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CHEM 1215 General Chemistry Lab I Fall 2020 Syllabus
Instructor: Dr. Sushma L. Saraf Email: [email protected] Phone: 801-585-3419 Office Hours: Virtual - Mon/Wed: 11am-12 pm (MTN Time)
Zoom Meeting ID: 998 7810 3203 You can always email to request an appointment outside of the offered times. A schedule of TA office hrs is available on the Canvas Home Page for this course (CHEM 1215 and there is more information below).
Required Material: Textbook (NOT REQUIRED): All experimental procedures will be provided
on Canvas there is no need to purchase a book. You will either need to access a printer or copy the procedure directly into your Lab Notebook.
Lab Notebook (REQUIRED) – Any blank laboratory notebook will be fine. I
recommend something solid-bound so you don’t lose pages. A marble notebook is adequate.
Beyond Labz Virtual Software (REQUIRED):
Download from: https://www.beyondlabz.com/#download The activation code is provided on Canvas in Modules and will become available after you complete the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Assignment found in Modules on Canvas. Safety Materials: Safety glasses meeting the ANSI Z87.1 specification. A 100% cotton lab coat The campus store sells safety glasses and lab coats (100% cotton required). You can also always purchase these items online, and safety glasses and lab coats can be purchased from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Affiliates. Once the details are available, they will be provided on Canvas for this course in Announcements.
Administrative Assistant: Margaret Miller: [email protected] Co/Pre-requisites: CHEM 1210 is a pre-requisite or co-requisite for CHEM 1215
Note that CHEM 1215 is separate from CHEM 1210. Some of the content may align with the lecture, however, this may not always be the case as the lectures are taught by different faculty. All background information needed for each experiment, including sample calculations, will be provided in the Lab Lecture Videos on Canvas for this course.
Credit Hours: 1 credit hr.
Course Format: CHEM 1215 is a hybrid of online and in-person meetings. The online and
off-campus components will consist of lab lecture videos, virtual experiments, at-home experiments, and online pre-lab quizzes. The in-
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person component will meet for one 3-hour period every other week. In-person attendance is required for CHEM 1215 credit.
Course Objectives: At the end of this course, you will:
1) Through participation in hands-on tangible, virtual and at-home laboratory experiments, have an enhanced understanding of core General Chemistry I concepts.
2) Be able to make and record measurements using common laboratory equipment.
3) Be competent with basic laboratory techniques, including and not limited to:
• Absorption Spectroscopy • Thin-Layer and Paper Chromatography • Calorimetry • Titrations
4) Be able to selectively employ basic laboratory techniques in conjunction to answer “open-ended” questions.
5) Be able to analyze data and draw reasonable conclusions pertaining to overarching question(s)
6) Be able to employ scientific writing to communicate experimental results and their meaning
7) Understand proper laboratory safety and best practices
In-Person Attendance: In-person attendance is required to obtain credit for laboratory skills
which must be obtained in a laboratory environment in accordance with accreditation towards your degree. Adjustments cannot be granted to allow non-attendance. However, if you need to seek an ADA accommodation to request an exception to this attendance policy due to a disability, please contact the Center for Disability and Access (CDA). CDA will work with us to determine what, if any, ADA accommodations are reasonable and appropriate. Please do not come to class if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, one of your in-person lab experiments will be dropped if you get sick anytime during the semester. Remember to maintain physical distancing at all times when in lab.
COVID Considerations: We all want to remain as safe and healthy as possible and we will have
extensive protocols to help provide a safe learning environment. In order to be as safe as possible students must self-report if they test positive for COVID-19 at coronavirus.utah.edu. Please do not come to class if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, one of your in-person lab experiments will be dropped if you get sick anytime during the semester. If you are quarantined please contact your TA immediately to let them know what dates you will not be able to participate in-person.
There is a COVID Flow chart located on the last page of this syllabus to help you determine when you need to quarantine, get tested, and who to contact.
