core curriculum 2017-18 proposal form life and physical

CORE CURRICULUM 2017-18 PROPOSAL FORM Life and Physical Sciences Component Area

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Course Type

Existing Course Currently in LSC Core Curriculum Existing Course NOT Currently in LSC Core Curriculum New Course Proposed for Core Curriculum 2017-18

Course Prefix & Number:

Course Title:

Course Catalog Description (Copy and paste from online catalog for existing courses):

Course Prerequisites:

The person designated as the contact must be prepared to facilitate a quick response from the curriculum team when feedback is shared by the Academic Core Curriculum Committee. Curriculum Team Contact Person (for follow‐up communication purposes):

E-Mail Address:

Phone:

Name of Curriculum Team Facilitator:

COMPLETED CORE FORM AND SYLLABUS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO [email protected]

Please attach sample syllabus for proposed course.

PART I - Course Information

CHECK HERE ONLY IF APPLYING FOR THE COMPONENT AREA OPTION A

http://www.lonestar.edu/lscs-catalog.htm

mailto:[email protected]


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PART II – General Education Vision Statement

The Lone Star College general education curriculum is designed to empower students with foundational knowledge and transferrable

skills guided and informed by a strong sense of values, ethics, and civic engagement. The general education curriculum prepares

students for academic excellence and careers through progressively higher‐level studies in the areas of critical thinking,

communication, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility, and social responsibility.

Embedded in the Lone Star College Core Curriculum is our firm belief that educated members of society must possess a broad base of

experience and general knowledge to balance the narrow focus of degree and vocational requirements. We strive to ensure that our

core curriculum provides many important benefits that exceed those listed above. Students taking the core curriculum interact with a

wide range of cultures, both domestic and international. They develop important individual traits and skills such as empathy and

communication that are critical for their future careers and personal development.

Students hone interpersonal skills and develop critical workplace and academic skills, such as communication, time management,

and leadership that will enhance their ability to collaborate with colleagues, employers, and society.

Lone Star College values civic engagement and encourages students to become informed participants in the civic and social

responsibilities of our local, state, national, and global communities. Participation in our core curriculum creates opportunities and

encourages our students to evaluate their own value systems through the study of the humanities and sciences while recognizing the

diversity of beliefs and values present within our society.

In sum, our graduates learn to become autonomous decision makers through the development of a broad base of knowledge,

skills, personal wellness, and interpersonal competencies.

Please provide a summary of the proposed course and the reasons for proposing that it be included into the Core Curriculum.


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In one paragraph, describe how the proposed course will support the LSC General Education Vision Statement.

If you have previously proposed that this course be included in the core and it was not approved, please explain why it was not approved and what changes have been made since then (if any). If this course has never been part of a core curriculum course proposal, explain why it is being proposed now for the first time.


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If the proposed course has previously been in the Core but was removed, please explain why it had been removed and what changes (if any) have been incorporated since its removal.

Please write here anything additional you wish the committee members and other moderators to consider.


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Core Component Area statements: (All answers must be documented in the example syllabus attached to this proposal.)

PART III – THECB Foundational Component Areas

1. Describe how the course will focus on describing, explaining, and predicting natural phenomena usingthe scientific method.

2. Describe how the course will involve the understanding of interactions among natural phenomena andthe implications of scientific principles on the physical world and on human experiences.


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Student Learning Outcome (SLO) 1:

How does this SLO align with the component area statements?

PART IV – Aligning Course Outcomes (Student Learning Outcomes) to Component Area Statements

Insert the student learning outcome(s) (e.g., Students completing the course will be able to…) that support the core component area statements shown on the previous page. Each outcome must be documented in the example syllabus attached to this proposal.


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Critical Thinking Skills: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information

How does the curriculum team propose to measure students’ achievement of this required competency in this specific course?

PART V – THECB Core Objectives Address each of the THECB core objectives required within the component area. Explain how the skill is addressed by the course’s student learning outcomes, agreed upon instructional strategies, or both. Assessment must include at least one direct measure. Direct measures are defined as students' demonstrations of learning. Indirect measures are defined as students' perceptions of their learning or other measures not derived directly from student work. All responses must be documented in the example syllabus attached to this proposal.

