Course

Chemistry 1232: General Chemistry I Recitation/Laboratory
Course Syllabus for Fall 2021

Instructor: Dr. Mike Jezercak                                       Office Hours:  M, W, F – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Professor of Chemistry                                       
Office Location: 320C Howell Hall                                                 
Email: drjez@uco.drjez.com                                                                   

Office Phone: None                                            Class Meeting Time:  2:00-5:50 PM Tuesday
Class Meeting Location: Howell Hall 354                                       and 1:00 – 4:50 PM Wednesday

General Course Information
This laboratory course focuses on calculations involving chemical systems plus laboratory exercises demonstrating principles discussed in CHEM 1223. The course consists of one hour of recitation and three hours laboratory per week.

Pre-/Co-Requisites
Students must have passed CHEM 1103 with a minimum grade of “C” and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1223 is required.

Required Text and Class Material

• Safety Googles
• Approved splash proof safety goggles are required at all times in the laboratory  
• Non-programmable scientific calculator.  (No cell phones, tablets, laptops or other handheld devices can be used in place of a non-programmable scientific calculator for test or quizzes.)
• Attire
• Department safety policy requires that students wear shoes that completely cover the feet, clothing that covers to the ankle, and tops that cover the shoulders and do not expose the midriff.  Students wearing clothing that does not appropriately cover will not be permitted into the lab.
• Department of Chemistry Online Safety Agreement
• This document must be agreed to before the second lab meeting.  It can be accessed by going to https://uco.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9slANDeTA1dzhP
• You will need to enter CRN 10347 to be recorded in the correct lab section

Technology Resources
The class D2L site is the main online resources for this course. This can be accessed by logging onto learn.uco.edu with your student login and selecting this course from the drop-down menu.  The lab experiment for each week including the pre and post lab questions will be posted here.  It is your responsibility to print off a copy of the lab each week and bring it to class.  I will also post grades and other relevant information for the course to D2L.  You will also submit your written assignments (abstracts and results sections) in D2L. 

Objectives and Course Goals
Objectives 2-7 fall under the Central Six Discipline Knowledge, Objective 9 includes Leadership and Objective 1 incorporates Health and Wellness.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of laboratory safety procedures.
• Students will demonstrate expertise in advanced laboratory techniques.
• Students will learn the relationships between data gathering and its use in understanding basic chemical concepts.
• Students will collect and analyze data by graphing and deducing proper conclusions.
• Students will perform calculations relating to laboratory experiments.
• Students will relate the theory taught in lecture to the actual laboratory experiments.
• Students will be able to design an experiment to determine amount of an unknown quantity.
• Students will utilize effective communication skills to convey results.
• Students will work as a productive member of a team.

Attendance Requirements
Since this is a hands-on laboratory class, your attendance at every class is crucial for your success in this course.  If you are not present, you cannot perform the lab and complete the lab report due after each class. You are expected to come to class prepared to actively participate.  This means having read the experiment to be performed that week before class. If you know you are going to miss class for a legitimate reason (illness or death in the family, school sponsored event, etc.), I can work with you in advance to make alternative arrangements for your lab.  The key is communication.  I cannot help you if I am not aware of the situation.

All pre-lab instruction and quizzes will be provided on D2L. In order to attend a laboratory session, you will have to take an entrance quiz, described in this syllabus. The entrance quiz is designed to ensure that you understand what you will be doing in laboratory that week so you can get in, collect the data, and get out quickly.  There will also be longer quizzes that you will take that cover concepts and calculations from the previous labs.  These are marked on the calendar and given through D2L. 

Office of Academic Affairs COVID-19 Syllabus Statement for Fall 2021
Consistent with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance for areas of substantial or high COVID-19 transmission as of August 1, 2021, the University of Central Oklahoma recommends that all individuals wear a mask covering the mouth and nose when in public indoor spaces such as classrooms, laboratories, studio spaces, the library, the Nigh University Center, enclosed athletic facilities, and other shared indoor spaces on campus. 

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have had direct exposure to someone with COVID-19, file a report with the COVID-19 Response Team at https://uco.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39Omw83BStDpw1L.

While mask wearing is not required, the university encourages all members of the university community to follow the guidelines issued by the CDC based on conditions in Oklahoma County.  This guidance may be revised at any point during the semester.

As detailed in the Student Code of Conduct, students are expected to be familiar with the UCO Coronavirus webpage, www.uco.edu/coronavirus and are expected to follow the recommendations and guidance published on that page.  Because the recommendations and guidance are subject to change, students should check back often for updated information and requirements.
Students who follow these guidelines will not be penalized for class absences provided they follow their instructor’s directions for making up missed assignments in a timely fashion, in conformity with the requirements and expectations outline in the class’s syllabus.  Instructors shall provide reasonable opportunities, consistent with the structure and objectives of the class, for students who are following these guidelines to participate in and to keep up with the work of the class.

