...of Central Florida CHM 2046L Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory (1 Credit) Course Syllabus Graduate Laboratory Instructor: Office: Phone: E-mail: Office Hours: | Instructor: Dr. Cherie YestrebskyOffice: CH 325Phone: 407-823-2135E-mail: cherie.yestrebsky@ucf.edu | University Course Catalog Description Illustration of chemical principles and introduction to the techniques of inorganic and physical chemistry. Course Overview The Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory course is designed to give students an insight into the processes of experimental chemistry. The course provides a series of authentic, challenging, and relevant questions which students seek to answer through experimentation in a safe environment. Lab techniques like titration, spectroscopy, dilution, and measurement will be incorporated with critical thinking exercises to enhance the learning process and improve comprehension of fundamental concepts. An introduction to writing within the science discipline will be addressed each week. Course Objectives At the end of the semester, students will be able to: * Keep safety the first priority while working in the laboratory * Design a procedure to answer a key question * Model how writing is used in a variety of chemistry genres * Experiment with glassware & equipment in alignment with their intended function * Develop stronger critical thinking skills * Use laboratory terminology/vocabulary in text and...
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...Laboratory Report Format 1. Title Page: The following is an example of the proper lab report title page format. Of course, you must substitute information pertinent to the specific lab and course. The title page will be a single, whole page. Laboratory Exercise #1 Verification of Ohm's Law by Fred Derf Lab Partner: Jonathan Dough EETH 1811 Electronic Circuit Technology Lecture Section 001 Lab Section 101 Performed on: February 31, 1994 Submitted on: March 1, 1994 To: Dr. Pepper 2. Objective(s) Describe in formal language (third person impersonal) the objective(s) of the lab. State the rules or theories to be investigated in the lab. Rule of thumb: someone else, using the same knowledge you have, should be able to complete the task given this information alone. In some cases, lab objectives may be given to you. You should expand these supplied objectives whenever appropriate. List all components (including values) and major equipment required to perform the exercise. Be sure to include make, model, and serial numbers of all equipment used. This listing should not include items such as meter leads or jumper wires, which are required for the use of the laboratory equipment. By listing the equipment itself it is implied that the necessary meter leads or other connecting apparatus is included. Provide all detailed schematics which, when implemented, will produce the results desired. Do not include developmental schematics here. Computer drawn schematics are preferable...
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...Laboratory Report Style Guide A formal lab report is how you communicate the details of an experiment to the outside world. There are many ways of writing up a laboratory experiment. You have probably already done different forms in science and biology classes. The format we will use in this class is called “journal article format,” because it is the same format that scientific journals require for published articles. More practically, it is the format required by most colleges. It more or less resembles the format of an English term paper. Sections Summary A standard journal article laboratory report is organized into the following sections: Title: A single sentence fragment (no verb) that describes your experimental objective and gives some indication of the method (procedure). Abstract: A one-paragraph summary of the entire experiment—your procedure, results, and analysis. Introduction: A description of the scientific background for your experiment, including any previous experiments that your experiment builds on. (Remember to cite your sources!) The final sentence (analogous to the thesis statement in a term paper) is the objective of your experiment. Materials and Methods: A detailed description (in paragraph format) of the procedure for your experiment. Results: Your data, as you observed/recorded it. Note that this section is only for data that you observed or measured directly. Your analysis (including calculations) belongs in the Discussion section...
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...To do Lab Report for Single and Double Replacement reactions : This is a formal lab report. It must be typed or written by hand with blue or black ink. Make sure that you include the following: 1. Title 2. List of Materials 3. Safety that includes MSDS risk assessment for all the materials used ( instructions were given to you already and they are in Moodle) 4. Pre-lab questions 5. Data Tables with the results obtained ( observations and predictions) 6. Post Lab: Part I : Single Replacement Reactions a. For every reaction that took place you must write the balanced chemical equation b. Which metal reacted the most? c. Rank your metals from more to least active Part II: Double replacement Reactions a. For every reaction where you observed precipitate, write the complete balanced molecular equation, the complete ionic equation and the net ionic equation; use the solubility rules to identify the precipitate and the states of matter of each substance participating in the reaction. b. Which cation produced the most number of precipitates? c. Write general rules of solubility that you observed. 7. Final Conclusion and error analysis To do Lab Report for Single and Double Replacement reactions : This is a formal lab report. It must be typed or written with blue or black ink. Make sure that you include the following: 1. Title 2. List of Materials 3. Safety that includes MSDS risk assessment for all the materials used ( instructions...
