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π― Executive Summary
This document provides a comprehensive, prioritized timeline for CHEM-1312 course development based on comprehensive content audit findings. Work is scheduled by severity level, ensuring critical academic issues are resolved before enhancement activities begin.
Priority-Based Development Approach
- π¨ URGENT: Academic crises requiring immediate restructuring
- π΄ CRITICAL: Major errors affecting student learning outcomes
- π‘ HIGH: Significant improvements needed for pedagogical effectiveness
- π’ MEDIUM: Enhancements to optimize good foundation content
- π’ LOW: Minor improvements to already strong content
π Module Priority Matrix
| Module |
Severity |
Issues |
Est. Hours |
SME Hours |
Start Date |
Target Complete |
| Module 5 |
π¨ URGENT |
Academic Crisis - Complete Restructure |
80-100 |
20-25 |
Feb 3, 2026 |
Mar 7, 2026 |
| Module 4 |
π΄ CRITICAL |
Missing LO, Wrong Assignments |
40-50 |
10-12 |
Mar 10, 2026 |
Apr 4, 2026 |
| Module 1 |
π‘ HIGH |
Content-Objective Mismatch |
60-70 |
15-18 |
Apr 7, 2026 |
May 9, 2026 |
| Module 6 |
π’ MEDIUM |
Computational Enhancement |
25-30 |
6-8 |
May 12, 2026 |
Jun 6, 2026 |
| Module 2 |
π’ MEDIUM |
Learning Objective Enhancement |
20-25 |
5-6 |
Jun 9, 2026 |
Jun 27, 2026 |
| Module 3 |
π’ MEDIUM |
Structure Optimization |
15-20 |
4-5 |
Jun 30, 2026 |
Jul 11, 2026 |
| Module 7 |
π’ LOW |
Minor Enhancements |
10-15 |
3-4 |
Jul 14, 2026 |
Jul 25, 2026 |
Total Estimated Development: 250-310 hours over 6 months
Total SME Review Time: 63-78 hours
π¨ Phase 1: Critical Issues (February - April 2026)
Module 5: Acids, Bases, and Solubility Equilibrium - RESTRUCTURE + GAP ANALYSIS
Duration: February 3 - March 7, 2026 (5 weeks)
Status: π‘ Restructure Complete, Implementation Gaps Identified
Development Hours: 60-80 | SME Hours: 15-20
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COMPLETED January 26, 2026:
- Module restructure from 2 original lessons to β 3 content-based lessons
- All 11 videos (001-011) transcript files imported and properly distributed to the new 3 lesson split out
- Analysis of M5L1 content compared to the objectives to identify gaps
π NEW FOCUS: Implementation Gap Resolution Based on M5L1 Analysis
- Conjugate Pair Identification Activities - match acids with conjugate bases, practice problems identifying conjugate pairs in various reactions, BrΓΈnsted-Lowry acid/base classification
- Lewis Theory Integration - Missing this content completely in the video. Content coverage needed electron accept/donor concepts. Build practice for lewis acids and bases in coordination reactions
- Guided calculation modules: strong acid/base pH calculation walkthroughs, weak acid pH calculations using Ka values, Weak base pH calculations using Kb values, pOH to pH conversions and vice versa, salt solution pH calculations
- Quick knowledge checks after each video
- Concept mapping activities for acid-base relationships
- Multi-step calculation problems that link theory to calculations
- Error analysis activities (common calculation mistakes)
- Content has breadth but lacks integration, connections between concepts - Activities that link molecular structure to acid strength, connect Ka values to pH calculations, relate conjugate pair strength to pH predictions
Week 1: February 3-7, 2026
Focus: M5L1 Interactive Content Development
- Feb 3: SME consultation - review gap analysis findings and approve implementation plan
- Feb 4-5: Develop interactive conjugate pair identification activities (CidiLabs)
- Feb 6-7: Create Lewis acid-base theory content section (missing from videos)
Deliverable: Interactive activities addressing LO5.1.1 application gaps
Week 2: February 10-14, 2026
Focus: M5L1 Calculation Practice Development
- Feb 10-11: Create guided pH calculation tutorials for strong acids/bases
- Feb 12-13: Develop weak acid/base pH calculation practice modules
- Feb 14: Build progressive difficulty problem sets with automated feedback
Deliverable: Complete calculation practice addressing LO5.1.2 gaps
Week 3: February 17-21, 2026