How will the skill be addressed by this course? Please specify a course’s student learning outcome and/or agreed upon instructional strategy that addresses this required core objective.

Communication Skills: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication

How does the curriculum team propose to measure students’ achievement of this required competency in

this specific course?



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Empirical and Quantitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions



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Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal


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Instructor contact information Instructor: Dr. Crista M. Force Office Phone: 936-273-7031 Office: B 200T Office Hours M & W 7:00 – 8:00 am &

10:00 – 11:00 am ; T & Th 7:30 – 8:30 am; or by appointment

E-mail: [email protected] Welcome to

Course Title: Introductory Chemistry II Term and Year: Spring 2018

Course Subject: Chemistry Course Number: 1407 Class Days & Times Credit Hours: 4

Lecture Hours: 8 Chem 1407:4001 (Room B213) T, R (Lectures) 12:30 pm – 1:50 pm

Lab Hours: 8 Chem 1407: 4002(Room B209: Lab) T, R 2:00 – 3:20 pm

External Hours: 0 Total Contact Hours: (All hrs. x 6) 96

Course overview: For details go to http://research.lonestar.edu/cat/catsrch.asp Catalog Description:

4 Credits (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab) Topics include carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, bonding, isomerism, buffer systems, and food/physiological chemistry. The laboratory experiments include organic and biochemical analysis, extraction, and chemical instrumentation. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors. (4005015103) Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308* or placement by testing; CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1411. Student Learning Outcomes: 1 - Solve standard problems by applying basic principles.

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2 - Recognize the differences between ionic, covalent, and coordinate covalent bonding and predict the shapes of organic compounds by utilizing Lewis dot structures and VSEPR theory. 3 - Name simple organic compounds and biomolecules by utilizing both IUPAC and common rules of nomenclature. 4 - Recognize the various structures of simple organic compounds, and identify structural isomers, and geometric isomers, and stereoisomers. 5 - Predict the relative differences in boiling points, melting points, and water solubilities for the various families of common organic compounds. 6 - Recognize the various functional groups in organic compounds and predict their reactivity in common chemical reactions. 7 - Identify organic acids, bases, salts, and buffers; and predict their effect on pH. 8 - Explain the structures and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and DNA and predict their reactivities in chemical reactions. 9 - Explain the basic functions of enzymes and the general theories for their action. 10 - Demonstrate the ability to carry out simple laboratory experiments using common chemical measuring devices & safety precautions while accurately reading & recording data from laboratory measurements, perform calculations & draw appropriate conclusions. 11 – Demonstrate the ability to use various methods of laboratory instrumentation, which shall include UV-Visible spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy, and may include polarimetry, mass spectrometry, and HPLC. In our efforts to prepare students for a changing world, students may be expected to utilize computer technology while enrolled in classes, certificate, and/or degree programs within LSCS. The specific requirements are listed below: Microsoft office, web links uploaded on D2L, etc. Getting ready Prerequisites: Completion of CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1411 with a 'D' or better. Completion with a 'C' or better in ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0365 and ENGL 0307 or ENGL 0375; or ENGL 0309; or ENGL 1301 with a 'D' or better or placement by testing. Required Material: McMurry, Hoeger, Peterson & Ballantine; Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lone Star College – Montgomery, (Pearson, 2015) Timberlake; Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Lone Star College- Montogmery Laboratory Manual, (Pearson, 2015) Scientific Calculator Notebook for Lectures. Use laboratory manual along with guidelines for each experiment. Lab Gloves Optional Materials A lab coat or apron Attendance: Class attendance is strongly encouraged in order to do well in the course. It is responsibility of the student to obtain lecture notes, information and understand the missed lecture, if any. Attendance in the laboratory portion of this course is mandatory. You will be doing 10-12 experiments. Students missing a lab session, should not turn in lab report for the missed lab. If you miss a lab you will receive a zero for that lab. No make-up labs will be given. Contact instructor prior to any missed lab class. Students are not allowed to copy lab data from a lab partner when absent. Follow the dress code policy for lab; if you do not follow the dress code you will be asked to leave the lab which will result in you recieving a zero for the lab.