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...Lab RepoRt assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions, diagrams if needed, and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate student’s writing of lab reports by providing this information in an editable file which can be sent to an instructor obseRvations Data Table 1: Brine Shrimp Hatching Data| |Day 1|Day 2|Day 3|Day 4|Day 5| |AM|PM|AM|PM|AM|PM|AM|PM|AM|PM| Vial #1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0| Vial #2|0|0|5|5|1|1|0|0|0|0| Vial #3|0|0|8|8|10|10|14|14|7|7| Vial #4|0|0|3|3|5|5|2|2|0|0| Vial #5|0|0|0|0|4|4|1|1|0|0| Questions A. What was your hypothesis for this experiment? I believe 60 grams of sea salt will be the best for the hatching of brine shrimp eggs. B. Based upon your observations, what was the corresponding salinity of the solutions in each of the five vials? Please explain your answer. 1) 0 2) 60 3) 90 4) 120 5) 30 Because brine shrimp have succeeded in living in highly saline bodies of water, I believe that the vials with more shrimp that hatched had the higher salinities, and the vials with no shrimp hatching...
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...Properties of Gases Peter Jeschofnig, Ph.D. Version 42-0189-00-01 Lab Report Assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions, diagrams if needed, and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate students’ writing of lab reports by providing this information in an editable file which can be sent to an instructor. Observations Make a table of the gases studied. Tabulate their colors, the effect on lighted or glowing splints, and other properties one might use to identify them. | | |Data Table: Experiment Results | |Gas |Flame |Glowing |Limewater |Bromothymol | | |reaction |splint |reaction |blue reaction | |Hydrogen |Bright orange | | | ...
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...Vass, Ed.D. Version 42-0007-02-01 Lab RepoRt assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions, diagrams if needed, and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate students’ writing of lab reports by providing this information in an editable file which can be sent to an instructor. Exercise 1: Observing Blood Questions A. What are the components of blood? Plasma, platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells are the components of blood. B. What is the function of red blood cells? Red blood cells carry oxygen to your cells and remove carbon dioxide from your cells. A. C. List the five types of leukocytes and describe the function of each. Neurtophils are white blood cells that attack the infection before other white blood cells. Eosinophils are white blood cells that protect the body by killing and swallowing bacteria. Monocytes help with immune defense and rebuild damaged tissue. Basophils increase in numbers when the body has an infection and accumulate at the site of the infection. They help to increase blood flow and decrease inflammation. Lymphocytes are mostly responsible for helping the body’s immune system. They consist of B and T cells. B cells release antibodies into the body’s fluids and T cells directly attack viruses. www.LabPaq.co m 14 ©Hands-On Labs, Inc. Experiment CardiovasCular...
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...Histology Laszlo Vass, Ed.D. Version 42-0013-00-01 Lab RepoRt assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions, diagrams if needed, and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate students’ writing of lab reports by providing this information in an editable file which can be sent to an instructor. Purpose What is the purpose of this exercise? Are there any safety concerns associated with this exercise? If so, list what they are and what precautions should be taken. Exercise 1: Epithelial Tissue Data Table 1: Epithelial Tissue Observations | TISSUE TYPE | OBSERVATIONS | Simple Squamous | Flat, scale-like cells, and very close together. | Simple Cuboidal | Single layer of cube/oval like cells, cells are not packed together | Simple Columnar (stomach) | Single layer of different sized tall, narrow cells, connective tissue | Simple Columnar (duodenum) | | Stratified Squamous (keratinized) | | Stratified Squamous (non-keratinized) | | Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar | | Transitional | | Stratified Cuboidal (online) | | Stratified Columnar (online) | | Questions A. Why is the study of histology important in the overall understanding of anatomy and physiology? B. How...
