General Chemistry II Laboratory

Course e-Syllabus

Course: General Chemistry II Laboratory, CHEM. 1232

 

Course Description: This laboratory course focuses on calculations involving chemical systems plus laboratory exercises dermonstrating principles discussed in CHEM 1223. The course consists of one hour of recitarion snd three hours laboratory per week.

 

 

Prerequisites:  CHEM 1223 or concurrent enrollment.

 

Instructor:  Dr. Mike Jezercak            Office:  H 320 C   E-maildrjez@uco.drjez.com

 

Office Hours:TBA

 

Course Objectives: Students, upon completion of this course, will have gained exposure and practice in the basic language and operation of chemistry.

                                                         

 Laboratory Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Wednesday and Tuesday 2:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.

Lab Text: Laboratory Manual provided

Other Resources: The student will also need a scientific calculator for in-lab calculations. Approved laboratory safety goggles must be worn.

Evaluation: Final scores will be based on the results of 12 regular laboratory experiments, quizzes and pre-lab exercises. Written Mid-Term and Final exam scores will be a part of the lecture exam scores. In the event of a serious illness or emergency, 1 quiz grade and 1 lab grade may be discarded. No other grades will be discarded and there will be no make-up labs, quizzes or exams. If you know of a conflict that will cause you to miss a lab, consult with your lab professor.

 

Weighting:

 

 

Grade Distribution:

Laboratories

60%

 

A = 85%

Quizzes 

20%

 

B = 70 %

Final Exam

20%

 

C = 55%

 

 

 

D = 40%

 

Audit: Students desiring to audit this course will be assessed a satisfactory grade by maintaining a letter grade of “C” or better.

 

Attendance:  Attendance to all classes is expected. No make-up exams will be given.

 

Quality of Written Work: All submitted assignments and exams must conform to standards discussed in class and in the provided handout and example. Work not adhering to strict standards of neatness, organization and grammar will not be graded and will subsequently be marked as missing

 

Course Schedule:

The lecture schedule, chapter coverage and homework assignment schedule are all posted at

 

 Topical Coverage

The order and content of this course will follow the lecture text. Topical content list.

 

Audit: Students desiring to audit this course will be assessed a satisfactory grade by maintaining a letter grade of “C” or better.

 

Attendance:  Attendance to all classes is required.

 

 Submitted Work: All work submitted for a grade must adhere to standards commensurate with work at the Universitry level. See the Homework and Problem Solving Organization for specific information.

 

 

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.