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NO LONGER ATTENDING CLASS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE WITHDRAWAL FROM THIS CLASS, NOR DOES A STUDENT’S NOTIFICATION TO THE INSTRUCTOR THAT THE STUDENT WISHES TO BE DROPPED. FAILURE OF A STUDENT TO FILL OUT A “SCHEDULE CHANGE FORM” TO OFFICIALLY DROP THIS CLASS MAY RESULT IN A GRADE OF “F.” Dress Code: Dress appropriately for the lectures and labs. Open toed shoes, sandals, fillip-flops and any similar style shoes are not permitted in lab. Please be sure to wear footwear to cover your feet and secure long hair in order to prevent hair from falling on the face. Long pants and long sleeved top is recommended. Each student is required to follow all the safety procedures in the lab. Detailed orientation for safety will be given on the first day of lab. Wearing safety goggles while doing an experiment is mandatory. Community safety goggles are available in lab for individual use, but you may buy your own safety goggles. You will agree to comply with a safety contract prior to the participation in the lab. Assignments: The textbook is a resource to help you meet the objectives. It will benefit you to bring the text book to class on a daily basis. It is not required that you read the entire chapter. Instead use the recommended sections of each chapter, related slides, quizzes and notes to help you solve the assigned problems. The assigned homework textbook problems and quizzes are your best tool to prepare for the exams. Use the answer key in the back of the book to check your work or to figure out how to solve the problems. Homework must be turned in on the beginning of class on submission dates. No work shown; no credit. Late work may be accepted with 20% reduction; realize turning it in after class on the submission date is late. Make sure that you know how to do all assigned problems before each exam; ask for help or clarification in class if you cannot understand any of them. Quizzes will be given in class per schedule. Unannounced quizzes may be given in the class or lab periods. If you are absent or tardy and you miss a quiz you will receive a zero. Lab work is mandatory. Chemistry can feel like a very abstract subject. The experiments have been designed to help you relate abstract chemical theory to real ‘things’ that you can observe. The lab work you do will help you prepare for exams. In addition, the lab work will provide a skill foundation for anyone who will be doing further lab work academically or professionally. Turning in work. It is due at the beginning of class when the date is listed; if turned in after class or in the middle of class it will be late and a late penalty of 20% will be assigned. No copies or emails of copies will be accepted. Original work only. For homework if you do not show your work you will get no credit. Cell phones, beepers and electronic devices: Cell phones and beepers should be silenced during the lectures. You may use your phones out in the hallway at your own discretion. If you are in the lab, be considerate of your partner. Laptops will not be used for the class. Use of above mentioned devices is not permitted during theory and lab examination and will result in getting a zero grade in that exam. Recording devises during lecture/lab session is not allowed, unless it is preapproved by appropriate authority. No Make-up Exam: If you must miss an exam, you will receive a zero on that exam. Exams are worth 40% of the total grades. Please contact instructor, in advance, if you are unable to attend the exam. Missing an exam may affect the final grade. No Extra Credit: There will be no extra credit assignments for this course. Do your best on all of your assignments I will replace your lowest test grade with your final grade if the final grade is higher. Cell phones, beepers and electronic devices: Cell phones and beepers should be silenced during the lectures. You may use your phones out in the hallway at your own discretion. Laptops will not be used for the class. Use of above mentioned devices is not permitted during theory and lab examination and will result in getting a zero

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grade in that exam. Recording devises during lecture/lab session is not allowed, unless it is preapproved by appropriate authority. Withdrawal Policy The last day to drop this class and receive a “W” is 4/8, by 4:00 pm. After this date, no withdrawls will be issued. Six Drop Rule Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first-time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of “W”) from more than six courses, including courses that a transfer student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education that have already been counted against their six drop limit. Each student should fully understand this drop limit before you drop any course. Please see a Counselor or Advisor in our Student Services area for additional information and assistance. This policy does not affect developmental or ESOL students. GRADE DETERMINATION:

Your grade will be determined by the

following

Chapters

Points Your Score:

Percent of Final Average

Exam #1

Acids and Bases

Oxidation and Reducation Chapters 1 & 2

100

10

Exam #2 Chapters 3 & 4

100

10

Exam #3 Chapters 5-7

100

10

Exam #4 Chapters 8-10

100

10

Home Work Chapters 1-10 100 10

Quizzes All information in class. 100 10

Pre-Lab Questions and Lab Reports and

Lab quizes

The lab work reinforces the above concepts and teaches

some laboratory skills.

