Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix
Number
CHM 1025C Course Title:
General Chemistry with Lab
CRN:
20648
5
Course Catalog
Description:
An introduction to the elementary aspects of modern chemistry including the concept of
chemistry as an experimental science, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding in
solids and liquids, and properties of gases. The lab component will provide laboratory support
for the lecture material.
Credit:
Bridget Logan
Instructor:
Office
Location:
Rm. 237
Term:
Spring 2011
Contact
Information:
loganb@lscc.edu
Office Hours:
30 min before class and 30 min
after class
All students are required to use LakerMail for official college e-mail
communications.
See the college webpage for instructions on activating LakerMail.
Prerequisites:
Textbook and Other
Course Materials:
Technology and
Online Computer
Access Requirements:
Course Objectives:
(what the course will
do)
C or higher in MAT 1033 or appropriate math placement score; and successful completion of all
college preparatory composition and reading courses indicated through placement testing
Introductory Chemistry 3rd Edition, Nivaldo J. Tro
Laboratory Manual, 10th Edition, Dave Summer (Issued in Class)
All students must have a ‘scientific’ calculator (with exponential notation and
logarithms) with them at each lecture and lab. Cell Phones with web access will not be
allowed during tests. Sharing of calculators during tests will not be allowed.
Computer access is required for Instructor Website information and on-line textbook
activities.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be sufficiently familiar
with terminology common to basic chemistry to further study chemistry at the college
level. Each student will:
 Demonstrate an understanding of significant figures in chemical calculations.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the SI system as it relates to quantification.
 Understand conversion factors, and apply conversion factors for interrelating
different units of the SI and English systems of measurement.
 Possesses a working knowledge of the scientific process as it relates to the
understanding the world in which we live.
 Understand the structure and components of an atom.
 Apply knowledge to recognize and represent chemical compounds and ions,
both by name and formula.
 Apply knowledge to write basic chemical reactions and understand the
meaning of the written chemical reaction.
 Understand the concept of moles and molar ratios relative to compounds.
 Define and calculate actual and theoretical yields of chemical reactions.
 Define the gas laws, and apply the gas laws to interrelate pressure, volume,
temperature, and molecular mass for ideal gases.
 Demonstrate the ability to effectively function in a team setting.
 Demonstrate the ability to work safely in a basic chemical laboratory.
 Organize laboratory work and demonstrate an understanding of laboratory
work through the written lab report
Student Learning
Outcomes (SLOs)
Assessed in this
Course:
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(what the students take
with them beyond this
course)
Academic Integrity:
Important Information
for Students with
Disabilities:
Privacy Policy
(FERPA):
Attendance /
Withdrawal Policies:
Withdrawal Deadline:
Methods of
Evaluation:
Grading Scale:
Provide the student with a broad set of chemical knowledge concerning the
fundamentals of chemistry and chemistry lab
Provide the student with the appropriate skills and techniques necessary to
become a competent problem solver and an effective member of a team.
Provide training for the student seeking a career in the chemical sciences or
other sciences and the medical fields.
The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the
basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an
ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that
work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information
and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well,
including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible
conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog
for complete statement.)
Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic
accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately
to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the
Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any
campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3574 and specific
information about the OSD and potential services can be found at www.lscc.edu, then
go to “Quick Links” and click on Disability Services.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34
CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records.
In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records
located in the Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Attendance is crucial for success in any course. Student absences will be excused at
the discretion of the instructor in the case of extreme circumstances. Examples of
excusable absences include physician documented illness and school sponsored
sporting events. “Having to work”, is not an excusable absence. All students are
required to be in class and prepared on time. It is your responsibility to contact the
instructor in the event of an absence. If you do not contact the instructor, an absence
will automatically be counted as unexcused. Attendance will be monitored in both
lecture and lab. If students have no unexcused absences and have all homework
assignments completed, they will be allowed to drop one of the four pre-final exam
scores.
March 25, 2011
Grading will be as follows:
Exams/Quizzes/Other=
60%
Lab =
20%
Final Exam =
20%
Grading Scale:
A=
90-100%
B=
80-89%
C=
70-79%
D=
60-69%
F=
59% and Below
Course Calendar:
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
The course calendar will be given out in class and posted on the instructor’s website.
For a student to be successful in CHM1025C, the following suggestions should be
followed:
1. Be on time to class Bring a scientific calculator to each class and lab (with
exponents and logs)
2. No phones or other electronic devices are to be used during class or lab
3. No hats or hoodies
4. Do your own work… do not copy
5. Show respect to the Instructor and other students during class and labs
6. Pick all papers and trash in class and Lab. You Lab station must be clean and in
order before you leave. This could have a negative impact on your grade.
7. Turn all assignments in on time. There will be a 10% reduction in the earned grade
for each class/lab period that an assignment is late.
8. No leaving class during tests.
9. Follow ALL lab rules and procedures
10. Success in Chemistry requires a large time commitment to homework and lab
reports. A failure to complete assignments and skimp on lab reports will result in
LOW grades and possibly failure.
Lake-Sumter Community College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated
in College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in
accordance with Board Rule 2.17.
Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor,
considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor
reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter Community
College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques
without prior notice or obligation to the student.