Based on CDC guidelines, the university requires everyone to wear face
coverings in shared public spaces on campus, including our labs. As a reminder, when I wear a face covering, I am protecting you. When you wear
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a face covering, you are protecting me and all of your classmates. If you forget your face covering, you will be asked to leave class to retrieve it. If you repeatedly fail to wear a face covering in class, we will refer you to the Dean of Students for a violation of the Student Code. Note that some students may qualify for accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you think you meet these criteria and desire an exception to the face covering policy, contact the Center for Disability and Access (CDA). Any accommodations should be obtained prior to the first day of in-person lab so that I am notified by CDA of any students who are not required to wear a face covering. Please note that face shields alone are not an acceptable form of face covering unless also worn with a covering or mask for the nose and mouth. Students are reminded to practice appropriate personal hygiene to reduce transmission of the virus.
Students will be required to wash their hands, use hand sanitizer and clean
their desks with wipes, which will be available at classroom entrances and at “sanitizing stations” in multi-use buildings, including Marriott Library. Read more information about the building cleaning schedule on coronavirus.utah.edu. You will be provided with sanitation materials and given explicit instruction with demonstration by your TA at your first in-person lab.
Due to the nature of a laboratory course there are components which must
be conducted in-person. The following layout will be implemented in order to ensure the safety of everyone involved:
• Each individual lab sections will be split into an A and B group
that alternate every other week with in-person and virtual experiments. The Lab Schedule is on Page 5 of this Syllabus and you can find your Group Assignment in the CHEM 1215 Canvas Course Page.
• Masks must be worn at all times within the Henry Eyring Building (HEB Chemistry); including labs, hallways, restrooms. You will be asked to leave if you do not have a mask or will not wear it.
• Upon entry into the laboratory, you must change from your personal mask into a new disposable mask that will be provided to you each class.
• Within lab spaces – masks, safety glasses, lab coats and gloves must be worn at all times. Gloves, disposable masks, and sanitizer will be available in every laboratory.
• Students will be required to sanitize their workspace before AND after conducting work. A procedure will be provided in lab.
• You will be provided with plastic zip lock bags to take your items home with you until the next week you have an experiment.
• Admission to the building and laboratories will be scheduled to minimize physical contact. You may ONLY access the building using the 1st floor East TBBC entrance. This is critical for COVID contact tracing and must be followed. A map and pictures are provided on the following page:
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General Chemistry Lab Students Entry/Exit:
The pictures above are if you are facing Thatcher Building (TBBC) from the East side of the building in the Chemistry A parking lot. The entrance is circled in red and labelled “ENTER HERE.”
• You must come to your lab section at the start time as indicated
according to your Registrars or CIS calendar (NOT CANVAS). Unauthorized access to the laboratories is forbidden.
Communication: Important information for the course will regularly be sent out through
weekly Announcements every Friday on Canvas. You are responsible for any information communicated in this way and should check Canvas on a regular basis. The fastest way to contact me is to email me directly at [email protected]. Due to the high volume of students (820!) in this course I will respond within 2-3 business days.
Lab Lecture Videos: Lab lectures will be presented via pre-recorded videos. You will have
access to each lab lecture video for this course in every corresponding Exp. Module on Canvas. Note you must complete the academic integrity assignment before you can access any experiment Modules on Canvas.
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Lab Schedule:
* Friday October 16, 2020 is the last day to Withdraw from Fall 2020 classes Labs: Labs will consist of in-person, virtual and at-home experiments. For the At
Home Exp’s you will need to provide a few household items of your own to conduct the experiment. It is your responsibility to obtain the items and conduct the experiment within the indicated time frame. It Is
Week Group A Group B
Aug 24th – Aug 28th No Exp. Safety and Syllabus Quizzes Due 11:59 PM Sunday Sept 6th
Aug 31st – Sept 4th
Exp. 1 Absorption Spectroscopy Lab Drawer Check-In In-Person
Exp. 2 Emission Spectroscopy Virtual
Sept 7th – Sept 11th No Exp. Labor Day (Sept 7th)
Sept 14th – Sept 18th
Exp. 2 Emission Spectroscopy Virtual
Exp. 1 Absorption Spectroscopy Lab Drawer Check-In In-Person
Sept 21st – Sept 25th No Exp. No Exp.
