also randomize the order of questions on any assignment.

Built-in variables create thousands of question variants to be delivered that randomize numbers, words, or compounds within the problem statement.

Group together a set of similar questions and deliver a subset of them at random to students.

Problem Pool 1

14 problems in this pool

What is the correct IUPAC name for HBrO(aq)?

What is the correct IUPAC name for Ca(BrO₂)₂?

What is the correct IUPAC name for Ti(ClO₄)₄?

More Flexibility

Chem101 makes it easy for instructors to account for the unforeseen during the academic term.

Give Make-Ups in a Snap

Instructors can easily exempt particular students or pre-set groups of students from assignments for make up quizzes or exams, or create multiple assignment variants for different sections of the course.

Exam #1 (Make-Up)

Included students.

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Exempted Students

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• Alice Parker Include

Accomodations? Yes!

Chem101 provides an array of features to make sure all student needs are accommodated.

Set a percentage extra time for any individual student in a course so that they automatically receive the appropriate time limit for any timed assignment or assesment.

MODIFY INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULING

Set an individual early or late start time for timed quizzes or exams, and give individual student extensions if needed beyond the due date.

RESET ASSIGNMENTS

For when the truly unexpected happens, instructors can reset any individual student assignment.

PRINTED ASSIGNMENTS

Any Chem101 assignment can be converted to a printed version on request for students with vision impairment issues.

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Course: Chem101

Homework #1

Homework #2

Modify Scheduling

First Start Date:

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Easily Assign Partial Credit

Chem101 allows instructors to assign student partial credit on an individual student problem but also allows partial credit to be given for all students based on the same incorrect answer to a question.

Incorrect Answer #2

Grant Group Partial Credit

Grant Partial Credit

Grant Percentage:

Grant Points:

Designed To

Support your course, flexible grading policies.

Every Chem101 activity has a multitude of grading policies that can be customized depending on the assignment type. Settings include points per problem, participation credit, late submissions with penalties, variable attempts per problem, penalties for incorrect attempts, and more. The Chem101 gradebook can be set up to display summary columns or individual columns depending on the assignment type as well.

Industry-leading Support

Any course using Chem101 or Chem101 Organic comes with our industry-leading support featuring average response times of 14 minutes and extended hours that include late nights and weekends. Additionally, every Chem101 instructor works with an individual member of our Success team that helps with initial course set up, gradebook/LMS integrations, and recommendations for best practices.

LMS Integrated

Chem101’s gradebook can be synced with any popular campus LMS such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or D2L. The gradebook and associated columns can be customized to separate the various assignment types, to present individual assignments, or display summary columns for each type.

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Learn more about the features of the Chem101 active learning platform, see a live demo, and get a free instructor playground account with access to the content library.

Introducing

A new online homework platform for Organic Chemistry built for active learning, featuring the groundbreaking AktivGrid for intuitive molecule drawing.

Say Hello to the

An entirely new, patent-pending organic molecule drawing experience with chemical intelligence to help students quickly learn from their mistakes.

Mobile-First

Designed for use on any student smartphone and to scale up for larger devices like tablets and laptops.

Comprehensive

Draw and manipulate cyclic and acyclic compounds as well as chair, Newman, and Fischer projections.

AktivGrid's smart and dynamic interface allows students to focus on chemistry and not technology.

Feedback With

Chemical intelligence.

Automatic student feedback recognizes student drawing mistakes to help them learn in the moment.

Find mistakes in carbon chain lengths, missing or incorrect functional groups, and regiochemistry.

Conformation

Find mistakes for R/S, E/Z, cis/trans, and cylcohexane chair conformations.

Grading and feedback on each synthesis step as well as reagents, major/minor products, and more.

Over 5,000 New Problems

Work with any textbook for organic chemistry i & ii.

Create in-class activities, homework assignments, and quizzes from an expansive content library that aligns to any publisher textbook or increasingly popular open-source or OER resources.

