Chemistry 200L: General Chemistry I LaboratoryCRN 99302, 2.00 Units

Fall 2015, TR (6:35-9:45 PM), S5-209

Instructor: Dr. Namphol SinkasetOffice: S6-112NPhone: (619) 388-7644e-mail: nsinkase@sdccd.eduOffice Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Monday-Thursday 4:20 to4:55 PM in the Chem Help Room (S5-207), and by appointment.

Web page: There will be some useful information that I will make available on a web sitefor this course, the URL is:

http://faculty.sdmiramar.edu/nsinkaset

Textbook: Chemistry 200L Laboratory Packet, Dr. Fred O. Garces, Dr. Namphol Sinkaset.Available from the Mira Mesa Copy Center.

Course description: This is the first semester laboratory course in a two-course sequencein general chemistry. It is intended for students majoring in science or satisfying prereq-uisites for professional schools. The course illustrates the fundamental principles and lawsof chemical behavior and the properties of matter in terms of laboratory experiments, withan emphasis on quantitative, mathematical problem-solving. Topics included in the courseare techniques of data analysis, chemical formulas, chemical nomenclature, chemical equa-tions and stoichiometry, atomic theory and its relationship to the periodic properties of theelements, theories of chemical bonding, molecular geometry, states of matter, solution chem-istry, and gaseous behavior.

Course Objectives:

1. Characterize and/or identify unknown samples.

2. Prepare solutions and determine the concentration of solutions.

3. Apply the key principles and calculations of stoichiometry to analyze data in an ex-periment, including empirical formula determinations and quantitative relationships inchemical reactions.

4. Apply the key principles and calculations of gas behavior in analyzing data collectedin a gas law experiment.

5. Perform experiments related to solution properties and apply pertinent calculationsand concepts.

6. Perform experiments illustrating the key principles of calculations of atomic theoryand its applications to chemical bonding.

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7. Perform experiments illustrating the key principles of periodic behavior of elementsand/or compounds.

8. Perform experiments illustrating the key principles and/or calculations of phase changes.

9. Utilize common laboratory equipment and instruments.

10. Utilize standard laboratory techniques and follow accepted safety procedures.

11. Collect, organize, analyze, interpret, and present data.

Student Learning Outcomes: Although studying the theoretical aspects of chemistry canbe rewarding, it really is a hands-on science. No amount of study can replace the laboratoryexperience, and observation of chemistry in action serves to augment and solidify newly-discovered knowledge. Experiments in this course will be closely tied to topics covered inlecture. Upon successful completion of the laboratory course, students are expected to knowproper chemical techniques and use of laboratory equipment, how to keep a lab notebook,and how to communicate chemical scientific work. Specifically:

• Upon successful completion of Chemistry 200L, students will be able to communicatescientific information through a properly-formatted written lab report.

Prerequisites: CHEM 152 and CHEM 152L and MATH 096, each with a grade of ”C” orbetter, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50.

Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 200 with a grade of “C” orbetter, or equivalent.

Transfer Information: UC Transfer Course List. Associate Degree Credit & transfer toCSU and/or private colleges and universities.

Attendance: Students absent the first day of class without prior notification will bedropped and will not be reinstated. Students with two unexcused absences withinthe first two weeks will be dropped and will not be reinstated. Students attempting toenroll either through the waitlist or through “crashing” must attend all class meetings untiladd codes are distributed. Failure to attend every class meeting before add codes aregiven will result in the forfeiture of one’s place on the priority list. Absences areexcused only with the permission of your instructor. Requests for excused absences mustbe made in writing or via e-mail. For all non-emergency absences, the request must beapproved before the day of the absence. For emergencies, a phone call is appreciated, buta written request or e-mail is still required. For emergency situations, the written/e-mailrequest must be filed within one week upon returning to class.

September 4th is the last day to drop without a “W” and the last day to addclass; October 30th is the last day to drop with a “W.” PLEASE NOTE THEFOLLOWING!

• It is your responsibility to drop all classes in which you are no longer attending.

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• It is within my discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline (Septem-ber 4th) due to excessive absences.

• Students who remain enrolled in a class beyond the withdrawal deadline, as statedabove, will receive an evaluative letter grade in this class.

Grading: You will be evaluated based on the following scale.

Letter Grade Percentage of Points EarnedA 90 - 100B 80 - 89C 70 - 79D 60 - 69F Below 60

**Note that these cutoffs will not be raised, but they may be lowered. Plus and minusgrades will not be awarded.**

Laboratory exams, quizzes, activities, and reports will be weighted according to the followingscale.

