Chemistry 3005
Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Fall 2007
Laboratories will begin the Week of September 3
Thursday Laboratory will meet first
Course Name: Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Time/Location: Refer to the
Table below.
Instructor: Stephen
Bialkowski
Office Maesar 359
Phone: 797-1907
Office Hours: TBA or using electronic mail to:
Stephen.Bialkowski@usu.edu
Laboratory Section Information
| Call Number | Section Number | Meeting Time | Laboratory Location | Teaching Assistant |
| 42826 | 001 | Monday 3:30-6:20 p.m. | ML 144 | Oluwatosin Dada |
| 42827 | 002 | Thursday 12:30-3:20 p.m. | ML 144 | Oluwatosin Dada |
Text: USU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Chem-3005 Laboratory Manual (supplied in class)
Materials: Bound laboratory notebook, safety goggles. A laboratory coat is strongly recommended. Due to the corrosive nature of the reagents used, street cloths can get damaged. The laboratory coat acts as a relatively inexpensive, protective cover. In addition, they make you look like a scientist.
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. If time is short, only 7 laboratories will be performed and the grading will be adjusted accordingly.
Learning Objectives:
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.
| Maximum Points | Task |
| 800 | 8 Experiments |
| 100 | Laboratory notebook checks |
| 100 | Final quiz |
| 1000 | Total 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 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.
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.
On-Line version of the USU Chemistry 3005
Laboratory Manual
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General Information and Laboratory Procedures
University Standards of Academic Integrity - "The Honor System"
Each student has the right and duty to pursue his or her academic experience free of dishonesty. The Honor System is designed to establish the higher level of conduct expected and required of all Utah State University students.
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Espouses academic integrity as an underlying and essential principle of the
Utah State University community;
Understands that each act of academic dishonesty devalues every degree that is
awarded by this institution; and
Is a welcomed and valued member of Utah State University.
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Students with Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act states: "Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all persons with disabilities in order to ensure equal participation within the program. If a student has a disability that will likely require some accommodation by the instructor, the student must contact the instructor and document the disability through the Disability Resource Center (797-2444), preferably during the first week of the course. Any request for special consideration relating to attendance, pedagogy, taking of examinations, etc., must be discussed with and approved by the instructor. In cooperation with the Disability Resource Center, course materials can be provided in alternative format, large print, audio, diskette, or Braille."
Withdrawal Policy and "I" Grade Policy
Students are required to complete all courses for which they are registered by the end of the semester. In some cases, a student may be unable to complete all of the coursework because of extenuating circumstances, but not due to poor performance or to retain financial aid. The term 'extenuating' circumstances includes: (1) incapacitating illness which prevents a student from attending classes for a minimum period of two weeks, (2) a death in the immediate family, (3) financial responsibilities requiring a student to alter a work schedule to secure employment, (4) change in work schedule as required by an employer, or (5) other emergencies deemed appropriate by the instructor.
Grievance Process (Student Code)
Students who feel they have been unfairly treated [in matters other than (i) discipline or (ii) admission, residency, employment, traffic, and parking - which are addressed by procedures separate and independent from the Student Code] may file a grievance through the channels and procedures described in the Student Code: http://studentlife.tsc.usu.edu/stuserv/pdf/student_code.pdf (Article VII. Grievances, pages 25-30)
Academic Freedom and Professional Responsibilities (Faculty Code)
Academic freedom is the right to teach, study, discuss, investigate, discover, create, and publish freely. Academic freedom protects the rights of faculty members in teaching and of students in learning. Freedom in research is fundamental to the advancement of truth. Faculty members are entitled to full freedom in teaching, research, and creative activities, subject to the limitations imposed by professional responsibility. Faculty Code Policy #403 further defines academic freedom and professional responsibilities: http://personnel.usu.edu/policies/403.htm
Contact Stephen.Bialkowski@usu.edu if you have questions.
This page was updated Tuesday, August 28, 2007