General Chemistry Laboratory

Course Code:

CHEM 113

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 back ground 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:

Corequisite:

General Chemistry II

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.

Course Methodology:

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

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B:Pre-Lab Quiz, C: Post-Lab Quiz, D: Laboratory Report

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Ability to express the safety rules;	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,C,D
2. Ability to name / identify the commonly used glassware and equipment;	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,D
3. Ability to explain the solution preparation method;	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,D
4. Ability to apply the titration method;	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,C
5. Ability to calculate percent error;	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,C,D
6. Ability to calculate percent yield;	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,C,D
7. Ability to determine the precipitate in the precipitation reactions;	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,D
8. Ability to discuss the factors affecting solubility;	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,D
9. Ability to discuss the factors affecting reaction rate.	1a,4b,5b,7b,8b	1,2,3	A,B,D

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	No lab (Add/Drop Week)
2	Introduction/ Safety Rules. Glassware & Equipments and Basic Techniques. Preparation for the Laboratory Class. Keeping Good Laboratory Notes. How to write a Good Laboratory Report.	Lecture Notes Textbook
3	Exp 1 - Preparing a Standard solution Exp 2 - Preparing a Solution with Dilution Exp 3 - Preparing a Solution by Mixing	Lecture Notes Textbook
4	Exp 15 - Finding the Gas Constant	Lecture Notes Textbook
5	Exp 7 - Solubility Rules and Precipitation Reactions Exp 10 - Yield of a Chemical Reaction	Lecture Notes Textbook
6	Exp 16 - Determination of the Specific Heat of an Unknown Metal Exp 17 - Determination of the Heat of Fusion	Lecture Notes Textbook
7	Exp 4 - Effect of Nature of Solute and Solvent on Solubility Exp 5 - Effect of Temperature on Solubility	Lecture Notes Textbook
8	No lab (Festive Holiday)
9	Exp 9 - Freezing Point Depression.	Lecture Notes Textbook

10	Midterm	Lecture Notes Textbook
11	Laboratory Report Review- How to enhance your laboratory report No Lab (Public Holiday)
12	Exp 13 - Factors Affecting Reaction Rate	Lecture Notes Textbook
13	Exp 8 - Acidity of Solutions	Lecture Notes Textbook
14	Exp 11 - Titration: Acid - Base Titration	Lecture Notes Textbook
15	General Review and Separation Methods	Lecture Notes Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

“General Chemistry Laboratory Manual-Techniques and

Experiments” D. Rende, S. Bucak, Z. Tuiebakhova, N. Baysal.

Yeditepe University

Additional Resources

“Chemistry”, Raymond Chang, Kenneth A. Goldsby, McGraw Hill,

11th Edition, 2012.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Lecture Notes (shared in the YULearn page of the course)
Assignments	-
Exams	9 Pre-Lab 5 Post-lab 4 Laboratory Report 1 Midterm 1Final

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERMSTUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Pre-Lab	9	5
Post-lab	5	15
Laboratory Report	4	25
Midterm	1	25
Total		70

Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		30
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 WORK LOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	52
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	1	14
Pre-Lab Exam	9	0.5	4.5
Post-lab	5	0.5	2.5
Lab Report	4	5	20
Midterm	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Work Load			97
Total Work Load/ 25(h)			3.9
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

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