• General Chemistry Review (Select Topics)
• Representing Organic Molecules (Structure and Bonding)
• Introduction to Organic Reactions and Mechanisms (Structure and Reactivity)
• Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
• Chirality and Isomerism
• Haloalkanes (Alkyl Halides)
• Nucleophilic Substitutions and Elimination Reactions
• Alkenes: Structure and Properties
• Reactions of Alkenes
• Alkynes: Structure, Properties, and Synthesis
• Conjugated Pi Systems, Dienes, and Resonance
• Aromaticity and Benzene
• Reactions of Benzene and its Derivatives
• Pericyclic Reactions and Orbital Interactions
• Alcohols and Phenols
• Ethers, Epoxides, Thiols, and Sulfides
• Aldehydes and Ketones
• Enols, Enolates, Enamines: Alpha-Carbon Chemistry
• Introduction to Organometallic Chemistry
• Carboxylic Acids
• Carboxylic Acid Derivatives and Nitriles
• Amines and Heterocycles
• Synthetic Polymers (Organic Polymers)
• Structure Determination: UV-Vis Spectroscopy
• Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry (MS)
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy
• Combined Spectroscopy Problems
• Biomolecules: Carbohydrates
• Biomolecules: Lipids
• Biomolecules: Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
• Biomolecules: Enzymes
• Biomolecules: Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Smart Suggestion

Organic nomenclature.

Help students master both IUPAC and common naming of every functional group in Organic Chemistry.

Assign nomenclature problems outside of class to save more class time for higher order topics like synthesis and mechanisms.

Active Learning

Both during & after class.

Create activities to foster student engagement and learning in any format or modality.

During Class

Create in-class activities for polls or to enhance traditional worksheets. Allow students to work independently or in groups.

After Class

Create and assign online homework as well as timed asynchronous quizzes or extra practice.

In-person or Online

Works in any classroom or course no matter the teaching format - in-person, remote, or hybrid.

Designed To

Support your course.

Create activities to foster student engagement and learning in any format or any modality.

Organic Prep

We know succeeding in Organic Chemistry starts with a strong foundation. That’s why Chem101 Organic includes extensive content from Chem101’s General Chemistry library so you can make sure students review key concepts such as bonding and structure, acid-base equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, and more.

Industry-leading Support

Any course using Chem101 or Chem101 Organic comes with our industry-leading support featuring average response times of 14 minutes and extended hours that include late nights and weekends. Additionally, every Chem101 instructor works with an individual member of our Success team that helps with initial course set up, gradebook/LMS integrations, and recommendations for best practices.

LMS Integrated

Chem101 Organic’s gradebook can be synced with any popular campus LMS such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or D2L. The gradebook and associated columns can be customized to separate the various assignment types, to present individual assignments, or display summary columns for each type.

Special Launch Year Pricing

Per student/term.

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The first 50 courses to adopt Chem101 Organic get 1-on-1 time with a content specialist to help align your specific assignments to your syllabus/textbook or create customized questions for your course.

Schedule a Demo

Use the calendar to schedule a one-on-one conversation with us. One of our Learning Specialists will give you a demo of the new Chem101 Organic platform and provide free early instructor access to content.

Schedule a one-on-one conversation with us. One of our Learning Specialists will give you a demo of the new Chem101 Organic platform and provide free early instructor access to content.

CHEM101: General Chemistry I

Course introduction.

• Time: 36 hours
• College Credit Recommended ($25 Proctor Fee) -->
• Free Certificate

Course Syllabus

First, read the course syllabus. Then, enroll in the course by clicking "Enroll me". Click Unit 1 to read its introduction and learning outcomes. You will then see the learning materials and instructions on how to use them.

Unit 1: Matter and Measurements

Chemistry is the study of matter and how we can change matter chemically and physically. What is matter? Matter is everything around us that has mass and volume. Matter can be any phase - solid, liquid, or gas. In this unit, we explore the properties, phases, and how we measure matter. We review the standard units of measurement and how to report our measurements using significant figures.

Completing this unit should take you approximately 3 hours.

Unit 2: The Atom

The atom is the basic unit of matter and serves as our starting point for the study of chemistry. The atom is composed of the subatomic particles protons, neutrons, and electrons. Scientists have studied atoms for hundreds of years and have developed a number of different models to describe them, as experimental technology has improved and new discoveries have been made. Chemists currently use the quantum mechanical model of the atom.  In this unit, we explore the structure and properties of atoms. We also study some of the basic tenets of quantum mechanics, and how quantum mechanics describes atomic structure. Finally, we learn about the structure and organization of the periodic table of the elements.

Completing this unit should take you approximately 5 hours.

Unit 3: Bonding

Bonds are connections between atoms. A solid grasp of valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory will help you understand how elements that differ by one or two atomic numbers behave.  According to VSEPR theory, the number of electrons an element has corresponds with its chemical properties. For example, sodium differs from neon and potassium by one atomic number, but it resembles potassium, not neon. Sodium and potassium both have one valence electron, which explains their similar properties, while neon is a stable element with eight valence electrons. We use VSEPR to predict the three-dimensional structure, or geometry, of molecules.

