Practice concepts associated with laboratory safety, including the possible consequences of not adhering to appropriate safety guidelines.
Demonstrate the computational skills needed to perform appropriate laboratory related calculations to include, but not be limited to determining the number of significant figures in numerical value, solving problems using values represented in exponential notation, solving dimensional analysis problems, and manipulating mathematical formulas as needed to determine the value of a variable.
Perform laboratory observations (both qualitative and quantitative) using sensory experience and appropriate measurement instrumentation (both analog and digital).
Record quantitatively measured values to the correct number of significant figures and assign the correct units.
Master basic laboratory techniques including, but not limited to weighing samples (liquid and solid), determining sample volumes, measuring the temperature of samples, heating and cooling a sample or reaction mixture, decantation, filtration, and titration.
Draw appropriate conclusions based on data and analyses.
Present experimental results in laboratory reports of appropriate length, style and depth, or through other modes as required.
Determine chemical formulas and classify different types of reactions.
Relate laboratory experimental observations, operations, calculations, and findings to theoretical concepts presented in the complementary lecture course.
Course Description Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory is a laboratory course designed to complement the theory and concepts presented in the Introduction to Chemistry lecture component, and will introduce students to techniques for obtaining and analyzing experimental observations pertaining to chemistry using diverse methods and equipment. Credits: 1