The laboratory experiments are divided into three groups of experiments. The first group covers qualitative analysis and the last two are devoted to quantitative determinations. The first time each experiment is carried out, samples of the same unknown will be given to a team composed of three students in the lab. The discussion of principles and techniques as well as the agreement or disagreement of results among team members and instructors are viewed as highly beneficial in the process of learning. The maximum score for each of the three individual labs in the course is 200.
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. Your grade for this course will be based upon your performance on weekly experiments and on the three lecture examinations.