CHEM 1152L – Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory
Course Syllabus - Fall 2003

| Course description | Objectives | Outcomes | Term | Instructor information | Class meetings |
| Text | Assessments | Make-Up/Late Work | Lecture Requirements | Evaluation |
| Grading | Helpful Information | Course schedule | Course policies | 

Course Description:

Number and Title:

CHEM 1152L (CRN 80700)
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

Notebook Computer Requirement:

Each CCSU 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 CCSU's Official Notebook Computer Policy, please go to http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.   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://science.clayton.edu/braun/index.htm.  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:

• 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.  

You should develop the habit of checking 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 the 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.

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 Objectives:

• 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 a laboratory report.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes:

• Communication: knowledge base. CHEM 1152L will provide knowledge base information necessary for communication of information concerning basic chemical laboratory techniques and basic measurement techniques.
• Critical thinking: all components (question/issue, method, evidence, conclusion). CHEM 1152L will provide problem solving skills. Students will be required to assemble equipment, employ proper measurement techniques, conduct suitable chemical analyses, and identify sources of error in order to reach a reasonable conclusion. 

Term:

Fall, 2003

Instructor Information:

Instructor:

Dr. Michael J. Terapane
phone: (770) 960-4369
fax: (770) 960-4335
e-mail: michaelterapane@mail.clayton.edu
internet:  http://science.clayton.edu/terapane/index.htm

Office:

Arts and Sciences Building, Room 105-A

Office Hours:

10:00 am - 11:30am: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Other times by appointment

Class Meetings:

Classroom and Class Times:

CRN	Time	Day	Building	Room
80700	1:30pm - 3:20pm	Thursday	Business & Health Science	C-48

Textbook & Supplies Information:

Text:

Chemistry 1152 Laboratory Manual

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 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.  

Make-ups / Late Work:

All laboratories 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 made to attend the laboratory session.  Make-up laboratories are at the discretion of the instructor.  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.  If you are currently enrolled in the lecture, you should take special note that if you withdraw from either the lecture course or the laboratory, you must withdraw from the other.  

Evaluation:

Laboratory Reports  12  @  100 pts each	1200
TOTAL	1200

Grading:

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 (or watching the video), 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.  No reports will be accepted after the last day of classes as printed in the College schedule.  

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 an 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 he sees fit.  Students must participate in the laboratory in order to successfully complete the course.

Academic Irregularity:  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.   

Course Schedule:

Tentative Topic Schedule  

8/28/03           First Lab--Introduction to the laboratory.  Assignment 1 = Element/compound Autobiography
9/4/03           Molecular Models
9/11/03           Reactions of Hydrocarbons
9/18/03             Assessment of Hydrocarbon Unknown
9/25/03           Paper Chromatography
10/2/03           Caffeine
10/9/03           Alcohols & Phenols
10/16/03             Midterm  (Last day to withdraw without academic penalty.  If you withdraw from the Laboratory 
                                            course, you must also withdraw from the Lecture course.)
10/16/03            Carboxylic Acids
10/23/03            Esters
10/30/03            Aspirin
11/5/03              Soap
11/12/03              Biochemistry
11/19/03            Biochemistry II (if needed)
11/26/03            Classes End.  All lab reports due.  Remember--Late reports incur a 10% per day penalty.

If placed in my 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!!!

Data Sheets:
        Experiment 1- Molecular Models:  Data Sheet(s), Report Sheet(s)

        Experiment 2 - Reactions of Hydrocarbons:  Data Sheet, Report Sheet

        Experiment 3 - Unknown Hydrocarbon Assessment: Data Sheet

        Experiment 4 - Paper Chromatography: Date Sheet, Report Sheet

        Experiment 5 - Caffeine: Data Sheet, Report Sheet

        Experiment 6 - Alcohols and Phenols: Data Sheet I, Data Sheet II, Report Sheet

        Experiment 7 - Carboxylic Acids: Data Sheet, Report Sheet

        Experiment 8 - Esters: Data Sheet, Report Sheet

        Experiment 9 - Aspirin: Data Sheet, Report Sheet

        Experiment 10 - Soap: Data Sheet, Report Sheet

        Experiment 11 -  Biochemistry Survey: Data Sheet I, Data Sheet II, Report Sheet 1, Report Sheet II

Course Policies:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton College & State University catalog, Student Handbook, and , if applicable, program handbook.

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 students 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 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 he deems necessary in order to produce satisfactory results in the laboratory.

Last update: March 17, 2005