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...LAB CHECKLIST 1. BEFORE YOU BEGIN ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ PRINT: Find and Print your lab CHECK FORMAT: Make sure you have all the pages and that they printed correctly READ: Read the ENTIRE lab UNDERSTAND: Look up any words you do not understand in your textbook or approved sources (dictionary, reading material from class) NOT Wikipedia and write the definitions on the lab HIGHLIGHT: Highlight any portions of the lab that seem important, tricky, or that you have questions about PRELAB: Complete any Prelab questions 2. WHILE COLLECTING DATA ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ASK: Before you begin, ask the teacher any questions that you had while reading the lab READ: Read the instructions again before each new step MEASURE: Make clear and precise measurements – DO NOT FORGET UNITS RECORD: record all measurements clearly, make sure you can find and read them later – DO NOT FORGET UNITS OBSERVE: Make good observations – record what you saw, smelled, felt, heard, etc. No detail is too small and there is often no going back to see it again PARTICIPATE: Make sure that everyone in your lab group is participating and has all of the data recorded 3. AFTER COMPLETING DATA COLLECTION ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ READ: Reread the methods – did you miss anything? Are there any steps on the next page? READ: As soon as you are sure the data collection is complete, read the directions for the lab report/writeup – Do you have all the data you need? How will you need to organize the data? Are you using class, group, or personal data...
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...Name______________________________________________ IB Guide to Writing Lab Reports Standard and Higher Level Chemistry 2010-2011 Table of Contents page 1 Explanations, Clarifications, and Handy Hints page 2 - 13 IB Laboratory Evaluation Rubric page 14 - 15 Formal Lab Report Format page 16 Error Analysis Types of Experimental Errors page 17 Error Analysis: Some Key Ideas page 18 Precision and Accuracy in Measurements A Tale of Four Cylinders Assessment of Errors and Uncertainties in IB Lab Reports Explaining Terms and Concepts in Error Analysis page 19 - 20 page 21 Mathematics of Evaluating Accuracy and Precision page 26 - 27 Rejection of Data page 28 More Examples of Propagating Error page 29 - 31 page 22 - 25 Typical Instrumental Uncertainties page 32 Checklist for Writing IB Lab Reports page 33 - 34 Please read carefully and keep this handy reference for future use in writing exemplary lab reports. Page 1 IB Guide to Writing Laboratory Reports Explanations, Clarifications, and Handy Hints The nature of science is to investigate the world around you. An inquiring mind is essential to science. Experiments are designed by curious minds to gain insight into wonder-producing phenomena. Hopefully, this process of designing experiments, doing experiments, thinking about experimental results, and writing lab reports will tremendously benefit YOU! IB Chemistry is the challenge you have chosen...
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...objectives of TECM 2700 include the following: * learn to write clearly, concisely, and correctly * learn the value of good writing skills in business and industry * learn and practice writing various technical documents common in business and industry * use word processing and graphics software to create effective technical documents * learn to write as a member of a team Evaluation Style Exam 11 February 100 pts. Design Case Study 25 February 100 pts. Correspondence Case Study 25 February 50 pts. Job Materials Case Study 6 March 100 pts. Proposal 1 April 100 pts. Team Instructions 8 April 100 pts. Team Feasibility Report 17 April 100 pts. Formal Project 1 May 200 pts. E-Portfolio 1 May 100 pts. Professionalism* continuous 50 pts....
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...Relocation Project Project Management Plan (PMP) For ABC QC Lab Equipment Relocation * * May 4, 2010 Prepared by Ingrid Valmes Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Project Summary 1 1.1.1 Scope 1 1.1.2 Funding Source 1 1.1.3 Objectives 1 1.1.4 Products Produced by the Project 1 1.2 Document Summary 1 1.2.1 Purpose 2 1.2.2 Evolution of the Plan 2 2. Roles and Responsibilities 3 2.1 External Roles and Responsibilities 4 2.1.1 Project Sponsor 4 2.1.2 Resource Manager 4 2.1.3 Contracts Representative 4 2.2 Project Roles and Responsibilities 4 2.2.1 Senior Manager 4 2.2.2 Project Manager 4 2.2.3 Requirements Manager (Project Team Member) 4 2.2.4 Measurement Analyst (Project Team Member) 4 2.2.5 Quality Assurance Manager (Project Team Member) 4 2.2.6 Configuration Manager (Project Team Member) 4 2.2.7 Risk Manager (Project Team Member) 4 2.2.8 Team Leaders (Project Team Member) 4 2.2.9 Project Training Needs 4 3. Project Management Activities 4 3.1 Integrated Project Management 4 3.1.1 Use of DHI’s Defined Processes 4 3.1.2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders 4 3.2 Project Planning 4 3.2.1 Establish Estimates 4 3.2.1.1 Material Costs 4 3.2.2 Develop a Plan 4 3.2.3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan 4 3.2.4 Communicate the Plan 4 3.2.5 Risk Management Planning 4 3.2.6 Quality Assurance Planning 4 3.2.7 Quality Assurance Audit Schedule 4 3.2.8 Project Management Tools 4 3.3 Project Monitoring and Control 4 ...
