CHEMISTRY 110 5TR
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
SPRING 2012, TTh 0130-0420 PM, BEA 211
INSTRUCTOR:
Name: Dr. Yusheng Dou
Office: BEA 131
Phone Number: (985) 448-4880
E-Mail: Yusheng.Dou@nicholls.edu
Web: http://www.nicholls.edu/phsc/ydou
Office Hours: MW9:00-10:30 AM 2:30-5:00 PM
F 8:30-10:30 AM
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Chemistry 110. Introductory Chemistry Laboratory. 2-0-6. A laboratory course for
Chemistry 105 and 106.
PREREQUISITE/COREQUISITE
Prerequisite or corequisite: Chemistry 106.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND OTHER MATERIALS
Modular Laboratory Program in Chemistry by Chemical Education Resources and
Laboratory Notebook.
SUPPLEMENTS
As a student at Nicholls, you have access to several computer labs (Cenac, WAC, LS&T), through a
dial-in account, or at the library. You must fill out and submit a User Agreement Form as soon as
possible.
For each experiment, the following information is posted at
http://www.nicholls.edu/phsc/chemdl/default_files/frame.htm.
 A detailed list of learning objectives
 An overview of the procedure and any modifications
 Movies demonstrating laboratory techniques
 Movies discussing chemical principles pertinent to the experiment
 Instructions and guiding questions for post lab analysis
A course website is set up on the Nicholls BlackboardTM server (http://blackboard.nicholls.edu).
At this website you will find a copy of this syllabus, the course calendar, a discussion forum, and a
virtual classroom allowing interaction with classmates and instructor after class hours.
COURSE GOALS
To teach students proper laboratory techniques while reinforcing concepts taught in the
introductory Chemistry lecture courses (Chem 105 and 106).
STUDENT OUTCOME OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, students will be able to

Use common laboratory equipment properly and safely
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Maintain laboratory notebooks and write reports adhering to generally accepted
scientific practices and formats

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of general chemistry principles covered in
the laboratory experiments. Specific learning objectives are provided in the
handout for each experiment.
TENTATIVE OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT
The following topics will be addressed in the experiments. A detailed schedule is
attached.

Accuracy and Precision of Measurements

Stoichiometry: Preparation of solutions, Standardization of NaOH solution,
Determination of Acetic Acid in Vinegar, The Reaction of Magnesium with
Hydrochloric Acid, Percentage of water in hydrate

Graphing Techniques: manual and computer-aided (Excel)

Thermochemistry (Reaction calorimetry)

Colligative Properties (Determination of molar mass from freezing point

depression data)

Reactions in Aqueous Solutions (“9-bottles problem”)
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Chemical Kinetics (Spectrophotometric monitoring)
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Chemical Equilibria: Le Chatelier’s Principle, Ionic Equilibria (Ka, Kb, Ksp),
Qualitative Analysis

Electrochemistry (Galvanic Cells)

