COURSE SYLLABUS

First Semester, AY 2017-2018

Course Information Faculty Information

Course Code: CHE 412L Name: Engr. May V. Tampus
Course Title: Physical Chemistry Lab 2 Office: Department of Chemical Engineering
Credit Units: 1 Email: mvtampus@gmail.com
Pre-requisite: CHE 323L (Physical Chemistry Lab 1) Phone: (032) 3446783
Schedule: M 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN CHEPCLTC Consultation TTh 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN, 3:00-4:30
W 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN CHEPCLTC Time: PM & W 3:00-4:00 PM

Course Description
This course covers laboratory experiments for practical applications of theories in physical chemistry. In this two-semester series of
courses, student teams perform laboratory experiments to verify theories and relationships in physical chemistry. Students use laboratory
apparatus and equipment for gathering primary data needed to answer the experimental objectives. In this course students are asked to
submit experiment plans, written reports and orally present the experimental data and results. Written laboratory reports (pre-lab and
post-lab) provides them the training on how to critically analyze and systematically present the results while at the end of the term, the
oral presentation provide them the training to communicate and discuss these results effectively.

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

At the end of the course, students should be able to: Alignment to Program Outcomes
The course is introductory for the achievement of:
CO1: Plan and conduct experiments in order to verify [PO4] Ability to analyze and interpret data to improve,
physico-chemical laws and principles; innovate and supervise systems, its components or
processes;
CO2: Determine, analyse and interpret physico-
chemical properties of substances using basic The course is enabling for the achievement of:
laboratory apparatus and equipment; [PO1] Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and
science to the general practice of chemical engineering
CO3: Process experimental data employing and in at least one specialized field of application;
mathematical models and techniques based on physico- [PO2] Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern
chemical laws and principles; engineering tools necessary for chemical engineering
practice;
[PO6] Ability to propose, plan, and implement research
CO4: Communicate experimental results orally and in projects for testing hypotheses and verifying
written form using Information Communication assumptions, and to write research results in a
Technology tools; and publishable form;
[PO11] Ability to manage self and to function effectively
as a member or leader in a team; and
CO5: Work effectively with teammates to achieve
objectives of a laboratory experiment in a timely [PO12] Ability to communicate ideas, propositions,
manner. results, and solutions in appropriate forms easily
understood by a target audience.
ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES

Group Assessments: Conduct of Experiment, Data Processing and Results, Oral Presentation #CO1- #CO4
The assessment tasks enumerated above are meant to monitor student learning progress. These are assessed in
every experiment carried out in groups. Actual Conduct of Experiment (ACE) is assessed through oral questioning
prior to each experiment and on the actual implementation of the experiments. Data Processing and Results
(DPAR) will be carried out by students and included in the initial post lab report. A group discussion with the
instructor will then be scheduled to further assess the students’ understanding of the laboratory task.

The Oral Presentation (OP) is part of the group assessment which will be assigned towards the end of the course.
A group is assigned a specific experiment of which they will collate (and maybe reprocessed) data acquired by all
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 groups. A summary of the experiment (objectives, setup, experimental design and process flow) and interpretation
of the collated data will then be presented during the final week of the semester. This is done to assess the
student’s ability to communicate experimental results orally.

Individual Assessments: Laboratory Report and Teamwork #CO3- #CO4

Laboratory Report (LR) will be used to assess the student’s ability to convey experimental results in written form.
Two (2) reports will be assigned to individual student in random. The ability of each student to work in a group or
team will be assessed through self and peer rating at the end of the course. The results of the self and peer rating
will then comprise the grade for Teamwork (TW).

Formative Assessment Summative Assessment (Rubric-Based)

For CO1: Oral Questioning (Concepts and Procedures)
For CO2&3: Laboratory Journal
(Information Flow Diagram)
For CO3&4: Pre-, Actual, and Post-lab activities
For CO5: Pre-, Actual, and Post-lab activities
For CO1: Actual Conduct of Experiment
For CO2&3: Data Processing and Results
For CO3&4: Individual Written Report and
Group Oral Presentation
For CO5: Teaming Behavior and Skills Assessment

Assessment Rubrics

The tasks will be rated in terms of their quality using a specific rubric. In the rubric, four different levels of attainment
are identified and have corresponding descriptors as listed in the table(s) found in the annex, corresponding to the
following assessment rubric:

Rubric ChEL01: Rubric for Actual Conduct of Experiment

Rubric ChEL02: Rubric for Data Processing and Analysis Rubric
Rubric ChEL03: Rubric for Laboratory Report
Rubric ChEL04: Rubric for Oral Presentation
Rubric ChEL05: Rubric for Teamwork

Grading System
Rubric-based ratings for all assessment tasks are given corresponding weights to comprise the grade that the
student gets for the course:

Assessment Weight ACE Grade x 0.30

Actual Conduct of Experiment (ACE) DPAR Grade x 0.30
30%
LR Grade x 0.20
Data Processing and Results (DPAR) 30% OP Grade x 0.10
Laboratory Report (LR) 20% TW Grade x 0.10
Total Grade
Oral Presentation (OP) 10%
Passing Grade: 3.0
Teamwork (TW) 10% Additional Condition for Passing:
1. Performed all 5 experiments on time
2. Submitted all pre-lab and post-lab reports
Total 100% 3. Obtained a grade of 2.0 in the two post-lab
reports
4. Presented orally

*INC mark shall be given if any one of the

experiments is not performed.
*A grade of 5.0 shall be given if two out of five
experiments were not performed.

