‫المركزالوطني للتقويم واالعتماد األكاديمي‬

National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation

ATTACHMENT 5.

T6. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS

(CS)
Chemistry of main groups elements
221 CHM
 Course Specifications
Institution:jouf University Date 10/1/1441
College/Department :College of Science, Chemistry Department

A. Course Identification and General Information

1. Course title and code: 1. Course title and code: Chemistry of main groups elements (221 CHM)

2. Credit hours:(2+0)
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
Chemistry programs
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course : Dr. Mohamed Yousri
Dr. Maria Nasri
Associate. Prof -Chemistry Department - college of Science -jouf University
5. Level/year at which this course is offered: Third Level 1440 /1441 FIRST semester
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any): General Chemistry [CHM 101]
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any):NO

8. Location if not on main campus:

9. Mode of Instruction (mark all that apply):

a. traditional classroom What percentage? 100%

b. blended (traditional and online) What percentage? %

c. e-learning What percentage? %

d. correspondence What percentage? %

f. other What percentage? %

Comments:

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B Objectives
1. What is the main purpose for this course?
The major objective of the course is to provide students by knowing the basis
Of building modern periodic table. Identify the properties of the elements of main
groups for periodic table and their interactions and methods drawn and preparation
and their applications in practical life.
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented.
(e.g. increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new
research in the field).
The contents are very broad this course must be divide to s block elements and p block
elements Using new references must be increased, as well as use of the Internet and scientific
research papers published in this area.

C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form used in Bulletin or handbook)
Course Description:
Theoretical parts :. Modern atomic theory -long periodic table, results of periodic arrangement of
elements (periodicity), Chemistry of hydrogen – elements of the first groups Alkali metals, (lithium
-cesium),elements of the second group- Alkaline earth metals (beryllium - barium), Group III A
(boron - thallium), Group IV A (carbon – lead), Group VA (nitrogen – bismuth), Group VIA
(oxygen – selenium), Group VII A (fluorine – iodine), Group VIIIA (noble gases), compounds of
representative elements compounds with covalent bonds – some chemical bonds.

1. Topics to be Covered

No. of
List of Topics Contact hours
Weeks
Periodic table principles of periodic table & atomic theory , electron 5 10
configuration , basic of the arrangement of elements and Modern theories
of covalent bond periodicity , molecular orbital theory
Group IA, chemistry of hydrogen & Alkali metals (lithium -cesium) 2 4
chemical properties of group &compounds of representative
elements&
Group II A Alkaline earth metals (beryllium -barium) chemical
properties of group & compounds of representative elements

Group III A (boron - thallium) chemical properties of group & 2 4

compounds of representative elements&
Group IV A (carbon – lead) chemical properties of group&
compounds of representative elements

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 Group VA (nitrogen – bismuth) chemical properties of group,& 2 4
compounds of representative elements &
Group VIA (oxygen – selenium) chemical properties of group
compounds of representative elements

Group VII A (fluorine – iodine) chemical properties of group & 3 6

compounds of representative elements &Group VIIIA (noble gases),
chemical properties of group& compounds of representative
elements.

2. Course components (total contact hours and credits per semester):

Laboratory/
Lecture Tutorial Practical Other: Total
Studio
Contact Planed 30 30
Hours Actual 30 30
Planed 2 2
Credit
Actual 2 2

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. 2h/week for student

4. Course Learning Outcomes in NQF Domains of Learning and Alignment with Assessment
Methods and Teaching Strategy

On the table below are the five NQF Learning Domains, numbered in the left column.

