CHM 1032L General Chemistry Laboratory Syllabus Fall 2014
Instructor: Mattheu I. Miller
-823-5410
E-mail: Mattheu.miller@ucf.edu
Office hours: Tu: 9:30 -> 11:30, Th: 9:30->11:30am
Teaching Assistants:
Parth Patel (011, 012)
Ali Ozcan (014)
Meetings: (011) wed 7:30->10:20, (012) 1Wed 10:30->1:20, (014) Th 1:30-4:20 CH 0108
Required Materials
1. Catalyst, UCF Custom Laboratory Manual
2. Lab Coat
3. Safety Glasses
4. Bound Notebook
5. Scientific Calculator (non programmable)
Course Description
This course provides students with the disciplinary knowledge and basic laboratory skills.
It will focus on basic chemistry experiments, such as volume and mass measurements, density
measurements, and pH determination.
Objectives
By the end of this lab, you should be able to:
Evaluation and Grading
The final grade for this course will be computed using the following data:
Prelab Assignments
10%
Lab Quizzes:
15%
Post Lab Reports:
50%
Notebook
10%
Final Exam
Total
15%
100%
The following grading scale will be adopted:
90-100 % A
85-89 % B+
80-84 % B
75 -79% C+
70 -74% C
60-69 % D
< 60 % F
Laboratory Notebook
1. Each student shall have a Laboratory Notebook to be used for recording laboratory work. Use
the following conventions for keeping your laboratory notebook:
2. Use a bound notebook (e.g., a "composition" book).
3. Label the cover of the notebook with your name, course name and number, and dates in use.
4. Leave at least the first two pages of your notebook empty in order to put in a Table of
Contents. Keep updating the table.
5. Number the pages consecutively.
6. Do not rip out pages from the notebook.
7. Start each new experiment on a new page.
8. Record all information (data, calculations observations, etc.) directly in the notebook. Do not use
loose paper to recording information.
9. Write neatly, clearly and concisely in pen (black or blue). Do not write in marker or pencil.
10. Do not obliterate any entry.
11. Date all entries before entering the laboratory, you should become thoroughly familiar with
the experiment and prepare your notebook to make record keeping and report writing more
convenient. Title, date, procedure, and tables for data should be prepared prior to the laboratory
period.
12. Before you leave the laboratory each time you have completed lab work, your TA must review
your work and initial and date your notebook.
Post Lab Report
Reports should be produced using the Lab Manual (Catalyst). Neatly and clearly fill the Data
Sheet found at the end of each experiment along with the answers of the assigned postlab
questions.
All lab reports are to be turned one week after the laboratory. A penalty of 20% for each day till
5 days will be applied for late submission.
Prelab
Preparation is a key to success. For this reason, each laboratory experiment will have an
assignment that must be completed before starting it. The assignment is due at the start of each
lab session. The assignments will consist of questions and problems targeted to understanding the
laboratory procedure. Answer all prelab questions prior to doing a laboratory experiment, you
must understand the lab thoroughly and be prepared to work efficiently. Read through the
materials for that laboratory thoroughly and plan your work ahead of time. You must show the
Pre-Lab before you may begin any experiment. You are not allowed to perform the experiment
if you do not present your prelab on separate piece of notebook paper.
Quiz
A prelab quiz will be given at the first 10 minutes of each lab. It may contain materials covering
chemistry concepts, experimental issues, and safety precaution associated with the experiment for
prior weeks or current.
Lab Safety
In order to protect you, your classmates, and the college properties, the following rules will be
enforced at all times.
1. You must wear adequate eye protection at all times in the lab.
2. Wear appropriate clothing that covers you from your shoulders to your ankles, and closed
shoes. Shorts, sandals and open-toed shoes are not permitted. Long hair should be pulled back and
held securely away from the face. Laboratory coats provide additional protection to your body
and your clothing and are required.
3. Report all accidents immediately to your TA.
4. Never put any thing in your mouth while in the laboratory, i.e., no eating, drinking, chewing gum,
tasting chemicals and pipetting by mouth, etc.
5. If you spill a corrosive liquid on your skin, wash the affected area immediately with a large
quantity of water and call your TA.
6. Dispose of chemical waste only as specified by your TA in the provided disposable waste
contains. Never dispose substances in the sink or wastebasket unless your TA specifically directs
you to do so.
7. Scrupulously clean your work area and hands after completing an experiment.
8. It is mandatory that all glassware and equipment be properly cleaned before leaving the lab.
Points may be deducted for noncompliance or you will be dismissed from the laboratory if you do
not comply with the safety rules.
Attendance Policy
Attending all scheduled laboratory experiments is mandatory. If you miss a lab experiment, you
will receive a zero for that lab. No lab makeup will be provided. In case you miss a lab for a
legitimate reason such as medical and/or University sanctioned event, a special arrangement will
be provided. Arrive on time. If you miss the lab presentation, you will not be allowed to perform
the experiment and you will be awarded a zero for that experiment.
Withdrawal
If you wish to withdraw from the course you must do so by withdraw deadline to receive a W. In
If you do not withdraw from the course and do not show up, you will receive an F grade.
Disability Accommodations
If you need academic accommodations, such as private testing, interpreters, note takers, etc.,
please contact the
823-2371, http://sds.sdes.ucf.edu. This office will then notify me, in writing, of the need for an
accommodation. No accommodations will be provided until SDS notifies me.
Academic Integrity/Plagiarism
“Plagiarism and Cheating of any kind on an examination, quiz, or assignment will result at least in
an "F" for that assignment (and may, depending on the severity of the case, lead to an "F" for the
entire course) and may be subject to appropriate referral to the Office of Student Conduct for
further action. See the UCF Golden Rule for further information. I will assume for this course that
you will adhere to the academic creed of this University and will maintain the highest standards of
academic integrity. In other words, don't cheat by giving answers to others or taking them from
anyone else. I will also adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity, so please do not
ask me to change (or expect me to change) your grade illegitimately or to bend or break rules for
one person that will not apply to everyone”. Only nonprogrammable calculators are allowed in
exams and quizzes. Cell phones and other personal digital communication devices will not be allowed
during examinations.
Experiments Schedule
Date Experiment General Chemistry
Week August 18 Introduction and Laboratory Safety Procedures
Week August 25 Examination of Physical and Chemical properties
Week September 1
Introduction to Volume and Mass Measurements
Week Septermber 8
Density
Week September 15 Introduction to Chromatography
Week September 22 Molecular Geometry
Week September 29 Ionic Reactions
Week October 6
Gravimetric Analysis
Week October 13
Salt Solutions
Week October 20
Redox Reactions
Week October 27
Exploring the Gas Laws
Week November 3
Analysis of Antacids
Week November 10
pH Determination
Final Exam TBA
As of Fall 2014, all faculty members are required to
document students' academic activity at the
beginning of each course. In order to document that
you began this course, please complete the following
academic activity by the end of the first week of
classes, or as soon as possible after adding the
course, but no later than August 27. Failure to do
so will result in a delay in the disbursement of
your financial aid.
You must respond to a graded discussion posting.