Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: CHEM-1311 (Section: 2N, CRN: 92410)
General Chemistry I (lecture) 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Sue Jordan
Email jordans@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6341
Office Educational I - Room: 133
Office Hours 7:45 -8:00 am
Additional Contact Information sjordan@nederlandisd.org
Course Information
Description Fundamental principles of chemistry for majors in the sciences, health sciences, and engineering; topics include measurements, fundamental properties of matter, states of matter, chemical reactions, chemical stoichiometry, periodicity of elemental properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, solutions, properties of gases, and an introduction to thermodynamics and descriptive chemistry.
Required 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.

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Corequisites/Prerequisites Chemistry Pre-AP
Learning Outcomes  
 
  1. Define the fundamental properties of matter.
  2. Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions.
  3. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms.
  4. Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table.
  5. Describe the bonding in and the shape of simple molecules and ions.
  6. Solve stoichiometric problems.
  7. Write chemical formulas.
  8. Write and balance equations.
  9. Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds.
  10. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions.
  11. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems.
  12. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions.
  13. Convert units of measure and demonstrate dimensional analysis skil
Core Objectives 1. Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. 
2. 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.
3. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
4.Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
Lecture Topics Outline 1. Foundations of Chemistry
2. Basic mathematical concepts
3. Atomic structure
4. Mole concept, Percent Composition, & Empirical formula
5. Periodic Table
6. Electrons and Bonding
7. Writing formulas of compounds/acids
8. Naming compounds/acids
9. Balancing equations and predicting productions
10.Stoichiometry
11.Solutions
12.Gses
13.Organic chemistry
Major Assignments Schedule 1.Introduction to class; discuss syllabus; foundations to chemistry 
2.Metrics, Temperature Conversion, density, significant figures
3.Dimensional Analysis problems; Atomic Structure
4-Study Guide for Major Test 
5Molecular & Formula Mass, Mole Concept; Percent Composition 
6.Practice Mole & Percent Composition Problems; Periodic Table 
7.Electron Configuration; Atomic radii & bonds 
8.Study Guide for Major Test
9.Writing chemical formulas; Naming compounds
10.Naming & writing acids; balancing equations 
11.Study Guide for Major Test
12.Types of chemical reactions; Stoichiometry problems
13Practice Stoichiometry problems
14. Solutions and concentration
15.Gases;
16.Organic Chemistry
Final Exam Date May 9, 2022 - 10:0 AM   Through  May 9, 2022 - 11:35 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Major Tests & Final-85%
Project-15%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies  All late work will result in a zero.  If a Major Test is missed for any reason, you must arrange to take it as soon as you return.
Attendance Policy Nederland ISD attendance policy.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
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Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
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.
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.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern 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.
Department Information
General Education and Developmental Studies
Chair:Dr. Michelle Davis
Email:davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6341