Chemistry 361
Quantitative Analysis II Laboratory
Fall 1997

Laboratories will begin the Week of October 6, 1997

Course Name: Quantitative Analysis II Laboratory
Time/Location: Refer to Fall 1997 Schedule of Classes for section information
Instructor: Professor Stephen Bialkowski
Office W-101
Phone: 797-1907
Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday 1:30-3:00, Thursday 10:30-12:00, by appointment, or using electronic mail to: sbialkow@cc.usu.edu

Text: Copy Center One/Old Main: USU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Chem-361 Laboratory Manual

Materials: Bound laboratory notebook, safety goggles

Course Content: This course consists of 8 laboratories. Laboratories include experiments in volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Instrumental methods include electrochemistry, emission and absorption spectrophotometry, and ion-exchange and gas chromatographic separations.

Course Objectives: To introduce more advanced methods required for quantitative chemical measurement and analysis.

Examinations: Course performance will be evaluated based on the accuracy of reported experimental results, laboratory notebook data entry and general quality, and in-class quizzes.

Grading: Each experiment has a maximum score of 100 points. Laboratory notebook checks will count 50 points each. The final quiz is 100 points.

The maximum letter grade ranges will be: A, 90-100%; B, 80-89%; C, 70-79%; D, 60-69%. The rages may be lowered but will not be raised. Plus (+) and minus (-) grade modifier will be used. The upper 1/3 of a letter grade % range will assigned (+), the lower 1/3 will receive a (-) modifier.

Withdrawal Policy: This course will follow the University policy on withdrawals stated in the current Undergraduate Catalog. Drop dates are listed in the Fall 1997 Schedule of Classes.

Missed Examination Policy: Students may be excused from a laboratory in cases of emergency. Documentation must be supplied to be excused. In cases of excused absence, grades will be assigned based on % of adjusted total score. For other absences, late assignments will be penalized 10% of the maximum score per meeting day to a maximum of 50%. No repetition of experiments is permitted once a result is submitted.

Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory for successful performance in this course. Attendance is monitored through laboratory notebook checks.

Student Disability Statement: Any student with a disability that requires accommodations must contact the Instructor. The disability must be documented by the Disability Resource Center. Course materials may be requested in alternative formats.

Laboratory Fee Statement: A laboratory fee is required for this course. Laboratory fees for this course are used for the purchase of equipment and supplies for the laboratory.

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