CDR Calhoun’s Lab Policy for SC112
1. The pre-lab is just that - completed prior to lab. It shall be turned in to me prior to lab
and will constitute part of the grade for that lab.
2. At the beginning of lab the next week, the lab report (in the form delineated in the lab
itself), will be due at the beginning of class. Late lab reports get half credit.
3. Safety is of the utmost importance in the chemistry lab. Think safety when
performing experiments, and pay special attention to safety precautions in the laboratory
handouts. Safety violations and/or inappropriate behavior will be grounds for dismissal
from any lab and will result in a grade of zero for the assignment or exercise missed.
Safety goggles and lab aprons shall be worn at all times in the Chemistry Department
laboratories. Due to the real possibility of pink eye infection, students should NOT share
goggles. The students should label their goggles with their alpha numbers, using a
permanent marker & they should wash the goggles with soap/water on a regular basis.
Lab stools will remain stowed at the work islands to keep the lab aisles clear. Similarly,
book bags and other gear must be left in the hallways or otherwise stowed to keep the lab
aisles clear. Failure to do this or to adhere to safety guidelines given in the General
Chemistry Laboratory Manual will be grounds for dismissal from the laboratory. You
must leave your laboratory station and equipment clean and ready for the next student. If
any equipment is broken or in unsatisfactory condition, bring it to my attention
immediately and it will be replaced.
4. You will frequently be required to work with a lab partner (or partners). You may
collaborate with your lab partner(s) in the making of observations and the collecting of
data. This is authorized collaboration. (Realize that even authorized collaboration needs
to be acknowledged.) However, the laboratory write up (i.e. the analysis of data and
the answering of questions) will be performed individually. Only those templates
given in the Lab Manual or by the instructor may be directly copied. You may use your
own previously written labs as models, if the work is entirely your own. Failure to
comply with the stated assistance/independence directions for the completion of any
assignment will be considered as an honor offense.
Do NOT be fooled into thinking the lab portion of the course is “only” worth 15% of
your grade. Lab material WILL be included on quizzes and exams.