As the conditions on campus and in the community evolve, events may occur that necessitate a change in the procedures, course schedule or modes of delivery.  The information provided on www.uco.edu/coronavirus will be updated throughout the academic year.  Procedure changes on this webpage and communicated via official correspondence from the university will supersede any prior guidance.

Disability Support and Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations must make their requests by contacting Disability Support Services, at (405) 974-2516.  The DSS Office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 305. Students should also notify the instructor of special accommodation needs as soon as possible. Per Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), pregnant and parenting students may request adjustments by contacting the Title IX Coordinator at (405) 974-5380 or TitleIX@uco.edu. The Title IX Office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 323.

As a faculty member, I am invested in the well-being of students I teach. While I am here to assist you with your work in this course, I will do my best to help if you come to me with other concerns. Please know that I must report any form of discrimination, harassment, or violence covered by Title IX to the Title IX Coordinator. That means that I cannot keep information confidential, but I will keep information as private as possible. To make a report or learn more, please contact UCO’s Title IX Coordinator  at (405) 974-5380 or TitleIX@uco.edu. For more information about your options, including reporting and confidential resources, please visit: https://www.uco.edu/student-resources/title-ix-office/.

Other Important Information

Class Assessments and Grading

The following point cutoffs are the guaranteed minimum points a student needs to earn in order to receive the associated letter grade.

Late Work Policy
Late work is not acceptable in a college level class.  That being said, I understand that life happens especially this semester.  If you know you are going to need to turn in an assignment late for a legitimate reason (illness or death in the family, school sponsored event, etc.), I can work with you in advance to make alternative arrangements for your assignment.  The key is communication.  I cannot help you if I am not aware of the situation.  Late assignments submitted without legitimate reason and/or communication will be subject to the late penalty.  There is a 2-point penalty per day up until the graded assignments are returned to the other students.  That penalty is applied starting immediately after the assignment due.  After that point, unexcused late work will not be accepted.  For example: If an assignment is due a 11:59 pm on Wednesday, if you turn it in at 12:01am on Thursday it will be -2 points.  If you turn it in after 12:01 am on Friday it will be -4, etc.  If you turn it in after I have already graded everyone’s, you will receive a zero on the assignment. 

Entrance Quizzes (90 points)
There will be 10 entrance quizzes gives throughout the semester.  They have to be completed before you are allowed to enter the laboratory to complete an experiment.  They will be given in D2L Quizzes.  You can take them as many times as necessary to score 100%.  Please see the schedule for specific due dates for your group.

Lab Reports (275 points)
Lab reports are due to the D2L assignment folder 48 hours after lab is finished

• Illegible of sloppy entries will not be graded
• Your lab report must be submitted as a single-file PDF.
• Do not plagiarize.  This means that while you may discuss the questions with other students, your final lab report must be in your own words.  You should double check calculations to verify that they are correct.  Plagiarism applies to all parties involved.
• Please see the schedule for specific due dates for your group.

Writing Assignments (60 points)
Students will build upon the skills learned in CHEM 1112 to learn how to correctly write a scientific abstract, procedure, scientific results (data tables, graphs, sample calculations) during this semester.  There will be 5 assignments each worth 15 points that will be turned into the Assignment section in D2L.  Assignments will be checked for originality using the software in D2L.  Plagiarism will not be tolerated, and any student caught plagiarizing a writing assignment will receive a grade of zero on the assignment.  Please see the schedule for specific due dates.

Diprotic Acid Writing Assignment (60 points)
A formal lab report including only the components covered in General Chemistry I and II will be completed over the “Identifying Acids by Ka’s and Molar Mass.  The lab report will include an abstract, procedure, data tables, sample calculations, graphs, and a brief analysis.  Please see the schedule for specific due dates.

Recitation Quizzes (270 points)
There will be 9, 15-20-minute 30-point online quiz in D2L over the virtual and in lab experiments performed.  Students should review the experiment and graded lab report to be sure they are prepared for this quiz. Please see the schedule for specific due dates.

Practical Exam (100 points)
This exam is a hands-on examination in the lab covering all lab experiments performed prior to the exam as noted in the schedule.  Each student works alone. 

Written Final Exam (150 points)
This written exam covers all labs not covered on the Midterm exam as noted in the schedule. Please see the schedule for specific due dates.

Laboratory Attire
If you are not in appropriate lab attire you will not be permitted into the laboratory!