Sept 28th – Oct 2nd Exp. 3 Density: At Home Exp.
Oct 5th – Oct 9th Exp. 4 Gases Virtual
Oct 12th – Oct 16th*
Exp. 5 Chromatography Murder Mystery In-Person
Food Colorant Procedure Proposal Writing Assignment
Oct 19th – Oct 23rd
Food Colorant Procedure Proposal Writing Assignment
Exp. 5 Chromatography Murder Mystery In-person
Oct 26th – Oct 30th
Exp. 6 Calorimetry and Specific Heat In-Person
Exp. 7 Stoichiometry Virtual/Data Analysis
Nov 2nd – Nov 6th
Exp. 7 Stoichiometry Virtual/Data Analysis
Exp. 6 Calorimetry and Specific Heat In-Person
Nov 9th – Nov 13th
Exp. 8 Titrations In-Person Drawer Check Out
Exp. 9 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Virtual
Nov 16th – Nov 20th
Exp. 9 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Virtual
Exp. 8 Titrations In-Person Drawer Check Out
Nov 23rd – Nov 27th No Exp. Thanksgiving (Nov 26th)
Nov 30th – Dec 4th Online Only – No Lab Final – Last Day of Fall classes Dec 3rd
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best to look ahead to ensure you have enough time to obtain any common household materials needed.
Teaching Assistants: Teaching Assistants (TAs) will be running your lab every week there are in-
person experiments. TA’s will be holding regular weekly office hrs via Zoom through Canvas for this course. TA office hrs are an opportunity to ask your TA questions or work together with other students on assignments or labs. Although you may work together, you are expected to submit all assignments in your own words. Plagiarism is taken seriously at the University of Utah and if caught plagiarizing it will be handled according to the University Academic Dishonesty outlined on Page 9 of this syllabus.
You can always email or Canvas message your TA any questions you have. You may attend any CHEM 1215 TA’s office hr (not just your assigned TA). A schedule of TA office hr times is available on the CHEM 1215 Canvas Home Page.
Safety: Your safety is of primary concern. The Safety Guidelines and
Agreement is located in the Safety Module on Canvas. You must read and understand all of the presented safety rules before entering lab. To confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these guidelines, you are asked to bring a singed copy of the last page of the Safety Guidelines Agreement to your first in-person lab. You will not be allowed into lab unless you provide a signed copy of the Safety Guidelines. Extra copies will be available in case you do not have access to a printer or forget yours.
The online safety quiz (more information below) will also test your
knowledge of the information presented in the Safety Guidelines Agreement, a lab safety video, and the syllabus for this course. Any student who is pregnant or has a medical condition that could put themselves or others at risk in the laboratory should consult with a doctor and the professor before taking part in this course.
Preparation for Laboratory (In-Person):
1. For your safety, never bring food or beverages into the lab.
2. Always dress accordingly. For your safety in order to prevent burns and toxic chemical
exposures: shorts, miniskirts, capris, bare midriffs, sandals and other shoes that do not completely cover your feet are not permitted. You must have full-length pants or something equivalent that extends all the way to the tops of your shoes (no skin exposed when you are standing this includes ankles). No yoga pants or tights – they do not provide adequate protection against chemical spills. Closed toed shoes (no skin exposed). Clothes can be damaged in the lab so don’t wear your favorite outfit. 100% Cotton Lab Coats are required and can be purchased from the ACS Student Affiliates, the campus store or online. Confine long hair. You must always be wearing a face mask that covers your mouth and nose when inside the Chemistry Building and try to maintain 6-feet physical distancing as much as possible.
