COURSE INFORMATION
| Instructor Name
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Jane Dunn
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| Building/Office Number
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| Office Hours
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Mon & Wed 11:00 am; Tues & Thurs 8:00 am, Fri 3:45 pm
Other times by appointment
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| Virtual Hours
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N/A
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| Office Telephone
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(409) 882-3053
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| Email Address
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jane.dunn@lsco.edu
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Course Description
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II (Lecture + Lab) 4-3-2
Chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams and spectrometry; acid-base concepts; thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; an introduction to organic chemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
*Only offered during spring semesters. Prerequisite: CHEM 1411 (or CHEM 1311 + CHEM 1111) Course Identifier 40.0501 AC
Required Textbook & Materials
General Chemistry, Whitten, Davis, Peck and Stanley, 9
th edition
Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, Kotz & Purcell, 2nd or 3rd edition
Upon registration for classes, LSCO students are automatically charged $14 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, lab codes, and electronic books on the first day of class through the Gator Book Pack. Information about the LSCO Gator Book Pack as well as responses to common FAQs can be found on LSCO's webpage. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND DAY OF THE SEMESTER TO OPT-OUT OF THE GATOR BOOK PACK.
Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:
Core Objectives
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Student Learning Outcomes |
Course Activities and Associated Unit-level Student Learning Outcomes |
1. To understand and apply methods and appropriate technology to the study of natural sciences, in particular, as applied to Chemistry.
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1. Laboratory usage of the basic chemical laboratory equipment and instruments (pH meters, spectrophotometers, etc). Students demonstrate competency through Pre-Laboratory assignments and written Laboratory Reports.
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2. To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these approaches and other methods of inquiry and to be able to communicate findings, analyses, and interpretation both orally and in writing.
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2. Students will learn the hypothetical-deductive scientific method and apply it to a written assessment where students demonstrate competency of scientific thinking and communication. |
3. To identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories.
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3. Class instruction, discussion, and assessment concerning the theories of reaction kinetics, ionic equilibria, nuclear reactions and elementary organic chemistry. |
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4. To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies. |
4. Class instruction, discussion, and assessment to demonstrate knowledge concerning safety, health, chemical disposal and environmental issues. |
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5. To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and their influence on, and contribution to, modern culture. |
5. Reading, discussion, and assessment concerning the advancement of knowledge of the major branches of chemistry as they relate to modern cultural and societal issues. |
Upon completion of the course the successful student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following competencies and mastery of the associated learning outcomes at a level consistent with the achievement and performance expected for first-semester college freshmen:
Educational Competency |
Associated Class Activities |
Associated Measures |
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Reading: Students will read effectively, analytically, and with comprehension. |
Activities: Students will read, analyze, and interpret readings from the course text and other materials. |
Measures: Problem assignments and exam questions. |
Writing:Students will explain their ideas, express their feelings, or support a conclusion in understandable and organized prose.
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Activities: Written activities include short answer questions, and written assignments. |
Measures:Short answer questions and written Pre-Laboratory Assignments and Laboratory Experiment Reports. |
Critical Thinking:Students will learn how to develop modes of thinking in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, evaluating, and justifying it.
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Activities: demonstrate critical thinking skills as evidenced by the ability to analyze facts, synthesize factual information, and evaluate opinions in light of the facts presented throughout this course.
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Measures: Written assignments, quizzes and exam questions. |
Communication:Students will communicate effectively, in multiple formats and contexts, involving diverse viewpoints and people.
