COURSE SYLLABUS CHEM 160A - General Chemistry I Laboratory INSTRUCTOR: Marsilio Langella OFFICE: MH207 OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays , 1:30-2:30 PM E-MAIL: mlangella@mercy.edu SECTION: CRN7563 DAY/TIME: Mon, 2:50 – 5:40 PM MODALITY: IN-PERSON ROOM: MH309 Lab (DF) CAMPUS: DF SEMESTER: Fall 2024 COURSE DESCRIPTION The laboratory introduces basic synthetic and analytical techniques, including gravimetric analysis, qualitative analysis, small-scale calorimetry, and the use of computers for data collection and analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 116 or equivalent. Corequisite: CHEM 160. 3hr lab/week, 1 credit. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course the student should be able to: 1. [CHEMICAL SAFETY] Properly utilize common laboratory safety practices, equipment, labels, SDS information, waste protocols, and personal protective equipment (PPE). 2. [PRACTICE & TECHNIQUE] Proficiently employ common laboratory techniques using basic laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and software [including electronic balances, common glassware, liquid measuring devices (pipets, graduated cylinders, burets, etc.), heat sources, thermometers, spectrophotometers, pH probes, other types of sensors, and molecular modeling software] 3. [DATA & INTERPRETATION] Collect and interpret qualitative and quantitative experimental information (observations, collected data, graphs, measurements, supporting calculations, quantitative accuracy, reproducibility, etc.) with respect to the assumptions and limitations of the experiment. 4. [ANALYSIS & CONCLUSIONS] Formulate supportable, data-driven conclusions and/or predictions based on the analysis of experimental results, comparisons, relevant chemical calculations, and corresponding error analyses. 5. [SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION] Effectively summarize and communicate important theoretical concepts, experimental results, and meaningful conclusions in the form of written or oral laboratory reports. REQUIRED MATERIALS • Laboratory Manual – No laboratory manual is needed—all handouts and data sheets are available in Blackboard. • Scientific calculator – Bring a suitable calculator to each laboratory session. • Chemical safety glasses – Appropriate safety glasses are available for sale in the Mercy University bookstore, but students may purchase any safety glasses that meet ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Z87.1 standards. Students who wear prescription eye glasses must wear safety glasses over their eyeglasses or purchase prescription safety glasses. • Lab coat – A full length (to the knee) long sleeve lab coat is required and may be purchased at the bookstore, uniform supply stores, or over the internet. Lab coats must be made of cotton or some cotton blend, NOT of disposable material. According to the department policy, no students will be permitted to perform an experiment without a proper lab coat and no lab coats will be available to borrow. GRADING Grade Calculation: Pre-Laboratory Activities Average (P) 10% of grade Lab Worksheets Average (W) 70% of grade Final Exam Activity (E) 10% of grade Safety & Participation Average (S) 10% of grade TOTAL 100% YOUR GRADE = P*0.10 + W*0.70 + E*0.10 + S*0.10 Department of Natural Science Standardized Grading Scale Letter Percentage Points A 93-100 4.0 A- 90-92 3.67 B+ 87-89 3.33 B 83-86 3.0 B- 80-82 2.67 C+ 77-79 2.33 C 73-76 2.0 C- 70-72 1.5 D 65-69 1.0 F Below 65 0.0 Grades are rounded up and rounded down (0.50 and above is rounded up and 0.49 and below is rounded down). A NOTE ON GRADING and EXTRA CREDIT: Assigned grades reflect overall points earned through your own effort and performance on all course assignments. It is your responsibility to complete all assignments on time and to monitor your grades throughout the semester. No extra credit assignments are available in this course and appeals to the instructor for grade changes will only be considered in cases of grading errors or miscalculations. COURSE ASSIGNMENTS PRE/POST-LAB ASSIGNMENTS Pre-laboratory assignments are designed to ensure that the lab instructions, videos, and other materials have been reviewed and understood prior to beginning lab work so that you make the most of your time. Post-laboratory assignments provide an opportunity to reflect on the experiment after completion. Pre-lab assignments must be completed BEFORE the experiment starts. Any assigned post-lab assignments should only be completed AFTER completing the experiment per the provided due dates. LAB WORKSHEETS Lab worksheets, including data sheets and associated questions, allow you to organize your thinking, interpret your data, practice chemical calculations, and evaluate the quality and outcome of your experiment. Completed lab worksheets, whether submitted on paper or online, must be your own work. You should NEVER copy answers from other students, from online sources or services such as Chegg, CourseHero, ChatGPT, etc. or have someone else complete your assignment for you (academic integrity violations). Students who do not perform the lab may not submit a lab worksheet for that experiment and will receive a grade of zero for the worksheet. This may count