CHEM-1306-71 - Introductory Chemistry I
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Summer I 2018 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Summer I 2018 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Son-Guidry, Kyung-AE | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6384 | ||||||||||||
sonk@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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Course Number | 60694 | ||||||||||||
Course Description | Survey course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry. Designed for students who are not science majors. | ||||||||||||
Course Prerequisites | Solid Reading and Math Skills | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Textbook: Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 13th Ed. By Timberlake, Pearson Publishing. (Lower version is also accepted, but Separate Access Code needed to log on masteringchemistry.com) Lab Manuel: Virtual ChemLab, General Chemistry Lab. v.4.5, By Woodfield, Pearson Publishing. (Access code needed to log on; an access code comes with New one) |
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Attendance Policy | Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. A student with three absences may be dropped from the class. | ||||||||||||
Course Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
1. Class assignments and HW (will be assigned in masteringchemistry.com weekly), worth 15 % each. 2. Three Major Exams and Quizzes (will be announced during class), worth 30 % 3. Lab Reports (Virtual ChemLab), worth 25 % 4. Final Exam: TBA, worth 15 % |
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Final Exam Date | July 23, 2018 - 12:00 AM Through July 23, 2018 - 12:00 PM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
Week/Chapter Topic Labs 1/1 & 2 Chemistry, Lab Safety, & Equipment Lab. #1: Lab Safety, & Equipment 2/2 Scientific Measurement Lab. #2: 3/3,4 Matter, Atomic Structure , Major Exam #1 Lab. #3: 4/6 Compounds & Their Bonds Lab. #4: 5/7 Chemical Quantities & Reactions, Major Exam #2 Lab. #5 6/8 Gas Laws Lab. #6: 7/8 Major Exam # 3 Lab. #7: 8/8 Final Lab. #8 *This Schedule is an idealized guide for the semester. Depending on the situation, changes may be made by the instructor. Any changes will be announced in advance in class or online (Announcements on Blackboard or e-mail). |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates | See Major Assignments above. | ||||||||||||
General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of the content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills- Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine the extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify the conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills- Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO3: Empirical and Quantitative Skills- Applies the manipulation and/or analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions. Identifies mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete the task; uses mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete the task; analyzes how to use the principles, and applies problem-solving skills in mathematical or scientific principles needed to complete the task with correct informed conclusions. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely |
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Course Student Learning Outcomes |
CSLO Alpha: Define the fundamental properties of matter (PSLO Alpha) measured by pre-test/ post-test. CSLO 1. Classify matter, compounds, and chemical reactions (PSLO 3) measured by embedded test questions CSLO 2. Determine the basic nuclear and electronic structure of atoms (PSLO 3) by embedded test questions. CSLO 3. Identify trends in chemical and physical properties of the elements using the Periodic Table (PSLO 2 and PSLO 4) measured by formal lab write up. CSLO 4. Describe the bonding and the shape of simple molecules and ions. (PSLO 3) measured by embedded test questions. CSLO 5. Solve stoichiometric problems (PSLO 1, 2 and 3) measured by embedded test questions and formal lab write up. CSLO 6. Write chemical formulas (PSLO 3) measured by embedded test questions. CSLO 7. Write and balance equations (PSLO 3) measured by embedded test questions. CSLO 8. Use the rules of nomenclature to name chemical compounds. (PSLO 3) measured by embedded test questions. CLSO 9. Define the types and characteristics of chemical reactions (PSLO Alpha and PSLO 3) measured by pre-test/post-test and embedded test questions. CSLO 10. Use the gas laws and basics of the Kinetic Molecular Theory to solve gas problems (PSLO 3) measured by embedded test questions. CSLO 11. Determine the role of energy in physical changes and chemical reactions (PSLO 1, 2 and 4) measured by formal lab write up. CSLO 12. Convert units of measurement and demonstrate dimensional analysis skills (PSLO 3) measured by embedded test questions. |
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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 LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||||
Facility Policies |
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Additional Information | |||||||||||||
Important Information | |||||||||||||
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 Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||
Copyright Violations |
Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester,
by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally.
No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class,
including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or
painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.
Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216. |
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Assessment Statement |
Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to
attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching
and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate
programs.
Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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Privacy Notice |
Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot
divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are
minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.
Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released:
An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of
information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person
to whom the information may be given.
The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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