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 LEARNING PLAN (see Annex1 for detailed experiment schedule)
Experiment Title and Time
Course Outcome Learning Activities
Specific Objectives Allotment (h)
Partial Molar Volume of Ethanol and Water Group Assessment
in Solutions (PMV)
#CO1 • Preparation of pre-lab
#CO2 • To measure the densities of ethanol- report
#CO3 water solutions using a pycnometer and 3.0 • Oral questioning
#CO4 a densitometer • Conduct &
#CO5 • To determine the partial molar volumes of Implementation of
ethanol and water in the ethanol-water Experiments
solutions as a function of mole fraction
• Processing, analysis, &
Conductimetric Determination of Critical
Interpretation of Data
Micelle Concentration (CMC)
• Oral Presentation
• To measure the conductivity of an
aqueous sodium dodecyl solution at
#CO1 Individual Assessment
different concentrations
#CO2 • Written Reports
• To determine the critical micelle
#CO3 3.0 • Teamwork
#CO4 concentration of an aqueous SDS
#CO5 solution
• To determine the effect of the presence
of an electrolyte on the critical micelle
concentration of an aqueous SDS
solution
Ion Mobility: Transference Number of Ions
(ION)
#CO1
#CO2
• To determine the transference numbers
#CO3 3.0
#CO4
of nitrate and hydronium ions
#CO5 • To determine the effect of mass on the
transference number of an ion

Analysis of Electrochemical Reactions

(ECR)
#CO1 • To describe the reactions that occur in
#CO2 the cathode and anode regions of the
#CO3
transference vessel and copper 3.0
#CO4
#CO5 coulometer
• To calculate the thermodynamic
properties and material balance of the
electrochemical reactions
Adsorption of an Acid from Solution on
Charcoal (AAC)
#CO1
#CO2 • To determine the Langmuir and
#CO3 Freundlich constants 6.0
#CO4 • To describe the mechanism of
#CO5 adsorption of acetic acid on activated
charcoal using the Langmuir and
Freundlich isotherms

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 Learning Resources
Main Reference
1. Chemical Engineering Department. 2011. Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 Manual. Cebu City, Philippines: University of San
Carlos.

Laboratory References
2. Daniels F. 1962. Experimental Physical Chemistry. 6th edition. McGraw-Hill Inc.: New York.
3. Halpern A. 1997. Experimental Physical Chemistry: A Laboratory Textbook. 2nd edition. Prentice Hall: New Jersey.
4. Shoemaker D. P. & Garland C. 1967. Experiments in Physical Chemistry. 2nd edition. McGraw-Hill Inc.: New York (or use
the latest edition)

Data Tables/References
5. Lide D. (Ed.) 1992. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. 73rd edition. Boca Raton CRC Press: New York.
6. Perry R & Green D. 2000. Perry’s Chemical Engineer’s Handbook. 7th edition. (or at least use the latest editions).
McGraw-Hill Inc.: New York.

Reading References
7. Alberty R & Silbey R. 2001. Physical Chemistry. 3rd edition. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.: New York.
8. Atkins P & de Paula J. 2010. Atkins’ Physical Chemistry. 9th edition. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK. (or at least use the
latest edition)
9. Atkins P. 2001. The Elements of Physical Chemistry. 3rd edition. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK.

10. Levine I. 2009. Physical Chemistry. 6th edition. McGraw-Hill Co., Inc.: New York.

11. Maron S. & Lando J. 1978. Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry. Macmillan Publishing, Inc.: New York.
12. Moretimer R. 2008. Physical Chemistry. 3rd edition. Elsevier Academic Press – Elsevier, Inc.: London, UK.
13. Petrucci R., Herring F.G., Madura J., and Bisonnette C. 2011. General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications. 10th
edition. Pearson Canada, Inc.: Toronto, Ontario.
14. Zumdahl S. & Zumdahl S. 2010. Chemistry. 8th edition. Brooks Cole, Cengage Learning: California.

Note: Numerous books on Physical Chemistry can be found at the Learning Resource Center (LRC). You can ask help from our
Engineering librarian in locating these books. You may also check the Chemical Engineering Library for some of the references mentioned
above.

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Course Protocols
a. Oral Questioning

[a.1] Prior to performing an experiment, the laboratory instructor conducts an oral questioning to assess whether the group is ready
to do so or not. It is therefore a must that the students have sufficiently understood the theoretical background of the experiment, as
well as the experimental procedures, beforehand. It is recommended that the students familiarize with the experimental set up at
least a day before the schedule of oral questioning. Students must read information in the Safety Data Sheet prior to the conduct of
the experiment as well. During the oral questioning, students must submit the MSDS signoff form to the instructor.

[a.2] Each group must have an official journal as prescribed and agreed at the beginning of the semester. Before the questioning
begins, the group should submit to the instructor the journal having the following as the minimum content: (a) experiment title, (b)
experiment objectives (c) list of the materials and diagrams of equipment/apparatus needed, (d) concept map, (e) information flow
diagram for the processing of experimental data, (f) procedure flow diagram, (g) schematic outline of work plan, and (h) information
on material data/properties, (i) pre-lab calculations, when applicable, (j) list of references and bibliography, and (k) raw data table.
Refer to section [g] for details of content and format.

