Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: SCIT-1494 (Section: 11, CRN: 93255)
Special Topics in Chemistry, General 		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 9 - 11:30, T 9 - 10:30, F Virtual, or before and after class
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
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.

CHEMISTRY OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 7TH EDITION(PEARSON)
EUGENE MEYER
ISBN#9780135673416
Additional Materials/Resources EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK 2024 EDITION 
MOBILE APP IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FREE 
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/training/hazmat/erg/erg-mobile-app 
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes
1.Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory.
2.Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.
3.Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.
4.Make careful and accurate experimental observations.
5.Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.
6.Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions.
7.Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.
8.Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry and chemical instrumentation.
9.Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry.
10. Understand chemistry use in Emergency Response.
Program Student Learning Outcomes *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
Chapter 2: Some Features of Matter and Energy
Chapter 3: Flammable Gases and Liquids
Chapter 4: Chemical Forms of Matter
Chapter 5: Principles of Chemical Reactions
Chapter 6: Use of DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations by Emergency Responders
Chapter 7: Chemistry of Some Common Elements
Chapter 8: Chemistry of Some Corrosive Materials
Chapter 9: Chemistry of Some Water and Air Reactive Chemicals
Chapter 10: Chemistry of Some Toxic Substances
Chapter 11: Chemistry of Some Oxidizers
Chapter 12: Chemistry of Some Hazardous Organic Compounds part 1
Chapter 13: Chemistry of Some Hazardous Organic Compounds part 2
Chapter 14: Chemistry of Some Polymeric Materials 
Chapter 15: Chemistry of Some Explosives
Chapter 16: Radioactive Materials
Major Assignments Schedule WEEK 1 INTRODUCTION, REVIEW SYLLABUS, ORDER COURSE MATERIALS
WEEK 2 CHAPTER 1 EXCERCISES AND LAB SAFETY
WEEK 3 CHAPTER 2 EXCERCISES AND LAB STATES OF MATTER
WEEK 4 CHAPTER 3 EXCERCISES AND LAB FLASH POINT APPLICATIONS
WEEK 5 CHAPTER 4 EXCERCISES AND LAB CHEMICAL FORMULAS AND BONDING. REVIEW FOR TEST.
WEEK 6  TEST 1 AND CHAPTER 5 EXCERCISES AND LAB CHEMICAL REACTIONS
WEEK 7 CHAPTER 7 EXCERCISES AND LAB PROCESS UNIT EXCERCISES
WEEK 8 CHAPTER 8 EXCERCISES AND LAB PROCESS UNIT CORROSION EXCERCISES
WEEK 9 CHAPTER 9 EXCERCISES AND LAB WATER SAMPLES PH AND CONDUCTIVITY. REVIEW FOR TEST.
WEEK 10  TEST 2 AND CHAPTER 10 AND 11 EXCERCISES AND LAB OXIDATION AND SAMPLING ON UNIT
WEEK 11 CHAPTER 12 AND 13 EXCERCISES AND LAB ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
WEEK 12 CHAPTER 14 EXCERCISES AND LAB POLY-MATERIALS IN INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS ON UNIT
WEEK 13 CHAPTER 15 EXCERCISES AND LAB EXPLOSIVES AND RESPONSE ON UNIT
WEEK 14 CHAPTER 16 EXCERCISES AND LAB RADIATION IN INDUSTRY (NORM). REVIEW FOR TEST.
WEEK 15 TEST 3 AND CHAPTER 6 EXCERCISES AND LAB ERG GUIDEBOOK AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE ON UNIT. REVIEW FOR TEST AND FINAL EXAM.
WEEK 16 TEST 4 AND FINAL ONLINE
Final Exam Date December 12, 2024 - 12:0 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Exams (4)     65%
Discussions  10%
Labs (10)       20%
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. 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.
  3. Any student who arrives more than 10 minutes late will not be allowed to participate in the lab scheduled for that day.
  4. Violation of safety rules will result in a point deduction for the experiment conducted on that day.
  5. Failure to follow specific instructions will results in a point deduction for the experiment conducted on that day.
     
Attendance Policy Presence is required. Missing more than 2 Labs for any reason will result in a failing grade in the course.
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
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
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:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381