CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1050-A1


Spring, 2006
Thursday, 10:00-11:52 AM, 305 Ottensman Hall
Instructor:  Dr. Sundin
Office:   311 Ottensman Hall
Phone 342-1015
Syllabus

Introduction: Chemistry 1050 is a one semester course in general chemistry for students who need only one semester of chemistry and do not plan to take any more chemistry. Chemistry 1050 may be used to partially satisfy the University's Natural Science requirement. There are no prerequisites for Chemistry 1050. Chemistry 1050 and Chemistry 1020 or Chemistry 1140 or Chemistry 1240 or Chemistry 1450 cannot both be counted toward graduation.

In the chemistry laboratory you will have the opportunity to see firsthand some of the relationships discussed in lecture as well as to become familiar with some of the laboratory practices and techniques that are used in chemistry. You will also be able to directly observe the chemical properties of a variety of substances.

Successful completion of the experiments during the laboratory period will require some previous planning. You should read the experiment, review basic concepts, and make a plan for the day before the laboratory period. A listing of the experiments is given in the syllabus. For some experiments, there are links to other Web pages which include descriptions, animations, and movies of particular techniques. Note: due to licensing restrictions, many of the movies are only available in the Chemistry Computer Lab, Ottensman 301. Many of the experiments include "Exercises". While some of the exercises require knowledge acquired doing the actual experiment, some of the exercises relate to knowledge and understanding you should have BEFORE doing the experiment. A listing of the experiments as well as those exercises to be done BEFORE coming to lab is listed in the syllabus. (Due to safety considerations, there are no open labs for completing experiments!)

Laboratory Textbook: The experiments are from the Chemistry 1050 Laboratory Manual, (yellow cover), UW-P Chemistry Faculty, revised. Manuals will be handed out in the laboratory and you will be billed for the full amount of the manual through the cashier's office. Additional experiments or revised experiments will also be distributed in lecture or lab. If you miss a class period or are late, it is your responsibility to be sure that you obtain any such additional experiment handouts. It is expected that you will have read the experiment before coming to lab.

Supplementary Materials: Splash proof Safety Goggles (University Bookstore, Student Center) and a simple scientific calculator (exponents and logarithms).

Grade: Your lab grade will count for 20% of your overall course grade. The lab grade will be calculated using the following averages: 
		Reports			50%
		Safety Quiz		 2%
		Technique & Safety	13%
		Lab Exams		35%
Grade Scale:
		A       	9.0 - 10.0
		B       	8.0 - 8.9
		C       	7.0 - 7.9
		D       	6.0 - 6.9
		F       	5.9 or less
Prelab: Successful completion of the experiments during the laboratory period will require some previous planning. Review the experimental procedures and background textual materials.

Reports: Detailed postlab reports on selected experiments will be due at the end of the lab period. Late reports will not be accepted. Reports will be graded on the accuracy of the measurements and calculations and on the clarity and completeness of the observations and the logic and clarity of the explanations.

Technique and Safety: The instructor will make a subjective judgement which will include: your preparation for the experiments; your ability to work independently; your participation; your observance of lab safety; your practice of lab housekeeping; etc.

Absence Policy: You must attend all of the laboratory sessions to pass the course. Any absence or the failure to turn in the lab report will automatically result in an "F" course grade. If you must miss a laboratory session, contact your instructor beforehand to make arrangements to attend one of the other lab sessions. Equipment and chemicals will not longer be available after the end of the week. Each laboratory period will start with a short demonstration of various laboratory techniques, safety information, and general information on the experiment. All of your laboratory grades will count for 20% of your course grade.

Late papers: Late reports will not be accepted.

Drawer, bench, and sink: You are responsible for the equipment in your drawer. Record your lock combination in a safe place. Failure to lock your drawer or if you forget or lose your combination will result in a lowering of your technique grade.

You are also responsible for the cleanliness of your general laboratory area. House equipment should be returned and waste chemicals and papers disposed of in the proper containers (watch labels on the waste chemicals containers!). Water on the bench top should also be sponged up. Failure to follow proper housekeeping procedures will result in a lowering of your technique grade.

Safety: Following all safety rules (common sense) is paramount for the safety of everyone. Failure to follow the safety rules will result in a lowering of the technique grade. Blatant disregard for safety will result in expulsion from lab for the remainder of the semester and an automatic lab grade for the semester of zero.

Disabilities: Please contact me right away if you have any disabilities so that appropriate accommodations may be made.

Academic Misconduct: Academic misconduct will be adjudicated using the procedures outlined in the Web document "Policies Governing Student Life at UW-Platteville".

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