[a.3] Questions are asked to assess both conceptual (know-why) and procedural (know-how) knowledge of the group. The instructor
shall only approve the experiment plan if the group is able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge through their answers to questions
raised. The instructor’s signature of approval means that the group can proceed to implement the experiment plan on that day.

[a.4] Should the instructor deem the group insufficiently prepared, the group must spend the next hour to address the deficiencies
so that instructor’s approval is obtained before the end of the laboratory period. If upon approval the instructor deems the remaining
laboratory time to be insufficient for doing the experiment, the group must file a formal request to conduct a makeup experiment.

b. Laboratory Experiments

[b.1] Once the approval for experimentation is given, the group must fill out and sign the materials and apparatus requisition form
which can be obtained from the laboratory assistant(s). The filled out form will then be signed by the laboratory instructor. This form
must be presented to the working student or laboratory assistant responsible for the dispensing of the requested materials and
apparatus.

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 [b.2] During experimentation, the members of each group are responsible for each other’s safety. Safety rules and regulations to be
complied with are stipulated in the safety contract. In cases where parts of the procedure are vaguely described or understood, the
laboratory instructor(s) or assistant(s) are there to ask for clarification or provide assistance.

[b.3] During experimentation, all members of the group must be present.

[b.4] Once done with the experiment, the group is responsible for cleaning the equipment, the apparatus borrowed, and the
surrounding area. The laboratory assistant will then affix his/her signature, time and date, on the members’ journals when this has
been carried out. The costs of any non-consumable material or apparatus that is not returned, any glassware broken, or any
equipment busted by the group during experimentation will be charged to them.

[b.5] The group must submit to the instructor their laboratory journal. The laboratory instructor will then affix his/her signature on the
raw data sheets and immediately return the journal to the students.

c. Processing of Experimental Data

[c.1] Each group must submit to the instructor their initial report containing the objective of the experiment, processed data, sample
calculations and interpretations together with their laboratory journal, within 5 days after the original scheduled date of an
experiment. Graphs or plots, computations, and tables of computed data may be made with Microsoft Excel. A softcopy of the excel
file must be submitted via email on the same date as the submission of the initial reports (Data Processing and Results). Raw data
must be emphasized in the calculations. The filename to be used when submitting electronic data should be:
ChE412L01_MON_PMV (groupcode_class_experiment acronym).

[c.2] Appropriate rating sheet should be attached as the cover page on the submitted report. Upon submission of the initial report,
the laboratory instructor will evaluate the report using Rubric ChEL02.

[c.3] Exactly a week after the original scheduled date of the experiment, the group meets with the instructor (within the period
laboratory period) to discuss the merits and deficiencies of the DPAR. Should there be deficiencies, the group must immediately
address those deficiencies and submit a revised DPAR within the next two days after the meeting. Only one chance to do a revision
is given to improve the rating.

[c.4] Based on the merits of the DPAR, the instructor gives approval for a particular member of the group to prepare an Individual
Laboratory Report (ILAR).

d. Written Reports

[d.1] Students are required to write 2 individual Post-Lab Written Report which will be assigned by the instructor(s) after the post-lab
discussion. Although the assignment of reports has been done at the start of the semester, the member responsible for the report
will only be informed upon the return of the processed data sheets. The student assigned to an experiment where the data processing
has been rated as failed or found unsatisfactory still has to write and submit a report. Please refer to Section f for the format.

[d.2] Printed copy of the report is due two weeks after the original scheduled experiment. A report not handed in on time will get a
4.0 grade. Likewise, an electronic file should be submitted through the email on or before the set deadline. Failure to submit on time
and failure to follow the prescribed format will not be further considered automatically rated as 5.0. A Turnitin similarity index of over
40% with no proper referencing and citation will be given a failing mark of 5.0.

[d.3] Appropriate rating sheet should be attached as the cover page on the submitted report.

e. Final Oral Presentation

[e.1] A group will be assigned an experiment (usually the first experiment performed) to present during the final week of the semester.
The assignment of experiments will be done at least two weeks before the date of presentation to give students ample time to collate
the results from all groups on a particular experiment and to prepare the necessary materials, e.g slides, for presentation. The
collated data (Excel File(s)) and the electronic presentation (Powerpoint File(s)) should be submitted to the instructor via email a day
before the scheduled presentation.

[e.2] No one must be absent on the date set for the final oral presentation. Tardiness or absence from the activity will result in failing
the said activity.