Evaluative Lab Report (Experiment 7) 35%Seven Lab Reports 25%Exams 15%In-class Group Activities 10%Quizzes 10%Lab Competence/Technique 5%

Students will complete lab reports for 9 experiments. These lab reports will be submitted infour different sections: Pre-lab, Data/Observations, Calculations/Results, and Post-lab. Forthe eight lab reports, the Pre-lab, Data/Observations, Calculations/Results, and Post-labsections will be graded and awarded a score out of 20 points. These lab reports will thusbe scored out of 80 points. The Evaluative Lab Report (Experiment 7) will be graded moreclosely to see if the student has met the stated student learning outcome.

For computation of the final grade, the lowest lab report score (not including the Evalua-tive Lab Report score) will be dropped. Students are allowed to miss one experiment (notincluding Experiment 7) due to an excused absence. The corresponding lab report for thatmissed experiment will be dropped. A lab missed due to an unexcused absence will be scoreda zero and will not be dropped.

Online lab notebooks through Lab Archives (http://www.labarchives.com) will be used inthis course. Therefore, a reliable internet connection is a REQUIREMENT. You mustpurchase access to your online lab notebook via the web address indicated on the courseweb site. Please note that lab reports can ONLY be completed in the online format; I will

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NOT accept paper-based lab reports (in part or in whole) in lieu of the online format.

A number of the experiments utilize computer-based data collection and analysis. The pro-gram used to collect data is available for free if you choose to bring your own laptop to lab.All data and graphs can then be uploaded to your online lab notebook. More details onsetting up your individual laptop will be given later in the course. Alternatively, you canuse the notebooks provided by the chemistry department. However, it is recommended thatyou use your own laptop.

Lab Activities are to be done during lab. If any part of an activity is discoveredto have been done outside of lab, the score for that activity will be a zero.

No make-up exams or quizzes will be given, and exams cannot be taken early. Ifthere is an emergency you MUST contact me BEFORE the exam or quiz. E-mail andvoicemail will have timestamps in case you can’t reach me directly. Missed exams or quizzeswithout notification will be scored as a zero. Scientific and Texas Instruments (TI) graphingcalculators are the only calculators allowed on exams. Please note that Scantron sheets willbe needed for a portion of the Exams. **Be advised that I will clear all memory on graphingcalculators before exams, and I will see that all cell phones are stored.**

Laboratory etiquette and expectations: Your lab manual clearly outlines laboratorypolicy and procedures. If you have questions as to what is expected of you, then I will behappy to meet with you during office hours. The following is a list of items of which youshould be particularly aware.

• Each group must purchase a V99, V629, or 10976xxx MASTER combination lock fromthe Miramar College Bookstore to replace the department-owned lock by the end ofthe second week.

• Students should read the experiment and be prepared before entering the lab. A Pre-lab consisting of the Introduction, Procedures, Hazards, and Pre-lab Questions (if any)will be due at the beginning of each lab class. Late Pre-labs will receive no credit.You will not be allowed to begin an experiment until you’ve completed at least theProcedure.

• If properly prepared, students can easily complete experiments and activities withinthe lab period. At the beginning of the semester, everyone starts with 100 Lab Com-petence/Technique points. Students who stay past the lab period (after 9:45PM) will be penalized one Lab Competence/Technique point FOR EACHMINUTE they exceed the allotted lab time. Note that even if you are justcleaning up past 9:45 PM, you are still losing points!

• Pop quizzes may be given at the beginning of lab.

• Safety goggles/glasses must be worn at all times in the laboratory. You should dressappropriately for lab. Proper dress includes closed-toed shoes that enclose the entire

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foot, pants that cover the entire leg, and shirts/tops that cover the shoulders and themidriff. If you are not dressed for lab, you will be sent home.

• Absolutely no chemicals are allowed down the sinks. Everything must be disposed ofin the proper waste containers. If you are unsure about where to dispose of something,ask!

• All work must be recorded in your online lab notebook. All observations, measure-ments, and calculations are to be recorded in your online lab notebook before youleave lab.

• The Discussion, Conclusion, and Post-lab Questions (referred to as the Post-lab) willtypically be due ten days after completion of the experiment at the beginning of thelab meeting. Late Post-labs will receive no credit.

• Written activities from the lab manual must be done during lab meetings and normallywill be done as a group exercise.

• Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated.

You are encouraged to come and talk to me if a problem arises, and we will work to finda resolution. If we cannot resolve the problem (unlikely), we will solicit the assistance ofthe department chair. If we continue to struggle in finding an adequate solution (highlyunlikely), we will seek the counsel of the dean. If the problem escapes the collective wisdomof myself, the department chair, and the dean (extremely unlikely), we will turn to the vicepresident of Instruction. At this point, the problem will be resolved one way or another.

