Clayton State University

CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I
Course Syllabus - Spring 2008  (Second Short Session)

Course Description:

Number and Title:

Chemistry 1211L (CRNs 26070 & 26071)
Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I

Credit Hours:

1.0 semester credit hours

Catalog Description:

Laboratory accompanying CHEM 1211.

CHEM 1211L is a one-hour credit science laboratory course, associated with Chemistry 1211, for Area D1 of the Core Curriculum of Clayton State University.

Course Co-requisite:

CHEM 1211

Note: Due to the co-requisite nature of CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L, students dropping one of the two courses must also drop the other.

Notebook Computer Requirement:

Each CSU student is required to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting to such access.  For further information on CSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.

Computer Skills Prerequisites:

• Able to use the computer’s operation system (Windows®)
• Able to access and send E-mail (Outlook® or Outlook Express®)
• Able to use a Web browser and Search Engine (Internet Explorer®)
• Able to download files from a web site to your computer
• Able to use a word processor system (Word®) including use of forms
• Able to use a spread sheet system (Excel®) including graphing

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will be used once in the lab room during this course. Computers will be used to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.

Course Objectives:

• To learn the basic principles of chemistry and how to apply them.

• To learn how to use the scientific process and gain facility with experimental techniques.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components  (see CHEM 1211L in the tables):

• Communications outcomes components
• Critical thinking outcomes components

Biology outcomes:

CHEM 1211L supports outcomes 3 and 4 of the biology major:

• Outcome 3.  Knowledge of physical science, mathematics, and statistics required to support an understanding of biology.
• Outcome 4.  Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear concise manner.
• Outcome 5.  Ability to collect, evaluate and interpret scientific data.

Term:

Spring Semester 2008  Second Short Session

        Instructor Information:

Dr. Patricia Todebush
Phone: (678) 466-4788
Fax: (678) 466-4899
E-mail: PatriciaTodebush@mail.clayton.edu
Internet: http://a-s.clayton.edu/ptodebus/default.html
Office: Arts & Sciences G-105-A

Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM by appointment
Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 1:30 PM 
and by appointment

 

Class Meetings:

Lab Materials Information:

CSU General Chemistry Laboratory Manual for Principles of Chemistry 1211

Laboratory Safety Glasses
Bound Carbonless Copy Laboratory Notebook

Evaluation:

Your evaluation in CHEM 1211L will be based upon the following component:

You will be evaluated on weekly experiment worksheets as well as on formal written reports detailing specified parts of certain experiments. All data is to be kept in a carbonless copy laboratory notebook. Copies of the lab work will be turned in at the end of each lab period.  Graded reports will be handed back in a timely fashion (typically at the next laboratory session). The report must be typed, double-spaced on white paper, and be written in standard English in paragraph form. Scoring will be based on content, accuracy, completeness, grammar and format.

Grading:

The grade you receive in Chemistry 1211 will be based upon the following scale:

Laboratory Schedule:

Course Policies:

Students must abide by college policies found in the 

University Handbook  http://adminservices.clayton.edu/studentaffairs/StudentHandbook/foreword.htm  

Judicial Affairs:  http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/

Disruption of the Learning Environment

Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class activities will not tolerated.  While a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting, more serious examples include belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior.  A student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class.  A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal.  If found in violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

 

Attendance is required in lab.

Participation in laboratory activities involves an inherent risk of injury. In the event of injury, the student should immediately inform the instructor or laboratory technician who will file an accident report. The injured party will be given first aid through the Campus Public Safety Officer and be referred to the appropriate medical facility for follow-up.

Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the laboratory.

As a courtesy to your classmates:

• Arrive to lab on time and stay until the exercise is complete.
• No children or visitors are allowed in the laboratory.
• Turn off beepers, phones, radios and other electronic devices.
• No eating, smoking or drinking in the laboratory. No food is allowed in the laboratory.
• Be aware of all policies and procedures.

No extra credit work will be assigned.

Grades will not be communicated via email or telephone.

Reports are due on the dates indicated in the schedule. There is a 10% per working day penalty for late labs. Under no circumstances will reports will be accepted after the last day of classes as printed in the College schedule.

Last update: March 10, 2008