[e.3] Presenters must be in business attire.

f. Guidelines on Laboratory Reports

[f.1] General Format

Paper Specifications : 8” x 11.5” bondpaper (ILAR), 8”x 13’newprint (Pre-lab and DPAR)
Acceptable Font Styles : Times New Roman or Arial

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 Required Font Sizes : 12 pt. (Times New Roman) or 11 pt. (Arial) – For Body Text
11 pt. (Times New Roman), Bold or 10 pt. (Arial), Bold – For Figure/Table Title Text
Margins : 1” – For Top and Bottom; 1.25” – For Left and Right
Line Spacing : 1.5 (ILAR), 2.0 (DPAR)
Paragraph Indentation : 5 character spaces
Paragraph Format : Justified
Pagination : Bottom, Right Corner of the Page
Chapter/Section Headings : Bold, Use Arabic Numbers (e.g. 4. Results and Discussion)
Subsections : Italic, Use Arabic Numbers (e.g. 4.1 Partial Molar Volume)

[f.2] Contents

No. Chapter Description

- Title Page
1 Introduction
2 Objective(s) of the
Experiment
• Contains the department address, course number and description, experiment title, name of instructor, name(s) of student(s),
and date performed & date of submission (See Sample, Section f.3, Figure 1)
• Must have no page number
• Contains a sufficient or thorough description of the physical phenomena investigated, relevant theories or concepts upon which
the experiment is based;
• May include “final” equations (relationships of calculated quantity with measurable variables) but not their derivations;
• Must not exceed two pages
• Start of pagination (as page number 2)
• Contains the list of objectives (Bulleted or Numbered form)

3 Methodology
4 Results and
Discussion
5 Conclusion
6 Answers to Questions
• Includes three parts: (1) Materials, (2) Equipment and Apparatus, and (3) Procedures;
• Procedures are in a descriptive form, and written in the passive, past participle tense; This section must not be a paraphrased
version of the protocol in your manual
• Includes processed data in tables or figures (See Sample, Section f.3, Figures 2 and 3);
• The presentation of results must be in a sequence similar to objectives listed in part 2
• The discussion is not merely a description of the results but rather their analysis or interpretation in relation to established
theories or concepts
• Contains concise statements that answer the objectives of the experiment (Lengthy discussions must be included in part 4 and
not this section)
• Contains answers to the post-lab questions found in ChE 412L Laboratory Manual

7 References • Contains the list of references that were read and cited in the text (See Sample, Section 3.4)

8 Appendices • Refers to the initial report and sheets used for calculation during the experiments and must be attached to the report with a
page containing the title “VII. Appendices”

[f.3] Samples of the Title Page, Figures and Tables

Table 1. Filtrate Volume as a function of Time

Department of Chemical Engineering Elapsed Time, Volume of Filtratea,
Remarks
University of San Carlos – Talamban Campus minutes m3
Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City
10 0.10

30 0.43 Pump stopped

ChE 412L
for about 5
Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 seconds

Conductimetric Determination of Critical Micelle Concentration aThe volume of the filtrate has been measured at a
temperature of 30°C unless otherwise indicated
Date(s) Performed: December 25, 2014

Date Submitted: January 1, 2015 Figure 2. A Figure illustrating the format of a Table in Reports
f(x), units

A laboratory report submitted to Figure 1. Title

Engr. Lorenzo Jardeleza
Legend

Instructor, ChE 412L x, units

Figure 1. f(x) versus x at y conditions

Fig. 1. Sample cover page of written report, figure and table format

• By
Do not pack too much information in one figure; Two to three curves illustrating relationships between two variables is a good limit;
otherwise split the curves in two separate figures.
Lawrence, Jennifer A.
• As much as possible avoid using color in figures, and emphasize the differences between two sets of data by using different data
markers, e.g. ○, ●, □ orLim,
■, Dukakis
and/or different types of line, e.g. solid lines and dashed lines.

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 • Place legends at a position that does not cover essential data or curves.

[f.4] Citing References

[f.4a] When citing references in the body of the report i.e. in the introduction or discussion, place the author’s surname, and the
(copyright) year within brackets [ ] as follows:

“Melting is an equilibrium process that involves the transformation of a phase from solid to liquid [Zumdahl,
2003].”

[f.4b] When there are two authors involved, include the second author’s surname like so: [zumdahl and Zumdahl, 2008]; and for
three or more: [Petrucci et. al., 2013].

[f.4c] In the references, use the following format to list down the references alphabetically:
For Books : Author’s Surname, Author’s Initials (Year) Title of Book, Edition, Publisher, Location of Printing, as below
Geankoplis, C. J. (1993) Transport Processes and Unit Operations, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
For Articles: Author’s Surname, Author’s Initials (Year) Title of Article, Journal, Vol. No., Issue No. (optional), Page numbers, as
below
Naoshima, Y., Akakabe, Y. and Watanabe F. (1989) Biotransformation of acetoacetic esters with immobilized cells
of Nicotiana tabacum, Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, Vol. 53, pp. 545-547.

[g] Guidelines on How to Prepare a Laboratory Journal and Experiment Plan

[g.1] Each group should have its own journal (long-size clearbook). The journal must be covered with the prescribed color of the
class. The prescribed colors are red and blue, for MON and WED classes, respectively. In the cover the following information must
be written:
o Course: ChE 412L
o Group Code: ChE 412LMONI01 (sample only)
o Group Members: (in alphabetical order – family name, first name, middle initial)

Use long-size newsprint paper as loose leaves. On the first leaf of the journal is the table of contents. The template is found in Annex
3.