300

30

Final Exam: Attendance is

mandatory

Chapters 1-10

100

10

Total 1000 100%

Final exam will be held on Tuesday May 8, 2018 in B 213 from 11:00 am – 12:50 pm. Final exam is cumulative and attendance at final exam is mandatory. An absence at final exam will result in ‘F’ grade in the course.

LETTER GRADE ASSIGNMENT:

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Letter Grade Final Average in Percent A 90 - 100 B 80 - 89 C 70 - 79 D 60 - 69 F 59 or below

Lone Star College-Montgomery is committed to your success The Write Place (Building G, Room 103) offers free academic tutoring to help with writing projects at any stage. Students are encouraged to schedule a half-hour appointment at http://lscm.mywconline.com. In addition, free workshops are offered throughout the semester. Topics range from preparing for job interviews to writing discipline-specific assignments. Counseling Services Need Help? Counseling is available for academic, career, and personal matters. Contact either: Terry Albores Office: B200S Phone: 936.273.7074 Amy Roberson Office: B120H Phone: 936.273.7039 Chem 1407: 4201-4202 Tentative Instructional Outline: T,R Spring 2018 *This is a tentative schedule. Any changes in the schedule will be announced in class.

Week

Class Topic Laboratory Topic 1

1/16 Intro and syllabus

1/18 Acid and Bases (Quiz #1) Lab Check in.

2

1/23 Acid and Bases Lab #1Acids and Bases

1/25 Acids & Bases/Oxidation (Quiz #2)

Lab #1 Due

3 1/30 Oxidation & Reduction Lab #2: Oxidation and Reduction 2/1 Oxidation & Reduction (Quiz #3) Lab #2 Due 4

2/6 Chapter 1 & 2 Lab #3: Reactions of Unsaturated Hydrocarbons 2/8 Chapter 1 & 2 (Quiz #4) Lab #3 Due 5

2/13 Chapter 2

2/15 Exam #1 Homework for Chapters Acids & Bases; Redox; and 1-2 Due

6 2/20 Chapter 3

2/22 Chapter 3 (Quiz #5) Lab #4:

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Week

Class Topic Laboratory Topic 7

2/26 Chapter 3 & 4 Lab #4 Due 2/28 Chapter 4 (Quiz #6) Lab #5:

8 3/5 Chapter 4 Lab #5 Due 3/7 Exam #2 Homework for Chapters 3 & 4 Due 9

3/12 Spring Have Fun 3/14 Break And Be Safe 10

3/19 Chapter 5 Lab #6: 3/21 Chapter 5 (Quiz #7) Lab #6 Due 11

3/23 Chapter 5 & 6 Lab #7: 3/28 Chapter 6 (Quiz #8) Lab #7 Due

12 4/2 Chapter 6 & 7 Lab #9

4/4 Chapter 7 (Quiz #9) Lab # 9 Due

13 4/11 ( Last day to drop class with a W) 4/9 Chapter 7

4/11 Exam #3 Homework for Chapters 5, 6 & 7 Due 14

4/16 Chapter 8 4/18 Chapter 8 & 9 (Quiz #10) Lab #

15

4/23 Chapter 9 Lab #10 Due

4/25 Chapter 9 & 11 (Quiz #11) Lab #11:

16

4/28 Chapter 11 Lab #11 Due

5/2 Exam #4 Homework for Chapters 8, 9, & 10 Due

17

5/8 Final Exam 11:00 – 12:50 pm

This is a tentative schedule. Any changes in the schedule will be announced in class.

