CHE 106L, Principles of Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

Instructor: Lawrence T. Sein, Ph.D.

Office Hours: Wednesday 2:00 - 4:00 PM, and Friday 1:00 - 3:00 PM, in 304 SET

phone: (610) 902-8504

Computation of Grade: The final grade will be weighted:

Laboratory Reports - 50%

Laboratory Quizzes - 20%

Final Exam - 30%

Student Evaluation - 10%



For Microsoft Word copy of syllabus click here.


Date

Experiment

W 1/18

Introduction / Safety Training

W 1/25

The scientific method / chemical calculations

W 2/1

Experiment 2: Paper Chromatography

W 2/8

Experiment 1: Preparation and Properties of Gases in a Breath

W 2/15

Experiment 5: What protects us from UV light

W 2/22

Experiment 7: Molecular Models

2/26 - 3/5

Semester Break

W 3/8

W 3/15

Experiment 9: Chemical Moles: Converting Baking Soda to Table Salt

W 3/22

Experiment 13: Analysis of Vinegar

W 3/29

Experiment 14: Measurement of Water Hardness

W 4/5

Th 4/6

Last day to withdraw from class

W 4/12

4/13 - 4/17

Easter Break

W 4/19

W 4/21

W 5/3

TBA

Final Exam!

I have always marked and returned examinations the next week of class, so the student can legitimately expect the timely return of all examinations.


Academic Honesty:

Cheating in the class in any form will result in a final grade of F, with no exceptions


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