Unit 4: Chemical Formulas and Equations

Chemists need to write out formulas and equations to solve chemistry problems. It is important that chemists have a common set of rules for writing formulas and equations so they can communicate with other scientists. In this unit, we begin to name and write formulas for compounds, and learn how to write and balance chemical equations.  Equations enable us to describe chemistry topics in mathematical terms and predict the outcomes of reactions. For example, what volume of steam is created if we turn one kilogram of ice into pure steam, at 200 degrees Celsius and sea-level air pressure? We can calculate the precise answer when we write the reaction out in the form of an equation!

Completing this unit should take you approximately 4 hours.

Unit 5: States of Matter

In this unit, we explore how matter behaves in terms of the three main phases of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. We investigate gases first because their properties are described by well-defined equations. Next, we study phase changes, which we describe in terms of a graph known as a phase diagram. We finish this unit with an exploration of the properties of solids.

Completing this unit should take you approximately 7 hours.

Unit 6: Thermochemistry and Thermodynamics

In this unit, we study thermodynamics and thermochemistry. Thermodynamics is the study of heat transfer. Thermochemistry is specifically the study of heat transfer in chemical reactions. We were introduced to thermodynamics in Unit 5 when we learned about the energy associated with phase changes. Thermodynamics and thermochemistry allow us to predict whether a reaction will produce heat, such as the burning of a candlewick, or if a reaction will require heat to proceed, such as the reaction that occurs inside a disposable cold pack. In this unit we also learn about Gibbs Free Energy, which tells us whether a reaction is spontaneous, meaning the reaction will occur without external "help".

Completing this unit should take you approximately 6 hours.

Unit 7: Acid-Base and Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

In this unit, we study two important types of chemical reactions: acid-base and oxidation-reduction. We will discuss how these types of reactions occur in all aspects of science and in everyday life. We will also review the properties of acids and bases and introduce two acid-base definitions: Arrhenius and Brønsted-Lowry.  We will perform pH calculations and learn how to use the pH scale to identify acidic and alkaline solutions. Then, we will discuss oxidation and reduction, also known as electron transfer reactions. We will also learn how to write and balance equations for oxidation-reduction reactions and introduce some common oxidizing and reducing agents.

Unit 8: Nuclear Chemistry

Finally, we'll examine the processes of nuclear decay, nuclear fusion, and nuclear fission. Unlike all other types of chemical reactions, which involve electrons, nuclear reactions involve the nucleus of the atom. In this unit we discuss different types of nuclear decay, learn how to write equations that describe nuclear reactions, review the concept of half-life in the context of radioactive decay, and learn how we use nuclear fission to generate electric energy.

Completing this unit should take you approximately 2 hours.

Study Guide

This study guide will help you get ready for the final exam. It discusses the key topics in each unit, walks through the learning outcomes, and lists important vocabulary. It is not meant to replace the course materials!

Course Feedback Survey

Please take a few minutes to give us feedback about this course. We appreciate your feedback, whether you completed the whole course or even just a few resources. Your feedback will help us make our courses better, and we use your feedback each time we make updates to our courses.  If you come across any urgent problems, email [email protected].

Certificate Final Exam

Take this exam if you want to earn a free Course Completion Certificate.

To receive a free Course Completion Certificate, you will need to earn a grade of 70% or higher on this final exam. Your grade for the exam will be calculated as soon as you complete it. If you do not pass the exam on your first try, you can take it again as many times as you want, with a 7-day waiting period between each attempt.

Once you pass this final exam, you will be awarded a free Course Completion Certificate .

Saylor Direct Credit

Take this exam if you want to earn college credit for this course . This course is eligible for college credit through Saylor Academy's Saylor Direct Credit Program .

The Saylor Direct Credit Final Exam requires a proctoring fee of $5 . To pass this course and earn a Credly Badge and official transcript , you will need to earn a grade of 70% or higher on the Saylor Direct Credit Final Exam. Your grade for this exam will be calculated as soon as you complete it. If you do not pass the exam on your first try, you can take it again a maximum of 3 times , with a 14-day waiting period between each attempt.

