CHM 127 General Chemistry II Section 36177 Syllabus

INTrODUCTION TO COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR

*Semester:* Spring 2026	*Program/Department:* Chemistry
*Course Name* General Chemistry II Lab	Instructor Name: Augustine Chimezie Onyema E-Mail: [email protected]
*Credits and Hours* 1 credit, 3 lab hours	*Office Location: 6S-203* *Office Hours:* *By Appointment (online)*
*Mode of Instruction:* In Person	*Course Website:* CUNY Brightspace
*Section*: 36177
*Time:* *Tuesdays, 10:10am-1:10pm*	*Location:* 6S-251
If there are questions or concerns that you have about this course that you and I are not able to resolve, please feel free to contact the Chair of the department to discuss the matter.
*CHAIR/PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S NAME*		Qiao-Sheng Hu
*DEPARTMENT NAME*		Chemistry
*CHAIR/PROGRAM DIRECTOR’S EMAIL*		[email protected]
*DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM PHONE NUMBER*		718-982-3900

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PRE/COREQUISITES

A continuation of CHM 121. Inorganic qualitative analysis. Experiments illustrate crucial chemical concepts discussed in lectures and highlight current interpretations of experimental data, based on modern lab techniques.

Pre-requisites: CHM 121 General Chemistry I Lab

Co-requisite: General Chemistry II

REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS

Resources
CUNY Brightspace Access
Scientific calculator with logarithm function
Lab safety goggles (see Safety Handout). Can also be ordered from CSI bookstore.

COURSE GOALS

(1)The student will learn how to work safely in a chemical laboratory

(2) The student will demonstrate knowledge of the use of chemical experimental setups

(3) The student will be able to collect and analyze data in inorganic qualitative analysis

(4) The student will communicate his or her findings by writing concise reports

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

The student can conduct experiments safely with fundamental lab skills.
The student demonstrates an understanding of fundamental principles of chemistry.
The student can collect, analyze and interpret data.
The student conveys facts, theories, and results about chemistry in concise reports.

LAB FORMAT

Student will perform laboratory experiment in a team.
Student must read the relevant chapters of the day’s work for the lab sessions.
Students should study the prelab questions.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS

Safety and Cleanliness:

Safety is extremely important in chemistry laboratory. To be safe, you should be aware of the safety policies and rules/practices in week 1 of Course Schedule. You MUST sign the lab safety agreement form on Page 8 of this syllabus and be checked by your instructor before you perform any experiment in the lab.
Lab bench should be wiped clean before you leave the lab. All glassware should be cleaned and stored in the original location before you leave the lab.
Safety goggle should be worn at any period of the class. You are not allowed to be in the laboratory without wearing the safety goggle. Gloves should be worn when you handle any chemicals. Cell phone usage is NOT allowed during the lab including phone charging. Please keep your cell phone in your bag to avoid contamination by chemicals and distraction. Scientific calculator is required for calculation.
You will be deducted points for each violation from your final score.
Behavior that jeopardizes the safety of other students will NOT be tolerated.

Class Attendance and Withdraw Policy:

You are required to attend each class on time. A discussion of each experiment will be provided before you start the experiments, and the in-class quizzes will also be held at the beginning of your class. No make-up lab, quiz and exam will be arranged. Lateness is not acceptable.
You need to complete the experiments during the class hours to receive credit for the course.
If you miss two (2) lab sessions, you will receive an F grade regardless your final score of the course.
According to CSI’s Spring 2026 Academic Calendar, the last day to withdraw with the grade of “W” is Monday, April 13, 2026.

Lab Reports

Lab report is very important for the lab course. Each lab session is 100 points (including 10 points of pre-lab quiz (in class), 50 points of data sheet and calculations (handwritten), 30 points of post-lab assignments (handwritten) and 10 points of experiment discussion (handwritten or typed)).
- You should be prepared before you attend the lab course. To understand the purpose and the procedure of the experiment, you need to read the lab manual, textbook, take pre-lab notes and study pre-lab assignment before the class. Weekly in-class close-book quizzes will be given at the beginning of each lab. The quiz will be given at the beginning of the class in the classroom. You need to be present in class to take the quiz. Questions may come directly from the pre-lab questions in your lab manual. The pre-lab quiz may last 10 minutes. You will NOT take the prelab quiz if you come in 4 minutes into the quiz. On the days of midterm exam, you will not take the regular pre-lab quiz. No make-up quiz will be arranged.
- Write your result directly on the data sheet on the day of your experiment. Your data sheet and calculations need to be checked and signed by your instructor before you leave the lab of the day to earn the credit. To earn the full credit (50 points) of the data sheet, your data and results need to be accurate with proper formula, units and significant figure numbers. Calculation without showing your work receives no credit.
- Answer all the assigned questions from post-lab questions section in your lab manual. Write your answers clearly in the lab manual.

