General Chemistry Laboratory

Course Code:

CHEM113

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

2

Theoric:

1

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

2

ECTS:

4

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to place the abstract concepts encountered in lecture into an experimental context, to reinforce the theoretical background of the textbook and lecture, to introduce students to rigorous experimental methods, record keeping and report writing, to develop students’ skills in various laboratory techniques, and to teach students to conduct experiments and analyze and interpret data.

Course Content:

Grand review of chemical fundamentals; Safety rules; Chemical glassware and equipment; Preparing solutions; Factors affecting the solubility; Solubility rules and precipitation; Reactions in aqueous solutions; Chemical kinetics; Chemical equilibrium; Acidity of solutions; Volumetric analysis.

Corequisite:

General Chemistry II

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Laboratory work

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Post-Lab, C: Experiment report.

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1.Ability to use the basic knowledge and concepts of general chemistry laboratory: a.Ability to express the safety rules; b.Ability to name the commonly used glasswares and equipments; c.Ability to identify the appropriate glassware and the equipment.	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,C
2.Ability to perform the basic chemical tecniques: a.Ability to explain the solution preperation method; b.Ability to use the titration and potentiometric titration methods.	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,C
3.Ability to practice the basic chemistry knowledge and equations on the experimental data: a.Ability to calculate percent error; b.Ability to calculate percent yield; c.Ability to determine the precipitate in the precipitation reactions; d.Ability to discuss the factors affecting solubility and reaction rate; e.Ability to draw graphs.	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,C
4.Ability to document scientific lab report according to the experimental data.	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction	Textbook
2	Introduction-Lecture about Lab Report preparation and how to use Excel	Textbook
3	Safety Rules, Chemical Equipments and Glasswares, Finding the Gas Law Constant (Experiment 1)	Textbook
4	Determination of Specific Heat of an Unknown Metal (Experiment 2), Heat of Fusion of Ice (Experiment 3)	Textbook
6	Solubility Rules and Precipitation Reactions (Experiment 5)	Textbook
7	Yield of a Chemical Reaction (Experiment 6)	Textbook
8	29 October-Republic Day Week- No Lab MIDTERM
9	Factors Affecting Solubility (Experiment 7)	Textbook
10	Freezing Point Depression (Experiment 8)	Textbook
11	Factors Affectng Reaction Rate (Experiment 9)	Textbook
12	Acidity of Solutions and Strong Acid-Strong Base Titration (Experiment 10)	Textbook
13	Potentiometric Titration (Experiment 11)	Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	“General Chemistry Laboratory Manual - Techniques and Experiments” D. Rende, S. Bucak, Z. Tuiebakhova, N. Baysal. Yeditepe Üniversitesi
Additional Resources	“Chemistry”, Raymond Chang, Kenneth A. Goldsby, McGraw Hill, 11th edition, 2012.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	-
Assignments	5 Lab Report
Exams	6 PostLab 1 Midterm 1 Final

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
5 Lab Report ve 6 PostLab	11	40
Ara Sınav (midterm)	1	20
Total		60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.	√
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.	√
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,	√
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.	√
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	1	14
Pre Lab Quiz	9	0.5	4.5
Post Lab Quiz	5	0.5	2.5
Lab Report	4	6	24
Midterm	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Work Load			91
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			3.6
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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