Quiz 1 Syllabus (CHE 111)
What is included in the minimum penalty for an academic offense in the general and organic chemistry labs, assuming it is the student's first offense?
1. 0 on the assignment 2. One letter grade reduction in the final course grade
What is the order of the Discussion section that should appear in a lab report?
1. A statement of purpose or hypothesis 2. Summary of relevant results 3. Explanation of whether or not results support the original hypothesis 4. Explanation of why results do or do not support the original hypothesis 5. Discussion of other issues pertinent to lab and their affect on results
What should be included in a student's email to the lab supervisor?
1. Course and section number 2. Question and/or comment 3. Name 4. TA's name
What should be included in the header of a lab report?
1. Date 2. Lab partner's name 3. TA's name 4. Course and section number 5. Name
What is a Teaching Assistant responsible for?
1. Holds office hours in the Learning Center 2. Grades lab reports and posts grades on Canvas 3. Enforces safety within the lab 4. Monitors students in lab
What should be included in the discussion section about other issues pertinent to the lab?
1. How errors would have affected results 2. How errors could have been prevented 3. Potential source of error
Where are the following places that students can get help with their lab report?
1. Learning Center 2. The student
Where can students find examples of how to cite a reference for their lab report?
1. On web 2. In a style manual 3. In a lab manual
What is a Student responsible for?
1. Prepares for class and arrives ready to complete experiments 2. Completes all assignments by the due date given in the course schedule 3. follows safety rules whole performing experiments
What is a Lab Supervisor responsible for?
1. Writes quizzes 2. Maintains Canvas site 3. Enforces safety within the lab 4. Trains teaching assistants (TAs)
In scientific writing sources of error include thing that?
1. You know happened 2. Could have happened
How soon should a student expect a response after sending an email to the TA or the supervisor?
24 hours
What is the correct format of a file name report?
9_lastname_firstname
Exceptionally high achievement as a result of aptitude, effort, and intellectual initiative
A
What is included in the minimum penalty for academic offense for a student who has prior academic offense?
A minimum penalty will vary depending on prior penalty.
What should be used when writing in a lab notebook?
A pen blue or black.
What should be included in a lab report if the procedure "IS" in the lab manual?
A reference to the lab manual.
What should be included in a lab report if the procedure "IS NOT" in the lab manual?
A step-by-step procedure for the experiment.
High Achievement as a result of ability and effort
B
A student with an "unexcused" absence must turn in their lab report that was due on the day of the absence
By the original due date.
Satisfactory achievement
C
Where can student find information about writing their lab report?
Chapter 2 of the lab manual.
If a student will miss a class due to a religious holiday observed by the University, the should?
Contact the lab supervisor in writing by the last day to add a class.
If a student misses more than three lab sessions they should?
Contact the lab supervisor.
Lab reports are submitted for grading where?
Electronically through canvas.
"My lab partner messed up" is a reasonable source of error.
False.
A student may receive an extension to make up a missed quiz.
False.
A student who is failing the class and missed the lab practical or final exam may request an incomplete in the course.
False.
A student's final grade is based on a 90%=A, 80%=B, 70%=C grading scale.
False.
Assignments are accepted anytime after the due date but receive a penalty.
False.
If an assignment is submitted late but with 24 hours of the due date and time, there is no penalty.
False.
It is expected that ALL students have written formal lab reports in high school or a previous laboratory course.
False.
It is okay to change data for a lab report if the results are bad.
False.
Student can opt "NOT" to drop their lowest experiment grade at the end of the semester.
False.
Student do "NOT" need to reference the lab manual in their report.
False.
The conclusion is an opportunity for students to complain about their TA, lab partner, equipment, etc.
False.
Students should never use first person in any part of the lab report.
False. First person can be used in the discussion area.
Lab report can be either typed or handwritten.
False. It can only be typed and submitted through canvas.
Computer problems and/or lost files are valid excuses for submitting assignments late.
False. It still should be submitted on time except if it is an EXCUSED absence.
Students should include a result section in their lab manual with sample calculations.
False. There should not be any sample calculations.
What should a student do to request a make-up lab?
Fill out a make-up lab request form and turn in documentation of their absence to the lab supervisor.
Students can find the format for writing a lab report where?
In the lab manual.
What is the preferred format for submitting lab reports?
Microsoft Word
Where can students find grades, feedback, and grading rubrics for their lab reports?
On Canvas
Quizzes are taken where?
On the computer.
What is the proper way to correct an error in a lab notebook?
Place a single line through the error.
For an experiment titled "Properties of Gases" what would NOT be an appropriate title for a lab report?
Properties of Gases
What should a student do before lab?
Set up the lab notebook to record date during lab.
What is a better choice for a potential source of error in an experiment involving filtration?
Some of the sample may have remained on the filter paper so it would not have been included in the mass of the sample.
Who is the following people or objects that grade lab reports?
Teaching assistant. (TA)
What is the best choice for reporting the mass of a sample in the discussion of a lab report?
The average mass of the sample 1.435 +/- 0.214g.
Data is a value measured or an observation made in the lab.
True
Results, including data and conclusions, should be reported on Chem21.
True
Assignments are only accepted up to 24 hours after their due date and time.
True.
Chemical formulas and numerical values should be correct.
True.
Grades are determine based on points rather than percentages.
True.
Lab reports must be submitted electronically through Canvas?
True.
Lab reports should be grammatically correct.
True.
Sections in a lab report should be divided by appropriately titled headings.
True.
Student can go to The Writing Center in Young Library for assistance with their report.
True.
Student should include a list of references in their lab report.
True.
The introduction of a lab report contains theoretical information about the concepts in the experiment.
True.
The lowest experiment grade is dropped at the end of the semester.
True.
Where is the following resources lists the complete rules of the University Senate for student, including those regarding academic offenses?
UK website.
How soon should a student expect their lab report graded?
Within one week of the due date.
A student with an "excused" absence must turn int heir lab report that was due on the day of the absence
Within one week of the original due date.
A student should request a make-up lab
Within one week of their absence.