• Safety Goggles: Departmentally approved splash proof goggles must be worn at all times in the laboratory unless otherwise directed.
• Pants/Skirts: Must cover the entire leg. No skin should be seen were the pants meet the shoe. Cannot have holes where skin is visible. Tights/leggings/yoga pants are not proper attire.
• Shirts: Must cover the shoulders, chests, midriff. Must be sufficiently tight so that loose sleeves will not knock over glassware. No tank tops.
• Shoes: Must cover the entire foot. Soles must be solid and unbroken. Shoes that expose the foot are not appropriate (crocks, ballet flats, etc.)
• Long hair: Must be tied back.
• Jewelry/Accessories: Jewelry is highly discouraged as chemicals can damage jewelry. No jewelry/ accessories will be permitted that can potentially knock over glassware or be a safety hazard.
• No Gum, Drinks, or Food Allowed
• A disposable paper mask will be provided to you at the beginning of each lab period.  You may not wear your cloth masks in the lab for safety reasons!

 

Additional:

Course Dissemination: This course will use "Teams" from the MIcrosoft Suite to meet at the scheduled class time Monday through Wednesday. On Thursday, exams will be posted in D2L at class time with a 2 hour time limit.

Disability Support: "The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations must make their requests by contacting Disability Support Services, at (405) 974-2516. The DSS Office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 309. Students should also notify the instructor of special accommodation needs as soon as possible. Per Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX"), pregnant and parenting students may request adjustments by contacting the Title IX Coordinator, at (405) 974-3377 or TitleIX@uco.edu. The Title IX Office is located in the Lillard Administration Building Room 114D.

Title IX:Statement on Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination: UCO is committed to an inclusive education environment free from discrimination or harassment based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Title IX applies to any person (including students, faculty, staff and visitors) accessing UCO programs or services. All faculty are required to report any discrimination, harassment, or violence covered by Title IX to the Title IX Coordinator. To make a report or learn more, please contact UCO’s Title IX Coordinator, Paul Goertenmiller, 974-2793 or TitleIX@uco.edu. For more information about your options, including reporting and confidential resources, please visit: http://www.uco.edu/central/title-ix/index.asp.

Academic Misconduct: All students are expected to follow the UCO Code of Student Conduct. Failure to adhere to ethical standards may result in expulsion from the course or University as warranted and may include the filing of academic misconduct. report.

Transformative Learning: This course fulfills the Discipline Knowledge element of Central Six
(see http://www.uco.edu/central/tl/central6/ )

A summary Student Information Sheet is available for review.
https://www.uco.edu/academic-affairs/files/student-info-sheet.pdf

Central Six: This ourse satisfies Discipline Knowledge under Central Six. Discipline Knowledge includes content knowledge that students need in their chosen field of study to take charge of their own active learning, reflection and education motivation to ask questions, seek feedback and make use of all educational resources available to become scholars and professionals in their fields.

Covid

Consistent with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance for areas of substantial or high COVID-19 transmission as of August 1, 2021, the University of Central Oklahoma recommends that all individuals wear a mask covering the mouth and nose when in public indoor spaces such as classrooms, laboratories, studio spaces, the library, the Nigh University Center, enclosed athletic facilities, and other shared indoor spaces on campus.  While mask wearing is not required, the university encourages all members of the university community to follow the guidelines issued by the CDC based on conditions in Oklahoma County.  This guidance may be revised at any point during the semester.

As detailed in the Student Code of Conduct, students are expected to be familiar with the UCO Coronavirus webpage, www.uco.edu/coronavirus and are expected to follow the recommendations and guidance published on that page.  Because the recommendations and guidance are subject to change, students should check back often for updated information and requirements.

Students who follow these guidelines will not be penalized for class absences provided they follow their instructor’s directions for making up missed assignments in a timely fashion, in conformity with the requirements and expectations outlined in the class’s syllabus.  Instructors shall provide reasonable opportunities, consistent with the structure and objectives of the class, for students who are following these guidelines to participate in and to keep up with the work of the class.

As the conditions on campus and in the community evolve, events may occur that necessitate a change in the procedures, course schedule or modes of delivery.  The information provided on www.uco.edu/coronavirus will be updated throughout the academic year.  Procedure changes on this webpage and communicated via official correspondence from the university will supersede any prior guidance.

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have had direct exposure to someone with COVID-19, file a report with the COVID-19 Response Team at https://uco.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_39Omw83BStDpw1L.

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The University of Central Oklahoma has implemented recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) pertaining to COVID-19 on university campuses and will require students to cover their nose and mouth with an approved cloth face cover or disposable surgical-type face mask when on UCO properties. This means all students will be required to wear a face cover at all times in classrooms, hallways and public spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be available for students with diagnosed medical conditions, and must be coordinated through the UCO office of Disability Support Services. UCO will provide every student a UCO-branded cloth cover at the beginning of the semester and a limited supply of disposable masks will be available in each classroom building for those occasions when students or visitors forget their personal cloth face cover. Students who refuse to wear a cloth face cover or repeatedly forget their face cover will be subject to disciplinary action under the UCO Student Handbook and to the consequences associated with any loss of instruction. Remember slowing the spread of the virus is a community effort and will take everyone’s cooperation and support.