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Laboratory: The laboratory portion of the course provides an opportunity to integrate lecture
concepts with observable activities and is critical to understanding chemical concepts. Safety
goggles are available for purchase in the bookstore. Attendance in lab is mandatory and the
instructor must validate that you actually assisted in the collection of data. Borrowed results
are not acceptable and all parties involved will receive a grade deduction. Lab reports are due at
the beginning of the next lab class. Late lab reports will not be accepted. Failure to wear safety
goggles, not following instructions or using unsafe procedures is unacceptable and may result in
your dismissal from further labs.
Final lab- A special activity involving application of the principles of scientific method and inquiry
Will occur the last two lab sessions and are due at the end of the last scheduled lab day. A
Formal lab report must be completed.
Grades will be based on total points using the following grading scale:
A= 90-100%
Exams (5)
100 points each
500 points
B= 80-89.5%
Lab reports (15)
15 points each
225 points
C= 70-79.5%
Final Lab Project
100 points
100 points
D=60-69.5%
Quizzes (10)
10 points each
100 points
F= <59.5%
Final Exam
100 points
100 points
Total points
1025 points
Tentative Course Outline:
Reading
lab schedule
Week 1
Chapter #1
Chapter #1
lab safety & procedure
Week 2
Chapter #2
Chapter #2
Measurement & Density
Week 3
Chapter #2
Exam #1- Chapters #1-2
Week 4
Chapter #3
Chapter #3
Empirical formulas
Week 5
Chapter #4
Chapter #4
Types of chemical reactions
Week 6
Chapter #4
acid/base titration
Exam #2- Chapters #3-4
Week 7
Chapter #5
Chapter #5
mass/mole relationships
Week 8
Chapter #6
Chapter #6
calorimeter
Week 9
Chapter #6
specific heat
Exam #3 Chapters #5-6
Week 10
Chapter #7
Chapter #7
qualitative analysis
Week 11
Chapter #8
Chapter #8
rates of reaction
Week 12
Chapter #8
Exam #4 -Chapter #7-8
Week 13
Chapter #9
Chapter #9
modeling covalent molecules
Week 14
Chapter #9
Week 15
Chapter #10
Chapter #10
final lab practice
Week 16
Chapter #11
Chapter #11
final lab
12/09/16
Final Review
12/13/15
Final Exam 9am-11am