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Activities: Written assessments, class discussion of course materials, and laboratory cooperative learning groups. |
Measures: Written exam questions and assignments. |
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Life Skills:Students will learn to develop habits of intellectual exploration, personal responsibility and physical well being. |
Activities:
· habits of intellectual exploration: Explore applications of chemical theories to real-world questions using logical thinking,
· personal responsibility:students will attend class regularly, observe the requirements of course policies and procedures, and will meet assignment deadlines
· physical well-being: Assess consequences of lifestyle choices involving the affecting human health arising from interactions with chemicals. |
Measures: Studying the course materials; performance on written exams and assignments; attendance as measured by in-class assignments and/or activities. |
The student will be able to
· Compare the properties of gases, liquids, and solids
· Describe the relationships among pressure, volume, temperature, and amount of gas
· Use gas laws to calculate changes in pressure, volume, temperature, and amount of gas
· Determine molecular weights and formulas of gaseous substances from gas measurements
· Calculate the amount of heat energy absorbed or released in a chemical reaction
· Describe how thermodynamic quantities affect chemical reactions
· Identify factors that affect reaction rate
· Use LeChatelier's Principle to predict changes in chemical equilibrium
· Describe interrelationships among temperature, pressure, particle number, and volume of gases
· Determine which intermolecular forces are present within a molecule
· Identify the factors that affect solubility
· Compare the properties of a pure solvent with those of a solution
· Identify acids and bases according to Arrhenius and Bronsted-Lowry Models
· Use pH to calculate the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution
· Use titration data to calculate acid or base concentration in a solution
· Determine half-life of radioactive elements
· Classify organic molecules according to functional group
· Write names and formulas of organic compounds
Course Topical Outline
CHAPTER 10 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions I: Acids, Bases, & Salts
Arrehenius Theory
Bronsted-Lowry Theory
Acid Strength
Acid-Base Reactions
Lewis Theory
Lab
CHAPTER 11 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions II: Review of chemical formulas, chemical nomenclature Calculations
Molarity
Titrations
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Half-Reaction Method
Stoichiometry of Redox Reactions
Lab
CHAPTER 12 Gas Laws Kinetic Molecular Theory
Pressure
Boyle’s Law
Charles’s Law
Standard Temperature & Pressure
Gay-Lussac’s Law
Combined Gas Law
Avogadro’s Law
Ideal Gas Law
Dalton’s Law
Lab
CHAPTER 13 Liquids & Solids
Intermolecular Forces
Phase Changes
Properties of Liquids
Properties of Solids
Crystal Structures
Lab
CHAPTER 14 Solutions Dissolution Process
Miscibility
Factors that Affect Solubility
Colligative Properties
Colloids
Lab
CHAPTER 15 Chemical Thermodynamics Review of Ist Law of Thermodynamics
Reaction Spontaneity
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
Entropy
Gibbs Free Energy
Temperature Dependence of Spontaneity
Lab
CHAPTER 16 Chemical Kinetics Rate of a Reaction
Collision Theory
Factors that Affect Reaction Rate
Rate-Law Expressions
Lab
CHAPTER 17 Chemical Equilibrium Equilibrium Constant
Reaction Quotient
Factors that Affect Equilibrium
LeChatelier’s Principle
Lab
CHAPTER 18 Ionic Equilibria Review of electrolyte behavior
CHAPTER 19
Autoionization of Water
pH and pOH Scales
pH Calculations
Acid-Base Indicators
Titrations
Lab
CHAPTER 26 Nuclear Chemistry Nuclear Stability
Binding Energy
Equations for Nuclear Reactions
Radioactive Decay
CHAPTER 27 Organic Chemistry Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes
Nomenclature
Functional Groups
Major Assignments Schedule
General Assignment Schedule:
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Homework is assigned at the end of every class meeting.
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A Quiz will be given at the beginning of each class session covering the assigned homework problems.
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Usually 4-6 quiz grades will be given in a 6-weeks period.
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Major Tests will be announced at least one week before given.
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A Study Guide will be provided for each Major Test.
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Usually 2 Major Tests are given during a 6-weeks period.
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Lab classes follow this exact procedure.
Final Exam Date
May 7, 2024 - 1:30 AM
Through May 7, 2024 - 1:30 PM
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Honesty
Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty. Students must be notified of their right to appeal before the academic penalty is imposed.
Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.
All students will be expected to act as responsible adults. Academic honesty and integrity will be expected of all students. Instances of academic dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, etc. by a student will expose the student to academic discipline. The penalty will be in keeping with the infraction.
Electronic Communication
LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.
Since CHEM 1412 is a face-to-face class, students are encouraged to feel free to approach the instructor with any questions or concerns. You many also email me at jdunn@lcmcisd.org.
Attendance Requirements
Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun "attending" and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as "not attending" a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement.
Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.
Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.
