Physical Chemistry I Laboratory

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Design and conduct physical chemistry experiments safely and effectively.
• Analyze experimental data using error propagation, regression methods, and quantitative physical chemistry techniques.
• Evaluate the relationship between experimental observations and physical theory.
• Communicate scientific results through professional laboratory reports.
• Critically review and revise scientific writing using peer and instructor feedback.
• Interpret thermodynamic and kinetic experimental measurements.
• Work effectively as members of a scientific team.

Develop experimental problem-solving skills, scientific writing proficiency, and the ability to objectively evaluate physical chemistry data.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
4 Long Reports	80%
3 Short Reports	15%
MathCad Assignments	5%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93-100%	A
90-92%	A−
87-89%	B+
83-86%	B
80-82%	B−
77-79%	C+
73-76%	C
70-72%	C−
67-69%	D+
63-66%	D
60-62%	D−
<60%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance is expected at all laboratory meetings. Students must contact the instructor as soon as they become aware of a situation that will force them to miss class.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Bound laboratory notebook
• Safety goggles