Course Syllabus

 FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Syllabus

CHEM 142-44, Spring 2018

GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I

 

I. LOCATOR INFORMATION

Laboratory CHEM 142-44: R 6:00 - 8:50 PM, ST436

Lecturer: Dr. Jairo Castillo-Chará

Office: ST313

Telephone: (910) 672-2062

Office Hours: M 9:00-11:00AM, TRF 12:00AM-2:00PM and by appointment

e-mail: jcastill@uncfsu.edu

Website:http://faculty.uncfsu.edu/jcastill/

 

FSU Policy on Electronic Mail: Fayetteville State University provides to each student, free of charge, an electronic mail account (username@uncfsu.edu) that is easily accessible via the Internet. The university has established FSU email as the primary mode of correspondence between university officials and enrolled students. Inquiries and requests from students pertaining to academic records, grades, bills, financial aid, and other matters of a confidential nature must be submitted via FSU email. Inquiries or requests from personal email accounts are not assured a response. The university maintains open-use computer laboratories throughout the campus that can be used to access electronic mail. Rules and regulations governing the use of FSU email may be found at

http://www.uncfsu.edu/PDFs/EmailPolicyFinal.pdf

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION

CHEM 142 (1-0-3) General Chemistry I Laboratory:This laboratory course that accompanies CHEM 141 introduces laboratory techniques, physical properties, stoichiometry, gas laws, and types of chemical reactions. Safe laboratory techniques and the writing of quality laboratory reports will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: MATH 123 Or MATH 129. Corequisite: CHEM 141

 

III.  DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES:

In accordance with Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ACA) of 1990, if you have a disability or think you have a disability to please contact the Center for Personal Development in the Spaulding Building, Room 155 (1st Floor); 910-672-1203.

IV.Title IX – Sexual Misconduct

Fayetteville State University (University) is committed to fostering a safe campus environment where sexual misconduct — including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking - is unacceptable and is not tolerated.   The University encourages students who may have experienced sexual misconduct to speak with someone at the University so that the University can provide the support that is needed and respond appropriately. The Sexual Misconduct policy can be found at the following link: http://www.uncfsu.edu/Documents/Policy/students/SexualMisconduct.pdf

 

Consulting with a Health Care Professional - A student who wishes to confidentially speak about an incident of sexual misconduct should contact either of the following individuals who are required to maintain confidentiality:

             Ms. Pamela C. Fisher                                     Ms. Linda Melvin

            Licensed Professional Counselor                    Director, Student Health Services

            Spaulding Building, Room 165                        Spaulding Building, Room 121

            (910) 672-387                                                 (910) 672-1454                                              

            psmith@uncfsu.edu                                        lmelvi10@uncfsu.edu

Reporting an Incident of Sexual Misconduct- The University encourages students to report incidents of sexual misconduct. A student who wishes to report sexual misconduct or has questions about University policies and procedures regarding sexual misconduct should contact the following individual:

Ms. Victoria Ratliff

Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students

Spaulding Building, Room 155

(910) 672-1222          

vratliff@uncfsu.edu

Unlike the Licensed Professional Counselor or the Director of Student Health Services, the Deputy Title IX Coordinator is legally obligated to investigate reports of sexual misconduct, and therefore cannot guarantee confidentiality, but a request for confidentiality will be considered and respected to the extent possible. 

Students are also encouraged to report incidents of sexual misconduct to the University’s Police and Public Safety Department at (910) 672-1911.

 

V.  TEXTBOOK:

1. Dan D. Holmquist, Jack Randall, Donald L. Volz, Chemistry with Vernier 4th Edition - Vernier Software & Technology, 2017.Available through Canvas: https://adfs3.uncfsu.edu/ 

2.T. R. Gilbert;R. V Kirss;Natalie Foster, Chemistry: an atoms-focused approach, First Edition, New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2014. (lecture)

 

VI. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After completion of the first course in General Chemistry I laboratory, students are expected to:

1. Be familiar with the basic laboratory techniques as used in chemistry and being able to relate

 them to the theoretical principles, the practical aspects of chemistry, and daily life activities.

2. Be able to operate common laboratory equipment, such as spectrophotometers, digital

   thermometers, pH meters, analytical balances, centrifuges and Vernier lab probes.

