CHEM 1211L: Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I

1 Credit Hours

Concurrent: CHEM 1211, and (MATH 1111 or MATH 1113 or MATH 1190 or MATH 1179 or MATH 2202 or by placement to MATH 1113 or higher)
Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1211.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Maintain a laboratory notebook with key observations and results.
Demonstrate the appropriate laboratory safety measures as described by the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and your instructor.
Employ ethical practices for collecting and analyzing lab data.
Work collaboratively to execute each lab.
Work independently to analyze data and prepare each lab report.
Using multiple modes to communicate scientific data, such as orally or in writing, and present the information collected in lab in a clear and concise manner.
Design scientific figures and tables, using MS Excel and/or MS Word, to summarize the data collected from a laboratory experiment.
Use and maintain basic laboratory equipment, such as a thermometer, glassware, and balance.
Using one’s knowledge of chemistry, defend a scientific claim with the evidence collected from a laboratory experiment.
Use quantitative reasoning to determine if the calculated results are reasonable based on the laboratory data collected.