We are partnering with SmarterProctoring to help make the proctoring fee more affordable. We will be recording you, your screen, and the audio in your room during the exam. This is an automated proctoring service, but no decisions are automated; recordings are only viewed by our staff with the purpose of making sure it is you taking the exam and verifying any questions about exam integrity. We understand that there are challenges with learning at home - we won't invalidate your exam just because your child ran into the room!

Requirements:

• Desktop Computer
• Chrome (v74+)
• Webcam + Microphone
• 1mbps+ Internet Connection

Once you pass this final exam, you will be awarded a Credly Badge  and can request an official transcript .

Saylor Direct Credit Exam

This exam is part of the Saylor Direct College Credit program. Before attempting this exam, review the Saylor Direct Credit page for complete requirements.

Essential exam information:

• You must take this exam with our automated proctor. If you cannot, please contact us to request an override.
• The automated proctoring session will cost $5 .
• This is a closed-book, closed-notes exam (see allowed resources below).
• You will have two (2) hours to complete this exam.
• You have up to 3 attempts, but you must wait 14 days between consecutive attempts of this exam.
• The passing grade is 70% or higher.
• This exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions.

Some details about taking your exam:

• Exam questions are distributed across multiple pages.
• Exam questions will have several plausible options; be sure to pick the answer that best satisfies each part of the question.
• Your answers are saved each time you move to another page within the exam.
• You can answer the questions in any order.
• You can go directly to any question by clicking its number in the navigation panel.
• You can flag a question to remind yourself to return to it later.
• You will receive your grade as soon as you submit your answers.

Allowed resources:

Gather these resources before you start your exam.

• Blank paper
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• graphing: https://www.desmos.com/calculator 6
• scientific: https://www.desmos.com/scientific 35
• This formulas sheet: https://learn.saylor.org/mod/page/view.php?id=18848

What should I do before my exam?

• Gather these before you start your exam:
•   A photo I.D. to show before your exam.
•   A credit card to pay the automated proctoring fee.
•   (optional) Blank paper and pencil.
•   (optional) A glass of water.
• Make sure your work area is well-lit and your face is visible.
• We will be recording your screen, so close any extra tabs!
• Disconnect any extra monitors attached to your computer.
• You will have up to two (2) hours to complete your exam. Try to make sure you won't be interrupted during that time!
• You will require at least 1mbps of internet bandwidth. Ask others sharing your connection not to stream during your exam.
• Take a deep breath; you got this!

How to Get Started

To succeed in this course, you’ll need to know your computer and make sure the Internet browsers are up-to-date.

Get to know your computer

One key to success in online learning is developing a basic understanding of the most important tools you’ll need for this course: a computer and the Internet.

Being able to answer basic questions about your computer and software will help you experience course success, especially if you need to troubleshoot a problem. Be able to answer the questions below:

• What kind of device are you using? Example: IBM (also called PC, Windows), Mac, Chromebook, Android tablet, iPad, smartphone…something else?
• What is the device’s operating system? Example: Windows 8, 7, Vista, Lion, Google Chrome, iOS, Android…other?
• Which Internet browser are you using? Example: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer…or something else?

Make sure Internet browsers are up-to-date

To get the most out of your online experience, you’ll need to make sure your Internet browser is up-to-date. Use  What browser am I using?  for a quick way to know whether or not your browser is functioning in the latest version of your browser.

Need more tech knowledge?

Review these videos to help you learn more about digital literacy skills.

What is an Operating System?

Operating Systems – 1 Introduction

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Open Educational Resources and Chemistry

This collection was curated by an ASCCC OERI discipline lead.  A comprehensive list of current discipline leads is available.

Archived Chemistry Webinars

 The curated collection of resource shared here have been organized into three categories:

• OER textbooks for the course
• Other OER for the course
• Free, but copyright-protected resources for the course

Within each of these three categories, resources are listed from most relevant to least relevant for each course. When two items have similar relevance for the course, the more recent resource is listed first.

Resources for all Chemistry Courses

Open educational resources.

• MyOpenMath Homework System (GPL + CC-BY) MyOpenMath is an online course management and assessment system for mathematics and other quantitative fields. MyOpenMath’s focus is providing rich algorithmically generated assessments to support the use of free, open textbooks. There are currently 5389 homework problems listed under Chemistry.
• Adapt Homework System from LibreTexts (Open Source + CC-BY) Adapt is an online homework system that exists within the LibreTexts platform. Instructors can create courses and assignments for students. Course shells for preparatory chemistry, general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry are available in the commons area.
• Selected PhET interactive simulations (University of Colorado – Boulder); PhET interactive simulations in Chemistry LibreTexts (CC BY)
• Selected ChemCollective Virtual lab activities, tutorials, and scenario-based activities ; Selected ChemCollective Virtual lab activities in Chemistry LibreTexts (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0) These activities can be used to supplement a lecture text by giving the students an interactive learning experience. For virtual labs, a goal is introduced in a one paragraph description.