3. Be familiar with separation techniques such as decantation, filtration and crystallization

   and with analytical techniques such as titrations, and quantitatively measuring mass and

   volumes of chemicals

4. To be able to use techniques, apparatus and materials safely and effectively
5. To be able to collect, analyze, and present the experimental data in tables and graphs, and to  

     be able to deduce reasonable conclusions from the data analysis

6. To be able to communicate the results of an experiment by writing an organized, logical

   and coherent report.

7. To be able to keep an organized and understandable notebook with meaningful data and

     calculations for all the experiments.

 

VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

a. Exams

The final exam will be based on the relevant steps of the experimental procedures, pre-lab questions, and concepts required to analyze and interpret the experimental results. Before the final exam, a quick review will be given about the experimental procedures and the basic theoretical concepts relevant to the interpretation, and analysis of the recorded data in the laboratory experiments.

For improving learning skills: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html.html

For multiple choice tests, practice for the exams:

http://www.chem.wisc.edu/7Econcept/introsb.html

 

1. Pre-labs and Laboratory Reports Policy
2. Pre-lab questions should be submitted at the beginning of each lab section
3. Pre-labs and lab reports turned in late will be graded at a rate of 10 % per day late

   (you will lost 10 points per day late)

3. Lab report will include data collected in the lab showing calculations, and the post

   lab questions in neatly hand writing or word processor, each student should submit his/her  

   prelab and laboratory report making sure of writing his/her name and signature.

5. Questions about homework or questions related to grading will be discussed during office

     hours. If you can not see the instructor at the office hours cited above, you can email or call

     to make an appointment that suit your schedule.

 

1. Laboratory Procedure and Pre-Labs:

It is mandatory to read carefully the procedure before coming to the lab. You should be able to identify the major steps of your experimental procedure and briefly to write it down in your notebook. Now write the answers to the prelab questions using very clear hand writing. To answer these questions make use of the material discussed in class, material in your lab textbook, use external sources, FSU-library and Internet. Your notebook will be checked out before the starting of the experiment, you will lose points in your final score if you do not comply with the appropriate notebook record keeping (see Grades section).

In your notebook you should have:

1. In the first page your complete full name, Chemistry lab section, addreess,

     phone number or email.

2. Pages after the first one should be numerated and should contain tiltle and  

     experiment number, objective, summary of the procedure indicating the

     most important steps of the experiment

3. Prelab questions and answers
4. Data section
5. Calculations
6. Conclusions

Submit: Summary of Procedure, Pre-lab Questions and Answers

An excellent example of a good record keeping is given in the appendix A of your laboratory textbook, check this appendix to familiarize yourself with this important scientific practice. Follow this example also to write your lab reports. Check the model notebook provided by the instructor.

 

1. Experimental Laboratory Section

Before coming to the lab make sure that you have read and understood the procedure for the experiment that you will be doing. Then proceed to answer the prelab questions, always thinking why a particular question is being asked. This is important because allow not only to understand better the experimental procedure, but also because facilitate the interpretation of the data that will be collected during the experiment. To properly work in an amenable and safe environment very basic simple precaution measurements should be followed at all times in the chemistry laboratory.

1. Make sure you understand all the safety precaution measurements

           discussed the first day of class. If you have doubts read the laboratory safety

           instructions in your laboratory text or consult your instructor.

2. You must arrive on time and turn in the prelab questions with the respective

           answers before the beginning of the experiment.

3. Be aware that bringing food and eating the food in the lab is

           ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN, the food could easily get contaminated with the

           fumes or vapors of some volatile chemicals.

4. Remember that SMOKING is absolutely forbidden in any lab, this policy specially

           applies to the general chemistry laboratory.

5. You must wear safety goggles at all times during the experiment, this will allow you

           to avoid eye related injuries. The Department of Chemistry and Physics is not longer

           providing safety goggles. Each student is responsible for bringing his/her own goggles

           (available in the bookstore) to the chemistry laboratory. The use of safety goggles is a

           requirement that will not be waved, you will not be allowed into the general  

           chemistry laboratory without theproper protecting goggles.

6. Avoid carrying out any unauthorized mixing of chemicals, always consult your

           instructor first.

7. Try to organize your work area, as this will prevent the occurrence of unwanted

           mistakes that could harm your experiment. When you finish clean yourself and your

           work area before leaving the lab.

