Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: SCIT-1494 (Section: 51, CRN: 93256)
Special Topics in Chemistry, General 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Justin Whitewood
Email whitewoodjr@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6418
Office Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201 A
Office Hours NONE
Additional Contact Information Cell 409-332-8262
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 

PPE KIT(REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS)
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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
Lecture Topics Outline

Introduction and Lab Safety
Some features of Matter and Energy
Flammable Gases and Liquids
Chemical Forms of Matter
Principles of Chemical Reactions
Chemistry of Some Common Elements
Chemistry of Some Corrosive Materials
Chemistry of Some Water and Air Reactive Substances
Chemistry of Some Explosives
Radioactive Materials
Use of the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations by Emergency Responders
Use of Emergency Response Guidebook
Use of Safety Data Sheets in Industry
Cradle to Grave concepts
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 6, 2024 - 12:0 AM   Through  December 10, 2024 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale
Determination of
Final Grade		 Chapter Tests-25%, Quizzes/homework-25%, Final Exam-30%, Class Participation 20%

1. You will have 4 Major Tests and a Final Exam in this class. All tests and the exam are taken on blackboard during a specified time frame. If you miss the test due date and it has to be reopened, there will be an automatic deduction of 20 points. There are "NO RETAKES". If you miss a Test, due to an EXCUSED absence a makeup test will be allowed if absence is excused per the absence policy and is verifiable. If you are involved in Academic Dishonesty, you will receive a ZERO for that test. Taking the Final Exam is Mandatory to complete the course.

2. Homework assignments are to be submitted on blackboard and must be completed by due date, 20 PTS will be deducted if not submitted by due date. Homework more than a week late will not receive a grade higher than 50.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies

1. Cell Phone use is not permitted in the classroom or lab except during breaks. If a student is caught on their cell phone in class, the student will be asked to leave class and counted an unexcused absence for the day.
2. Students that are disruptive in class, or sleeping will be asked to leave and counted an unexcused absence for the day.
3. All grades will be posted on Blackboard.
4. The PTAC program has a dress code, failure to wear proper shoes and clothing will result in being sent out of class and counted absent for the day.

 
Attendance Policy
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Missing a day of lecture can possible cause you to drop a letter grade on tests.
1. Tardiness (more than 5mins), for lectures or labs.
2. Absences: NOTE: Students will need to communicate with me about absences to receive an excused absence at my discretion. Excused absences  (verifiable) are only allowed for, a personal doctors visit or a Childs doctor visit or an illness that requires a hospital stay, mandatory quarantine for COVID 19 exposure, or a death in your immediate family. 5 absences=drop 1 letter grade, 7 absences=drop 2 letter grades, 9-absences=drop 3 letter grades, 11 absences=F
Additional Information
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
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381