Free Copyright-protected Resources

Selected activities from Chem Ed Xchange

The Division of Chemical Education, Inc. of the American Chemical Society holds the copyright for all content on the Chem Ed X website. Instructors are allowed to use the activities for their classrooms. The activities can be used to supplement a text with specific concepts. Several activities adapted for remote classrooms are available.

Chemistry 100 – Chemistry and Society (C-ID CHEM 100)

Oer textbooks for chemistry 100.

This text covers underlying chemistry for topical subjects in society.

Additional OER for Chemistry 100

See Resources for all Chemistry Courses

Free Copyright-protected Resources for Chemistry 100

• The National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science holds the copyright for all material but allows instructors to use and modify the activities to fit their classroom. See The National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science Permitted Uses page for more information. The case studies can be used to supplement a text with specific case study examples. Collection can be searched by topic, type of activity, and date. For access to answer keys, instructors must purchase access ($25 per year in 2021). Sharing or posting answer keys is prohibited.
• Introductory Chemistry Online! (Young, 2012) ;   Introductory Chemistry Online! (Young, 2012) in LibreTexts The text is accompanied by lecture slides, exam review slides, and algorithmic tutorials. Text at the first link provides traditional format (including figures that accompany and expand upon text). LibreTexts link provides access to the openly-licensed text.

Chemistry 101 – Introduction to Chemistry (C-ID CHEM 101)

Oer textbooks for chemistry 101.

Beginning Chemistry v 1.0 (Ball, 2011) (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)

This text includes content for preparatory chemistry courses. Version 2 of the text is available commercially.

Introduction to Chemistry: General, Organic, and Biological v 1.0. (Ball, al.; 2012) – LibreTexts  (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)

This text includes content for both the Chemistry 101 and Chemistry 102 C-ID descriptors. The text provides end-of-chapter problems.

Additional OER for Chemistry 101

• Chemistry 10 Lab Manual (Santa Monica College; 2021) in LibreTexts (CC BY-NC) This lab manual includes a semester-long set of wet chemistry experiments designed for a preparatory chemistry course. It is continually maintained by faculty at Santa Monica College.

Free Copyright-protected Resources for Chemistry 101

• An Introduction to Chemistry (Bishop, 2019) Copyright held by Mark Bishop and Chiral Publishing Company. The content is freely available, but the website asks (but does not require) that repeat users pay $20 for the use of the text. This text is accompanied by end-of-chapter problems, PowerPoint presentations, animations, and tutorials. There is also an “atoms-first” version of the text.

Chemistry 102 – Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (C-ID CHEM 102)

Oer textbooks for chemistry 102, additional oer for chemistry 102, free copyright-protected resources for chemistry 102, resources for environmental chemistry (c-id chem 105) and environmental chemistry with lab (c-id chem 106 b), resources for general chemistry for majors (c-id chem 110 and 120 s), chemistry 140 – survey of chemistry and physics (c-id chem 140), oer textbooks for chemistry 140, additional oer for chemistry 140, free copyright-protected resources for chemistry 140, resources for organic chemistry for majors (c-id chem 150 and 160 s), oer textbooks for chemistry 150 and 160 s.

Organic Chemistry: A Tenth Edition, like previous editions, is intended for a two-semester introductory organic chemistry course. The tenth edition retains the functional group approach of prior editions and the table of contents is retained. It is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY NC-SA) license, which means that you can non-commercially distribute, remix, and build upon the content, as long as you provide attribution to OpenStax and its content contributors, under the same license.

Text covers all topics necessary for 1st and 2nd semesters of organic chemistry.

