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CHEM 1152L= - Survey of Chemistry Laboratory I
Course Syllabus - Spring 2007

| Course description<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> | Objectives | Outcomes | Term | Instructor information<= /a> | Class meetings |
| Text | = Assessments | Make-Up/Late Work | Lecture Requirements | Evaluation |
| Grading | Mid-term Progress Report | Helpful Information | Course schedule | Course policies | 

Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, = Student Center 214, 770-961-3719, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.

Course Descrip= tion:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1152L (CRN =3D 24605-24608)
Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory

Credit Hours:=

Chemistry 1152L is a one hour credit s= cience laboratory course associated with Chemistry 1152.

Catalog Description:

Laboratory accompa= nying CHEM 1152.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisi= tes:

Co-requisite: CHEM 1152 (CRN =3D 24599= , 24601, 24602), Survey of Chemistry II

Notebook Computer Requirement:=

Each CSU student is required to have r= eady access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-ap= proved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Stud= ents will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further informati= on on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, ple= ase go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm<= /a>.   My campus e-mail address is jimbraun@mail.clayton.edu.  This course has a web page which can be accessed through my home page at http://a-s.clayton.edu/b= raun/default.html.  Once you have accessed the course web page, you may wish to "bookmark" this site as you will refer to it often during the semester.  

The course web page offers you many instructional aides:  safety rules, waiver of liability, data sheets, report sheets,  etc.  It is your responsibility to become familiar with these materials.  =  

Computer Skill Prerequisites:<= /span>

  • Able to use the WindowsTM operating system.
  • Able to use a the Microsoft WordTM word processing program.
  • Able to send and receive e-mail using the = OutlookTM or Outlook ExpressTM program
  • Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email.
  • Able to use a Web browser.

Your instructor may have access to mor= e font sets than your computer currently holds.  Therefore, there may be some differences in the appearance of symbols when viewing old exams and exercise sheets.  If this is a problem, consult the instructor.  

You should develop the habit of checki= ng your e-mail daily.  Because of the number of student we typically have, there may be some delay in the instructor's response to an individual's e-mail.  Do not send time-sensitive information via e-mail--use the old system of the telephone.  A delivered e-mail does not relieve you of t= he responsibility of informing the instructor about some concern.  On the other hand, the instructor may send e-mails with information vital to your success in the course.  Check your e-mail often, at least once a day.<= /span>

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will  not be used in the classroom  in this cour= se.   Computers will  be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.=

Course Obj= ectives:

  • To learn basic chemical laboratory techniques including observa= tion as well as basic measurement techniques.
  • To learn how to use the scientific process in a laboratory situation and be able to communicate experimental results through a laboratory report.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components  (see CHEM 1151L in the tables):=

Term:=

Fall 2006

Instr= uctor Information:

Charmita Burch (CRN: 85= 381)

phone: (770) 961-3= 420

fax: (770) 960-433= 5

e-mail: CharmitaBurch@mail.clayton= .edu

internet:  http://a-s.clayt= on.edu/parttime/burch/burch.htm

office: Arts & Sciences G-116

office hours: = ;TBA

 

Evan Mintzer (= CRN:  85379) 

phone: (770) = 961-3469

fax: (770) 960-433= 5

e-mail: EvanMintzer@mail.clayton.edu=

internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/emintzer/

office: Arts & Sciences G110-J

office hours:     Mondays, 8:00 – 10:00; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 1:30 – 4:00    <= /o:p>

 

Class Meetings:=

Classroom and Class Times:

CRN

Time

Day

Buildi= ng

Room

24605

1:30 – 3:20

Wednesday

Business & Health Science

C-48

24606

1:30 – 3:20

Thursday

Business & Health Science

C-48

24607

3:30 – 5:20

Thursday

Business & Health Science

C-48

24608

7:30 – 9:20

Thursday

Business & Health Science

C-48

Textbook & S= upplies Information:

Text:

Chemistry 1152 Laboratory Manual
Safety Glasses
Scientific Calculator
Use of Computer

Supplies:

You are required to supply your own sa= fety glasses for the laboratory.  These are available in the campus book st= ore but may be purchased elsewhere.  Safety glasses MUST be worn in= the laboratory at all times.  If necessary, the instructor will dedu= ct points from lab reports for not wearing safety glasses while in the laborat= ory.

Assessmen= ts:

You must complete the laboratory data = sheet and report sheet for each experiment by accessing these forms from the cour= se web page.  You may complete the forms directly on the web and print th= em, or you may download them to your computer and complete them using  WordTM o= n your laptop computer, print them, and submit to your instructor.  Each repo= rt is worth 100 points with the grade distribution described elsewhere in this syllabus.  The report will include the data sheet along with the report sheet.  There will be a penalty for late lab reports of 10% per day of= the week.  Reports may not be submitted by e-mail.  

= Make-ups / Late Work:

All laborat= ory exercises must be completed or arrangements made with the instructor or the student may fail the course, even if they have a passing average.  Due= to the difficulty in making up missed laboratories, every effort should be mad= e to attend the laboratory session.  Make-up laboratories are totally at the discretion of the instructor, who might make alternate arrangements.  = Each student must physically complete the laboratory experiment for credit.  You may not simply obtain the data from another student.  Anyone doing this will receive a zero on the laboratory exercise and forfeit any chance = to make-up the missed lab. Points will be deducted for late laboratory reports= at the rate of 10% per day of the week (not lab day).

Lecture Requirement:

The student= should note that the lecture is a co- or prerequisite for this course for some programs. 