as your one allowed drop grade. See the policy below regarding lab absences and make-ups. All lab worksheets are to be SUBMITTED AT THE BEGINNING of the following lab class meeting or by the specific due dates outlined by your instructor. Overdue worksheets are subject to late penalties of up to 10% per day and worksheets more than a week late will receive no credit (0%). It is the student’s responsibility to make contact with the instructor and ensure that the instructor receives the overdue assignment. This will allow the instructor to be able to complete any grading before the next lab. Late work will not be accepted more than one week beyond the due date. EXAMS There will be a written final exam in this class. The details of the exam and assessment criteria will be provided in advance of the exam. MISSED EXAMS Students who miss an exam must present proof of an emergency; in these circumstances, a grade of incomplete may be issued, if appropriate. LAB ATTENDANCE Missed labs (for any reason) will count as a 0% and missing a 3rd lab will result in automatic failure in the course. (Your first missed lab may be dropped as part of your drop grade). ARRIVING LATE Students are expected to arrive on time for lab. Arriving late may result in a deduction of points from that week’s attendance and participation grade, and lateness of more than 15 minutes may result in an automatic absence and in you not being able to participate in the lab activity scheduled that day. Chronic lateness will not be tolerated; it is at the instructor’s discretion to allow a student to perform the experiment if they have arrived too late to begin the experiment, or chronically late every week. GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING The state of cleanliness of the lab room, especially the electronic balances, will be evaluated by the lab instructor. Each group is responsible for cleaning up its work area after completing the lab. This includes: Balances: If the balance area is left a mess EVERY STUDENT in that lab will be given a point deduction. Any spilled solids must be cleaned up including weighing papers and weigh boats. Students bear the responsibility to return the lab room to the state it was in when the experiment began. Used glassware must be either cleaned or put into proper containers for cleaning. Garbage must be put into the proper receptacles. BLACKBOARD To access Blackboard for this course via Mercy Connect use https://connect.mercy.edu or you can log on to the site directly via Blackboard at https://mercy.blackboard.com The syllabus, schedule, grades, due dates, and all other course resources will be posted here. Your instructor may require you to complete and/or upload completed assignments in Blackboard. SCHEDULING The course Lab Schedule is posted on Blackboard and will be updated throughout the semester in the event of snow days, etc. Please check Blackboard for announcements and/or emails from your instructor in the event of any last minute schedule changes. The University reserves the right to extend the semester in the event of class cancellations due to weather and/or other emergencies. Weather Warning: In case of bad weather, call Mercy University Weather Line, (914) 674-7777 before leaving for class. LABORATORY SAFETY Labs in the School of Health and Natural Sciences in Mercy University are operated in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA; OSHA Laboratory Standards 29 C.F.R. 1910.1450 and OHSA Blood Borne Pathogen standard 29 C.F.R. 1910.1030) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulations regarding Laboratory Safety Standards. It is prohibited to eat, drink, chew gum, apply cosmetics, take medications or handle contact lenses, or similar activities while in the laboratories, because such activities may result in the accidental ingestion of/exposure to hazardous materials (chemical, radiological, biological). These activities are strictly prohibited from all Mercy University laboratory spaces including the teaching, research and preparatory laboratories. In addition, students must comply with the following rules and regulations: • Under NO circumstances should students enter the laboratory or attempt to work in the absence of an instructor. • Personal protective equipment including safety goggles, lab coat and gloves must be worn at all times when involved in laboratory activities. The PPE is lab space specific and will be described by the instructor according to the below table. Instructors will ask you to leave the lab should you be missing proper PPE or wearing clothing unfit for safe laboratory learning. • No open toe shoes and shorts are allowed (this includes Crocs!) • Long hair must be tied back • No loose and baggy clothing are allowed • You MUST follow any lab specific operating procedures provided to you by the instructor or any other Mercy University designee at all times when present in the laboratories. • You MUST notify the instructor of any spills. • You MUST dispose of products, by-products, and waste (chemical, biological, pathological etc.) as directed by the instructor • Know the location of safety showers and eyewash stations. Every lab is equipped with eyewash apparatus, and most labs with safety showers. This