Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding by using scientific principles in scientific inquiry
• Distinguish primary research from secondary reports
• Demonstrate understanding of the aims, methods and limits to interpretation of the primary literature
• Analyze and evaluate empirical information
• Use appropriate technologies to perform computations
• Appreciate intellectual curiosity and continued learning
• Communicate clearly, coherently, and effectively about scientific problems

This course is intended to:

• Introduce students to concepts from the study of the physical aspects of the universe
• Help students understand chemistry at a broad, fundamental level
• Teach a characteristic way of reasoning through observation and the construction and testing of hypotheses
• Teach an appreciation for the existence of cause-and-effect relationships

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Pre-lab Activities/Exercises	350 points
Formal Lab Reports	250 points

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
>100-91%/90%	A/A-
89%/88-81%/80%	B+/B/B-
79%/78-71%/70%	C+/C/C-
69%/68-61%/60%	D+/D/D-
<60%	F

Attendance/Participation:

You are expected to attend every lab as no grades will be dropped.

You must contact the instructor as soon as you are aware of a situation that will force you to miss a class.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Approved protective eye wear
• Appropriate foot wear