Spring 2026 Course Syllabus Course: SCIT-1494 (Section: 1, CRN: 11166) Special Topics in Chemistry, General

Instructor Information
Instructor	Chien Dong
Email	dongcm@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6394
Office	Educational I - Room:
Office Hours	Available by appointment only. Please contact the instructor to schedule.
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 for Today: General, Organic, and Biochemistry (10th Edition) ISBN:978-0357453384 Publisher: Cengage Note: This textbook is recommended as an optional resource to support your learning but is not required for the course.
Additional Materials/Resources	None.
Corequisites/Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	Perform industry-related laboratory skills including Measuring physical and chemical properties of matter Chemical calculations Naming and writing chemical formulas Writing equations for chemical reactions Calculating stoichiometric relationships Describe basic atomic and molecular structure Write laboratory reports Follow safe laboratory practices
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Use technology to access operator-specific documentation and training. Identify specific equipment and operating parameters to meet industry standards. Describe the principles of quality control. Diagram the process control elements in a control loop. Identify basic processes, equipment, and systems to meet industry standards. Implement standard safety procedures as required in industry.
Lecture Topics Outline	Matter, and State of Matter Measurement and Unit Conversion Atoms, Molecules, and Mole Concept Chemical Bonding Periodic Table Chemical Reactions Balancing Chemical Reactions Fundamental of Hydrocarbons Properties of Hydrocarbons Typical Hydrocarbon Reactions in Chemical and Refining Industry  Fundamental of Quantitative Analysis Accuracy and Precision in Industrial Laboratory
Major Assignments Schedule	Written Assignment & Lab Report: Assigned Throughout the Semester Midterm Exam: Scheduled for the Week of March 2-4 Group Presentation: Scheduled for the Week of April 13-17 Extra Credit Assignment: Due May 6 Final Exam: Scheduled for May 11
Final Exam Date	May 11, 2026 - 5:0 PM
Grading Scale
Determination of Final Grade	Written Assignment & Lab Report: 20% Midterm Exam: 30% Group Presentation: 20% Extra Credit Assignment: 10% Final Exam: 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	This syllabus may be updated as needed throughout the semester. Any significant changes will be announced in class, sent via email, or posted on Blackboard. Students are responsible for notifying the instructor if they cannot access course materials or will miss an assignment. Requests for makeup work will be considered at the instructor’s discretion and are not guaranteed. Late work will not be accepted, and no credit will be given for missed assignments. Cell phones may not be used during class. Other electronic devices are permitted only for educational purposes. Grades will not be discussed over email or by phone. Appropriate clothing must be worn on laboratory days to ensure safety. Failure to wear appropriate lab attire will result in forfeiting the lab assignment for that day. Plagiarism and cheating are strictly prohibited and will result in non-replaceable zeros.
Attendance Policy	Students are responsible for attending all lecture and laboratory sessions on time. Attendance will be recorded; however, it will not directly affect the final grade. Attendance may be considered when determining borderline grades.
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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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: Cristina Lawson Email: lawsonac@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381