CHEM 1152L – Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory
Course Syllabus - Summer 2009

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Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1152L CRN 53638
Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory

Credit Hours:

Chemistry 1152L is a one hour credit science laboratory course associated with Chemistry 1152.

Catalog Description:

Laboratory accompanying CHEM 1152.

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

Co-requisite: CHEM 1152 Survey of Chemistry II

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.    

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:

• Able to use the Windows^TM operating system.
• Able to use a the Microsoft Word^TM word processing program.
• Able to send and receive e-mail using the Outlook^TM or Outlook Express^TM program
• Able to attach and retrieve attached files via email.
• Able to use a Web browser.

Your instructor may have access to more 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.  

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

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

Course Learning Outcomes:

• To learn basic chemical laboratory techniques including observation 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 laboratory report sheets.

Program Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components  (see CHEM 1152L in the tables):

• Communications outcomes components
• Critical thinking outcomes components

Term:  Summer, 2009

Instructor Information:

Instructor:

Dr. Patricia Metthe Todebush
Office phone: (678) 466-4788
fax: (678) 466-4899
e-mail:  patriciatodebush@.clayton.edu
internet:  http://a-s.clayton.edu/ptodebus/default.html

Office:

Faculty Hall, Room 31D

Office Hours:

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and by appointment

Class Meetings:

Classroom and Class Times:

CRN	Day	Times	Room
53638	M&W	3:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.	Business & Health Science C-48

Textbook & Supplies Information:

Text:  Chemistry 1152 Laboratory Manual
            Safety Glasses
            Scientific Calculator
            Access to a computer

Supplies:

You are required to supply your own safety glasses for the laboratory.  These are available in the campus book store but may be purchased elsewhere.  Safety glasses MUST be worn in the laboratory at all times.  If necessary, the instructor will deduct points from lab reports for not wearing safety glasses while in the laboratory.

Assessments:

You must complete each laboratory experiment in person to receive credit for the laboratory assignment.

You must complete the laboratory data sheet and report sheet for each experiment by accessing these forms from the course web page.  You may complete the forms directly on the web and print them, or you may download them to your computer and complete them using  Word^TM on your laptop computer, print them, and submit to your instructor.  Each report 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.  

Evaluation:

Laboratory Reports  12  @  100 pts each	1200
TOTAL	1200

Grading:

Mid-term Progress Report

Due to the relatively small number of laboratory reports that will have been returned by mid-term, mid-term grade may 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.  You MUST complete the lab yourself in order to receive credit for the lab.  If you are absent, 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, collection and proper recording of data and observations, conclusions, answers to all questions and clean-up as well as the experiment write-up.  Points will be lost for late work received at the rate of 10% per day of the week.

Reports:  Reports are due at the beginning of the next laboratory period, unless announced differently by the instructor in class or through e-mail.  The report should include the data sheet and the laboratory report sheet with all questions answered.  These sheets are supplied as a computer "form" accessible from the course web page.  The forms should 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 laboratory 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.

Group Work:  We will normally 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 from another individual will result in the lowering of both scores.

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 officer 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 she sees fit.  Students must participate in the laboratory in order to successfully complete the course. The student will receive a grade of zero for all missed laboratory sessions.

Course Schedule:

Tentative Topic Schedule  

 PLEASE CAREFULLY NOTE THE DATE & TIME of EACH LAB. 

They may not appear sequentially in the lab manual!!!

Course Policies:

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

University Attendance Policy:
Students are expected to attend and participate in every class meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students' ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserve the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing grades.

Course Attendance Policy:
Attendance is required in lab until you have completed the experimental portion of this course. You will be institutionally withdraw from the laboratory course if you have a total of FOUR excused or unexcused laboratory absences.

Academic Dishonesty: 
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may constitute academic misconduct.  The most ocmmon forms of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated.  Consequences may include a zero grade on the assessment instrument, or possible action by the College Judicial Board of Review.   Judicial procedures are described at
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.

Disruption of the learning Environment:
Behavior which disrupts the teaching-learning process during class activities will not be 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 students who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction regarding classroom behavior while participating in classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will afforded such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in violation , a students may be administratively withdrawn and may receive a grade of WF.

A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and appeal procedures is provided at:  http://a-s.clayton.edu/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.htm

 

Other Policies:

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.

No extra credit work will be assigned

It is the students responsibility to complete the Student Survey and Course/Instructor Evaluation for each course and each instructor every semester. If this is not done during the allotted time period, the student will be restricted from seeing their final course grade until approximately one week after final exams have ended. Instructors are not allowed to give course grades to those who did not complete these evaluations. Also, I am not allowed to give out grades over the telephone or via email due to federal privacy laws.

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.

Electronic calculators will be needed for laboratory calculations.   The battery and working of your calculator 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.
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.  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.   Abide by the safety rules while in the laboratory.
10. Wear your safety glasses (This is a must)  at all times in the laboratory.  If necessary, the instructor will deduct points from lab reports for not wearing safety glasses while in the laboratory.

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

Last update: May 08, 2009