Additional OER for Chemistry 150 and 160 S

• OpenOChem Cloud Homework System (LeBlond, Muzyka, Bocholtz, Greeves, 2020) (CC0 – Public Domain) A freely available online homework system that allows users to create interactive questions, and then assemble them into activities such as sequential and adaptive quizzes and SlideDecks. This system uses LTI, so that students and faculty members access it through their home institutions learning management systems (e.g., Moodle and Canvas). The system allows for creation and sharing of content and questions for users in the OpenOChem community. There are currently +3,500 homework problems in the system.
• Spectral Database for Organic Compounds (National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, 1999-current) The copyright is owned by the National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology, which provides free access of chemical spectra to the community and maintains the spectral database. SDBS is an integrated spectral database system for organic compounds, which includes 6 different types of spectra under a directory of the compounds. The six spectra are as follows, an electron impact Mass spectrum (EI-MS), a Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR), a 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrum, a 13C NMR spectrum, a laser Raman spectrum, and an electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrum. The database contains +34,000 spectra.

Analytical Chemistry

• Analytical Chemistry 2.0-An Open-Access Digital Textbook,”” Harvey, D. T. J. Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 2011, 399, 149-152 (DOI).
• Analytical Chemistry 2.1: An Open-Access Digital Resource for Undergraduate Education in Analytical Chemistry,”” poster presented at the 2016 Pittcon Conference.
• All versions of Analytical Chemistry 2.X are released under a Creative Commons license that allows users to distribute these materials at no cost. Instructors adopting any version of Analytical Chemistry 2.X are free to download and host materials at their course website or through their institution’s course management system provided that a link back to this site is included. Instructors may arrange to make print copies available, either personally or through a campus bookstore, provided that the cover page and the copyright notice are included, and provided that the cost to students is limited to the cost of printing.
• Users may prepare non-commercial derivative works provided that the original source is acknowledged and that the derivative works are made available under the same license. “

Using an OER resource that is missing from the list above?  If so,  please let us know .

This page last updated May 1, 2024.

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CHEM-201 - General Chemistry I - Patricia Foley

Introduction

Welcome to Chemistry 201 at College of the Canyons! My name is Dr. Foley. I’m excited for the upcoming semester and hope to help the students in the class gain a deeper understanding of chemistry in the next 16 weeks. I care deeply about my students’ learning and will do my very best to create a great learning environment for you. I’ve included important details about the class structure, learning outcomes, necessary materials, and class expectations. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email me. (I typically respond to emails within 24 hrs).

I look forward to meeting all of you soon!

Course Description

This course provides a foundation in the basic principles of the molecular nature of matter and its change, including reaction chemistry, atomic and bonding theories of matter, the properties of matter (solids, liquids, gases, solutions) and their relationship to energy. Gravimetric, volumetric, and spectroscopic analysis techniques are introduced in the laboratory portion. Course is required of all majors in chemistry and most other fields of science or technology. [5 units CSU, UC transferable (7 hr per week: 4 hr lecture, 3 hr lab)]. Prerequisites: CHEM 151 or COC Chemistry Placement Exam; MATH 070.

What to Expect in this Course

This course is considered a synchronous distance education course. It will have an online, asynchronous component that is organized into 15 weekly modules. Each module will contain a lecture unit (consisting of several short readings, short videos, and formative Canvas quizzes), a laboratory activity, and group assignment. There will be a Canvas exam after modules 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15.

In addition, we will meet as a class once a week to discuss the laboratory activity and complete activities related to the semester-long project. Through the labs and the group project, you will gain useful skills and insights that connect the class with the larger community.

This is a 5-credit class, so you should plan to spend at least 15 hours per week working on class-related work.

Types of Assessments

The course is assessed as follows:

Textbook Information

Textbooks and Required Materials

1. Text: Chemistry 2e , published by OpenStax College (ISBN-10: 1938168399; ISBN-13: 978-1-938168-39-0). This textbook is an open educational resource, and a free electronic copy is downloadable from www.openstax.org, or http://cnx.org/content/col11760/latest/. Hard copies are available at the campus bookstore for ~$50.

2. Chem 101 Online Learning Account . The class will utilize an online homework system. Students must create a Chem 101 account at http://www.chem101.co. The cost to join the course is $29.95, and can be purchased through the COC bookstore or through the online interface. A discounted price is available to students that have used Chem101 in previous semesters. Students are allowed to preview the course for two weeks prior to purchase.

3. Scientific Calculator : Students must bring a scientific calculator capable of exponential and log functions to class meetings.

4. Beyond Labz and Microsoft Excel : To complete the course, students must have access to Beyond Labz (a virtual laboratory program) and a spreadsheet program capable of linear regression. Students will be provided with an access code for Beyond Labz during the first laboratory meeting. The Microsoft Office Suite is freely available for download to all COC students through https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/products/office .

