Chemistry 160
Quantitative Analysis I
Spring 1997

Course Name: Quantitative Analysis I
Time/Location: Refer to 1997 Schedule of Classes for Spring for section information
Instructor: Professor Stephen Bialkowski
Office W-101
Phone: 797-1907
Office Hours: 10:30 - 12:30 M, W, F, by appointment, or using electronic mail sbialkow@cc.usu.edu

Text:

• Bookstore: Modular Lab Chemistry Packet By Chemical Education Resources, Inc.
• Copy Center One/Old Main: USU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Chem-160 Laboratory Manual

Materials:

• Laboratory notebook
• Safety goggles

Course Content: This course consists of 10 laboratories, two assignments, and a final laboratory report. The relative emphasis and scheduling of these tasks are given below.

Course Objectives: To acquaint students with the methods required for quantitative chemical measurement and analysis.

Examinations: There are no in-class examinations. However, laboratory reports and assignments will be turned in a graded.

Grading: Each experiment has a maximum score of 50 points. Laboratory notebook checks will count 10 points each. The TECH-430 assignment is worth 10 points. The final scientific report is 50 points. Pre-Laboratory Assignments, for those laboratories that have one, are worth 20% of the total laboratory grade, or 10 points. Pre-Laboratory Assignments are due at the beginning of the laboratory period. You are encouraged to hand in the report sheets at the end of the laboratory period in which the experiment is completed This should be possible for most of the laboratories. Report sheets are to be handed in no later than the beginning of the first assigned laboratory after the due date.

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 Spring 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 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.

Laboratory Schedule

On-Line version of the USU Laboratory Manual

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