Course Goals: By taking this course you will... • become familiar with instrumentation used in a chemistry laboratory • develop a background of major chemistry and instrumental principles, and how these are applied in scientific research • gain a greater appreciation of good scientific research Learning Objectives: By the end of this course you should be able to... • describe and be able to use instrumentation in the lab, and be able to apply these methods for analyzing various compounds • apply your knowledge to understanding current research, and discuss/debate the methods used and the quality of the research • Quantitatively express levels and error of various compounds in various solutions and media Equipment • Chemical Splash Goggles • Bound Laboratory Notebook (composition notebook is fine) • Apron (recommended) Safety For all safety information see the departments webpage on chemistry laboratory safety. Laboratory Requirements Laboratory Notebooks Notebooks need to be brought to each lab, and the pre-lab section should be completed before lab, and will be checked by the instructor during the lab. Details of the notebooks are described here. Laboratory Reports Reports will follow the common structure of a journal article and require background research in journal articles, a brief write up of your methods, reporting of your results, analysis of the data, and an explanation of your conclusions. For more information on lab reports click here. Assessment and Grading • Laboratory Reports- 80% • Lab Notebook- 20% Support for Students If you need course adaptations or accommodations due to disability, please make an appointment with me ASAP. Students experience difficulty in a course for a variety of reasons. At any point in the semester, if you encounter difficulty with the course or feel that you could be performing at a higher level, do not hesitate consult with me. For problems with writing skills and time management, contact the Academic Support Center, 301 Payson-Smith Hall (780-4470).

Course Goals:

By taking this course you will...

•become familiar with instrumentation used in a chemistry laboratory

•develop a background of major chemistry and instrumental principles, and how these are applied in scientific research

•gain a greater appreciation of good scientific research

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course you should be able to...

•describe and be able to use instrumentation in the lab, and be able to apply these methods for analyzing various compounds

•apply your knowledge to understanding current research, and discuss/debate the methods used and the quality of the research

•Quantitatively express levels and error of various compounds in various solutions and media

Equipment

•Chemical Splash Goggles

•Bound Laboratory Notebook (composition notebook is fine)

•Apron (recommended)

Safety

For all safety information see the departments webpage on chemistry laboratory safety.

Laboratory Requirements

Laboratory Notebooks

Notebooks need to be brought to each lab, and the pre-lab section should be completed before lab, and will be checked by the instructor during the lab. Details of the notebooks are described here.

Laboratory Reports

Reports will follow the common structure of a journal article and require background research in journal articles, a brief write up of your methods, reporting of your results, analysis of the data, and an explanation of your conclusions. For more information on lab reports click here.

Assessment and Grading

•Laboratory Reports- 80%

•Lab Notebook- 20%

Support for Students

If you need course adaptations or accommodations due to disability, please make an appointment with me ASAP. Students experience difficulty in a course for a variety of reasons. At any point in the semester, if you encounter difficulty with the course or feel that you could be performing at a higher level, do not hesitate consult with me.

For problems with writing skills and time management, contact the Academic Support Center, 301 Payson-Smith Hall (780-4470).