Focus: M5L1 Assessment Integration and M5L2 Gap Analysis
- Feb 17-18: Develop formative assessments for M5L1 video segments
- Feb 19: Create comprehensive M5L1 self-assessment module
- Feb 20-21: Conduct M5L2 and M5L3 gap analysis using same methodology
Deliverable: Complete M5L1 implementation with all gaps addressed
Week 4: February 24-28, 2026
Focus: Assessment Development and Integration
- Feb 24-25: Develop comprehensive problem sets for all 6 objectives
- Feb 26-27: Create integrated assessment scenarios and rubrics
- Feb 28: Integration testing and quality review
Deliverable: Complete assessment framework aligned with new structure
Week 5: March 3-7, 2026
Focus: SME Review and Final Preparation
- Mar 3-4: SME comprehensive content review and validation
- Mar 5-6: Implement SME feedback and final refinements
- Mar 7: Final Module 5 approval and preparation for Module 4
Deliverable: Fully restructured Module 5 ready for Fall 2026 implementation
Module 4: Chemical Kinetics and Chemical Equilibrium - CRITICAL FIXES
Duration: March 10 - April 4, 2026 (4 weeks)
Status: π΄ Critical Errors
Development Hours: 40-50 | SME Hours: 10-12
Week 1: March 10-14, 2026
Focus: Learning Objective Corrections and Structure Fixes
- Mar 10: SME consultation - approve objective corrections and numbering fixes
- Mar 11-12: Create missing LO4.1.4: "Analyze temperature effects on reaction rates using Arrhenius equation"
- Mar 13-14: Correct all learning objective numbering and remove wrong-module assignments
Deliverable: Corrected learning objective framework
Week 2: March 17-21, 2026
Focus: Content-Objective Realignment
- Mar 17-18: Realign L1-L3 content with corrected objectives (LO4.1.1-4.1.3)
- Mar 19-20: Create/enhance L4 content for new LO4.1.4 (temperature/activation energy)
- Mar 21: Fix L5 objective marking (correct alignment with LO4.1.5)
Deliverable: First 5 lessons properly aligned with corrected objectives
Week 3: March 24-28, 2026
Focus: Equilibrium Section Enhancement
- Mar 24-25: Enhance L7 content for revised LO4.1.7 (calculate equilibrium constants)
- Mar 26-27: Realign L8 content with revised LO4.1.8 (Le ChΓ’telier's principle)
- Mar 28: L6 catalyst content review and minor enhancements
Deliverable: Complete module with all 8 lessons properly aligned
Week 4: March 31 - April 4, 2026
Focus: Assessment Realignment and Quality Assurance
- Mar 31 - Apr 1: Develop assessment materials for corrected objectives
- Apr 2-3: SME review of corrected module structure and content
- Apr 4: Final Module 4 corrections and preparation for Module 1
Deliverable: Structurally sound Module 4 with proper objective-content alignment
Module 1: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry - HIGH PRIORITY
Duration: April 7 - May 9, 2026 (5 weeks)
Status: π‘ Major Content Gaps
Development Hours: 60-70 | SME Hours: 15-18
Week 1: April 7-11, 2026
Focus: Missing Lesson Creation and Content Redistribution Planning
- Apr 7: SME consultation - approve content redistribution strategy
- Apr 8-10: Create complete L4: Molecular Orbital Theory lesson from scratch
- Apr 11: Plan content redistribution across L1-L3 to fix objective gaps
Deliverable: Complete L4 lesson and redistribution framework
Week 2: April 14-18, 2026
Focus: L1 Enhancement (Molecular Geometry Addition)
- Apr 14-15: Transfer VSEPR theory content from lab course to L1
- Apr 16-17: Add molecular geometry identification content with 3D models
- Apr 18: Add interactive geometry flipcards and assessment tools
Deliverable: Enhanced L1 meeting LO1.1.1 (geometry identification)
Week 3: April 21-25, 2026
Focus: L2 Enhancement (Dipole Moment Addition)
- Apr 21-22: Add actual dipole moment identification content to L2
- Apr 23-24: Transfer polarity determination activities from lab course
- Apr 25: Integrate electronegativity tools with dipole calculations
Deliverable: Enhanced L2 meeting LO1.1.2 (dipole moment identification)
Week 4: April 28 - May 2, 2026
Focus: L3 Enhancement (Valence Bond Theory Addition)
- Apr 28-29: Add valence bond theory classification content to L3
