CHEM 1505: Chemistry Laboratory I
Introduction
Welcome to CHEM 1505:Chemistry Laboratory l.
This Course Guide contains important information aboutthe course structure,learning materials,and expectations for completing the course requirements.It also provides information about how and when to contactyour Open Learning Faculty Member,an expert in the course content,who will guide you through the course.Take some time to read through the Course Guide to familiarize yourself with what you need to do to successfully complete your course.
If you have any questions,please feel free to contact your Open Learning Faculty Member.We hope you enjoy the course.
Course Description
This course is the first laboratory in a fundamental first-year chemistry course,designed for students who have completed CHEM 1503:Chemical Bonding andOrganic Chemistry.The topics include a review of laboratory safetyand equipment, chemical changes,laboratory techniques and measurements,separation of mixtures,properties of gases,liquids and solids, physical and chemical properties,identification of metalicions,ionic reactions,stoichiometry of a precipitation reaction,caloric content of food,and water-hardness determination.Students are expected to become familiar with these topics,and demonstrate their proficiency in various laboratory techniques.
Prerequisities
Recommended:
Chemistry 11
Chemistry 12
Principles of Math 12
Foundation of Math 12.
Co requisite:
A first-year general chemistry course,such as CHEM 1503
Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course,you will be able to:
● Demonstrate and have an appreciation of basic laboratory safety concepts. ·Assemble and operate experimental apparatus.
·Demonstrate basic chemistry lab techniques such as weighing samples,reading scientific scales,performing accurate measurements,pipetting,titrating,using volumetric glassware,and using a colorimeter.
● Demonstrate basic handling and cleanup of chemicals.
● Demonstrateorganized recording of experimental and observational data. ·Displaydata results in a graph.
·Use experimental data to construct calibration curves,perform dilution calculations,and calculate the amount of unknown compounds in a sample.
·Use appropriate references for obtaining information about a chemical. ·Cite literature referencesproperly.
Course Materials
This section describes the course materials that you will need for CHEM 1505.
Lab Kit &Lab Manual
Your lab kit provides equipment,chemicals,and anything else that you will need to do the experiments and can't provide for yourself.Some common materials,like vinegar and other household items,you may need to supply.
Your Lab Manual (found on Lab Manual tab)gives you instructions on how to do each experiment.These instructions have been tested by lab instructors and students,but if you have any questions about a procedure or something doesn't work,contact your Open Learning Faculty Member.
You will be instructed to keep observations in laboratory notes.You will not send all of your notes for grading,but you will be asked to send certain data tables,answers to questions,and photos showing techniques or results.You will need to have access to a digital camera during the experiments to take photos of your progress.Make sure that you keep very detailed,neat,well organized notes so that you can show that you have done the experiment and have understood the concepts.Your laboratory notes will help you prepare for your labreports and the final exam.
Note
lf you have any questions about course textbooks or other materials,please contact Enrolment Services at [email protected] or 1.800.663.9711(toll-free in Canada),250.852.7000(Kamloops,BC),and 1.250.852.7000(International).
Required Hardware,Software,Computer Skills,and Other Resources
You can find detailed information about the hardware,software,and computer skills requirements for your course at
The other resources that you need for this course are the following:
Computer with Internet Connection:You will need a computer with Internet connection to access the course materials and complete the assignments.
Digital Camera:You will need to have access to a digital camera during the experiments to take photos and videos of your progress.
Web-cam: You will need a computer web-cam in order to demonstrate your work in the practical component of the final exam. For more information,please read the "Assessments"section in this Course Guide.
Microphone headset:To communicate with your Open Learning Faculty Member during the practical component of the final exam,you will need computer speakers or headphones,and a microphone.(A computer headset should be sufficient.)
Skype Account:You will need a Skype account in order to demonstrate your work in the practical component of the final exam. Skype accounts are free,and you can reqister for an account at http://www.skype.com. If you are unable to use Skype,please
contact your Open Learning Faculty Member to make an alternative arrangement.
Calculator: This course requires a non-programmable,single-numeric line calculator,such as the Casio fx-260.This course does not permit textual input calculators,electronic devices,paper dictionaries,or translation devices to be used on the final exams. We reserve the right to inspect any student calculator during the final exams.