Lake-Sumter Community College Course Syllabus
Course / Prefix Number
CRN:
Course Catalog
Description:
CHM 1025C
Course Title:
General Chemistry with Lab
20645, 20646,
Credit:
5
Term:
Spring, 2011
20647
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.
Dr. Richards
Instructor:
Office Location:
Office: SM
221
Contact Information:
Office Phone: 352-435-6406
Email: richardc@lscc.edu
Office Hours:
Posted outside office
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
Intrductory Chemistry, 3rd Ed.; Nivaldo J. Tro.
Laboratory Manual, 10th Ed.; Dave Summer.
A calculator should be brought to each and every class. You should be able to use it for
common mathematical operations, powers, roots, and logarithms.
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:
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
Privacy Policy (FERPA): your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the
Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Attendance / Withdrawal
Policies:
Withdrawal Deadline:
Methods of Evaluation:
Grading Scale:
The college policy stated in the 2010-2011 College and Student Handbook will apply to this
course.
3/25
The Lecture Grades – Exams, quizzes, etc. – will make up 75% of the Final Earned Grade and
Lab Grade will make up 25%.
Final grades will be determined by calculating the percentage of earned points relative to the
total possible, with
A
B
C
D
F
=
=
=
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90% - 100%
80% - 89%
70% - 79%
60% - 69%
59% and below
Course Introduction
Chapter 2: Measurement and Problem Solving
Chapter 3: Matter and Energy
Chapter 4: Atoms and Elements
Chapter 5: Molecules and Compounds
Exam I
Chapter 6: Chemical Composition
Chapter 7: Chemical Reactions
Course Calendar:
Chapter 8: Quantities in Chemical Reactions
Chapter 10: Chemical Bonding
Exam II
Chapter 9: Electrons in Atoms and the Periodic Table
Chapter 11: Gases
Chapter 13: Solutions
Chapter 14: Acids and Bases
Classroom Rules and
Policies:
Violence Statement:
Syllabus Disclaimer:
Exam III [Final Exam week]
The student is responsible for all material covered or assigned during lecture and/or labs.
Cell phones must be turned off or on mute if brought to class.
No make-up lecture or lab exams will be given.
Students are expected to refer to their college handbook for college policies and procedures.
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.