SPRING 2015 CHEM 220 – Introduction to Analytical Chemistry with Lab
Instructor: Dr. Audra Goach Sostarecz
Office Hours: 11:00am-12:00pm M,F
2:00pm – 3:00pm W
12:00pm- 1:00pm R
356 CSB
309-457-2252- office; 309-221-9432- cell
asostarecz@monm.edu
other times by appointment
CHEM 220_01 Lecture: MWF 12:00-12:50pm; CSB 378
CHEM 220_02 Lecture: MWF 1:00-1:50pm; CSB 378
Lab: Tues(01) or Thurs(02), 1:00-4:50pm; CSB 370; meet in CSB 380
Required Textbook: Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 7th Edition, Daniel C. Harris
Required Readings and Handouts: TBA on webpage http://personal.monm.edu/asostarecz/default.htm
Required Supplies: Basic Calculator – ***Cell phones or iPads are NOT to be used as calculators
Grading for Lecture
Exams
Quizzes/Homework
Final
Exam Dates:
60%
20%
20%
January 28
February 20
April 1
April 24
FINAL EXAM: 8am; Friday, May 8 (Multiple Section Time)**
Grading for Lab
Report Sheets/Lab Reports
Lab Notebook
Journal Articles /Quizzes/Homework
Final Group Presentation
50%
10%
25%
15%
Hours per Week Work Expectations: I will expect that you dedicate to this course at least the hours
indicated below. These are predetermined weekly averages. Obviously, the hours per week could
fluctuate if, for example, you have a lab report due and an exam in one week.
Class Lectures
2.5
Reading/Homework
2.0
Quizzes/Exams/Final - preparation for
1.5
Lab Lecture and Lab
4.0
Lab Report Sheets/Lab Reports
2.0
Lab Notebook
0.5
Lab Journal Articles/Quizzes/Homework
1.0
Lab Final Group Presentation – preparation of
0.5
Total Hours per Week*
14
*This is the average amount of time that a student needs to spend per week to complete the
coursework.
Overall Grade: Your total lab grade will comprise 25% of your course grade. However, you cannot
successfully pass the course with a C- if your lecture grade is lower than a C-.
Letter Grades: A  93  A−  90  B+  87  B  83  B−  80  C+  77
77  C  73  C−  70  D+  67  D  63  D−  60  F  0
Lecture Goals: This class will provide you with an understanding of both the qualitative and
quantitative nature of chemical analysis. You will be provided with extensive exposure to the principles
of chemical equilibrium, titrations, and buffers in lecture and homework problems. You will also develop
an appreciation for analytical methods and instrumental methods, including Spectroscopy and
Electrochemistry, that have emerged out of the field of Analytical Chemistry and are now currently used
in a vast number of scientific fields. By doing all of the above, you will, most importantly, develop
critical thinking skills which you will use throughout your college and life career.
Lab Goals: In this lab, you will develop the necessary skills to solve analytical problems quantitatively
while at the same time honing your analytical skills in the laboratory. You will be asked to judge your
laboratory technique by the precision and/or accuracy of your experimental data. You will also develop a
sense for the vast use of the principles of Analytical Chemistry in the sciences. This lab meets for 4 hours
a week allowing us to spend at least on hour in lecture each week. Much of this lecture time of the lab
will also be spent on developing scientific writing skills.
Attendance: Any more than 3 unexcused absences in lecture or more than 1 unexcused absence in lab
will result in you failing this course. If an incident that will require you to miss a class and/or lab arises,
please contact me by email, phone, or an office visit before class or lab begins. I will then decide whether
this is an excused absence or not. All assignments will be posted on my webpage. Regardless if your
absence is excused or not, you will be held responsible for all material covered in your absence, and you
will be required to complete any work missed within a reasonable amount of time.
Participation: Class participation will help determine borderline grades. NO use of electronic media in
class such as cell phones, iPods, iPads, and computers unless told otherwise.
Lecture Exams: Four 50 minute exams will be given during the semester. Unexcused absences on any
exam will count as a zero. For an excused absence, you need to contact me (phone or office visit) before
the exam begins.
Lecture Quizzes/HW: Quizzes are given in order to keep you up to date on the material. You will be
quizzed on the HW and lecture material. Quiz dates are preset in your class schedule. HW problem sets
will also be collected periodically.
Lecture Final Exam: The final is scheduled for Fri, May 8 at 8am (Multiple Section Time). Please see
me early if you have a conflict.
Lab Safety: Safety goggles, closed-toed shoes, and long pants must be worn in the lab at all times. See
lab safety guidelines in your lab manual for a more extensive list of safety rules.
Lab Reports: Lab reports will be graded for format, clarity of writing, content, and statistical data
analysis. A general format for the lab reports will be given to you before the first lab is due.**Lab report
due dates are preset. For each day that your lab report is late, you will lose a half-letter grade.
Lab Report Sheets: The report sheets will be graded for each lab. The due date for each report sheet is
preset and listed on your lab schedule. For each day that your report sheet is late, you will lose a halfletter grade. You will not receive a lab report sheet grade until you complete the data correctly. This will
result in a 0% on the report sheet until the correct work is received.