Your lab report could be handwritten or typed. Type reports should have a 1.5 line spacing in 12pt font using the template on Page 9. The following information should be included: (a) title; (b) your name and your partner’s name; (c) date of the experiment; (d) the purpose of the lab; (e) the fundamental principle or theory behind the experiment; (f) the brief procedure(s) or methods to reach the goal of the experiment; (g) your main experimental results or findings and discussion about the possible experimental error(s); (h) conclusion. Do NOT give detailed procedures in discussion.

The post assignment and lab reports MUST be submitted the following week BEFORE the start of classes in a single packet. Arrange the post-lab in the order of experiment discussion sheet (report), data sheets/calculation and post-lab assignment. If you are absent, no post-lab including data sheet, post-lab assignment and experiment discussion of the lab will be accepted and graded.

The lab report, pre-lab quiz and post-lab packet counts 60% of the final lab grade. Late report packet may not be accepted, and you will receive a penalty by losing 3 points per late day per assignment (9 points will be deducted if you turn in your post-lab packet one day late). Lab reports later than 2 days will NOT be accepted.

Midterm Exam and Final Exam

One midterm exam will be given in the middle of the semester in class. Midterm exam date will be announced in class.
Departmental final exam will be held during May 16 – May 22.
No make-up labs, quizzes and exams will be arranged.

Attitude:

Disruptive behavior is unacceptable in the lab and will NOT be tolerated. Late arrival, noisy devices, inconsiderate behavior, and talking during lectures, will not be tolerated. Discussion of scientific issues is highly welcome to advance our knowledge, but emotional arguments and quarrels are prohibited.

GRADING POLICY AND EVALUATION

The course final grade is based on the following:

Lab reports: 65 %

Midterm Exam: 15 %

Final Exam: 15 %

Attendance and class participation: 5 %

Your final grades depend on your overall performance, not on the performance in any one section of the course. Your letter grade will be assigned according to the following guideline: A:92-100, A-: 87-91.5, B+: 80-86.5, B: 75-79.5, B-: 70-74.5, C+ 65-69.5, C 58-64.5, D 56-57.5, F below 56. The grading above is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor. The instructor may ask challenging questions during lab sessions throughout the semester to promote class participation. Each correct attempt attracts 1 extra point.

Subject to Change Statement

This syllabus and course calendar/schedule are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.

CUNY POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York. Penalties for academic dishonesty include academic sanctions, such as failing or otherwise reduced grades, and/or disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or expulsion. This policy also defines example of academic dishonesty: cheating, plagiarism, obtaining unfair advantage, and falsification of records and official documents. Please visit the following website to read the full policy: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/privacy/cuny_academic_integrity.pdf

You will work with your lab partner during the experiment. You help each other while doing the experiment. However, you must work independently on your pre-labs, data sheet/calculation and post-labs. You shouldn’t copy any other person’s work including any online resources as your own. Students must work independently on all quizzes and exams. Any forms of cheating or plagiarism in lab report or tests will result in a zero point for your assignment and may result an F grade of the course. Also, any academic dishonesty will be reported to the college authority. AI generated lab reports will easily be identified and attract no point.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS AND ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENTS

The City University of New York, in compliance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Rehabilitation Act”), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), New York State Executive Law §296, and New York City Human Rights Law, provides qualified individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in programs, activities, or employment. For more information and access to the full policy please visit: https://www.csi.cuny.edu/about-csi/diversity-csi/office-diversity-compliance/reasonable-accommodations-and-academic-adjustments

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe that you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Center for Student Accessibility at 718.982.2510/ [email protected]. For more information please visit: www.csi.cuny.edu/csa/.

TUTORING AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE

The College offers tutoring to students, free of charge. For a complete list of the Tutoring Centers, talk to the Center for Academic Student Assistance (CASA) at 1L-117 or please visit https://www.csi.cuny.edu/students/academic-assistance/tutoring. Free tutoring on a walk-in basis (no appointments necessary) seven days a week.

CAMPUS (CIX) EMAIL

Students are expected to check campus (cix) email regularly. Students must recognize that certain communications, may be time-sensitive, and they may be required to monitor email on a more frequent basis than determined by instructional needs. If students have issues accessing their campus (cix) email please email the [email protected] or visit the Virtual Computer Lab.

General announcements and course related materials will be posted on CUNY Brightspace. If you are from another school, make sure your email address on Brightspace is up to date. All announcements will be either announced in class or emailed through Brightspace.