[g.2] The succeeding pages of the journal should contain the experiment plan (write only at the right-hand page of the journal). The
format is as follows:

A. Date of experiment
B. Title of experiment
C. Name and Signature of Group Members
D. Objectives
E. Concept Map
F. Information flow diagram - Not a process flow diagram! This is a schematic diagram showing the necessary
information required to gather data, data to be gathered, equations, calculations and constants that are needed in
order to achieve the objectives of the experiment.
G. List of material(s) and diagrams of equipment to be used.
H. Experimental set-up with the proper label – draw the setup(s) and describe the function of each part
I. Procedure flow diagram
J. Work plan with task delegation
K. Pre-lab calculations (e.g., preparation of solutions, theoretical calculations, etc.)
L. Information/data on material properties – tabulate known data and relevant information needed in order to perform
the experiment (e.g., molar masses, densities, constants, target temperature, etc.)
M. List of References and Bibliography– list down sources of data, information, and literature used or as cited in the
preparation of the pre-lab report
N. Raw data table – make a table to be used in gathering raw data. Data entries must bear the correct corresponding
units.

The group must bring the experiment plan during the oral questioning. A group is allowed to perform the experiment only when the
group satisfactorily proves to the instructor that they are well-prepared to carry out the experiment.

[h] Guidelines on the Format of the Final Oral Presentation

[h.1] The group must prepare a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation in which the format is as follows:
o Title of the Experiment
o Date(s) of the Experiment
o Objectives
o Theoretical Background
o Data and Results

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 o Discussion and Analysis
o Conclusions
A 5-minute discussion facilitated by the teacher shall follow right after each presentation. The teacher shall assign the topics.

Class Policies
a. Tardiness and Absences

[a.1] At the start of the period, students will be given be given 30 minutes to familiarize the experimental set-up and prepare for the
assigned experiment. Oral questioning starts right after the allotted 30 minutes for familiarization, all of the members of a group with
an experiment to perform must be present in the laboratory. Group member(s) not present at the start of the oral questioning will be
marked late. Fifteen (15) minutes will be allotted for students who are late, beyond the allotted time students will be marked absent
and will not be allowed to perform the scheduled experiment. Students must come to the lab with proper personal protective
equipment (PPE). Students with no PPE (lab gown, goggles, closed shoes and etc.) will not be allowed to perform the experiment
and will be marked absent. An incomplete group will be given last priority during oral questioning and a group cannot undergo pre-
lab questioning if 2/3 of the members are not present.

[a.2] If a group member is not able to perform a scheduled experiment due to tardiness or absence, he/she will be assigned to join
the missed experiment with another group. Reason for absence and tardiness must be stated in the letter of request and pertinent
supporting documents must be attached. In the occasion that the student fails to join the assigned group or when there is no available
schedule for the missed experiment he/she will be asked to file for “repeat experiment”.

[a.3] If a group is not able to undergo pre-lab questioning because of the absence or tardiness of a group member(s), then the entire
group will be marked absent. The group may formally request to undergo off-schedule pre-lab questioning but they are given the last
priority. Reason for absence and tardiness must be stated in the letter of request and pertinent supporting documents must be
attached. Note well that the instructors will not schedule pre-lab questioning outside of the official laboratory course hours.

[a.4] A student who incurs absences of more than 20% of the prescribed number of laboratory periods during the term will be given
a failing grade or 5.0 [See USC Student Handbook].

b. Makeup and Repeat Experiments

[b.1] Requests to do make up experiments can only be filed if a group has the instructor’s approval after a successful oral questioning.
Makeup experiments will be required on the following occasions: (a) when an experiment is interrupted due to power and water
shortage, (c) when necessary materials are not available, and (d) when there is a disruption of schedules due to unexpected holidays,
important co-curricular activities, etc. (e) when there is no sufficient time to carry out the experiment after pre-lab questioning.

[b.2] Repeat experiments will be required on the following occasions: (a) when a student is absent and is not able to join the
experiment of the assigned group or no available schedule for the missed experiment. (b) when part of the experiment has not been
carried out due to negligence or lack of attention, (c) when an experiment is interrupted because of equipment breakdown or
malfunction due to mishandling of the machinery, (d) when results obtained are erroneous and physically impossible due to improper
execution of procedures, and (e) when results are questionable or obviously tampered to fit expected trends.

[b.3] The groups who need to do makeup or repeat experiments must fill out the necessary form for such purpose. The form can be
obtained from the laboratory assistants. Those requesting for repeat experiments will have to pay the entire cost of the experiment,
whereas no additional fees are imposed on makeup experiments.

[b.4] The selected dates for makeup or repeat experiments must be in not conflict with the original schedule set at the start of the
semester and will be subject to the approval of ChE Instructional Laboratories Coordinator. If two groups or more had set to do the
same experiment on the same date, the first one to schedule will be given priority. Makeup or repeat experiments are no longer
allowed two weeks before the final examinations week and onwards. If a group has not completed doing all 5 required experiments,
then the members will either receive a grade of INC (for missing one experiment) or 5.0 (for missing two or more experiments).

c. Submission of Copied Data or Reports, and Cheating*

There will be sanctions imposed when laboratory results, processed data, and written reports, submitted by a student or a group,
are proven to be copied from previous documents (e.g. results and reports of students in the past or the present academic years),
and references without proper citation (e.g. books, journal articles, magazines and other periodicals). The term ‘copied’ refers to
verbatim reproduction or replication of paragraphs or sentences of any part of the stated documents. The least among these
sanctions is for such group or student to be required to redo specific experiments and submit original data and reports. The severity
of the sanction will be commensurate with the degree of the violation incurred.

