Welcome to the Home Page of CHEM 108: General Chemistry Lab

Lab Manual: Cooper, M., Cooperative Chemistry Laboratory Manual; 5^th edition

Welcome to Chemistry 108, General Chemistry Laboratory. Chemistry is an important science involved in many areas, as chemists seek means to improve the quality of life. From the food we eat, to the clothes we wear, to energy, our health and the environment, chemistry plays a central role. Scientists studying the mysteries of the human body, the future health of our planet, and the farthest reaches of the universe need an understanding of basic chemical principles. It is important to note that our understanding of chemistry has largely been developed through centuries of rigorous laboratory experimentation.

The format of this course may be different from other courses you have encountered. Instead of performing one lab exercise each week, you will become members of a group working on assigned, open-ended projects.

The goals of this course align with the University Level Competency #1- ″Winthrop graduates think critically and solve problems″ and University Level Competency #4- ″Winthrop graduates communicate effectively.″ Students completing this course successfully will:

-Gain experience in solving scientific problems by having to plan, execute, evaluate, and present experiments designed in a group setting

-Be introduced to the communication methods scientists use, including the scientific notebook, the scientific paper and oral presentation

-Be introduced to some laboratory and instrumental techniques that scientists use in solving problems

You will complete six labs this semester. You will not be graded on how close you come to an answer, but how you plan, execute, evaluate, and present your experimental data.

University-Level Competencies: Competency 1: Winthrop graduates think critically and solve problems.

Winthrop University graduates reason logically, evaluate and use evidence, and solve problems. They seek out and assess relevant information from multiple viewpoints to form well-reasoned conclusions. Winthrop graduates consider the full context and consequences of their decisions and continually reexamine their own critical thinking process, including the strengths and weaknesses of their arguments. Throughout this course, students will work on developing their critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students will use their chemistry knowledge to investigate how chemistry is involved in our daily lives.

University-Level Competencies: Competency 4: Winthrop graduates communicate effectively.

Winthrop University graduates communicate in a manner appropriate to the subject, occasion, and audience. They create texts -including but not limited to written, oral, and visual presentations-that convey content effectively. Mindful of their voice and the impact of their communication, Winthrop graduates successfully express and exchange ideas.

Finally, this page provides valuable information. Be sure to review all the information. Your success in this lab will depend on your preparation. Read the background material associated with each cooperative lab project before coming to lab. If you have specific questions, see your lab instructor before coming to lab. You will want to spend your lab time completing the assignment, not deciding what to do!

Lab Policies

Grading

Lab Schedule

CHEM 108 Recitation- Ms. Kull-001

CHEM 108 Recitation- Dr. McIntosh-003

CHEM 108 Recitation- Dr. Dammann-004 and 005