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CHM 156L PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

FOR ENGINEERS 2 (LABORATORY)
SECTION A22
Thurs
1:00 5:30p.m.
R415A

[PROF. EDGAR S. MAGAS

BS Chemistry (UPLB) and European Master in Quality in

Analytical Laboratories (UCA, Spain and GUT, Poland)

Tentative Consultation Hours:

Mon: 10:00 11:30 a.m.; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Wed: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.; 2:30 5:00 p.m.
Thurs: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Fri: 10:00 11:30 a.m.
1/F Faculty Center, Rizal Building

MCL email: esmagas@mcl.edu.ph

MCL Mission, Vision and Core Values

MISSION
To provide the learning environment that
would transform our students into globally
competitive professionals;
To produce social wealth from the generation
of new knowledge;
To contribute to the solution of industrys and
societys problems by the expert application of
knowledge.

MCL Mission, Vision and Core Values

VISION
Malayan Colleges Laguna shall be a global steeple
of excellence in professional education and
research.
CORE VALUES
Excellence, Loyalty, Teamwork, Discipline, and
Urgency
MOTTO:
EXCELLENCE AND VIRTUE

CHM156L PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR

ENGINEERS 2 (LABORATORY)

1 unit:

4.5 hours per week

Prerequisite: CHM155, CHM155L

Co-requisite: CHM156

[COURSE OUTCOMES
A student completing this course should at the
minimum be able to:
Systematically collect data as obtained in the
laboratory
Interpret data collected from the laboratory as
related to concepts in Physical Chemistry
Demonstrate leadership, resourcefulness and
responsibility in dealing with situations that are
related to Physical Chemistry
Be conscious on the observance of safe practices
in the laboratory

[COURSE EVALUATION
20%
25%

15%

Preliminary Laboratory Report

Post-Laboratory Report

Preliminary
Course
Assessment

10%

15%

Midterm
Course
Assessment

15%

Learning Tasks

Final
Course
Assessment

[COURSE EVALUATION

Learning Tasks

Ave
(%)
Final
Grade

Quizzes
Online Activities
Assignments
Seatworks
Problem Sets, etc.

Above 91.51- 87.01- 82.51- 78.01- 73.51- 69.01- 64.51- 60.00- Below
96.00 96.00 91.50 87.00 82.50 78.00 73.50 69.00 64.50 60.00
1.00

1.25

1.50

1.75

2.00

2.25

2.50

2.75

3.00

5.00
(FAIL)

[COURSE EVALUATION
MAKE-UP FOR MISSED REQUIREMENTS
upon presentation of duly signed pass slip
(from OSS or from CHSW)

[COURSE EVALUATION
Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds to
FAIL the course are the following:
Intellectual dishonesty
Attendance

CHED ruling on absences : NOT more than 20%

of total meetings otherwise, the students may
be given a final grade of 5.00
Other grounds as stipulated in the MCL Student

Catalogue

[COURSE PORTFOLIO
ALL requirements for the course
are to be compiled by the students
as part of their portfolio.
Before the schedule of the major
assessments, students should submit a soft
copy (pdf file) of the requirements.
[FILENAME: COURSE_SECTION_SURNAME]
Ex. CHM156L_A22_MAGAS

[COURSE SYLLABUS
A copy will be uploaded to the Blackboard.
Week Date Topic
1
Jan 7 Orientation
2
Jan 14 Experiment 1: Activity and Activity
Coefficient
3
Jan 21 Post-lab Discussion of Experiment 1
Exercise A: Chemical Equilibrium
4
Jan 28 Preliminary Course Assessment

[COURSE SYLLABUS
Week Date
5
Feb 4
6
Feb 11
7
Feb 18

Topic
Experiment 2: Ternary Diagram
Experiment 3: Tie Line

Post-lab Discussion of Experiments 2

and 3
Feb 25 Midterm Course Assessment

[COURSE SYLLABUS
Week Date Topic
9
Mar 3 Experiment 4: Chemical Kinetics
10 Mar 10 Post-lab Discussion of
Experiment 4
11 Mar 17 Final Course Assessment

[COURSE SYLLABUS
Week Date
5
Feb 4
6
Feb 11
7
Feb 18

Topic
Experiment 2: Ternary Diagram
Experiment 3: Tie Line

Post-lab Discussion of Experiments 2

and 3
Feb 25 Midterm Course Assessment

HOLIDAY!!!

[COURSE SYLLABUS
Week Date Topic
1
Jan 7 Orientation
2
Jan 11 Prelab Expt 1
Jan 14 Experiment 1: Activity and Activity
Coefficient
3
Jan 18 Postlab Exp 1
Jan 21 Post-lab Discussion of Experiment 1
Exercise A: Chemical Equilibrium
4
Jan 28 Preliminary Course Assessment

[COURSE SYLLABUS
Week Date
5
Feb 1
Feb 4
6
Feb 8

Feb 11
Feb 15
Feb 18

Feb 25

Topic
Prelab Expt 2
Experiment 2: Ternary Diagram
Prelab Expt 3
Postlab Expt 2
Experiment 3: Tie lines
Prelab Expt 4
Postlab Expt 3
Post lab Discussion (Expt 2-3)
Experiment 4: Kinetics
HOLIDAY!!!

[COURSE SYLLABUS
Week Date Topic
9
Mar 3 Midterms
10 Mar 7 Postlab Expt 4
Mar 10 Post-lab Discussion of
Experiment 4
11 Mar 17 Final Course Assessment

[LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS
Individual Requirements:
Copy of the experiments
Laboratory gown or apron
Safety goggles
Clinical gloves
Group Requirements:
Marker, Masking tape
Clean white pieces of cloth
Dishwashing liquid
One roll of tissue paper
Test tube brush
Bath soap (for handwashing, small)

[PRE-LABORATORY REPORT
I. Introduction
Includes basic concepts of the topic
Theories and principles
Pertinent formulas
II. Methodology
Materials used (reagent, apparatus) - include
the set-up
Methodology (in schematic diagram)
DEADLINE: Monday 2 P.M.

[POST LABORATORY REPORT

I. Introduction
Includes basic concepts of the topic
Theories and principles
Pertinent formulas
II. Methodology
Materials used (reagent, apparatus)- include
the set-up
Methodology (in schematic diagram)

[POST LABORATORY REPORT

III. Results and Discussion
- Table and Figures first
- Analysis and interpretation of the results based
from the principles of the topic
- Comparison with the theoretical values
- Reporting of % error and possible sources of
error
IV. Sample Calculation
- stepwise solution of your best sample data

[POST LABORATORY REPORT

V. Conclusion
Personal views on the experiment and topic
including the scope and limitations
VI. Recommendations
VII. References

DEADLINE: Monday 2 P.M.

[EXPECTATIONS
Respect everyone in class.
Talking
Sleeping
Eating
Come to class on time
Late
Absent
Prepare for a session of learning

[EXPECTATIONS
Examinations are NOT EASY
Better study
Quizzes can a be good solution to reduce
latecomers and noise pollution.
CONFUSED???
Dont be shy to raise your hand and ask. Do
not pretend that you understand the topic.
Pretending will only result to a failing mark.
Leave the room clean.