*The student is referred to the USC Code of Ethics for Students (www.usc.edu.ph/about_usc/code_of_ethics_for _students.jsp).

d. Grading System

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 [d.1] A student must obtain a minimum final average grade of 3.0 to pass the course. The final average is computed based on the
following: Actual Conduct of Experiment [30%], Data Processing and Results [30%], Laboratory Reports [20%], Oral Presentation
[10%], and Teamwork [10%]. In cases of incomplete requirements, please refer to the succeeding sections (d.2 and d.3).

[d.2] INC (Incomplete) mark is given to a student who has incurred one of the following: (a) failure to perform one experiment, (b)
failure to submit one written report, (c) failure to submit the laboratory journal at the end of the semester, (d) unexcused absence
during presentation of the group presentation, and (e) unsettled accountability in the laboratory.

[d.3] A grade of 5.0 is given to a student who has incurred one of the following: (a) failure to perform two or more experiments, and
(b) failure to submit two written reports.

e. Other Policies from the USC Student Handbook

[e.1] A grade of 5.0 is given for unsatisfactory performance or absences of more than 20% of the prescribed number of class hours
or laboratory periods during the term.

[e.2] A grade of W is given only when the student withdraws from the subject with official notice. Withdrawal from any course is
possible even after the close of the enrolment period with the consent of the student’s parents or guardian upon the recommendation
of the Department Chair and the approval of the College Dean using the prescribed form and process. Withdrawal is no longer
allowed after the Mid-Term Examination or when the number of unexcused absences has reached 20%.

Engr. May V. Tampus Engr. Luis K. Cabatingan

Prepared by Approved by
Faculty Chair, Department of Chemical
Engineering

Date Submitted for Approval June 23, 2017 Date Approved

ANNEXES

Annex 1:

Laboratory/Experiment Schedule

Activities
PMV CMC ION ECR AAC
Week of

06-12-17 NO MEETING
06-19-17 LABORATORY ORIENTATION, COURSE ORIENTATION & SAFETY EXAMINATION
06-26-17 CHECK-IN & PREPARATION OF SOLUTIONS
07-03-17 1 6 3
07-10-17 5 2 6 3
07-17-17 4 5 3 6 2
07-24-17 1 5 3 2
07-31-17 3 2 5 4
08-07-17 1 2 4
08-14-17 2 3 1 5
08-21-17 UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WEEK
08-28-17 6 4 5
09-04-17 4 1
09-11-17 4 1
09-18-17 6

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10-02-17
10-09-17 ORAL PRESENTATIONS & SUBMISSION OF LAB JOURNALS
10-16-17 CHECKOUT

Annex 2:

Assessment Rubrics

Rubric ChE01L: Actual Conduct of Experiment

Exceeds Does Not Meet

Grade Meets Expectations Partially Meets Expectations
Expectations Expectations

Criteria 1.0 – 1.3 2.0 3.0 4.0

Preparation & So prepared for every Generally well-prepared for every Somewhat unprepared for some Generally not prepared for
Planning for experiment that every experiment that 3 out of 5 experiments that 3 or more each experiment that 1 or
Experiment experiment plan experiment plans submitted are experiment plans need to be more of the experiment plans
submitted is approved at approved at the end of the pre-lab revised after pre-lab questioning in submitted are still not
the end of the pre-lab questioning. order to be approved. approved by the end of the
questioning. semester.

Timely Every experiment is Two experiments need to be done Two or more experiments need to One or more experiments
Completion of finished on the scheduled outside of the scheduled date be done outside of the scheduled have not been done and
Experiments date and required reports because of poor planning and date because of poor planning and completed by the end of the
& Submission are all submitted on time. inefficient conduct of activities, but inefficient conduct of activities, semester.
of Reports does not result to untimely leading to one or more reports to be
submission of reports. submitted late.

Quality of Not a single repeat One or two repeat experiments Three to four repeat experiments More than four repeat
Data experiment is necessary need to be performed because of need to be performed because of experiments need to be
Gathered because all gathered bad data likely resulting from bad data likely resulting from sloppy performed because of bad
data are sound. sloppy and careless and careless measurements. data likely resulting from
measurements. sloppy and careless
measurements.

