Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

CHEM-1105-001 Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: CHEM 1305 or concurrent enrollment

Course Description

Experiments to complement lecture material. Experience in use of standard laboratory equipment and techniques, such as filtration, density measurements, qualitative and quantitative analysis.

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Hours

(1 sem hrs; 4 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Manual, by Mary E. Graff

Supplies

Something to write on and something to write with. A ruler. Minor household items and groceries (such as baking soda) may be requested from time to time.

Student Performance

 

Objectives and Goals of Course

1. To develop fundamental laboratory skills.

2. To study laboratory reactions and their relation to lecture materials.

3. To develop problem solving skills.

 

Performance/Learning Objectives

1. Make and perform basic calculations using the metric system of measurements.

2. Demonstrate good laboratory practices.

3. Perform laboratory operations using safe procedures.

4. Explain basic reactions from an experimental basis.

  

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Lab reports and smaller lab assignments will be posted online. There will be Zoom meetings to start the lab day at 11:45, with some exceptions (such as lecture class test days). Attend these meetings if possible. After that, students can work on their own and contact the instructor with questions, but students need to keep up with due dates. 

Please keep safety in mind as you do any in-person experiments. While we are unable to be in the physical laboratory this semester, students are still required to learn about laboratory safety, rules, and equipment as part of their course experience.

 

Grading Criteria

There are three types of grades: Lab Reports, smaller Lab Assignments, and the Lab Final Exam at the end of the course. Some days will have lab reports assigned or due; some days may not. Some lab reports will come from the lab manual, particularly in the second half of the course, with the experiment portion on video or the initial data given to start calculations. ome lab reports will be separate worksheet, computer simulation, and/or household activities. For these, fill out the worksheets posted on Blackboard. Photos may be required if doing a small activity in your home. The lowest lab report grade will be dropped. Any work not done will receive a zero; late work is not accepted unless you have instructor permission.

Lab Assignments include: select prelab and postlab activities from the manual, open book "lab quizzes", and other worksheet activities as assigned. These will be posted on Blackboard; if the assignment is in the lab manual, there will be a drop box there in which to turn in your work. These must be turned in by the due date unless you have permission otherwise. The lowest three lab assignment grades will be dropped.

The lab final exam is open book and notes, and counts for 15% of your grade. Everyone is required to take the final.

Grading breakdown: Lab Reports - 60%. Lab Assignments - 25%. Lab Final - 15%.

Grading scale - A = 90, B = 80, C = 70. D = 60. Grades are rounded to the nearest whole number. Final grades will not be curved.

Attendance

As previously stated, please attend the Zoom meetings if at all possible, and keep up with the due dates. Attendance will be recorded by participation in labs/ turning in reports and assignments, as well as noted from Zoom meetings.

 

Calendar

Additional Information

June 25 is the last day to withdraw from this course and obtain a "W". Contact the instructor if you need to initiate the drop process.  (Also, this course is separate from CHEM 1305; however, after this summer they will be taught as one course.)