Evaluation= :

Laboratory Reports=   12  @  100 pts each

1200

TOTAL

<= span style=3D'font-family:Arial'>1200

Grading:

A

90 - 100%

1080 - 1200

B

80 - 89%

960 - 1079

C

70 - 79%

840 - 959

D

60 - 69%

720 - 839

F

Below 60%

< 720

Mid-term Progress Report

Due to the relatively small number of laboratory reports that will have been returned by mid-term, mid-term grade= will not be reported for this course. 

Helpful Information:

Homework:  The lab meets in the designated room at the designated time.  You are = to complete the assigned laboratory exercise at that time.  The instructor cannot guarantee the possibility of a make-up lab.  Your laboratory experiments should be prepared.  This includes pre-lab reading and preparation, performing the experiment , collect= ion and proper recording of data and observations, conclusions, answers to all questions and clean-up as well as the experiment write-up.  Points wil= l be lost for late work received at the rate of 10% per day of the week.<= o:p>

Reports:  Reports are due at the beginning of the next laboratory period, unless announced differently by the instructor in class or through e-mail.  T= he report should include the data sheet and the laboratory report sheet with a= ll questions answered.  These sheets are supplied as a computer "form" accessible from the course web page.  The forms shoul= d be typed and printed and submitted on time.  Reports will not be accepted= via e-mail.  The student is expected to spend time outside of the laborato= ry on the report sheet.  Proper writing skills are expected.  Points will be lost for poor grammar, spelling, writing, etc.  and/or the instructor may request that the report be redone.  Points will be = lost for late reports at the rate of 10% per day of the week.  Reports are considered late if not handed in at the beginning of the next laboratory period.  No reports will be accepted after the last day = of classes as printed in the College schedule.  

Group Work:  We will normal work in small groups in the laboratory.  It= is each individual's responsibility to insure that everyone in the group participates in all aspects of the experiment.  You are responsible for cleaning all equipment used and keeping the lab neat and clean.  Points may be deducted for failure to wear safety glasses while physically in the laboratory, for messy labs, late reports, horseplay in lab, etc., at the discretion of the instructor.
Even though we may perform the experiment in groups, and even though we encourage an exchange of ideas for comprehension of the laboratory exercise, all reports must be of an individual nature.  Written work must be original and must be the individual's expression of the results and understanding of the laboratory concepts.  Work that has been copied f= rom another individual will result in the lowering of both scores.<= /o:p>

Risk:  Participation in laboratory activities involves an inherent risk of injury.  In the event of injury, the student should immediately inform= the instructor who will contact the Campus Public Safety Officer.  The off= icer will file an accident report and administer first aid or contact appropriate medical help.

Note:  The instructor reserves the right to alter the laboratory schedule as he se= es fit.  Students must participate in the laboratory in order to successf= ully complete the course.

Academic Irregularity:  Any type of activity= that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism.  All instances of acade= mic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the work involved.  All instances of academic dishonesty wi= ll be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs.  Judicial procedures are described at = http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentlife/ju= dicial_affairs.htm.

Course Sched= ule:

Tent= ative Topic Schedule  

Dates

Topic

January 10, 11     

NO MEETING

January 17, 18     

First Lab--Introdu= ction to the laboratory.  Assignment 1 =3D Element/compound Autobiograph= y

January 24, 25

Molecular Models

January 31, Februa= ry 1

Reactions of Hydro= carbons

February 7, 8

Assessment of Hydr= ocarbon Unknown

February 14, 15&nb= sp;

Paper Chromatograp= hy

February 21, 22

Caffeine

February 28, March= 1  

Alcohols & Phe= nols

March 5-11<= o:p>

Spring Break!  No classes!

March 14, 15

Esters=

March 21, 22

Aspirin

March 28, 29

Soap

April 4, 5<= o:p>

Biochemistry I

April 11, 12

BiochemistryII

April 18, 19

Laboratory Clean-U= p. ALL LAB REPORTS ARE DUE!

April 25, 26<= /o:p>

NO CLASSES.

If placed in professor’s mailbox, please ask the secretary to initial and place date and time on the report.  Late reports incur a 10% per day= of the week penalty.

PLEASE CAREFULLY NOTE THE DATE & TIME of EACH LAB.  They may not appear sequentially in the lab manual!!!

 

Course Polic= ies:

Students must abide by policies in the= Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

Class roll will be taken and students = are expected to attend their assigned laboratory.  The instructor will not extend the laboratory schedule near the end of the semester simply for stud= ents who have missed regular laboratory days.

Visitors (friends, children, etc.) are strictly prohibited from attending or visiting the laboratory without the permission of the instructor.

Electronic calculators will be needed = for laboratory calculations.   The battery and working of your calcul= ator will be your responsibility.  You will find it useful to have your calculator in the laboratory.

As a courtesy to your classmates:

  1. Arrive to lab on time, and stay until the exercise is complete.=
  2. No children or visitors are allowed in the laboratory. <= o:p>
  3. Turn off beepers, phones, radios and other electronic devices.  Pacemakers are allowed.
  4. Replace all chemicals to the shelves with lids firmly attached.=
  5. Clean all spills that occur on and around the balances. =
  6. Be sure all glassware is cleaned with soap, rinsed and hung to = dry;  return all equipment to its proper place.&= nbsp; No glassware should be left in the sink.
  7. Be very careful with thermometers.--Expensive!!
  8. No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the classroom.
  9. Be aware of all safety rules, policies and procedures. &nb= sp; Abide by the safety rules while in the laboratory. <= /li>
  10. Wear your safety glasses (This is a m= ust)  at all times in the laboratory.  <= i>If necessary, the instructor will deduct points from lab reports for not wearing safety glasses while in the laboratory.

The instructor reserves t= he right to take any steps he deems necessary in order to produce satisfactory results in the laboratory.

Last update: August 10, 2006