However, to foster cooperative learning, students are highly encouraged to interact with the others on their team. The discussion among team members and instructors with respect to principles, techniques and the agreement or disagreement of results is viewed as highly beneficial in the process of learning. The report for each of these collaborative labs will be based on the individual data and observations of each student . The maximum score for each collaborative lab is 100 points. The maximum score for each of the three individual labs in the course is 200 points.
Safety is of utmost importance in the laboratory.
You must be familiar with, and adhere to, all safety procedures outlined in the laboratory manual and posted in the lab. Although we have done our best to minimize potential dangers in the laboratory, anything when used improperly can become dangerous. A safety violation can result in dismissal from the lab and a zero for the experiment. If you are unsure about any aspect of an experiment, discuss it with your teaching assistant first. Grades Grades for this course will be based upon performance on weekly experiments and on the three lecture examinations.