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Anyone who does not meet the lab dress code safety requirements cannot be allowed to participate until they are properly dressed. If you are excluded from lab because of being improperly dressed and you cannot get properly dressed in time to finish the lab, it will count as a missed lab resulting in a zero for that experiment. You cannot be given extra time to finish the lab beyond the scheduled lab time if you need to change. Therefore, it is important to remember to come dressed accordingly for participation. Eye protection is always required. You can purchase approved (ANSI Z87.1) safety glasses or goggles at the campus store, online or from the ACS Student Affiliates. Approved (ANSI Z87.1) safety glasses are the minimum eye protection required. You may wish to purchase chemical splash goggles meeting the ANSI Z87.1 specification instead of glasses. Goggles are a bit more cumbersome to wear but provide better protection for your eyes in the event that chemicals splash onto you. Repeated failure to keep glasses/goggles on during lab will result in a student being excluded from lab and could result in expulsion and a failing grade for the course. Remember to wear a face covering. With the unprecedented times we are in according to University policy all students must be wearing a face mask at all times when within a University building. It is important we keep not only ourselves but others safe.
3. Bring a copy of the experiment provided to you on Canvas. You cannot use personal electronic devices during lab and you need to either print a hard copy or copy the experimental procedure into your lab notebook before coming to lab. Copies will not be available and you will be working by yourself.
4. Before coming to the laboratory, read the experiment carefully, watch all the
appropriate lab lecture video(s) located in Modules under each experiment and complete the online pre-lab quiz. Prepare the appropriate data tables in which to collect your data if needed.
5. Familiarize yourself with the chemicals you will be using in lab and their associated
hazards. This information can be found by looking up the MSDS or SDS for each chemical. See the safety guidelines and agreement for more information about how to do this.
6. Arrive to lab on time! If you are more than 15 minutes late to lab, you will miss the
pre-lab lecture which contains important safety information on handling chemicals for that day and general instruction. Unfortunately, you cannot be guaranteed extra time or space to complete the experiment if you are late.
7. Do not use personal electronic devices (cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc.) in the
laboratory. Such devices can be easily damaged or ruined by fire, chemicals, water, etc. Additionally, chemical contamination of such devices is likely in a laboratory setting and can pose serious health safety hazards.
Make-Up: There are No Make-Ups for any missed in-person lab experiments. If you become sick during the semester you must notify your TA immediately and your lowest in-person experiment will be dropped if needed. For virtual and at-home experiments extensions may be allowed with the Professor’s approval.
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Safety Quiz: Due on Canvas by 11:59 PM on Sunday Sept. 6th. This quiz is given online through Canvas and is separate from the pre-lab quizzes described below. It will test your knowledge of the information presented in the Safety Guidelines and Agreement and the Chemistry Lab Safety Video, both of which are located under “Safety” in Modules on Canvas for this course, as well as your knowledge of this syllabus. You will have 2 attempts and 90 mins to complete the quiz. Your highest score will be kept. This quiz score cannot be dropped. (5 pts)
All quizzes on Canvas will begin timing as soon as you open the quiz. DO
NOT OPEN ANY QUIZ ON CANVAS UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO BEGIN TAKING IT.
