Additional Course Information:

  WOW! You guys get all the luck!  The week of Labor Day, you get the day off! Also, the following Monday, we will be doing a dry lab over chemical nomenclature. On that day, we will discuss the lab "Formula and Composition of a Hydrate" and then begin the nomenclature lab.

Also, there is no pre-lab for the nomenclature lab and, therefore, no pre-lab quiz. If you are able to get the lab completed ahead of time, you may turn it in and leave after the discussion.

So, I guess I'll see you September 8 !!

Dr. J

Graph Paper pdf

 Pre-Lab Practice Quiz                       Practice Quiz Solutions

Laboratory Protocol (pdf)

General Chemistry I Laboratory Protocol

 Each Week:

Preparation: Beginning 1-week prior to lab

• Gather notes from recitation and begin reading the next lab.
• Carry out pre-lab exercises using the lab write-up and notes as guides.
• E-mail or come by my office for assistance in completing the prelab or for more understanding.

On the Wednesday of the week prior to the assigned laboratory

• The pre-lab assignment is due in my office door by 11:00 a.m.. Those not there at that time are graded as a late assignment. Late assignments are given a maximum of 50% of their value.
• Go to www.drjez.com/uco and get the practice quiz which will be posted. Attempt to take the quiz without consulting notes.

On Friday:

• Go to web site and gather the answers to the practice quiz. Evaluate your weak points and reinforce your understanding. Consult me if needed for assistance.
• You may obtain the graded pre-labs in my office door.
• AT this point, NO pre lab assignments will be accepted.

Note: If the laboratory has no Pre-lab, there will be no pre-lab quiz.

Upon Arrival in Class:

• Take Lab Quiz.

Recitation period:

• Discussion of concepts and calculations for the following week laboratory.
• Discussion of the execution of current week laboratory.

In Lab:

• Complete the laboratory as instructed in recitation.
• Record all data and measurement to the correct accuracy.

Completion:

• Complete the laboratory and assigned Post-Lab Questions.
• Turn in 1 lab report per group with both names on report sheet.
• Include a complete set of calculations on a separate sheet, attached.

 Be sure that:

• Any unknown ID numbers are included.
• Both names are on the report sheet.
• All data and calculations are presented in a coherent and continuous manner and include:
  • Appropriate significant figures on all quantities.
  • Specific units on all quantities. (ex.  “grams Salicyclic acid”,  not “grams”)
  • Annotations to guide the reader.
• All answers to questions are presented in complete sentences when needed with appropriate punctuation, include correct spelling and are grammatically correct.
• The work is neat and readable