General Chemistry Laboratory 1140


Spring, 2006
303 Ottensman Hall
Monday 2-5 pm, Tuesday 9-12 am, or Tuesday 1-4 pm
Instructor:  Dr. Sundin
Office:   311 Ottensman Hall
Phone 342-1015
Syllabus

Introduction: Chemistry 1140 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in general chemistry. The prerequisite for Chemistry 1140 is a grade of "C" or better in a Math course 1530 through 1830 or a score of 20 or better on the Math Proficiency Exam.

In the general chemistry laboratory you 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.

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 listed 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, or from a networked campus computer. 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 those exercises to be done BEFORE coming to lab is also listed in the syllabus. (Due to safety considerations, there are no open labs for completing experiments!)

Textbook: Chemistry Lab Manual, revised (red cover), UW-P Chemistry Faculty (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).

Supplementary Materials: Splash proof Safety Goggles ($3.85, University Bookstore, Student Center).

		 Grade:				 Grade Scale:
	Hour Exam Average 		20%		A       90 -100
	Quiz Average			20%		B       80 - 89
	Reports				40%		C       70 - 79
	Technique			20%		D       60 - 69
							F       59 or less
Reports: Reports are generally 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.

Quizzes: The quizzes and exams will assess your knowledge and understanding of the techniques and chemistry of the experiments. You are, of course, expected to know what was done in an experiment, why it was done, what was observed, and the interpretations of the observations.

Exams: A written exam will be given midterm and a comprehensive Lab Practical exam will be given during the last laboratory period.

Technique: The instructor will make a subjective judgement of laboratory technique.

Absence Policy: Each laboratory period will start with a short quiz and/or demonstration of various laboratory techniques and safety information. Quizzes will cover that day's experiment as well as previous experiments. A quiz missed due to absence will count as zero. Make-up quizzes are not given. When the quiz average is determined, the lowest quiz grade will not be counted. A report that is not turned in when due will count as zero. An exam which is missed will also count as a zero unless the absence was due to an emergency. For safety reasons, there are no makeup lab periods!

Late papers: Late reports will not be accepted.

Drawer, bench, and sink: You are responsible for the equipment in your drawer and cabinet. 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 bottles!). Water on the bench top should also be sponged up.

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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