OBJECTIVES:
        1.  To teach chemistry majors the basic techniques needed for bichemical research.
        2.  To introduce students to independent research.

I. General Laboratory Policies

        1. To follow existing policies set by Chem 16 lab coordinators.
        2. No labgown, no goggles, no schematic diagram = no experiment!
        3. Following existing rules on tardiness and absences

II. Grading System
 

        1. Each student is expected to keep a laboratory notebook.
        2. The students are required to make schematic diagram of each experiment they will perform, know safety
        (toxicity, etc) of the chemicals they will use (Note: Instructors should guide them on proper data collection)
        3. Students will be graded on their laboratory techniques, data, and answers to guide questions.
        4. The instructor is expected to give pre and post lab discussions.
         Note: Every experiment, please refer to the MSDS for the re-agents - www.sigma-Aldrich.com
 

IV. Formal Reports

        Each group should submit a formal report on assigned experiments (to be announced by instructor). Reports should be type-written (font size > 10 pt), double-spaced and not exceed 10 pages. Reports are to be submitted a week after completion of the experiment/s. Corresponding deductions will be given to late  reports. The format of the repor is as follows:

                                i. Abstract: Brief summary of experiment
                                ii. Introduction: Objective and Theory
                                iii. Materials and Methods
                                iv. Results
                                v. Discussion
                                vi. References

V. Special Project

         The class will be divided into teams of four. Each team will choose from a pool of topics ( to be given by instructors) and propose an original research/experiment that they will carry out. The teams will be given until midsemester to submit their research proposals for evaluation. The instructors must see to it thyat the research is doable (with existing resources available), relevant, and within the context of the course. The teams will be given two weeks (equivalent to four meetings) to carry out their independent experiments. The teams are required to present their independent research and write a formal report.

VI. Quizzes

        To be given whenever the instructor deems necessary.

VII. Final Exam

        The final exam is departmental and will cover all that has been covered in the course . The student should at least get a passing grade (50%) to pass the course.
 
 

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