equipment are to be used by any individuals who have suffered an extreme or acute exposure to chemicals in the eye or on their body. The professor MUST be notified IMMEDIATELY if a student believes that either of these apparatus must be used. • Know the location of the Fire extinguisher. All labs will contain one. Under normal circumstances, most fires will be small and easily contained. Unless there is clearly an immediate danger, students should notify the professor of a fire before attempting to extinguish it themselves. There are other good laboratory practices which Mercy University strongly encourages to follow: • Keep benchtops clear of unnecessary items. Only approved apparatus and your notebook and/or lab manual should be on the working surface. • Do not sit on laboratory bench tops. • Always be prepared for each day’s work in the laboratory by reading and making sure of the experimental procedure that will be utilized that day. • Hands must be washed once you leave the lab, even if you had gloves on. • Laboratory faucets are not to be used for drinking. It is not safe due to possible contamination. • Familiar compounds like salt, sugar, bicarbonate, alcohol found in the lab are not for human consumption. • Laboratory glassware cannot be used as a food or beverage container. • Food and drinks cannot be stored in the laboratory refrigerators. Lab refrigerators are potentially contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. • Ice from the ice machine in the lab (used for the lab) is not for human consumption. • Eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetic and handling contact lenses are strictly prohibited in ALL Mercy University laboratory classrooms, regardless of whether or not a laboratory class is in session. Personal Protective equipment must be worn while in the laboratory. For this lab that includes: • Safety Glasses – ANSI approved • Lab Coat – as discussed earlier • Gloves – provided in the lab The first breach of lab safety rules and regulations will result in a verbal warning. The second offence will cause the student to be removed from the class, and result in a grade “0” or F for that particular lab/recitation/lecture. Additional consequences for repeated offences are defined in the particular course outline. Refusal to comply with laboratory rules and regulations as indicated by faculty (i.e. course instructor), staff (i.e. lab manager and assistant lab manager) and/or recitation leader will result in the incident being reported to security, the students ejection from the laboratory by security and the incident being reported to the course coordinator, departmental chair and the Dean’s Office. GENERAL POLICIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES The Department of Natural Sciences values student engagement and aims to create learning environments that are inclusive and welcoming. The standards outlined below are structured to maximize student success while providing a framework for professional conduct. ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to attend ALL in-person or online scheduled class meetings to fully benefit from the course experience. Attendance means that students are punctual, awake, engaged, respectful of the professor and peers and ready to learn. For synchronous online meetings, the expectation is that students are equipped with appropriate technology and are attending with their cameras on, are able to use microphones and chat functions, participate in polls and other group activities, and are participating in a distraction-free environment (e.g. participation during working hours or participation from a moving vehicle are not appropriate). This course, just like all college-level courses, is designed to prepare students for professional careers. As would be expected in a professional working environment, it is common courtesy to inform professors IN ADVANCE of ANY absences or lateness. Excessive absenteeism and/or chronic lateness (typically more than 2 weeks of lab or class or more than 10% of course meetings) is often detrimental to your success in a course. However, even occasional absences may negatively impact your course performance and grades. Please refer to specific course policies outlining stated penalties for missed participation, laboratory activities, quizzes, assignments, and other course activities. Note that it may not be possible to make up work involving in-person group-based, experiential, or hands-on laboratory activities. Be mindful of submission deadlines and plan to submit all work on time even if you are unable to attend class. If permitted, any missed work should be made up promptly as agreed in writing with the instructor in accordance with the specific course policy on make-up work and late submissions. Consideration may also be given for making up an exam, presentation, or other course assignments when specific accommodations are issued under the guidance of the Title IX office or the Office of ACCESSibility. For circumstances that do not fall under the purview of Title IX office or the Office of Accessibility, please refer to specific course policies regarding make-up work and late submission penalties. The format of a make-up exam or assignment may differ from the original. In the event that a make-up exam or quiz is granted, students are responsible for coordinating a time and date at which the assignment can be made up that is mutually agreed upon with the professor, in writing. For situations involving specific testing accommodations provided though the Title IX office or the Office of Accessibility, students may need to submit a proctoring form in advance to confirm the time, date, and location of the make-up exam or quiz. Please consult with your instructor if you wish to seek an incomplete in the course. If you are considering withdrawing from the course, including special consideration for withdrawal after the withdrawal deadline (see policy), please consult with your PACT advisor. