Chem 110 EMW 2008 SPRING 1/11/2008 pg 1
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
SPRING 2008
Yusheng Dou
1. Chemistry 110: Introductory Chemistry Laboratory EMW
2. Spring 2008
Time: MW 5:55 –9:00 PM
Classroom: BEA 225
3. Instructor Dr. Yusheng Dou
Office: 120 Beauregard Hall
Office Hours: MWF 8:30-10:30 am, TTh 2:30 – 5:30 pm
Phone: 448-4880
E-mail:
Web: http://www.nicholls.edu/phsc/ydou/
4. Catalog Description
Chemistry 110. Introductory Chemistry Laboratory. 2-0-6, a laboratory course for Chemistry 105 and 106.
5. Prerequisite
Prerequisite or co-requisite: Chemistry 106.
6. Textbook
Modular Laboratory Program in Chemistry by Chemical Education Resources
7. Student Outcome Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be able to
· Use common laboratory equipment properly and safely
· Maintain laboratory notebooks and write reports adhering to generally accepted
scientific practices and formats
· Demonstrate a thorough understanding of general chemistry principles covered in
the laboratory experiments. Specific learning objectives are provided in the handout for each experiment.
8. Tentative Schedule
The following is a list of laboratory experiments*.
Date / Experiments / Homework Turn In14 January / Check-In and Safety / Safety quiz and safety agreement
16 January / NSU-001: Accuracy and Precision of Measurements
21 January / Martin Luther King Jr Day
23 January / NSU-001 and ANAL 517: Determining the Water Content of an Ionic Hydrate / P49: Pre-lab 1, 2, 3, and 4; P5-6: Post lab questions for NSU-001
28 January / NSU-002: Aqueous Reactions Part 1
30 January / NSU-003: Aqueous Reactions Part 2 / P16: Post lab questions for NSU-002
4 February / Mardi Gras
6 February / Mardi Gras
11 February / ANAL 503: Ionic reactions in aqueous solutions (9-Bottles)
(First post lab report) / P33: Pre-lab 2, 3, and 5; P25: Post lab questions for NSU-003
13 February / NSU-005 and NSU-006: Preparation of Solutions and Pre-lab Supplement
18 February / ANAL 394: Determining the Molar Concentration of a Sodium Hydroxide Solution / P67-68: Pre-lab 2,3, and 4
20 February / ANAL 395: Titration of Vinegar / P79: Pre-lab 2, 3, and 4
25 February / NSU-007; Pre-lab supplement for STOI 369: / First post lab. Report;
27 February / STOI 369: The Reaction of Magnesium with Hydrochloric Acid / P93-94: Pre-lab 2, 3, and 4
3 March / Midterm Review / P89-90: Post lab 1 and 2
5 March / Midterm
10 March / MISC 371: Graphing / P104: Exercises 1-7
12 March / NSU-XLS: Graphing with excel / P105-106: Exercises 8-11
17 March / NSU-008 and PROP 500: Freezing point depression
(Second post lab. report) / P131: Pre-Lab 1-4
19 March / NSU-009 and NSU-010: Pre-lab Supplement for THER 346 / P126: Post-lab 1 and 2
24 March / Spring Break
26 March / Spring Break
31 March / THER 346: Enthalpy of neutralization / Second post lab. report;
P153-154: Pre-lab 2 and 3
2 April / NSU011 and KINE 504: Determining the Rate law for the Crystal Violet-Hydroxide Ion Reaction / P169: Pre-lab 2 and 3
7 April / NSU-014 Aqueous Equilibria
9 April / NSU-014 Aqueous Equilibria
14 April / EQUL 404: Le Chatelier’s Principle / P235: Pre-lab 2 and 3
16 April / NSU-012: Introduction to Organic Chemistry / P230: Post-lab 1,2,3, and 4
21 April / SYNT 439: Synthesis of Aspirin or SYNT 319: Soap / P193: Pre-lab 1,2,3,4, and 5
23 April / NSU-015 and ELEC 450: Electrochemical Cells / P269: Pre-lab 1, 2, 3, and 4
28 April / Review/and Check-out / P265: Post-lab 1, 2, and 3
30 April / Lab Final Exam
* All parts of this schedule are subject to revision as events may warrant, and should not be construed as a contract. Students will be notified of any changes. Notifications will appear on http://blackboard.nicholls.edu.