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...Honors Biology Laboratory Report Format This format is to be used for formal laboratory reports. All reports must be typed, using 10 or 12 point font. Include your name, name of partners, date, class and section. Laboratory reports are done individually; data is shared amongst groups, not interpretations. Correct grammar and spelling are expected. All writing is done using the passive voice and the past tense. Title • Reflect on the factual content of the paper. • Use fewer than 10 words. • Describe your specific investigation. o For instance “The Effect of Road Salt on Lentil Seed Germination and Growth” rather than “Seed Experiment” Abstract Provide a brief overview of the report in your own words The abstract should contain 5 parts (as outlined in abstract rubric) o Purpose, Hypothesis, Procedure, Results, Conclusion Be specific about results - do not use phrases like "it worked". Be very careful NOT to copy text from the lab handout. The abstract should be one paragraph and contain scientific terminology Problem • State the problem specifically in question form. o For instance, “What is the effect of road salt on the germination and growth of lentil seeds?” Hypothesis State the hypothesis using the "If, then. because" format. ...
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...BUSINESS 111 Non-BBA NEW VENTURE PROJECT Introduction The New Venture Project will test your group’s ability to: perform independent research and write a formal business report, make a formal presentation of your findings, and manage the time and skills of your group members. The objective of this assignment is to persuade your audience/potential investors that you have identified an opportunity that fills an important gap in the market. You are asked to identify an idea for a new venture and conduct an environmental analysis (PEST, Five Forces, size of market) to prove that your idea is worth funding. Essentially, you are answering two questions: What is your idea and why does it represent a worthwhile opportunity in the business environment? This project is worth 20 marks of your BU111 final grade and consists of three components: • 4 marks for the New Venture Preliminary Report (hard copy due BEFORE Friday, October 12th at 12 noon; turnitin and peer evaluations due BEFORE Friday, October 12th at 12 midnight • 10 marks for the Final Report (hard copy due BEFORE Friday, November 16th at 12 noon and turnitin and peer evaluations BEFORE Friday, November 16th at 12 midnight) • 6 marks for the New Venture Presentations (done in Labs #10 or #11 as assigned by TA – peer evaluations due BEFORE Wednesday, December 5th at 12 midnight) Details on what is required and how to complete and submit each of the above components are provided below...
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...Name: Harold E Cooper Date: 13 July 15 Instructor’s Name: Dr. Clement Yedjou Assignment: SCI203 Phase 1 Lab Report Title: Human Impacts on the Sustainability of Groundwater Instructions: You will need to write a 1-page lab report using the scientific method to answer the following question: • If current human development does not change, will groundwater sustainability be affected? Yes, the groundwater sustainability will be drastically affected. “When land is cleared for human development, more flooding occurs, the transpiration rate (the amount of water evaporating into the atmosphere from the planet) is reduced and rainwater is inhibited from adequately percolating (penetrating the soil) into the ground to allow for aquifers and groundwater to be recharged. (Environmental Science, 2010) Improvements in the efficiency of water use such as improved irrigation systems as well as efficient management of modern technologies that waste more water than is needed for productions is the only solution to elude the scarcity of our freshwater supply. The six billion people that currently inhabit the population of our planet use approximately 30 percent of the total accessible renewable supply of water. It is estimated that by 2025, the percentage may increase to 70 percent, with continuous growth in population and modernizations. “Achieving sustainability and water security requires better planning, management, and technologies. The following list is a promising...
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