Attendance:
Lecture – A student will be dropped after six (6) absences.
Lab – A student will receive a failing grade for the course if four (4) or more labs are missed.
Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a withdrawal or drop. You remain registered until you file a Drop/Withdrawal Form at the Registrar's Office by the appropriate deadlines. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to turn in all Drop/Withdrawal Forms and follow up to ensure that they were processed as desired.
Make-up Work Policy
Make-up Policy:
· You are responsible for all assigned textbook problems,
EVEN IF NOT COLLECTED.
· Some assignments will be collected by the instructor and graded as Homework, and the content of some assignments will be covered in the form of a Quiz.
· Even if the assignment is not formally collected, be advised that you are responsible for that information.
· Expect a Quiz every day…...hence Daily Quiz.
No Make-up Quizzes Given. Your Test Grade will replace any missing Quiz Grades.
· It is acceptable and encouraged to work together on Homework. It is senseless to attempt to work the problems on your own if you have no clue, so get some help before the next class period; i.e. next Quiz.
· Sometimes I will allow you to use your Homework on the Quiz, so be sure to bring it to class.
· It is your responsibility to complete Homework assignments even though you were absent from class.
Being absent is NOT a valid excuse...YOU WILL TAKE THE QUIZ.
· Obtain and complete the assignments BEFORE you return to class.
Classroom Etiquette
No food, drink, tobacco, cell phones, etc, will be allowed in class.
All students will be expected to act as responsible adults. Academic honesty and integrity will be expected of all students. Instances of academic dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism, etc. by a student will expose the student to academic discipline. The penalty will be in keeping with the infraction.
Exam Policy
Test Procedures
a. All tests will be on a closed book, closed note basis.
b. No computers or devices with alphanumeric storage capability will be allowed.
c. Tests will include Multiple Choice, Free Response, and Mathematical Problems.
d. Partial credit will be given on computational problems.
Laboratory Work
Both the pre-lab and lab report are required for each lab experiment in order to receive full credit. Both must be turned in to receive full credit for the lab.
The pre-lab is due at the start of the lab period assigned for that experiment. The lab report is due at the start of the next class lecture session
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Formal laboratory reports will be assigned for specific labs.
Students may collaborate with each other on lab reports. This is intended to include discussion of questions and calculations, problem-solving techniques and approaches to the solution of a problem.
Collaboration does not mean that work is copied directly and identically from one student to another. Cases in which reports are obviously identical will be considered evidence of copying. Since the instructor won’t be able to determine who copied from whom, both reports will receive a zero grade.
Additionally, students who are absent from a lab or do not participate in a lab will receive a zero for that lab.
Finally, unsafe actions in the laboratory will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, not using prescribed personal safety equipment, running experiments that are not scheduled for that period or engaging in horseplay or any other disruptive behavior. Students who do any of these actions will be asked to leave the lab session and will receive a grade of zero for that session.
Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Students should use AI technology responsibly and ethically. This includes refraining from using AI to engage in harmful or unethical activities, such as generating false information, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behaviors. The use of AI should align with the principles of academic integrity, honesty, and respect for others. Students are responsible for adhering to LSCO's Academic Honesty policy found in the Student Handbook. LSCO's full AI policy can be found at
AI Policy | Lamar State College Orange (lsco.edu)
Expected Time Requirement for this Course
For every hour in class (or unit of credit) taught in a 16-week session, students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. Example: For a 3-credit hour class taught in a 16-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 6 to 9 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 10-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in an 8-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 12 to 18 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 5-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 20 to 29 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments.
Grading and Evaluation Method
Grading
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Major (67%) – Exams, formal laboratory reports, projects, special assignments
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Daily (33%) – Quizzes, homework assignments, laboratory activities
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Comprehensive Final – 20% of semester grade, NO EXAM EXEMPTIONS
Final GradesGrades will be assigned as follows:
A 100 – 90%
B 89 – 80%
C 79 – 70%
D 69 – 60%
F Below 60%
Test Procedures
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All tests will be on a closed book, closed note basis.
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No computers or devices with alphanumeric storage capability will be allowed.
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Tests will include Multiple Choice, Free Response, and Mathematical Problems.
