Instructions for writing the lab reports are presented in detail in the lab manual, along with a sample report. Included in each lab is a set of questions which must be answered and turned in along with the lab report. Lab reports are due one week after the completion of the experiment. Late penalties will be assessed at 2 points per day for up to one week. Lab reports more than one week late will receive a grade of zero.
Lab reports are to be written independently by each student.
The same policy will hold for quizzes and the final exam. An important aspect of this course is learning good lab technique. Safety is extremely important when working in a laboratory. Each experiment lists safety precautions that should be taken during that lab. Additionally, students are required to wear safety goggles and a lab coat at all times during the lab.