Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: CHEM-1311 (Section: 01, CRN: 91996)
General Chemistry I (lecture) 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Martin Mantz
Email mantzmj@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6384
Office Educational I - Room: 112
Office Hours M-W 12-2:30pm,TR 12-1pm, or by appointment
Additional Contact Information
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.

Textbook: Chemistry, The Central Science, 14E., Pearson Publishing, Brown, LeMay.
Mastering Chemistry access code is required for HW assignments.
Additional Materials/Resources Mastering Chemistry access code is required for HW assignments.
Computer with Internet access and Web Camera
Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor (web cam required for this)
Scientific calculator (no cell phones allowed on exams)
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • MATH-1314 College Algebra
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 skill
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.
Lecture Topics Outline Chapter 1 – Introduction: Matter and Measurement
Chapter 2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Chapter 3 – Chemical Reactions and Reaction Stoichiometry
Chapter 4 – Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
Chapter 5 – Thermochemistry
Chapter 6 – Electronic Structure of Atoms
Chapter 7 – Periodic Properties of the Elements
Chapter 8 – Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding
Chapter 9 – Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories
Chapter 10 – Gases
Major Assignments Schedule CHEM_1311_01_202390_P00352260.pdf
Final Exam Date December 14, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Discussions         10%
Mastering Chemistry Homework               25%
Exams   60%
Course Assessment         5%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies 1. Any graded work that is not submitted by the due date will NOT be accepted and will result in a zero, with the exception of extenuating circumstances including medical, family, automobile and technology issues. Other circumstances will be considered at the discretion of the instructor. All circumstances will require valid documentation of the issue.
2. Technology issues require a screen shot or picture of the screen taken immediately and sent via email immediately so the issue can be resolved.
3. All assignments must be turned in through Blackboard (BB) in the designated location. Work sent via email will not be accepted unless there is an extenuating circumstance.
4. Any graded work may only be submitted once regardless of the due date. Only this first submission will be graded.
5. Only regular scientific calculators are permitted during exams. All other electronic devices such as cell phones, iPods, headphones, etc. are not allowed.
6. Academic honesty is required and any student found in violation of this policy will not be tolerated. All suspected instances will mandate an entire review of all completed work in the course.
7. Respondus Monitor exam submissions require picture identification and environment check. Failure to provide either will result in zero credit for the submission. All flagged submissions will be reviewed and specific feedback provided. If the feedback is not followed a grade of zero will be assigned.
Attendance Policy Presence is required and attendance will be recorded each day.
Missing more than 2 class days will result in a 2 point deduction on the final course grade for each day in excess of 2.
Absences may be excused only due to extenuating circumstances.
Arriving after attendance has been recorded will result in being counted late.
Being counted late twice will have the same penalty as one absence.
Additional Information

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Any changes will be communicated in class, via email, or in a course announcement.
 
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.
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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:Steven Zani
Email:zanisj@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6431