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Partial credit will be given on computational problems.
Laboratory Work
Both the pre-lab and lab report are required for each lab experiment in order to receive full credit. Both must be turned in to receive full credit for the lab.
The pre-lab is due at the start of the lab period assigned for that experiment. The lab report is due at the start of the next class lecture session
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Formal laboratory reports will be assigned for specific labs.
Students may collaborate with each other on lab reports. This is intended to include discussion of questions and calculations, problem-solving techniques and approaches to the solution of a problem.
Collaboration does not mean that work is copied directly and identically from one student to another. Cases in which reports are obviously identical will be considered evidence of copying. Since the instructor won’t be able to determine who copied from whom, both reports will receive a zero grade.
Additionally, students who are absent from a lab or do not participate in a lab will receive a zero for that lab.
Finally, unsafe actions in the laboratory will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, not using prescribed personal safety equipment, running experiments that are not scheduled for that period or engaging in horseplay or any other disruptive behavior. Students who do any of these actions will be asked to leave the lab session and will receive a grade of zero for that session.
Analysis of Journal Article
Each student will choose and read a peer-reviewed scientific publication from the primary
literature and complete the information on the assigned sheet. This research must be related to
the subject matter of this course and will count as a test grade.
Instructor Response Time
The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.
Participation Requirements
It is expected and required that each student MUST participate in both lecture and lab.
Review of Test Grades
All students will be given the opportunity to review their graded test. It is crucial that a student understands what he/she missed so that he/she can learn from their mistake. No grade or extra points will be given for Test Corrections.
Student's Responsibility
This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.
Syllabus Content
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.
Textbook and Required Materials Access
Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.
STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
Mental Health Resources
TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform that is available 24/7 for all non-dual credit enrolled LSCO students. There is no cost to eligible students for this service. TimelyCare’s providers offer emotional support, mental health counseling, health coaching, psychiatry, and basic needs support. Non-Dual Credit students enrolled in classes can log in to the TimelyCare website or app available at
timelycare.com/LSCO.
Advocacy Information
Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the advising office for guidance on how to identify possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.
Affirmative Action
LSCO is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503,504); Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Act of 1974; Article 522lk V.A.C.S.; and Executive Orders 11246 and 11758.
Title IX of the Education Amendments
LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Patty Collins, at patty.collins@lsco.edu.
Blackboard Resources
LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu and Password. For help in identifying your Username/Password, visit
https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.
Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at
https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.
Career Coach
Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.
Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO's Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.
Gator Assistance Services
Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled technical students support for daycare costs as well as other services.
Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.
Gator Success Center
Students are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring, support services, or access to an open computer lab. Face-to-face and online supplemental instruction sessions are available to help students through any LSCO course. Reach out to learning.center@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support.
Library Services
Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library's current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to lscolibrary@lsco.edu.
Student with Disabilities
Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.
Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Special Populations Advisor at (409) 882-3393 or visiting the Advising Office located on the first floor of the Ron Lewis Library Building (RLB) room 113. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here:
https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Special Populations Advisor must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.
Upswing 24/7 FREE Tutoring Services
Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.
Visit
https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Campus Closure
In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange's classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.
Civility
Please be considerate of other classmates' feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.
The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.
Contingency Plans
Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and Success Center.
COVID Notification Policy
Students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 are required to report their condition to their instructor and to the College via the COVID Notification Form. Guidance on how to proceed will be delivered to the student's email after completing the required notification form.
Credit Transfer
Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability.
Criminal Background Policy
LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.
Drops and Withdrawals
Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.
Grade of "Incomplete"
The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student's LSCO email.
Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.
Grade Appeals and the Academic Grievance Process
Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course
syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.
An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student's ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process outlined below. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.
Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.
Institutional Educational Goals
Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:
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Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
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Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
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Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
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Teamwork (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
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Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.
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Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
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Professional competency (Technical) - Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills and that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.
MyGator and Log-In Credentials
Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your username/Password, visit
https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.
It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual - the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.
Policies and Procedures
LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Faculty Handbook, LSCO Student Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.
Prohibited Items in the Classroom
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. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.
Student Privacy
The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO's statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO's Student Handbook, page 70. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook, appendix D.