 

1. Laboratory Report

-Short Report (SR): In this report you should provide the data collected, sample calculations, results, and the post lab question answers. This can be acomplished just filling the blanks for each experiment in your laboratory manual. When you done tear up the pages and submit your short report making sure that your name is in every page submitted.

-Long Report (LR): Prepare a formal written report using a clear hand writing data sheet from the experimental section. Your report should have the experiment title, objectives, summarized procedure and a brief description of your results that include sample calculations, discussion, conclusions, and references. You should submit with your report the answers to the post lab questions using a typewriter or a word processor. Check the model report provided in  this site.

Submit: Lab Report, Post lab Questions and Answers

f. Grades

This course will be graded on a maximum of 100 points distributed as follows:

 

Section	Points
Short Lab Reports	60 Points
Final Exam	25 Points
Long Lab Reports	15 Points
Total	100 Points

  

   Your course grade will be determined using the total number of points that you have accumulated during the semester.

 

Percentile Points	Letter Grade
92 - 100%	A
83 - 91%	B
73 - 82%	C
64 - 72%	D
63 or less %	F

 

1. Due Date Assignments Policy:

The final due date for any assignment (exams, lab reports, prelabs and note books) is by 5:00 PM of the day of the final exam. After this date no assignments will be accepted.

 

1. Make up Examination Policy:

There will be no make up examinations and make up labs except in the case of serious illness or accident (properly documented), family emergency, or participation in University official activities (class field trips, etc.). For the latter case, make up-examination arrangements must be made in advance. To request a make up work (experiments, pre-labs and exams) make sure to bring paper-work evidence (medical appointments, doctor notes, email from doctors or from FSU health care unit, etc) to justify your absences.

 

1. Student Behavioral Expectations:
2. Students are expected to arrive to class on time, remain in class until dismissed by

the instructor, and refrain from preparing to leave class until it is dismissed.

2. Students should avoid passing notes or carrying on private conversations while class

is being conducted.

3. Students should avoid the use profanity in the classroom.
4. Any form of cheating is considered an academic dishonesty or misconduct and will

be punished. For information about disciplinary measures and university policies for

academic misconduct, read the Fayetteville State University Student Handbook.

5. Students should avoid the use of cell phones during exams and class time, this affects the concentration and distract your peers.

 

1. Consequences For Failing to Meet Behavioral Expectations:

With first time violation of one of the rules above, he or she will be warn privately by the instructor after or before next class. Second time violations will be punished by deducting as many as twenty points from the student's next exam grade. With third time violations, the student will be reported to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action according to the FSU Code of Student Conduct.

 

1. Health Concerns Policy:

Students in this chemistry laboratory course should be aware that a wide range of chemical substances are used. If a student has or suspects that a medical condition or health problem exists or may come to exist and he or she might be affected by being in a chemical laboratory (e.g., chemical sensitivities, fainting, pregnancy, etc), the student should consult his or her personal physician. The student may also wish to consult the University Health Care Unit. Your laboratory instructor cannot give you health care advice, but should be informed appropriately of the student's concerns and potential problems.

 

1. Academic Integrity Statement: One of the fundamental pillars of the university is the academic and personal integrity of all its members. You must be truthful and honest at all times and must be aware of what kind of situations and activities constitute ethical violations. In this class the following activities or situations will be considered violations of the ethical code and will be punished accordingly: cheating on exams, plagiarism (misrepresentation of materials obtained from the Internet or from other sources), lying, helping someone else to cheat, reuse of assignments, unauthorized collaboration, alteration of graded assignments, forgery, falsification and unfair competition. Please, report any violation to the instructor. Unauthorized cheating is not limited only to those enumerated above, for a more complete list you are advised to consult the Fayetteville State University Student Handbook at http://www.uncfsu.edu/handbook.

Any form of cheating is considered as an academic dishonesty. Cheating in this class will be punished with an F for the exam or in any other assignment where the cheating is discovered. The use of programmable calculators is strictly forbidden during exams and quizzes, try to bring a simple no programmable calculator if you need one during the exam. Avoid the use of cell phones during the exam and class time, this affects the concentration and distract your peers. The unappropiate use of texting, making calls, taking pictures, etc with cell phones during tests and quizzes is absolutely forbidden and will be punished accordingly if cheating is

suspeected and proofed.

