Instructor: Vinay Medhekar

Email: medhekarv@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-984-6365

Office Location and Hours: Health & Science - Room: 121. T&T before and after class and lab by appointment.

Additional Contact Information: None

Course introducing chemistry. Topics may include inorganic, organic, biochemistry, food/physiological chemistry, and environmental/consumer chemistry.

A digital copy of the Lab Manual will be posted in Blackboard.

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CHEM 1305/1306

1. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory.

2. Demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals.

3. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques.

4. Make careful and accurate experimental observations. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles.

5. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data and reach logical conclusions.

6. Record experimental work completely and accurately in laboratory notebooks and communicate experimental results clearly in written reports.

7. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry.

8. Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry

*Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.

*Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.

*Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.

*Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.

1. Lab Safety

2. Laboratory Techniques

3. Density

4. Physical and Chemical Changes

5. Iron-Copper II Sulfate Reaction

6. Percent Water in a Hydrate

7. Acids, Bases and Neutralization part 1

8. Acids, Bases, and Neutralization part 2

9. Making Ionic Compounds

10. Stoichiometry and Percentage Yield

11. Analyzing Chemical Reactions

12. Percent Yield

13. Assessment

Dates Assignment/Exam Nos.

8/30/2026       Discussion0                  Lab 0

9/6/2026                                                         Lab 1

9/13/2026       Discussion 1                Lab 2

9/20/2026                                                      Lab 3

9/27/2026       Discussion 2                Lab 4

10/4/2026       Discussion 3                Lab 5

10/11/2026    Discussion 4

10/18/2026                                                    Lab 6 #1

10/25/2026    Discussion 5                 Lab 6 #2

11/1/2026       Discussion 6 #1           Lab 7

11/8/2026       Discussion 7                 Lab 8

11/15/2026    Discussion 8                 Lab 9

11/22/2026                                                    Lab 10

11/29/2026

12/6/2026       Assessment

12/11/2026    Graduation/Grades due

December 6th, 2026

1. Discussions 40%

2. Labs 50 %

3. Assessment 10%

Weighted average of all grades

1. Any graded work that is not submitted by the due date will NOT be accepted and will result in a zero, with the exception of extenuating circumstances including medical, family, automobile and technology issues. Other circumstances will be considered at the discretion of the instructor. All circumstances will require valid documentation of the issue.

2. Technology issues require a screen shot or picture of the screen taken and sent via email immediately so the issue can be resolved.

3. All assignments must be turned in through Blackboard (BB) in the designated location. Work sent via email will not be accepted unless there is an extenuating circumstance.

4. Any graded work may only be submitted once regardless of the due date. Only this first submission will be graded.

5. Academic honesty is required and any student found in violation of this policy will not be tolerated. All suspected instances will mandate a review of all completed work in the course.

6. Students are expected to log in to Blackboard at least once each day.

7. Full credit is given only when all the steps are shown correctly in getting to an answer.

Submission on time is a necessary requirement. All submissions must be made in Blackboard and submission via. email will not be considered for full credit.

This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. Any changes will be communicated via email, or in a course announcement.

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.

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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.

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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.