5. Access to a Computer . Students will be expected to use a laptop or desktop computer to access the course, participate in Zoom conferences, and complete laboratory work. (You cannot complete all of the work in this course using only a smart phone or tablet.) If you do not have ready access to a computer, you may able to borrow one from the college by contacting [email protected] .

Other Relevant Course Information

I will contact all enrolled and waitlisted students in the week prior to the beginning of the semester through their my.canyons email address. In that email, I'll outline specific deadlines and expectations for the course, and include a meeting link for the class. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory, and students that do not attend will be dropped from the roster . Waitlisted students that attend the first Zoom meeting will be added in the order they appear on the waitlist if space becomes available.

Learning is a social activity. As the semester progresses, I think you'll find that the Zoom sessions are essential for our learning. Please make time to attend the Zoom meetings in their entirety for the semester. (We'll take breaks as needed!) 

Additional Resources

• CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: [email protected])
• CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)

College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website .

Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website . Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at [email protected] . At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.

Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988 . All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.

You can also now use the Crisis Text Line : Just text "Courage" to 741741 . Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.

Veterans Resource Center

The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website , email [email protected] or phone (661) 362-3469.

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

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Instructors can create a course that matches their resources in a matter of minutes. They have the option to select premade assignments curated by an instructor using similar resources, making course setup a snap. In addition, they can choose to modify the content with our easy-to-use editor to reflect the language and notation used in class. Adopters may edit any of the problems, hints, feedback, and premade assignments to fit their course.

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Aktiv Learning is an active learning platform built specifically for college-level chemistry and mathematics. Say goodbye to static content and generic multiple choice questions and hello to dynamic problems that are designed to help students learn and visualize abstract concepts in STEM. Aktiv Learning allows chemistry instructors to ask students engaging questions, such as drawing Lewis structures, and receive real-time information on what structures the class is drawing. The app features a custom-built tool that allows students and instructors to quickly and intuitively draw Lewis structures on mobile devices. Additionally, both students and instructors have access to over 250 built-in questions related to Lewis structures, resonance, molecular geometries, VSEPR, hybridization, sigma and pi bonding, and molecular polarity. Features: • Intuitive Lewis structures drawing tool built specifically for mobile devices - Use as engaging demonstration for your students to show example Lewis structures and reinforce concepts such as the octet rule, formal charge, and VSEPR. Students can take advantage of the drawing tool to visualize the relationship between Lewis structures and molecular shapes. • Create in-class or homework assignments - Perfect for clicker, recitation, or review problems. Students receive push notifications to alert and remind them of pending assignments. • Assign or practice with over 250 built-in questions related to Lewis structures, resonance, molecular geometries, VSEPR, hybridization, sigma and pi bonding, and molecular polarity. • Real-time class results - Quickly find common incorrect structures to address student misunderstanding before exams. • Isoform recognition - Aktiv’s technology recognizes correct answers independent of the drawn structure orientation. • Export student activity - Student participation and performance exported in a tap of a button. • Easy sign-up - Students and instructors can create accounts and join courses all within the app in a few steps. • School IT and device independent - Assign, work, and review from any mobile device and over any network connection. More content and features coming soon!

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Hi there, thanks so much for your feedback. It really means a lot to the team here to hear we're making such a positive impact on students and their learning experience in chemistry! The platform should deliver a full solution when you run out of attempts. We've alerted our engineering team to this and they will be investigating right away!

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Hi there, thanks so much for your feedback. It really means a lot to the team here to hear we're making such a positive impact on students and their learning experience in chemistry! We're so glad that the platform's technology for Lewis structures, chemical equations, and nomenclature made a difference for you and ultimately improved your grades.

When it comes to chemistry i truly just don’t understand sometimes! How to get an answer, how to plug into an equation, etc., can be very difficult if you were never taught the proper way to do so. Thankfully while using the Chem101 app i was actually given strong feedback with not just a description of where i went wrong but a full shown process! It is easy to navigate and the many different portals makes it easy to organize for instructors as well as not time consuming! Overall wonderful experience this semester using this app even though i’m not the biggest chemistry fan the Chem101 app made it understandable and enjoyable

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Aktiv Chemistry’s gradebook can be synced with any popular campus LMS such as Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, or D2L. The gradebook and associated columns can be customized to separate the various assignment types, to present individual assignments, or display summary columns for each type.

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