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Chemistry 111: Experimental Chemistry I (1 credit)

Mrs. Dana Brinkel

Office: 101A Science
Phone: (814) 949-5169 or ext. 5169
email: dmb47|nospam|@psu.edu

Classroom:101 Science Bldg

Prerequisites (or concurrent): CHEM 110

Course Objective:

CHEM 111 is a one-credit introductory general chemistry laboratory. It is designed to complement the lecture course, CHEM 110. The students are introduced to good experimental techniques, interpretation of data, laboratory safety procedures, how to keep a laboratory notebook, how to write a formal report, experimental design, and an appreciation for what instruments can and cannot do.

The course introduces laboratory experimentation in the context of a variety of specific topics, for example: reactions in solutions, spectroscopy, solubility and reactions of ionic compounds, synthesis and analysis of chemical compounds, and study of thermochemical systems.

Safety First!

Safety: Students are required to sign a safety contract. Failure to abide by the Safety Contracts that each student signed, will result in the student being dismissed from the lab and ultimately removed from the course.

· Turn off cell phones, beepers, mp3 players, and other distractive devices during lab

· No food or drinks allowed (lab is three hours long, please eat before you come to lab)

· Goggles and appropriate clothing required at all times (no skirts, shorts, or sandals)

Required Materials:

· Chemistry 111: Experimental Chemistry Laboratory Manual Penn State Altoona

· Laboratory Notebook with permanently numbered pages and duplicate carbon pages. Suggested: Student Lab Notebook with spiral binding, Hayden McNeil, ISBN 1-930882-23-8, available in the bookstore

· Goggles according to OSHA regulation, available at bookstore, must be worn at all times

· Ball point pen to record data in laboratory notebook

· Scientific calculator

· USB flash drive

Safety Contracts: Failure to abide by the Safety Contracts that each student signed, will result in the student being dismissed from the lab and ultimately removed from the course.

Classroom etiquette: All cellular phones, beepers, and chimes on watches must be turned off during lab, and talking or other disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Eating in class and being late for class are inappropriate. Failure to abide by these rules will result in dismissal from that lab and a loss of lab points.

Attendance: Regular attendance is required. University regulations state that a student should attend every scheduled class (Policies and Rules for Students section 42-27).

Make-up Labs:. Make-up labs will be made up at my convenience before the end of the semester. There are no scheduled make-up days. You will be given zeros for uncompleted labs.

Lab Report due dates: Lab report due dates will be announced in class. Enough time will be given to complete the lab report, therefore overdue lab reports will be graded with a 10% each day overdue. It is the student's responsibility in finding a way to turn in their lab report via directly the instructor in person or through email; a confirmation will be given when the report was received. In order for a make-up to be validated, the student must contact the instructor within 24 hours before or after the day of absence by email or by phone. If one is a Penn State Athlete and will miss a lab due to a sporting event, then the student must give a copy of their schedule to the instructor within the first two labs of the course.

Lab with partners: Each student will turn in an original lab report. Data must be recorded in each students lab notebook before you leave the laboratory, even when working with a partner Each student will turn in an original lab report even if the lab was completed with a partner. Twin lab reports will each receive a zero and other corrective actions may occur up to the instructor’s discretion (i.e. copying word for word another person's typed lab report). Remember to include your name on all completed projects

Class Cancellation:Check the website, http://www.aa.psu.edu/now/cancel.asp

Quizzes: Quizzes may be given before or after the labs. You should read the handout prior to coming to lab and be prepared to start the laboratory experiment as soon as you come into lab .If students are not properly preparing for class before hand; quizzes will be given at the beginning of each lab period. If you are late and miss the quiz, then you will receive a zero for that quiz.

Grading Policy: Grades will be determined from lab reports, quizzes and lab notebooks as follows:

Tentative Grading:

Material	Points
Safety Contract	required
Density/ Computer exercises/Lab Report Formating	40 pts
Synthesis and Analysis of a Coordination Compound	100 pts
Qualitative Analysis	40 pts
Gasimetric Analysis	40 pts
Calorimetry	40 pts
Spectrophotometric Analysis	40 pts
Quizzes/ Assignments	30pts
Checkout	5pts
TOTAL	335 pts

Tentative Grading Scale:

Letter grade	Points
A	>93%
A-	90-92
B+	87-89
B	83-86
B-	80-82
C +	77-79
C	70-76
D	60-69
F	<60

Computing the Course Grade: The percentage grade is determined by the following equation:

(total points earned by student ÷ total points available) x 100 = percentage

Grades will not be curved

Disability Services: Contact Dr. Joy Himmel, Director Health and Wellness Center, Disability Services Liaison, jyh1@psu.edu, 949-5540.

Academic Integrity: Policies and Rules for Students Section 49-20

Consequences of Academic Dishonesty: Policies and Rules for Students, Section 49-20 and Academic Integrity Procedure G-9

Goals for Chem 111 Laboratory

Students will be able to:

Perform an experiment in a safe manner, using the correct safety procedures
Comprehend a lab manual and use the information to conduct an experiment
Record data and observations in a laboratory notebook
Apply algebra and graphical analysis to solve chemistry problems
Develop technical laboratory skills in measuring solids, liquids, and gases
Interpret data to support experimental results and conclusions
Synthesize a laboratory experience in a lab report
Work independently with confidence in a laboratory setting

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