Syllabus Quiz: Due on Canvas by 11:59 PM on Sunday Sep. 6th. This quiz is given online
through Canvas and is separate from the pre-lab quizzes described below. It will confirm that you have reviewed the information in this syllabus. You will have 2 attempts and 60 mins to complete the quiz. your highest score will be kept. This quiz score cannot be dropped. (5 pts)
Pre-Lab Quizzes: You will be required to complete a pre-lab quiz each week you have
experiments scheduled. These will be online quizzes in Canvas and they must be completed on Canvas by 11:59 PM Sundays the same week as the corresponding experiment. You will have 2 attempts and 60 mins to complete the quiz, your highest score will be kept. ALL quizzes begin timing as soon as you open them so be sure to only start a quiz when you are ready to complete it. These quizzes are open book and test your knowledge on the material that accompanies each experiment. This material is covered in the in the lab lecture videos and your CHEM 1210 textbook. It is highly recommended to watch the Lab Lecture Video before attempting the quiz for your best chance at success. There will be no makeup for quizzes. Your best 8 out of 9 quizzes will be used to calculate your grade. (5 pts each)
Lab Reports: All Lab Reports are located on Canvas in Modules. These must be
completed and uploaded onto Canvas in Assignments by the corresponding due dates. Lab Reports will be due at 11:59 pm on Canvas the following Friday of the week after the experiment was conducted (in-person) or assigned (virtual). Any plots needed to complete the lab report should be uploaded along with the report. Plots must be created in excel or a similar program and properly labeled. Both effort and correctness will be considered in the grading of lab reports. Show all work and clearly label everything! Always include units. There are no make-ups for missed labs. Your best 8 out of 9 lab reports will be used to calculate your grade If you have trouble accessing Canvas to upload and submit your any assignments you can always email your work directly to your TA as a pdf attachment IMMEDIATELY. Only under extreme circumstances (illness, etc.) will lab reports be accepted late. In those cases, only the professor (not your TA) may allow a lab report to be turned in late with appropriate documentation. To upload your lab reports you will be provided with both a pdf and a word document of the lab report that can be downloaded and edited. For any calculations, you
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need to NEATLY write them all on a separate piece of paper, take a picture and upload into the appropriate areas where calculations are required. You can also type your calculations into the word.doc or provide another pdf showing your calculations. (15 pts each)
Checkout Points: Maintaining a clean lab area is essential to safety and performing
accurate chemistry. You must clean up and check out of your lab at the end of every in-person experiment with your TA. Your TA will examine your lab area to ensure it is completely clean, sterilized, and everything is put away before you leave. Once they have ensured that your area is clean and marked you on their checkout sheet, you will receive 3 points for that day. Failure to check out with your TA properly will result in forfeiture of those points. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you clean up and checkout and that the TA marks you down for doing so. 3 checkouts are needed for full credit. However, if you attend or all 4 in-person labs and properly check out/clean up, you will receive an additional 3 points respectively as bonus points. Earning the checkout points for Exp. 8 involves performing a “drawer checkout” with your TA in addition to the normal cleaning up/checking out. (3 points each in-person experiment)
Food Colorant Procedure Proposal: You will be presented with a specific experimental question. Using the information provided you will write a proposal comprised of an introduction, experimental procedure, results, and discussion section. All the information for this assignment can be found in the Food Colorant Procedure Proposal Module on Canvas for this course. This score cannot be dropped. (15 pts) Academic Integrity Agreement: You must complete the Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity
Assignment on Canvas before you can access any other Module or content on Canvas for this course. This is located as the first Module on Canvas.
Plagiarism is taken seriously and will be dealt with according to University Academic Dishonesty Policy outlined below:
Academic Dishonesty By submitting an assignment, you are representing that it is your own work and that you have followed the rules associated with the assignment. Incidents of academic misconduct (including cheating, plagiarizing, research misconduct, misrepresenting one's work, and/or inappropriately collaborating on an assignment) will be dealt with severely, in accordance with the Student Code (http://www.admin.utah.edu/ppmanual/8/8-10.html). A single instance of academic misconduct may result in a failing grade for the course. Multiple instances of academic misconduct may result in probation, suspension or dismissal from a program, suspension or dismissal from the University, or revocation of a degree or certificate.
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Grading: Academic Integrity Agreement 0 pts Lab Reports (8 @ 15 points each) 120 pts Pre-lab Quizzes (8 @ 5 points each) 40 pts
Safety Quiz 5 pts Syllabus Quiz 5 pts Food Colorant Procedure Proposal 15 pts Checkout Points 9 pts
Total: 194 pts
Grades will be entered on Canvas throughout the semester. If you have any questions regarding grades or grading contact either your TA or the professor via Canvas Message or email from your [email protected] account. We cannot discuss grades with you through your personal email account in accordance with federal FERPA regulations.