Lab Notebook: Lab notebooks from Gen Chem may be used or carbonless lab notebooks can be
purchased at any office supply store. Copies of notebook pages will be collected before and after each lab
and checked for the following information: pre-lab material, calculations, notes, and conclusions.
ALWAYS keep your notebook current – it is to your benefit as a scientist! Lab Notebook guidelines are
given in your lab experiment packet.
Lab Journal Articles: For some of the labs, you will be asked to download and print out an ACS journal
article (http://pubs.acs.org) that relates, in some manner, to the current lab that you are doing. You will
need to write a short summary/critique of the article which you may be asked to share with the class.
Lab Quizzes/Homework: Quizzes and homework will consist of lab information and/or assigned
problems.
Lab Group Presentation: For the last lab which will be designed by you, you will be asked to present
your results in the form of a presentation on the day that your final is scheduled (Wednesday, May 13 at
3pm). You will work in groups for this lab. EVERYONE must contribute to the presentation as grades
will be assigned individually.
Lab Conduct: When working in the lab, please be aware of your surroundings. ALWAYS use the hoods
or snorkels when assigned to do so. Not abiding by the rules may result in serious injury in this lab due to
our heavy use of strong acids and strong bases. Make sure to keep your area clean and put all equipment
away after each lab. In addition, it is of the utmost importance that all digital analytical balances be kept
SPOTLESS. Lab conduct will help to determine borderline grades.
Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: The following is taken from the Monmouth College policy on
academic dishonesty:
We view academic dishonesty as a threat to the integrity and intellectual mission of our institution. Any
breach of the academic honesty policy – either intentionally or unintentionally - will be taken seriously
and may result not only in failure in the course, but in suspension or expulsion from the college. It is each
student’s responsibility to read, understand and comply with the general academic honesty policy at
Monmouth College, as defined here in the Scots Guide, and to the specific guidelines for each course, as
elaborated on the professor’s syllabus.
The following areas are examples of violations of the academic honesty policy:
1. Cheating on tests, labs, etc;
2. Plagiarism, i.e., using the words, ideas, writing, or work of another without giving appropriate credit;
3. Improper collaboration between students, i.e., not doing one’s own work on outside assignments
specified as group projects by the instructor;
4. Submitting work previously submitted in another course, without previous authorization by the
instructor.
Please note that this list is not intended to be exhaustive.
Supplemental Instruction (SI):
A Supplemental Instruction (SI) component will be provided for all students in CHEM 220 this semester
who want to improve their understanding of the material taught in this course. SI sessions will be led by a
fellow student, Max Holle, who has already mastered the course material and has been trained to facilitate
group sessions where students can meet to compare class notes, review and discuss important concepts,
develop appropriate strategies for studying, and prepare for exams. Attendance is FREE and voluntary.
Students may attend as many times as they choose. There will be three (3) available SI sessions offered
per week.
Check it out at least once – those participating in SI traditionally do better in this course!
Once they are determined, session days and times will be posted in the classroom and online at
http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/academics/support/tlc/supplemental-instruction.aspx
You can contact the Teaching and Learning Center at (309) 457-2257 if you have questions about the SI
session schedule.
SI leaders also have posted office hours and you are welcome to visit them during that time for additional
assistance with class questions and material.
Academic Support: Teaching & Learning Center:
The Teaching and Learning Center offers various resources to assist Monmouth students with their
academic success. All programs are FREE to Monmouth students and are here to help you excel
academically. Our services are not just for struggling students, but designed to assist all students to get
better grades, learn stronger study skills, and be able to academically manage your time here.
Visit us at the 2nd floor of Poling Hall from 8am-4:30pm or on line at
http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/academics/support/tlc
We can also be reached at: tlc@monmouthcollege.edu or 309-457-2257
We want to help you – it’s COOL to get the help early!
Tutoring:
The Teaching and Learning Center offers peer tutoring for CHEM 220 this semester. Ian Salveson will
be your peer tutor.
Peer tutors are friendly and patient students who reinforce classroom learning, exam strategies, and study
skills. Peer tutors are not there to give you the answers, but rather to challenge you how to learn the
material. To get the most out of your tutoring session, please come prepared with your notes, book, and
questions.
If those designated drop in hours do not work or you feel you need additional 1-1 tutoring, you can make
an appointment on our website at:
http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/academics/support/tlc/tutoring.aspx
Attendance is FREE and voluntary. This is a great opportunity for you to get extra support! You can
contact the Teaching and Learning Center at (309) 457-2257 if you have questions about the tutoring
schedule or appointments.
Disability Support Services:
Monmouth College wants to help all students be as academically successful as possible. It is the goal of
Monmouth College to accommodate students with disabilities pursuant to federal law, state law, and the
college’s commitment to equal educational opportunity. Any student with a disability who needs an
accommodation should speak with the Teaching and Learning Center. The Teaching and Learning Center
is located on the 2nd floor of Poling Hall, 309-457-2257, or
http://www.monmouthcollege.edu/life/disability-services