First, insert the suitable and measurable course learning outcomes required in the appropriate
learning domains (see suggestions below the table). Second, insert supporting teaching strategies
that fit and align with the assessment methods and intended learning outcomes. Third, insert
appropriate assessment methods that accurately measure and evaluate the learning outcome. Each
course learning outcomes, assessment method, and teaching strategy ought to reasonably fit and
flow together as an integrated learning and teaching process. (Courses are not required to include
learning outcomes from each domain.)
Code NQF Learning Domains Course Teaching Course Assessment
# And Course Learning Outcomes Strategies Methods
1.0 Knowledge
1.1 Define the scientific information about the  Interactive  Midterm
Chemical topic of Main group course. lectures and final
Integrated education exam.
1.2 Recognize the fundamental theoretical Written and oral
concepts and applications of the various Quizzes
branches of principle group Chemistry

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 2.0 Cognitive Skills
2.1 Apply scientific attitude, thinking, planning Brain storming Exam
and decision making skills to overcome Problem solving Problem solving
encountered issues in Chemistry strategy Homework
3.0 Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
Illustrate the different technical skills in principle Discussion on smart  Class
3.3 groups chemistry board participation
Reports
4.0 Communication, Information Technology, Numerical
 Strategy of
presenting
reports
Communicate scientific new application for  Internet IT duties and
4.1
elements search report homework
Oral presentation
Discussion on
blackboard
4.2
5.0 Psychomotor
5.1 Not applicable
5.2
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assessment task (i.e., essay, test, quizzes,

Proportion of Total
group project, examination, speech, oral Week Due
Assessment
presentation, etc.)
1 First semester exam. 7 15 %
2 Second semester exam 13 15 %
3 Quizzes, Oral presentation-homework 2-14 30%
5 Final End of term 40 %

D. Student Academic Counseling and Support

1. Arrangements for availability of faculty and teaching staff for individual student
consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time teaching staff are expected to be
available each week)
Office hours 2 hrs/ week

E Learning Resources
1. List Required Textbooks
J.D.Lee, Concise inorganic chemistry , 5th ed, 2008, Wiley India Pvt. Limited.

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2. List Essential References Materials (Journals, Reports, etc.)
Inorganic chemistry journal
Inorganic Chemistry (5th Ed) Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer andDonald A. Tarr ; 2013 

3. List Recommended Textbooks and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc)

Mechanism of inorganic reactions, Jacob Kleinberg, American chemical society 1990

4. List Electronic Materials (eg. Web Sites, Social Media, Blackboard, etc.)
Concise Inorganic Chemistry, J.D. Lee, 5th. ed., Champa & Hall, 1986.
www.periodictable.com/theelements/pages.html
www.basherbooks.com/usa/subjects-periodictable.html
http://www.amazon.com/
5. Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards or regulations and
software. Chem Lab tutorial version free on net

F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (i.e. number of
seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access,etc.)
1. Accommodation (Classrooms, laboratories, demonstration rooms/labs, etc.)
1- Lecture room with at least 25 seats.
2-Auditorium of a capacity of not less than 100 seats for large lecture format classes

2. Technology resources (AV, data show, Smart Board, software, etc.)

The connection of smart board needs a service.
 Computer room containing at least 15 systems.
 Scientific calculator for each student.

3. Other resources (specify, e.g. if specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or
attach list) : some simulation program for geometry of molecules

G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes

1. Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching :
1- Course evaluation by student.
2- Students- faculty meetings.

2. Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department :

The student can submit a note to the head of the department of the section about the
difficulties he finds in teaching methods

3. Processes for Improvement of Teaching :

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Conducting workshops given by experts on the teaching and learning methodologies

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (e.g. check marking by an

independent member teaching staff of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and
remarking of tests or a sample of assignments with staff at another institution)

 Providing samples of all kinds of assessment in the departmental course file of each
course
 Assigning group of faculty members teaching the same course to grade same
questions for various students. Faculty from other institutions are invited to review
the accuracy of the grading policy
 Conducting standard exams such as the American Chemical Society exams or others.

5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and
planning for improvement.
The course material and learning outcomes are periodically reviewed and the changes to be
taken are approved in the departmental and higher councils.
The head of department and faculty take the responsibility of implementing the proposed
changes

Name of Course Instructor: Dr/Mohamed Yousri &Dr. Maria

Signature: ________________ Date Specification Completed: 10/1/1441

Program Coordinator: _Dr / IBRAHEM ELSEHEMY______________________

Signature: _________________________ Date Received:________________

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