Academic dishonesty warrants a discussion. Due to recent student conduct, I have adopteda “zero tolerance” policy with regards to academic dishonesty. It is assumed in the learningprocess that the assignments I give out (lab reports, exams) are done by you alone. Youmust make the effort to get the most out of each assignment. I am always striving to makethe material as understandable as possible, and I am always available if you need help.Blatantly passing off someone else’s work as your own is a violation of the trust between youand me. As such, if you are suspected of academic dishonesty of any kind, our relationshipwill change. Any student found guilty of cheating or plagiarism will IMMEDIATELY begiven a zero for that assignment or exam. The offending student will also be reported to thedean of Student Affairs who will then be able to monitor for repeat violations of academicdishonesty in other classes. The dean of Student Affairs may then pursue an administrativesanction up to and including suspension and expulsion for students with multiple offenses.Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

• Copying, in part or in whole, from another student’s exam or lab report

• Falsifying data or completing only a portion of an experiment

• Using notes, “cheat sheet,” or other device considered inappropriate for an exam

• Knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any dishonest behavior

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If any of this is unclear, or you need more information, refer to the Student Code of Conduct,Policy 3100 as published in the catalog.

Special services: Miramar College offers a variety of resources for students. A few thatmay be of interest to you are listed below.

• Chemistry Help Room: Free assistance from professors and specially-selected stu-dents available in S5-207 daily for every chemistry class offered at Miramar. See theschedule posted outside the room or check the website for times help for Chemistry200L is available.

• Tutoring: Free peer-to-peer tutoring will be available at the PLACe in Room L-101in the LLRC Building.

• Disability Support Programs and Services: If you have a learning or physicaldisability which requires special accommodations for classroom participation and/orexaminations, please notify your instructor and the DSPS office on campus (K-204,619-388-7312).

• Miramar College ACS Student Chapter: Join the ACS (American ChemicalSociety) Student Chapter for exciting experiences related to chemistry and to meetother people who share an interest in chemistry. Meeting times and activities will beannounced throughout the semester. The chapter is open to all Miramar students,faculty, and staff.

• ILC (Independent Learning Center): Located in Room L-104 in the LLRC Build-ing on the first floor, a state-of-the-art computerized learning center with Internetaccess where you can use Microsoft Office and a variety of other current software.

Sustainability: Miramar College is committed to sustainability on campus and in ourclassrooms, as reflected in the SDCCD Sustainability Proclamation. To minimize the useof paper resources, please consider when a document may be shared digitally rather thanprinted. When a document must be printed, consider decreasing the default setting on yourmargins to at least 0.8” and printing on both sides of the paper. Please utilize the campusand classroom recycle bins for all recyclable materials: plastic bottles and containers (#1-7),cans, paper, and cardboard. You are encouraged to bring reusable drink containers to schoolrather than disposable plastic bottles. Thank you for considering your role in keeping thecampus environment clean and conserving resources in your academic life.

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Chemistry 200L: General Chemistry I Laboratory, CRN 99302Fall 2015, Tentative Laboratory Schedule

Week of Tuesday ThursdayAug. 25, 27 Introduction and Safety Act. 1: Math BasicsSept. 01, 03 Check-In, Act. 2: Scientific Act. 3: Volumetric Glassware

Measurements and GraphingSept. 08, 10 Writing Lab Reports, Act. 4: Matter

Intro to Lab ArchivesSept. 15, 17 Exp. 1: Elements, Act. 5: Atomic Structure

Compounds, and MixturesSept. 22, 24 Exp. 2: Atomic Line Act. 6: Ionic/Covalent Compounds

Spectra and Flame TestsSept. 29, Oct. 01 Lab Exam 1 Writing Lab Reports - Followup

Oct. 06, 08 Exp. 3: Au Nanoparticles Act. 7: Molecular GeometryOct. 13, 15 Act 8: Balancing Act. 9: Stoichiometry and

Chemical Equations Predicting Reaction ProductsOct. 20, 22 Act. 10: Aqueous Exp. 4: Solution Conductivity

Ionic SolutionsOct. 27, 29 Act. 11: Solution Stoichiometry Exp. 5: A Series of Cu

Reactions and % YieldNov. 03, 05 Lab Exam 2 Exp. 6: Determination of a

Chemical Formula by TitrationNov. 10, 12 Act. 12: Spectrophotometry Exp. 7: Determination of CoCl2·6H2ONov. 17, 19 Exp. 7 (cont’d) Act. 13: ThermodynamicsNov. 24, 26 No Lab - Thanksgiving!! No Lab - Thanksgiving!!Dec. 01, 03 Exp. 8: Exo/Endo Reactions Act. 14: Gas Laws

and Specific Heat CapacityDec. 08, 10 Exp. 9: P-T Relationship Review & Check-Out

in GasesDec. 15, 17 Lab Exam 3 Chem 200 Final Exam

**Please note that the listed Exam dates are subject to change**

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