Chemistry 201 Lab:
Course Outline
SUBJECT AREA AND NUMBER: Chemistry 201L
COURSE TITLE: General Chemistry II Laboratory UNITS: 2
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This is the second semester laboratory course of college general chemistry. It is intended for students majoring in science or satisfying prerequisites for professional schools. The course illustrates the fundamental principles and laws of inorganic and some organic chemistry in terms of laboratory experiments. Topics included in the course are techniques of data analysis, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid, base, and salt, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and organic chemistry. Wherever appropriate and whenever possible, computer skills will be introduced and applied to data analysis, laboratory simulations, and computer interfacing with laboratory equipment. Upon successful completion of the course, students are prepared for Organic Chemistry I 231. (FT)Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. (CAN CHEM 4 when taken with Chemistry 201) (CAN CHEM SEQ A=Chem 200 + 200L + 201+ 201L)
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 1
COREQUISITE: Chemistry 201
COURSE OBJECTIVES- STUDENT OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Perform an experiment illustrating the key principles and calculations of chemical kinetics.
2. Perform an experiment illustrating the key principles and calculations of chemical equilibrium.
3. Perform an experiment illustrating the key principles and calculations of acid-base theory.
4. Perform an experiment illustrating the key principles and calculations of thermochemistry.
5. Perform an experiment illustrating the key principles and calculations of electrochemistry.
6. Synthesize and analyze a coordination compound.
7. Perform an exercise involving the molecular modeling of organic molecules.
8. Utilize computer technology to generate, organize and/or analyze data.
9. Utilize current laboratory equipment such as a pH meter and voltmeter.
10. Write formal laboratory reports.
11. Collect data in an organized fashion such as in a laboratory notebook.SECTION II
1. COURSE CONTENT AND SCOPE
A. OUTLINE OF TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE COURSE
The following topics will be included in the framework of the course but are not intended as limits on content. The order of presentation and relative emphasis will vary with each instructor. Computer and instruments will be incorporated in the experiment whenever possible.I. Chemical Kinetics
A. Solution preparation.
B. Volumetric techniques.
C. Determination of rate law.
II. Chemical EquilibriumA. Solution preparation.
B. Volumetric techniques.
C. Determination of equilibrium constant.
III. Acid-Base theoryA. Solution preparation.
B. Volumetric techniques.
C. Determination of dissociation constant.
D. Proper usage of pH meter.
E. Buffer preparation
IV. ThermochemistryA. Solution preparation.
B. Calorimetry and Enthalpy of reaction.
V. ElectrochemistryA. Solution preparation.
B. Proper usage of voltmeter.
VI. Coordination CompoundsA. Synthesis of compound.
B. Determination of empirical formula.
VIII. Organic ChemistryA. Molecular geometry.
B. Writing condensed formula.
IX. Computer technologyX. Data collection and reports
B. APPROPRIATE READING
Reading assignments are required. Appropriate readings may include, but are not limited to,
1. College level laboratory manuals
2. College level textbooks such asBrown, Theodore, L. Chemistry The Central Science. New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 2000.
C. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Writing assignments are required. Appropriate writing assignments may include but are not limited to:
1. Performing the necessary calculations for each experiment. For example, estimating the optimal amount of NaOH solid necessary for a titration.
2. Writing a formal laboratory report that includes an abstract, methods, results, and conclusion section.
3. Keeping a scientific notebook or journal and arranging the data in a logical manner.
4. Displaying data in various graphical forms, such as, x-y plots, pie chart, and histograms.D. APPROPRIATE OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENTS
For the course, a minimum of two hours of outside preparation per hour of class time will be needed per week to satisfactorily meet the objectives. Outside class assignments may include, but will not be limited to such activities as
1. Completing pre-laboratory and/or post-laboratory problems related to the experiments.
2. Analyzing data generated in the laboratory using a computer program such as Excel
3. Writing a formal laboratory report
4. Researching a given topic related to the course objectives using the Internet and making a brief presentation to the classE. APPROPRIATE ASSIGNMENTS THAT DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING
Critical thinking assignments are required in every course. Critical thinking assignments may include but will not be limited to:
1. Determining the type of data needed to be collected for a particular experiment and then collecting it in a notebook
2. Writing a formal laboratory report that reflects the student’s ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
3. Solving multi-variable problems using empirical data. For example, determining the rate law and rate law constant for a reaction using data generated in the laboratory.
4. Preparing a buffer at an assigned pH2. METHODS OF EVALUATION:
A student's grade will be based upon multiple measures of performance as determined by the instructor and will reflect the level of the objectives set forth above. A final grade of "C" or better should indicate the student has the ability to successfully apply the principles and techniques taught in this course in subsequent courses and can, therefore, perform satisfactorily without instructor assistance. The assessments will also measure critical thinking skills. These methods may include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Formal laboratory reports
2. Exams that cover theory, calculations, and/or details of the experiments performed
3. Quizzes that cover theory, calculations, and/or details of the experiments performed
4. Pre-laboratory and/or post-laboratory assignments related to the experiments performed
5. Classroom presentations3. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Methods of instruction, as determined by each instructor, may include but are not limited to, methods such as
1. Formal lectures
2. Multi-media presentations
3. Collaborative learning formats
4. Computer assisted instruction
5. Chemical demonstrations4. APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND SUPPLIES
Texts may include, but are not limited to,
1. Brown, T. L., LeMay Jr. H. E., and Bursten B. E. Chemistry The Central Science. New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 2000.
2. Kotz, Paul, Jr. Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity. Fort Worth, Saunders College Publishing, 1996.
3. Zumdahl, Steven, S. Chemistry. Lexington, D.C. Heath and Company, 1997 .Supplies: Scientific calculator
Prepared by Dr. Fred Omega Garces, Dr. Da Fei Feng Paula Hjorth-Gustin 6-1-2000
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