Final grades will be assigned based on a scale no harder than the following:
93 and above: A 90 to <93: A- 87 to <90: B+ 83 to <87: B 80 to <83: B- 77 to <80 C+ 73 to <77: C 70 to <73: C- 67 to <70 D+ 63 to <67 D 60 to <63 D- <60 E
Diversity/Inclusivity Statement My intent for this class is to create a space where students feel included, heard, and respected, and that students’ diverse identities and backgrounds are valued and viewed as an asset. We all come to this course with unique life experiences, and there will be diversity of perspectives in our discussions. This diversity is our strength as we strive to communicate and connect across difference and build an inclusive and equitable learning community. Wellness Statement. Personal concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, cross-cultural differences, etc., can interfere with a student’s ability to succeed and thrive at the University of Utah. For helpful resources contact the Center for Student Wellness at www.wellness.utah.edu or 801-581-7776. Campus Safety. The University of Utah values the safety of all campus community members. To report suspicious activity, call campus police at 801-585-COPS (801-585-2677). You will receive important emergency alerts and safety messages regarding campus safety via text message. For more information regarding safety and to view available training resources, including helpful videos, visit safeu.utah.edu.
The Americans with Disabilities Act. The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities. If you will need accommodations in
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this class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the Center for Disability & Access (CDA), 162 Olpin Union Building, 801-581-5020. CDA will work with you and the professor to make arrangements for accommodations. All written information in this course can be made available in an alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability & Access.
Addressing Sexual Misconduct. Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender (which includes sexual orientation and gender identity/expression) is a civil rights offense subject to the same kinds of accountability and the same kinds of support applied to offenses against other protected categories such as race, national origin, color, religion, age, status as a person with a disability, veteran’s status or genetic information. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you are encouraged to report it to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 135 Park Building, 801-581-8365, or the Office of the Dean of Students, 270 Union Building, 801-581-7066. For support and confidential consultation, contact the Center for Student Wellness, 426 SSB, 801-581-7776. To report to the police, contact the Department of Public Safety, 801-585-2677(COPS).
Pronouns. Class rosters are provided to the professor with the student’s legal name as well as “preferred first name” (if previously entered by you in the Student Profile section of your CIS account, which can be managed at any time). While CIS refers to this as merely a preference, I will honor you by referring to you with the name and pronoun that feels best for you in class or on assignments. Please advise me of any name or pronoun changes so I can help create a learning environment in which you, your name, and your pronoun are respected. If you need any assistance or support, please reach out to the LGBT Resource Center. https://lgbt.utah.edu/campus/faculty_resources.php
Office of the Dean of Students. The Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to being a resource to students through support, advocacy, involvement, and accountability. It serves as a support for students facing challenges to their success as students, and assists with the interpretation of University policy and regulations. Please consider reaching out to the Office of Dean of Students for any questions, issues and concerns. 200 South Central Campus Dr., Suite 270. Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm.
Student Success Advocates. The mission of Student Success Advocates is to support students in making the most of their University of Utah experience (ssa.utah.edu). They can assist with mentoring, resources, etc. Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact a Student Success Advocate for support (https://asuu.utah.edu/displaced-students). University Counseling Center. The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides developmental, preventive, and therapeutic services and programs that promote the intellectual, emotional, cultural, and social development of University of Utah students. They advocate a philosophy of acceptance, compassion, and support for those they serve, as well as for each other. They aspire to respect cultural, individual and role differences as they continually work toward creating a safe and affirming climate for individuals of all ages, cultures, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, languages, mental and physical abilities, national origins, races, religions, sexual orientations, sizes and socioeconomic statuses.
*This syllabus is meant to serve as an outline and guide for our course. Please note that I may modify it anytime during the semester to accommodate the needs of our class. Any changes will be posted on Canvas in Announcements.