- Apr 30 - May 1: Integrate hybridization theory and orbital overlap concepts
- May 2: Maintain existing VSEPR content while adding VB theory focus
Deliverable: Enhanced L3 meeting LO1.1.3 (valence bond theory)
Week 5: May 5-9, 2026
Focus: Module Integration and SME Review
- May 5-6: Integrate all lesson enhancements and test content flow
- May 7-8: SME comprehensive review of redistributed content
- May 9: Final Module 1 approval and preparation for Phase 2
Deliverable: Complete Module 1 with proper content-objective alignment
π’ Phase 2: Medium Priority Enhancements (May - July 2026)
Module 6: Entropy, Enthalpy, and Free Energy - COMPUTATIONAL ENHANCEMENT
Duration: May 12 - June 6, 2026 (4 weeks)
Status: π’ Moderate Compression
Development Hours: 25-30 | SME Hours: 6-8
Week 1: May 12-16, 2026
Focus: Learning Objective Enhancement and Computational Integration
- May 12: SME consultation - approve computational enhancement approach
- May 13-14: Enhance LO6.1.1 to include ΞH, ΞS calculation methods
- May 15-16: Add enthalpy calculation content to match module title
Deliverable: Enhanced learning objectives with computational focus
Week 2: May 19-23, 2026
Focus: Content Enhancement (L1-L2)
- May 19-20: Add computational spontaneity determination methods to L1
- May 21-22: Enhance L2 with entropy calculation practice and standard values
- May 23: Develop ΞH calculation examples and Hess's law review
Deliverable: Enhanced L1-L2 with computational components
Week 3: May 26-30, 2026
Focus: Advanced Applications (L3 + Additional Content)
- May 26: Memorial Day - No work scheduled
- May 27-28: Enhance L3 with temperature-dependent ΞG calculations
- May 29-30: Add coupled reaction examples and biological applications
Deliverable: Complete enhanced content with advanced applications
Week 4: June 2-6, 2026
Focus: Assessment Development and SME Review
- Jun 2-3: Develop calculation practice problems for all thermodynamic quantities
- Jun 4-5: SME review of enhanced computational content
- Jun 6: Final Module 6 approval and preparation for Module 2
Deliverable: Computationally enhanced Module 6 ready for implementation
Module 2: Intermolecular Forces - LEARNING OBJECTIVE ENHANCEMENT
Duration: June 9 - June 27, 2026 (3 weeks)
Status: π’ Good Foundation
Development Hours: 20-25 | SME Hours: 5-6
Week 1: June 9-13, 2026
Focus: Learning Objective Revision and Enhancement
- Jun 9: SME consultation - approve learning objective enhancements
- Jun 10-11: Revise LO2.1.2 to "Explain how intermolecular forces affect liquid properties"
- Jun 12-13: Revise LO2.1.3 to "Analyze crystal structures and predict properties"
Deliverable: Pedagogically enhanced learning objectives
Week 2: June 16-20, 2026
Focus: Content Enhancement for Revised Objectives
- Jun 16-17: Enhance L2 content to explicitly connect forces to properties
- Jun 18-19: Add property prediction exercises to L3 crystal structure content
- Jun 20: Strengthen IMF-crystal property connections throughout module
Deliverable: Enhanced content matching improved objectives
Week 3: June 23-27, 2026
Focus: Application Integration and SME Review
- Jun 23-24: Add application exercises throughout module
- Jun 25-26: SME review of enhanced learning objectives and content
- Jun 27: Final Module 2 approval and preparation for Module 3
Deliverable: Enhanced Module 2 with improved pedagogical focus
Module 3: Solution Properties - STRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION
Duration: June 30 - July 11, 2026 (2 weeks)
Status: π’ Structure Issues
Development Hours: 15-20 | SME Hours: 4-5
Week 1: June 30 - July 4, 2026
Focus: Structure Issues Resolution and LO Enhancement
- Jun 30: SME consultation - approve structure optimization approach
- Jul 1-2: Resolve L1-L2 content overlap and clarify distinct focuses
- Jul 3-4: Fourth of July Holiday - Limited work scheduled
Deliverable: Resolved structural issues and clearer lesson boundaries
Week 2: July 7-11, 2026
Focus: Learning Objective Enhancement and Content Optimization
- Jul 7-8: Enhance learning objectives for consistent cognitive progression