 

1. Revision of Grades - Students Responsibilities

Absences from class will be handled following strictly the University policy. Absences of more than 10 % of the total contact hours the course meets during the semester, which is approximately seven (7) total hours of unexcused absences will fall in the category of ”EXCESSIVE ABSENCES-EA”. As indicated in the new guidelines, “WN” grade has been eliminated and it is the STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO WITHDRAW HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM THE CLASS. Please, check the 'Revision of Grades-Student Responsibilities' at: http://www.uncfsu.edu/fsuretension/policiesprocedures.htm. “X” GRADE (NO SHOW): will be assigned to any student on the roster that did not attend during the first week of classes or, in online classes, did not interact with class website during the first week of classes. Since X grade is not a final grade, it can be removed if the student begins attending class. “EA” GRADE (EXCESSIVE ABSENCES): will be assigned to students whose absences exceed 10 % of class contact hours. After the grade has been assigned the student will be warranted in order for them to take the corrective action.

NEW FINAL GRADE: “FN” (FAILURE DUE TO NON-ATTENDANCE )- Final grade for students who are on class roster, but never attend the class. An FN grade is equivalent to an F grade in the calculation of the GPA. For more information about this issue you should check:

http://www.uncfsu.edu/fsuretention/policiesprocedures.htm

 

VIII. Academic Support Resources:

The instructor will try to make available any additional material that will be required for the proper instruction of students, through the canvas website (https://adfs3.uncfsu.edu/), and the instructor web site (http://faculty.uncfsu.edu/jcastill/).

Other off campus resources are available at: NIST Chemistry WebBook, NIST Standard Reference Database Number 69: http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry/ 

Book Rental System: Students at FSU have the option of buying or just renting the Text book from the FSU bookstore. If the text book is rented it should be returned to the bookstore after the renting period ends.

 

Free of ChargeToturing Services: http://www.uncfsu.edu/cpser/tutorialservices.htm

 

Other on campus resources and tutoring are available at:

http://www.uncfsu.edu/Advisement/success/campusresources.htm

1. I COURSE OUTLINE

1. Laboratory Schedule

WEEK OF	Page Number	Experiment Title
Jan 16th	Classes Start	Safety Reading Assignment/Canvas
Jan 18th		Mandatory safety briefing, check in to the lab, online safety exam. Laboratory Safety and Instructions
Jan 23rd	Vernier#5	Find the Relationship: Graphing Analysis, SR
Jan 25th	Hand Out	Flame Test, SR
Jan 30th	Hand Out	Group I Analysis, SR
Feb1st	Hand Out	Molecular Geometry, LR
Feb 6th	Vernier #2	Determination of the Percent Water in a Compound, SR
Feb 8th		Writing Lab Midterm Exams Feb. 5th – 9th
Feb 13th		No Labs Spring Break Mar 12th – 16th
Feb 15th	Vernier INQ #10	Reaction Stoichiometry, SR
Feb 20th	Hand Out	Chemical Reactions, SR
Feb 22nd	Vernier #1	Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions, LR
Feb 27th	Vernier ADV #11	Beer’s Law, SR
Mar 1st	Hand Out	Concentration and Absorption, LR
Mar 6th	Vernier #6	Boyles Law: Pressure-Volume Relations in Gas, SR
Mar 9th		Last Day of Classes
		Final Exam:

LR: Long report; SR: Short report

 

For information concerning issues related to experimental equipment, chemicals and make up experiments contact the Laboratory Coordinator:

Ivy Rittenhouse

LS 305

Ext. 1054

irittenhouse@uncfsu.edu

 

1. TEACHING STRATRGIES:

For this course, the basic concepts will be discussed and illustrated with examples and demonstrations whenever possible. Lectures will be delivered using standard blackboard and power point presentations. I strongly encourage students to read the procedure of each experiment and make a summary of the basic steps before coming to the lab section. Students are also encouraged to take notes, to ask questions and to participate in class discussions. 

1. BIBLIOGRAPHY:
2. D. E. Ebbing and S. D. Gammon, General Chemistry, 8th Ed., Houghton Mifflin Company, 2008. (lecture)
3. T. L. Brown, H. E. LeMay, B. E. Bursten, and J. R. Burdge, , , 9th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2006. (lecture)
4. J. C. Kotz and P. Treichel, Jr., Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, 4th Ed. Sounders College Publishing, 1999.
5. J. H. Nelson and K. C. Kemp, , , , 11th Ed., Prentice Hall, 2009.
6. College of Basic and Applied Sciences Syllabus format, 2007.