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HOMEWORK ASSIGMENTS (This is a tentative schedule. I reserve the right to change in class with advanced notice.) Acids and Bases: Worksheet given in Class Oxidation & Reduction: Worksheet given in Class. Chapter 1 (Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkenes): 23-38; 29-37 odd; 48-65 odd. Chapter 2 (Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds): 21-25; 26-55 odd. Chapter 3 (Amines): 15-44 odd. Chapter 4 (Aldehydes and Ketones): 20-49 odd. Chapter 5 ( Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives): 40-77 odd. Chapter 6 (Amino Acids and Proteins): 18-33; 34-73 odd. Chapter 7 (Enzymes and Vitamins): 26-33; 34-77 odd. Chapter 8 (The Gernation of Bochemical Energy): 22-28; 29-78 odd. Chapter 9 (Carbohydrates): 25-32; 33-76 odd. Chapter 11 (Lipids): 23-27; 28-83 odd. Homework Problems: It will be best if you try to work on homework problems on the same day as the lecture for that chapter. Solutions to all homework problems must be shown in order to get full credit. These problems are to help you understand the material presented in class and prepare you for exams. Odd numbered problems are assigned. The answers to the odd problems are in the back of the book. I expect you to check your work against the answers in the back of the book. If you do the problem incorrectly use the answer to work through the problem, see if you can figure out your error. The even problem will be similar to the odd problem. Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus and System Policies Academic Integrity The Lone Star College System upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. The system promotes the importance of personal and academic honesty. The system embraces the belief that all learners – students, faculty, staff and administrators – will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their own work and give appropriate credit to the work of others. Fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is not permitted on any work submitted within the system. The consequences for academic dishonesty are determined by the professor, or the professor and academic dean, or the professor and chief student services officer and can include but are not limited to: 1. Having additional class requirements imposed, 2. Receiving a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment, 3. Receiving a grade of “F” for the course, 4. Being withdrawn from the course or program, 5. Being expelled from the college system. Professors should clearly explain how the student’s actions violated the academic integrity policy, how a grade was calculated, and the actions taken. (2011-2013 LSCS Catalog, Page 71)

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Student Behavior Expectations Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while on College property or in an online environment. Students may receive disciplinary action up to and including suspension, if they violate System or College rules, disrupt classes, or interfere with the opportunity of others to obtain an education. Students who pose a threat to the safety of others will be subject to immediate withdrawal from the classroom, campus environment, and/or online environment, as well as face subsequent criminal charges, as appropriate. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct located online at http://www.lonestar.edu/student-responsibilities.htm for additional information. ADA Statement LSCS is dedicated to providing the least restrictive learning environment for all students. The college system promotes equity in academic access through the implementation of reasonable accommodations as required by The Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which will enable students with disabilities to participate in and benefit from all post-secondary educational programs and activities. If you have a disability for which you need classroom accommodations, please come see me with your paperwork or contact Vicky Saunders in the Disabilities Services Office in Building C 108-D to obtain the letter of accommodation. ( 936-273-7239 or [email protected]) Campus Safety and Security Lone Star College System (LSCS) is committed to maintaining the safety of the students, faculty, staff and guests while visiting any of our campuses. See http://www.lonestar.edu/oem for details. Register at http://www.lonestar.edu/12803.htm to receive emergency notifications. In the event of an emergency, contact LSCS Police at 281.290.5911 or ext. 290.5911. Equal Opportunity Statement It is the policy of the Lone Star College System to provide equal employment, admission and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability. Lone Star Colleges strive to provide an excellent learning environment free from harassment or intimidation directed at any person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability. Any form of harassment will not be tolerated. FERPA The academic, financial, and non-directory information on your student account is confidential and protected by the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA). We cannot release certain information to another person without your written authorization. The Authorization to Release Student Information Form can be found at http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/admissions/ARC-011_FERPA_Privacy_Request.pdf. Guaranteed Graduate Policy Under certain circumstances, Lone Star College System will provide graduates of its Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Certificate programs additional education, and training tuition free in order to achieve appropriate mastery of specified competencies. For specific guidelines and information, please refer to the LSCS catalog http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/accounting/10Graduate.32811.pdf. Final Examinations A final evaluation activity will occur during the published final evaluation period. The appropriate dean must approve any variation to this schedule. The final exam is cumulative. If you do not show for the final exam you will receive a zero on the exam.

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