9. Course Requirements
See Methods of Evaluation.
10. Methods of Evaluation (Undergraduate)
Your grade will be based on the your average on Midterm Exam, Final Exam, Post-lab Reports, Lab Notebook, Pre- and Post-lab questions. Grades: A: >90%, B: 80-89%, C 70-79%, D, 60-69%, F <60%.
· Exams. The midterm (20 points) and final exam (30 points) will generally involve problem solving and include practical components (short laboratory and computer procedures).
· Post-Lab Reports. You are required to write two formal post-lab reports (10 points each): one for ANAL 503: Ionic reactions in aqueous solutions and another one for THER 346: Enthalpy of neutralization. The format of the formal post-lab report will be taught in class but it should be in narrative form and include: an introduction of the experiment, a brief overview of what you did in the lab, the results (tables, figures, and graphs summarizing the observations and data obtained), and an interpretation of the results. Keep in mind the stated learning objectives in the pre-lab lectures and handouts. A significant part of your report grade will depend on how well attainment of these objectives is demonstrated in the narrative.
Post-lab report score= (raw score) x 20 / (maximum possible raw score)
· Pre-Lab Assignments and Post-Lab Questions. Pre-lab assignments and post-lab questions are listed in the tentative schedule. The pre-lab assignments must be completed before class or Pre-Lab Assignments and Post-Lab Questions. Pre-lab assignments and post-lab questions are listed in the tentative schedule. The pre-lab assignments must be completed before class or after lecture class. The pre-lab assignments are totally 10 points. The post-lab questions are totally 10 points and must be submitted on the time listed in the tentative schedule.
Pre-lab assignment score = (raw score) x 10 / (maximum possible raw score)
Post-lab question score = (raw score) x 10 / (maximum possible raw score)
· Lab Notebook. (10 points) The required laboratory notebook can be purchased from the bookstore. Make sure you press hard when writing on your notebook and that the cardboard is behind the duplicate page so that you have a legible duplicate. All entries must be done in INK. DO NOT erase any entries. If you make a mistake, draw a line through it --- it should remain legible.
Before you are allowed to perform an experiment, your laboratory notebook must have the following entries (one page): a title, list of learning objectives, a summary of the experiment to be performed in complete sentences. As you perform the experiment, write what you did using complete sentences and record observations and raw data directly on the notebook. Duplicates (yellow pages) must be submitted before you leave for the day and is worth 10 points.
Lab Notebook Score = (raw score) x 10 / (maximum possible raw score)
11. Make-ups
There will be NO MAKE-UP for any experiment. Also you cannot submit a lab report or any assignment for an experiment that you did not perform.
12. Academic Honesty Policy
Cheating or scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated. In cases of academic dishonesty the instructor may dispose of the matter by invoking a maximum sanction of immediate expulsion from the course and the issuance of a failing grade. Two exact same reports, pre-lab works, or post-lab question works may be considered as dishonesty.
13. Attendance
Attendance is important to the success of this class and will be measured each class. For each and every absence, 3 points will be reduced from your class grade.
14. Drop Date Statement
The last day to withdraw from the class with a "W" is Friday, April 4, 2008.
15. Academic Disabilities Policy
If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with the Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is located in Peltier Hall, Room 100-A. The phone number is (985) 448-4430 (TDD 449-7002).
16. Academic Grievances
The proper procedure for filing grade appeals or grievances related to academic matters is listed in Section 5 of the Code of Student Conduct and at following link:
http://www.nicholls.edu/documents/student_life/code_of_conducd.pdf
17. Continued Learning Following an Extreme Emergency
In order to make continued learning possible following an extreme emergency, students are responsible for:
· reading regular emergency notifications on the NSU website;
· knowing how to use and access Blackboard (or university designated electronic delivery system);
· being familiar with emergency guidelines;
· evacuating textbook and other course materials
· knowing their Blackboard (or designated system) student login and password;
· contacting faculty regarding their intentions for completing the course.
Faculty are responsible for:
· their development in the use of the Blackboard (or designated ) software;
· having a plan for continuing their courses using only Blackboard and email;
· continuing their courses in whatever way suits the completion of the course best, and being creative in the continuation of these courses;
· making adjustments or compensations to a student’s progress in special programs with labs, clinical sequences or the like only in the immediate semester following the emergency.
***THIS SYLLABUS IS NOT A CONTRACT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
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