CHEM 1361
Lab Schedule
Call Number 21860
Spring 2011
Class Meeting Information:
Textbook:
January 12 – May 4, 2011
2:00 – 3:50 (no lab on January 19 or March 16)
Sciences Complex 217
Book: CHEM 1361: General Chemistry I Laboratory Manual, 8th Edition, 2nd Printing, Gary S.
Buckley and Ted E. Snider, Spring 2011.
Learning Objectives:
 Find information related to chemicals being used in the laboratory
 Conduct experiments always with an eye toward safety issues
 Reinforce methods learned in lecture through guided experimentation
 Assemble experimental setups using basic laboratory equipment to conduct simple procedures
 Evaluate the significance of data acquired through experimentation
 Manage data manipulation and submission in a timely fashion
 Become familiar with basic laboratory equipment and its appropriate use in terms of safety and precision
Grading Scheme:
Component
15 Blackboard delivered Prelab Exercises (10
points each)
14 Standard Reports/Post-lab Reports (40
points each)
Final Exam
Total Points
Points Possible
150
560
80
790
The grading scale will be: A (790-711); B (710-632); C (631-553); D (552-435); and F (< 435).
Description of Graded Components:
Blackboard Prelab Exercises: There are fifteen electronic prelabs delivered through Blackboard. Separate instructions are provided
for accessing these assignments. All prelabs are due on the Wednesday we do the experiment by 12:00 pm with the exception of the
Introductory one which is due on January 26 by 12:00 pm. The prelabs will be available electronically for one week prior to their due
date.
Lab Reports/Post-labs: Reports will have report forms and post-lab assignments in the laboratory book. These are due at the start of
the next lab period. The lab schedule contains specific due dates. Assignments received after the bulk collection in class will receive
an automatic 25% penalty for up to one week after the due date. Assignments will not be accepted for credit if they are one week or
more late.
Final Exam: The final exam may be a combination of a practical skills test and a written component.
Attendance:
Participation in a laboratory requires attendance. No lab work will be counted for labs for which you are absent. There is the
possibility of making up a lab in another lab section that is doing the same experiment you miss. Please check with me as soon as
possible if you either miss a lab or know that you will miss a lab so we can see about other arrangements.
Accommodations:
It is the policy of Cameron University to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law. Students with
disabilities who need classroom accommodations must make their requests by contacting the Office of Student Development at (580)
581-2209, North Shepler Room 314.
Further administrative information:
A document detailing important University information may be found by going to http://www.cameron.edu/academic_affairs and
clicking on the Spring 2011 16 week link under Syllabus Attachments on the lower right-hand side of the page.
Instructor Information:
Instructor:
Dr. Gary S. Buckley
Office:
Sciences Complex, Room 225F
Phone:
580-581-2885
FAX:
580-581-7958
e-mail:
gbuckley@cameron.edu
Web page:
www.cameron.edu/~garyb
Office hours:
Below is my best guess as to my schedule for the Spring 2011 semester. There may need to be
some adjustments due to meetings and other assignments. The up-to-date office schedule may be
found posted on my office door, on the Blackboard site associated with this course, or on my web
site at www.cameron.edu/~garyb. Please do not feel restricted visiting at the office hours – you
may visit with me any time I am available.
Spring 2011 Schedule
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8:00
CHEM 1004
CHEM 1004
CHEM 1004
CHEM 1004
9:00
Office
Office
Class Prep
Physics Prep
Class Prep
VOH – CHEM 1474
Friday
Office
10:00
11:00
VOH – CHEM 1474
VOH – CHEM 1004
Office
Office
12:30
CHEM 1474
CHEM 1474
CHEM 1474
CHEM 1474
CHEM 1471
Recreation
CHEM 1361
PHYS 1215L
Meetings,
Research
1:00
1:30
2:00
Meetings, Research
3:00
4:00
VOH – CHEM 1004
Date
Exp. #
Title
1/12
1/19
1
Laboratory Safety, Policy, Check-in
CHEM 1361 Spring 2011 Lab Schedule
Buckley
Electronic Prelab
Report Due
Due (12:00 PM)
(At lab time)
1/26
1/26
No lab this week
1/26
2
Measurements, Accuracy and Precision
1/26
2/2
2/2
3
Using Physical Properties to Determine the
Identify of an Unknown
2/2
2/9
2/9
2/16
4
5
2/9
2/16
2/16
2/23
2/23
6
Sugar in Soft Drinks and Fruit Juices
Separation of a Mixture
Determination of an Empirical Chemical
Formula
2/23
3/2
3/2
7
Preparation of an Alum
3/2
3/9
3/9
8
Metathesis Reactions
3/9
3/23
None
1.4 Units of Measurement
1.5 Uncertainty in Measurement
1.6 Dimensional Analysis
Appendix A.5 Standard Deviation
1.2 Classification of Matter
1.3 Properties of Matter
1.4 Units of Measurement
1.4 Units of Measurement
3.3 Formula Weights
2.1 The Atomic Theory of Matter
3.5 – Empirical Formulas from Analyses
3.4 Avogadro’s Number and the Mole
3.6 Quantitative Information from Balanced Equations
3.7 Limiting Reactants
4.5 Concentrations of Solutions
4.2 Precipitation Reactions
4.3 Acid-Base Reactions
No lab – Spring Break
3/16
3/23
9
Molar Stoichiometry in a Chemical Reaction
3/23
3/30
3/30
10
Determination of Acetic Acid in Vinegar
3/30
4/6
4/6
11
Determination of the Enthalpy of Fusion of Ice
4/6
4/13
4/13
12
4/13
4/20
4/20
15
4/20
4/27
4/27
14
4/27
5/4
5/4
Textbook Sections
Comparison of the Energy Content of Fuels by
Combustion
Lab 15 – Molar Mass of a Volatile Liquid by
the Dumas Method
Molecular Modeling
Final Exam (12:30 – 2:30)
3.4 Avogadro’s Number and the Mole
3.6 Quantitative Information from Balanced Equations
4.4 Oxidation-reduction Reactions
4.5 Concentrations of Solutions
4.6 Titrations
5.5 Calorimetry
11.4 Phase Changes
5.6 Hess’s Law
5.8 Foods and Fuels
10.4 The Ideal-Gas Equation
10.5 Further Applications of the Ideal Gas Equation
8.3 Covalent Bonding
8.4 Bond Polarity and Electronegativity
8.5 Drawing Lewis Structures
9.1 Molecular Shapes
9.2 The VSEPR Model
Instructions for accessing Blackboard:
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Access Blackboard by either:
o Typing in the URL http://blackboard.cameron.edu OR
o Go to the Cameron home page at http://www.cameron.edu and clicking on the
Blackboard button beneath the picture
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Your Username is (first initial)(last initial)(CU 6-digit ID number)
Your Password is (first initial)(last initial)(last five digits of SSN)
Once in Blackboard, click on the General Chemistry I Lab – 2:00 – 3:50 pm W – SP
11 course to open it up
Your prelab assignments are under the Assignments button in the upper left-hand corner.
Each week you will see only the one that is due. You must submit the prelab due by
12:00 pm (noon) on the day we do the experiment.
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It will help to make sure Java is updated on your computer. Go to http://www.java.com and
click on the update to be sure.
Please contact me at gbuckley@cameron.edu or 580-581-2885 if you have questions.