Synthesis (Soap or Aspirin)
METHOD OF EVALUATION AND COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Your grade will be based on the your average on Lab Notebook, Data Sheets and
Answers to Questions, Post-lab Reports, Midterm Exam, Final Exam. Grades: A: >90%,
B: 80-89%, C 70-79%, D, 60-69%, F <60%.
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Exams. The midterm (20 points) and final exam (30 points) will generally involve
problem solving and include practical components (short laboratory and computer
procedures).
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Post-Lab Reports. You are required to write two formal post-lab reports (10 points
each): one for ANAL 503: Ionic reactions in aqueous solutions and another one for
THER 346: Enthalpy of neutralization. The format of the formal post-lab report will be
taught in class but it should be in narrative form and include: an introduction of the
experiment, a brief overview of what you did in the lab, the results (tables, figures, and
graphs summarizing the observations and data obtained), and an interpretation of the
results. Keep in mind the stated learning objectives in the pre-lab lectures and
handouts. A significant part of your report grade will depend on how well attainment
of these objectives is demonstrated in the narrative. Two students work in group and
share experimental results. However, each one should write your own post lab reports. If
two post lab reports are found to be identical, both will obtain a zero.
Post-lab report score= (raw score) x 20 / (maximum possible raw score)
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Lab Notebook. (30 points) The required laboratory notebook can be purchased from
the bookstore. Make sure you press hard when writing on your notebook and that the
cardboard is behind the duplicate page so that you have a legible duplicate. All entries
must be done in INK. DO NOT erase any entries. If you make a mistake, draw a line
through it --- it should remain legible.
Before you are allowed to perform an experiment, your laboratory notebook must have
the following entries (one page): a title, list of learning objectives, a summary of the
experiment to be performed in complete sentences. As you perform the experiment, write
what you did using complete sentences and record observations and raw data directly on
the notebook. After completing each experiment, you must complete data analysis and
question answers. Duplicates (yellow pages) must be submitted before you leave for the
day and is worth 10 points.
Lab Notebook Score = (raw score) x 30 / (maximum possible raw score).
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY POLICY
Any student found cheating will be subject to the penalties stated in Code of Student
Conduct; including, but not limited to, a score of zero on exam, expulsion from the class,
or expulsion from the University.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is important to the success of this class and will be measured each class. For each and every
absence, 5 points will be reduced from your class grade.
MAKE-UP
If you can not make a specific experiment, you have to inform your instructor in advance
so that you might be arranged to another section for the same experiment. No make-up for
both exams is applied.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
University policy, as detailed in the NSU Code of Student Conduct will be followed.
Maximum penalty = F.
DISABILITY STATEMENT
If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with
the Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations.
The Office of Disability Services is located in 158 Shaver. The phone number is (985)
448-4430 (TDD 449-7002).
ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES
The proper procedure for filing grade appeals or grievances related to academic matters is
listed in Section 5 of the Code of Student Conduct and at the following link:
http://www.nicholls.edu/documents/student_life/code_of_conduct.pdf.
CONTINUED LEARNING FOLLOWING AN EXTREME EMERGENCY
The following guidelines are meant: to help the business of education continue at
Nicholls State University in the aftermath of an extreme emergency situation; to help
faculty and students understand their roles in completing education requirements for
courses in progress when emergency began; and to encourage faculty to be imaginative
and resourceful in finding ways to continue the education of students and the work of the
university.
Faculty responsibilities:
 Faculty members are responsible for their development in the use of the Blackboard
software.
 Faculty members are responsible for having a plan for continuing their courses using
only Blackboard and email.
 Faculty members should be allowed to continue their courses in whatever way suits
the completion of the course best and are encouraged to be creative in the
continuation of these courses.
 Any adjustments or compensations, made to a student’s progress in special programs
with labs, clinical sequences, or the like, should be made only in the immediate
semester following the emergency.
Student responsibilities:
 Students are responsible for reading regular emergency notifications on the NSU
website.
 Students are responsible for knowing how to use and access Blackboard.
 Students are responsible for being familiar with emergency guidelines.
 Students are responsible for evacuating textbook and other course materials.
 Students are responsible for knowing their Blackboard student login and password.
 Students are responsible for contacting faculty regarding their intentions for
completing the course.
SEMESTER WITHDRAWALS
The last day to drop the course with an automatic W is Wednesday, April 4, 2012.
SAFETY
Students must obtain a 100% score on the Safety Quiz and sign a Safety Agreement form
after being briefed about the safety rules. Any students who violate a safety rule will be
expelled from the laboratory, and will be considered to have an unexcused absence for
that day.
SPRING 2012 CHEM 110 Lab. Schedule
Date
Jan 19 Th
Jan 24 T
Jan 26 Th
Jan 31 T
Feb 2 Th
Feb 7 T
Feb 9 Th
Feb 14 T
Feb 16 Th
Feb 23 T
Feb 28 Th
March 1 Th
March 6 T
March 8 Th
March 13 T
March 15 Th
March 20 T
March 22 Th
March 27 T
March 29 Th
April 3 T
April 5 Th
April 17 T
April 19 Th
April 24 T
April 27 Th
May 1 T
Experiments
Orientation, Safety
NSU-001: Accuracy and Precision of Measurement
NSU-001 and ANAL 517: Determining the Water Content
of an Ionic Hydrate
NSU-002: Aqueous Reaction, Part I
NSU-003: Aqueous Reaction, Part II
ANAL 503: Ionic Reactions in Aqueous Solutions (9Bottles) (First Post Lab Report)
NSU-005: Preparation of Solution
NSU-006 and ANAL 394: Molarity of NaOH + KHP
ANAL 395: Titration of Vinegar
NSU-007: Prelab Supplement for STOI 369
STOI 369: Stoichiometry of Mg + HCl
Review
Midterm
MISC 371: Graphic Technique and Graphing with Excel
PROP 500: Freezing Point Depression
NSU-009 and 010: Prelab Supplement for THER 346, Part I
and II
THER 346: Enthalpy of Neutralization
2nd Post Lab Report
ANAL 620: Paper Chromatography
SYNT 439/PROP 319: Synthesis of Aspirin/Soap
NSU-011: Prelab Supplement for KINE 504
KINE 504: Kinetics
NSU-014: Aqueous Equilibria (Lecture)
NSU-014: Aqueous Equilibria (Experiment)
EQUL 404: Le Chatelier’s Principle
ELEC 450: Electrochemical Cells
Review, Check - Out
Final
***THIS SYLLABUS IS NOT A CONTRACT AND IS SUBJECT TO
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