- Jul 9-10: Add thermodynamic connections to temperature effects (L4)
- Jul 11: SME review and final Module 3 optimization approval
Deliverable: Optimized Module 3 with enhanced structure and objectives
π’ Phase 3: Low Priority & Final Preparation (July - August 2026)
Module 7: Electrochemistry & Nuclear Chemistry - MINOR ENHANCEMENTS
Duration: July 14 - July 25, 2026 (2 weeks)
Status: π’ Good Foundation
Development Hours: 10-15 | SME Hours: 3-4
Week 1: July 14-18, 2026
Focus: Nuclear Chemistry Computational Enhancement
- Jul 14: SME consultation - approve minor enhancement approach
- Jul 15-16: Add nuclear chemistry calculation problems (half-life, decay equations)
- Jul 17-18: Develop integrated electrochemistry/nuclear problem sets
Deliverable: Enhanced computational balance across both topics
Week 2: July 21-25, 2026
Focus: Final Integration and SME Review
- Jul 21-22: Add cross-topic connection activities and applications
- Jul 23-24: SME review of enhanced computational components
- Jul 25: Final Module 7 approval - ALL MODULES COMPLETE
Deliverable: Complete course development with all 7 modules enhanced
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Final Preparation and Implementation (August 2026)
August 1-15, 2026: Quality Assurance and Testing
Focus: Comprehensive Course Review
- Aug 1-5: Complete course integration testing across all 7 modules
- Aug 6-10: Final SME review of entire enhanced course
- Aug 11-15: Final adjustments and preparation for Fall 2026 deployment
August 18-29, 2026: Implementation Preparation
Focus: Faculty Preparation and Course Deployment
- Aug 18-22: Faculty training on enhanced content and new learning objectives
- Aug 25-29: Final course deployment and system testing for Fall semester
π Success Metrics and Milestones
Development Milestones
- March 7: Module 5 restructure complete (eliminates academic crisis)
- April 4: Module 4 critical errors resolved (proper LO structure)
- May 9: Module 1 content gaps filled (all objectives properly addressed)
- June 6: Module 6 computational enhancement complete
- July 11: All structural and LO issues resolved (Modules 2-3)
- July 25: Complete course development finished
- August 15: Course ready for Fall 2026 implementation
Quality Indicators
- 100% learning objective-content alignment across all modules
- Zero critical academic gaps in essential chemistry topics
- Consistent computational focus matching General Chemistry II expectations
- Enhanced pedagogical structure supporting student learning outcomes
π§ Resource Requirements
Development Team
- Primary Developer: Tammy (Instructional Designer) - 250-310 hours
- SME Review: Agapito Serrato - 63-78 hours over 6 months
- Technical Support: As needed for CidiLabs integration and testing
Infrastructure Needs
- CidiLabs Tools: Continued access for interactive elements
- 3D Visualization: Sketchfab models for molecular geometry
- Assessment Platform: Enhanced quiz and problem-solving tools
- Version Control: GitHub repository maintenance and deployment
β οΈ Risk Management
Critical Path Risks
- Module 5 delay: Would impact entire timeline due to academic crisis priority
- SME availability: Regular consultation essential for quality validation
- Technical issues: CidiLabs integration or platform problems
Contingency Plans
- SME backup scheduling: Multiple review session options per week
- Modular development: Each module independent to prevent cascade delays
- Technical support: Identified backup resources for platform issues
Project Timeline Owner: Tammy (Instructional Designer)
SME Review Partner: Agapito Serrato
Next Review Date: Weekly progress updates every Friday
Timeline Last Updated: January 25, 2026
SME Approval Required:
- Overall timeline and priority approach approved
- Resource allocation and time estimates validated
- Weekly consultation schedule confirmed
- Success metrics and quality standards agreed upon
This timeline ensures systematic resolution of critical academic issues before enhancement activities, maximizing student learning outcomes while efficiently utilizing development resources.