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Rubric ChE02L: Data Processing and Results
Exceeds
Grade
Expectations
Criteria 1.0 – 1.3
Data Provides complete and easily
Processing traceable details on the
(x 0.4) processing of raw data to the
desired information. Calculations
use correct working equations
and results are completely error-
free.
Data Methods of presentation are
Presentation (x suitable for the type of data
0.2) considered. Presentations
suitably and accurately show all
the trends to be emphasized.
Appropriate and consistent use
of labels, highlights, font weights
and underlines effectively aids
understanding of presented data.
Data Analysis Correctly identifies trends and
& draws logical inferences from the
Interpretation processed data.
(x 0.4)
Recognizes errors and
inaccuracies in the processed
and presented data and takes
them into full account in the
analysis.
Correctly relates data to all
relevant concepts, theories and
principles.
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Meets Expectations
2.0
Provides complete details of how
raw data are processed to
desired information. Calculations
use correct working equations
and results are generally error-
free except for minor errors in a
few entries.
Methods of presentation are
mostly suitable for the type of
data considered.
The presentations show
important trends but few need
more emphasis. Use of labels,
highlights, font weights and
underlines mostly aids
understanding of presented data.
Identifies trends and draws
logical inferences from the
processed data. Recognizes only
some of the errors and
inaccuracies in the processed
and presented data, resulting to
a few inaccuracies in the
analysis. Relates data to some
relevant concepts, theories and
principles.
Partially Meets
Expectations
3.0
Some details of raw data
processing are missing such
that it is difficult to connect
the results to the raw data.
Calculations use correct
working equations but there
are big errors in the results
because of erroneous
entries or units.
Methods of presentation are
mostly suitable for the type
of data considered.
Presentations generally do
not make evident the trends
to be emphasized. Some
labels, highlights, font weight
and underlines used are
inappropriate or inconsistent
but still support
understanding of presented
data.
Makes partial attempts to
identify trends and to draw
inference from the
processed data.
There are many
inaccuracies in the data
analysis due to poor
recognition of the quality of
the processed and
presented data. Makes
minimal attempt to link data
to relevant concepts,
theories and principles.
Does Not Meet Expectations
4.0
Most details of raw data processing
are missing such that it is not
possible to trace the results back to
the raw data. Some calculations
use incorrect working equations.
Methods of presentation are totally
unsuitable for the type of data
considered as they hide rather than
reveal data trends. Labels,
highlights, font weight and
underlines used are inappropriate,
inconsistent and provide no
contribution to making the
presented data readily
understandable.
Makes no attempt to analyze or
draw inferences from the data, or
the analysis is fundamentally
flawed. No attempt to link data to
relevant concepts, theories and
principles.
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Rubric ChE03L: Individual Laboratory Report
Exceeds
Grade
Expectations
Criteria 1.0 -1.3
Introduction The introduction is complete
(x 0.2) and well-written. Provides all
necessary background
concepts, theories, or principles
on which the experiment is
based.
Methodology The narrative description of the
(x 0.2) experimental methods allows
easy mental connection to the
objectives.
All details are provided to allow
for independent replication of
the experiments.
Presentation All of the figures, graphs, and
of tables are correctly drawn, are
Results numbered and bear
(x 0.2)
titles/captions. The results and
data are clearly illustrated or
organized making it easy for the
reader to see the trends.
Discussion of All of the important results have
Results & been interpreted and discussed
Conclusion correctly. Good understanding
(x 0.2)
of the results is evident in
relation to the relevant
concepts, theories and
principles presented the
introduction.
All conclusions for every
objective are correctly drawn
and articulated.
Writing Style The writing style is technically
(x 0.1) mature and smoothly readable.
No grammatical or spelling
errors can be found.
Appearance & All sections are in order and
Formatting neatly formatted, thus
(x 0.1) contributing positively to the
overall readability of the report.
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Meets Expectations
2.0
The introduction is nearly
complete with only minor
points missing.
The narrative description of
the experimental methods
allows easy mental connection
to the objectives.
Details are provided but with
few important details missing
that may prevent independent
replication of the experiments.
All of the figures, graphs, and
tables are correctly drawn,
numbered and clearly labeled,
but some could still be
improved in terms of
illustration and organization to
emphasize important trends.
Almost all of the results have
been correctly interpreted and
discussed; only minor
improvements are necessary.
All conclusions for every
objective are correctly drawn
but can be better stated.
The writing style is technically
mature and readable. Minimal
grammatical or spelling errors
can be found.
All sections are in order. The
formatting is generally good
but could still be improved.
Partially Meets Expectations
3.0
The introduction misses some
major points (concepts, theories, or
principles)
The narrative description of the
experimental methods does not
readily facilitate mental link to the
objectives. Details provided are too
sketchy making it impossible to do
independent replication of the
experiments.
Some of the figures, graphs, and
tables lack important features such
as numbers, titles, and labels. The
presentations are such that
important trends are not readily
obvious.
Some of the results have been
correctly interpreted and discussed.
A flawed understanding of the
results in relation to the relevant
concepts, theories and principles is
evident.
The conclusions drawn regarding
each objective are stated in a
manner that indicates a
misunderstanding of certain fine
points.
The report generally readable with
some rough spots in writing styles.
Occasional grammatical and
spelling errors are present.
The sections are in order but the
formatting is rough, thus adversely
impacting on the overall readability
of the report.
Does Not Meet Expectations
4.0
The background information
provided in the introduction is
insufficient or incorrect.
The narrative description of the
experimental methods shows no
direct link to the objectives.
Details provided are insufficient.
The results are presented but are
too disorganized or poorly
illustrated to make sense of. The
figures, graphs, and tables
contain errors or are poorly
constructed, have missing titles,
captions or numbers.
The discussion is incomplete or
shows a completely wrong
understanding of the results in
relation to concepts, theories and
principles.
The conclusions drawn are
incomplete or mostly wrong.
The writing style is rough and
lacks technical maturity. There
are frequent grammatical and
spelling errors.
The sections are indistinguishable
because of sloppy formatting. The
report is not easy to read as a
result.
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ChE04L: Oral Presentation
Exceeds
Grade
Expectations
Criteria 1.0 -1.3
Clarity of The organization of the talk
Talk is well thought out to ensure
complete understanding of
ideas by the audience.
Perfect use of language
prevents possible confusion
of ideas.
Style & Uses allotted time wisely
Delivery resulting to an effective and
efficient delivery. Employs
logical progression of ideas
in the presentation.
Speaks with good pacing
and confidence. Makes eye
contact and does not read
information from notes.
Uses engaging tone and
vocabulary.
Uses well-placed and good
images (enhances rather
than distracts). All figures
are useful as they
summarize relevant data
and key findings. Properly-
Use of sized figures and images
Visual Aids are labeled clearly and
properly.
Optimal (minimal) use of
text in slides. Use of AV
equipment is smooth with
no mishap.
Anticipates audience
questions. Understands
audience questions fully.
Ability to Can integrate knowledge to
Answer answer questions.
Questions Thoroughly responds to
questions.
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Meets Expectations
2.0
The organization of the talk is well
thought out to ensure complete
understanding of ideas by the
audience. Proper use of language is
observed for the most part of the
talk.
Use of allotted time is generally
okay but could have been spent
better (e.g. spends too much time
on introduction). Presentation has
good progression of ideas.
Speaks well with little or no
backtracking. Makes good eye
contact but looks at notes
occasionally. Uses good tone and
vocabulary
Uses good images but not always
well- placed. Most figures are useful
summaries of relevant data and key
findings. Properly sized figures and
images are labeled clearly and
properly. Reasonable amount of text
used with only very few extraneous
texts. Use of AV equipment has
minor mishaps that are quickly
resolved
Does not anticipate audience
questions. Understands the
audience questions.
Can integrate knowledge to answer
questions. Thoroughly responds to
most questions.
Partially Meets Does Not Meet
Expectations Expectations
3.0 4.0
The talk is a bit The talk is difficult to follow
disorganized thereby because of an apparent lack
affecting the clarity of of organization. Uses unclear
ideas conveyed. Shows language.
some struggle in using
proper language to
describe ideas.
Presentation is poorly Presentation shows apparent
timed such that it was disregard of allotted time.
not finished within the Presentation of ideas is
allotted period. jumbled with no hint of
Presentation makes big logical progression at all
jumps from one idea to a Makes no eye contact and
completely different reads from notes, showing
idea. very apparent hesitation and
Shows some hesitation uncertainty when speaking.
and uncertainty when Monotonous and non-
speaking and makes engaging delivery
little eye contact.
Monotonous and non-
engaging delivery
Images are not There is no logical placement
strategically placed. of images. Images and
Many figures show figures are too small to see
irrelevant or with no clear labeling. Slides
unprocessed data. contain mostly texts.
Properly-sized figures Use of AV equipment has
and images but labels minor mishaps that are
and legends are a bit unresolved.
unclear.
Large blocks of texts are
used in slides.
Use of AV equipment
has minor mishaps that
are quickly resolved.
Does not anticipate Either makes no effort to
audience questions. respond to questions or does
Makes and effort to so poorly.
address questions.
Can address some
questions but miss
important points. Often
responds to questions
poorly.
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Rubric ChE05L: Teamwork Rubric
Exceeds Partially Meets Does Not Meet
Grade Meets Expectations
Expectations Expectations Expectations

