Fall 2026
Special Topics in Chemistry, General
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.
Name: Chien Dong
Email: dongcm@lamarpa.edu
Phone: (409) 984-6394
Office: Off Campus
Office Hours: Available by appointment only. Please contact the instructor by email to schedule.
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.
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.
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.
• Scientific Calculator (e.g. TI-30IIS or equivalent)
• Computer/Laptop with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)
• Internet/WIFI connection
N/A
Upon completion of this course, student will be able to:
December 2nd, 2026 – 05:00 PM
90 - 100 = A
80 - 89 = B
70 - 79 = C
60 - 69 = D
Below 59 = F
• Students are required to monitor Blackboard announcements, emails, and course content throughout the week.
• 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 must be silenced and 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.
• Plagiarism and cheating are strictly prohibited and will result in non-replaceable zeros.
• Instructor reserves the right to add or change assignments during semester. It is the student's responsibility to be active within the course and stay current with due dates as posted within the course.
• Students are responsible for attending all sessions on time.
• Attendance will be recorded and will directly affect the final grade.
• To prepare students for their selected careers, students are expected to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies ethically and responsibly. The appropriate use of AI tools is determined at the instructor’s discretion.
• Unless otherwise specified, all submitted work must be the student’s own original work. Any non-original work identified as AI-generated will receive a non-replaceable zero.
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 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.
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 Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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.
This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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.
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.
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
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.
Name: Cristina Lawson
Email: Lawsonac@lamarpa.edu
Phone: (409)984-6381