CHEM 1112: General Chemistry II Lab Course Syllabus Fall 2016 Instructor: Greg A. Hogan, Ph.D Email: Greg.Hogan@tamut.edu Phone: 903-334-6673 Office: SCIT 219-C Office Hours: TBA; other times are available through appointment. Course Description This course introduces students to basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1312. The students will be introduced to the scientific method, experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Co-requisite: CHEM 1312 – General Chemistry II. Required Textbooks/Resources A bound notebook A scientific calculator Desktop or Laptop with the following minimum system requirements: OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OSX 10.2 and above RAM: 256 MB Processor: 2.0 GHz Free Space on HDD: 500 MB Internet Connection: (Broadband/DSL preferred), Dial Up 56k minimum Browser: Internet Explorer 6 or 7, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.0 Java: Version 6 Update 11 or later Plugins: Microsoft Office 2007/2003/XP Suite/Works (not free software); Adobe Acrobat Reader (Free Download), Windows Media Player (Free Download), Real Time Media Player (Free Download), Quick Time Media Player (Free Download), Macromedia/Adobe Flash (Free Download), Macromedia/Adobe Shockwave (Free Download) Accessories: Sound card and speakers. Student Learner Outcomes After completion of this course the student will be able to: Identify appropriate sources of information for conducting laboratory experiments involving principles of chemistry. Design fundamental experiments involving principles of chemistry. Use basic apparatus and apply experimental methodologies used in the chemistry laboratory; demonstrate safe and proper handling of laboratory equipment and chemicals. Conduct basic laboratory experiments with proper laboratory techniques. Make careful and accurate experimental observations. Interpret laboratory results and experimental data, and reach logical conclusions. Communicate experimental results clearly in written reports. Relate physical observations and measurements to theoretical principles. Record experimental work completely and accurately. Course Schedule General Chemistry II Laboratory is the second semester of a one-year course. The second semester introduces students to basic laboratory experiments supporting selected theoretical principles presented in CHEM 1312. The course consists of experiments concerning solids, solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. The schedule is subject to change to suit as the course advances through the semester. Tentative Course Schedule of Labs Section Lab Solids Introduction to the Lab, Solids, Making an Alloy Identification of Polymers Polymers Solutions Solubility of Salt Solubility patterns and Ksp Acids and Bases pH scale Ka of a Weak Acid Kinetics Introduction to Kinetics Rate and Order Determination No Class – Spring Break Rate Determination and Activation energy Redox Rusting and Prevention Oxidation of Alcohols Electroplating Voltaic Cells Organic Chemistry Preparation of Esters Final Exam Course Requirements and Means of Evaluation Your grade in this course will be based on: Lab Exams (1 @ 150 points each) = 150 points Lab Assignments (10 @ 15 points each) = 150 points Lab Notebook = 150 points Lab Reports (4 @ 50 points each) = 200 points Total = 650 points Grading Scale 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C 60-69% D 0-59% F Disability Accommodations Students with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations through the A&M-Texarkana Disability Services Office by calling 903-223-3062. Academic Integrity Academic honesty is expected of students enrolled in this course. Cheating on examinations, unauthorized collaboration, falsification of research data, plagiarism, and undocumented use of materials from any source constitute academic dishonesty and may be grounds for a grade of ‘F’ in the course and/or disciplinary actions. For additional information, see the university catalog. A&M-Texarkana Email Address Upon application to Texas A&M University-Texarkana an individual will be assigned an A&M- Texarkana email account. This email account will be used to deliver official university correspondence. Each individual is responsible for information sent and received via the university email account and is expected to check the official A&M-Texarkana email account on a frequent and consistent basis. Faculty and students are required to utilize the university email account when communicating about coursework. Drop Policy To drop this course after the census date, a student must complete the Drop/Withdrawal Request Form, located on the University website (http://tamut.edu/Student- Support/Registrar/Dropping.html) or obtained in the Registrar’s Office. The student must submit the signed and completed form to the instructor of each course indicated on the form to be dropped for his/her signature. The signature is not an “approval” to drop, but rather confirmation that the student has discussed the drop/withdrawal with the faculty member. The form must be submitted to the Registrar’s office for processing in person, email Registrar@tamut.edu, mail (7101 University Ave., Texarkana, TX 75503) or fax (903-223-3140). Drop/withdraw forms missing any of the required information will not be accepted by the Registrar’s Office for processing. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the form is completed properly before submission. If a student stops participating in class (attending and submitting assignments) but does not complete and submit the drop/withdrawal form, a final grade based on work completed as outlined in the syllabus will be assigned.