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Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - CHEM 266 LA02

Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (2)

Class Number: 2316

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHEM 260 with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Fundamental principles of experimental physical chemistry from the microscopic perspective. Modern experiments in atomic and molecular spectroscopy and structure.

COURSE DETAILS:

Please note, this course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.

Mode of Teaching:
4 lab hours/week
Laboratory: Synchronous, with in-person labs at Burnaby campus.

Topics:
Students are required to perform 6 experiments to be determined by availability of equipment and instructor’s discretion. Topics will cover spectroscopic techniques discussed in CHEM 260, including but not limited to infrared, Raman, UV-Vis, microwave, fluorescence, STM, NMR and AFM. A formal report corresponding to each experiment performed is to be submitted.

Grading

  • Lab Reports 80%
  • Lab Notebook 20%

NOTES:

Attendance of In-Person Laboratory Sessions: It is mandatory for students to attend all in-person laboratory sessions. If you are unable to attend an in-person laboratory session due to illness, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Required Materials:

  • Spiral-bound or hard cover notebook
  • Lab coat and safety glasses/goggles
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and COVID-19 Precautions: Lab coats and safety glasses/goggles are mandatory in Chemistry for all in-person laboratory sessions. Additional PPE and precautionary measures may be required during in-person laboratory sessions based on the recommendations of the University and provincial health officials.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Recommended reading (see instructor):

Garland, Nibler & Shoemaker, Experiments in Physical Chemistry, 8th Edition, 2008, Publisher: McGraw-Hill. Older editions are also acceptable.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html