Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: CHEM-1306- Section: 50 Introductory Chemistry I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Sue Jordan
E-mail	jordans@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 133 Hours: 4:45-5:00 pm
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes
Core Objectives	Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. None
Lecture Topics Outline
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1-Introduction to class; discuss syllabus; foundations to chemistry Week 2-Metrics, Temperature Conversion, density, significant figures Week 3-Dimensional Analysis problems; Atomic Structure Week 4-Study Guide for Major Test #1 & review; Major Test #1 Week 5-Molecular & Formula Mass, Mole Concept; Percent Composition Week 6-Practice Mole & Percent Composition Problems; Periodic Table Week 7-Electron Configuration; Atomic radii & bonds Week 8-Study Guide for Major Test #2 & review; Major Test #2 Week 9-Writing chemical formulas; Naming compounds Week 10-Naming & writing acids; balancing equations Week 11-Study Guide for Major Test #3 & review; Major Test #3 Week 12-Types of chemical reactions; Stoichiometry problems Week 13-Practice Stoichiometry problems; Solutions Week 14-Gases; Organic Chemistry Week 15-Review for final; Final
Final Exam Date	December 2, 2021 - 5:0 PM   Through  December 2, 2021 - 8:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Major Test & Final-85% Project-15%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty (which is spelled out by the instructor).
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.