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT All students at Mercy University are expected to exhibit courteous behavior within and outside the classroom and to show respect for their fellow students and for their instructors and professors. This includes communicating professionally with peers and instructors, equitably sharing responsibilities for group work, committing to regular participation in course activities, keeping scheduled appointments with tutors or instructors and/or communicating cancellations in advance, investing sufficient study time outside of class, being mindful of assignment submission dates and course policies, and for reaching out for assistance when challenges or difficulties emerge. All students are responsible for maintaining high standards of academic integrity and for ensuring the responsible use of generative AI tools in accordance with any specific course policies. Students whose behavior is severely disruptive or poses a threat to the safety or well-being of themselves or other students in class or lab, may be required to leave for the remainder of that class period or longer, with or without prior notice. A student’s exclusion from class may be repeated or extended as appropriate. MERCY UNIVERSITY — GENERAL POLICIES AND INFORMATION INCOMPLETES https://catalog.mercy.edu/content.php?catoid=20&navoid=1996#incomplete-grades LOST CLASS TIME POLICY https://catalog.mercy.edu/content.php?catoid=20&navoid=1996#lostclasstimepolicy ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY https://catalog.mercy.edu/content.php?catoid=20&navoid=1996#academicintegritypolicy CAMPUS EMERGENCIES Emergency Evacuation: Please proceed calmly and quickly to the nearest emergency exit. Leave personal belongings behind and use stairs instead of elevators to exit the building. In an actual emergency or drill, elevators will automatically be recalled to the lobby and will not respond to call buttons. Individuals with mobility issues should proceed to the nearest fire rated stairwell and await rescue from first response personnel. Ensure that you notify someone that you are in the stairwell and cannot descend without aid. Emergency Phone Numbers: In case of an on-campus emergency, call the Mercy University Campus Safety Office at (914) 674-9999, or x9999 (Dobbs Ferry campus). You may also dial 911. Non-emergencies: Contact the Mercy University Campus Safety Office at (914) 674-7225. MERCY UNIVERSITY — SUPPORT SERVICES ACCESSIBILITY OFFICE Mercy University is committed to achieving equal educational opportunities and full participation for persons with disabilities, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). It is our goal and practice to create inclusive learning environments. If a disability is presenting barriers to a student’s inclusion or access to the class and instructional materials, please notify the instructor and the Office of ACCESSibility (ACCESS) as soon as possible by calling (914) 674-7764 or emailing accessibility@mercy.edu. The ACCESS Office also provides support for pregnant and nursing students who qualify under Title IX, and students who need exceptions due to religious observances or firmly held spiritual beliefs. Students who require accommodations due to disability, pregnancy, or religious/spiritual observation must self-identify and complete the process of registering with the ACCESS office. A student may request and be granted accommodations at any time during the academic term. Appropriate modifications of accommodations will be worked out on a case-by-case basis. 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COURSE SYLLABUS Confirmation Page to be uploaded in assignments CHEM 161A - General Chemistry II Laboratory INSTRUCTOR: Marsilio Langella OFFICE: MH207 OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays , 1:30-2:30 PM E-MAIL: mlangella@mercy.edu SECTION: CRN7563 DAY/TIME: Mon, 2:50 – 5:40 PM MODALITY: IN-PERSON ROOM: MH309 Lab (DF) CAMPUS: DF SEMESTER: Fall 2024 I acknowledge that I am aware of the policies listed • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES REQUIRED MATERIALS GRADING Department of Natural Science Standardized Grading Scale COURSE ASSIGNMENTS PRE/POST-LAB ASSIGNMENTS LAB WORKSHEETS EXAMS MISSED EXAMS LAB ATTENDANCE ARRIVING LATE GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING BLACKBOARD SCHEDULING LABORATORY SAFETY ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Printed Student Name: Signature: Chris D’Agostino Date Signed: August 26th, 2024