Criteria 1.0 -1.3 2.0 3.0 4.0

Contribution to Brings in a great deal of
Group Tasks information useful for the
group tasks.
Participation in group tasks
always has a productive
contribution to overall
group performance.
Always comes on time for
group meetings.
Brings in some basic information useful for
the group tasks. Participation in group tasks
mostly has a productive contribution to
overall group performance. Generally
comes on time for group meetings and
tardiness is reasonably justifiable.
Brings in very little information
useful for the group tasks.
Participation in group tasks
has only minimal productive
contribution to overall group
performance.
Comes late for group
meetings on many occasions.
Does not bring in any
information useful for the
group tasks.
Presence in group tasks has
no productive contribution to
the overall group
performance. Always comes
late for group meetings.

Taking Fully takes accountability Takes accountability for the assigned Takes accountability for most Always has an excuse for not
Responsibility for the assigned duties. duties. Does the assigned work – but of the assigned duties but delivering assigned duties.
for Always does the assigned sometimes need reminding. sometimes make excuses for Always relies on others to do
Assigned Task
work without having to be not having done a task. the work.
reminded. Does the assigned work but
often needs reminding.

Valuing Other’s Listens and speaks to
Viewpoints achieve real dialogue with
teammates. Always helps
team to arrive at a fair
decision.
Listens but sometimes talk too much.
Usually considers all views.
Usually doing most of the
talking, rarely allowing others
to speak. Sometimes fails to
consider all views and stick to
his/her own views.
Is always talking and never
allows anyone else to speak.
Usually wants to have things
his/her way.

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Annex 3:

CHE 412L Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1

Group Code: CHE412L01MON

Name of Member 1 Name of Member 2 Name of Member 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Expt. Experiment Experiment APPROVAL
No. Title Date Activities Pre-lab ACE House DPAR ILAR
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1 PMV Signature

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2 AAC Signature

Date

3 ION Signature

Date

4 ECR Signature

Date

5 CMC Signature

Date

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