DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

College of Science
Department of Chemistry
LBYMATC G.E. NATURAL SCIENCE NEW MATERIALS TRACK, CHEM LAB
Instructor:___________________
Consultation Hours:____________

Contact details:_______________
Class Schedule and Room:_______

Course Description
LBYMATC (G.E. Natural Science New Materials track Chemistry Laboratory) The Laboratory component od
SCIENVC will expand understanding of the lecture topics by providing the students with an experience of
scientific knowledge acquisition. Activities include hands-on experiments, demonstrations and inter class
debates.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student is expected to present the following learning outcomes in line with
the Expected Lasallian Graduate Attributes (ELGA)

ELGA

Learning Outcome

Critical and Creative Thinker

Effective Communicator
Lifelong Learner
Service-Driven Citizen

LO1: On completion of the course, the students are expected to create varied
materials that will promote to the public a chemistry-informed awareness about
plastics/environment, drugs, household products or food/nutrition.
LO2: On completion of the course, the students are expected to execute
specific procedural tasks in laboratory experiments. Interpret, and present
experimental results in a logical manner and be aware of the responsible use of
chemicals by practicing proper waste disposal

Final Course Output

As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the
indicated dates of the term.
LEARNING OUTCOME
LO1: On completion of the course, the students are
expected to create varied materials that will promote to
the public a chemistry-informed awareness about
plastics/environment, drugs, household products or
food/nutrition.
LO2: On completion of the course, the students are
expected to execute specific procedural tasks in
laboratory experiments. Interpret, and present
experimental results in a logical manner and be aware
of the responsible use of chemicals by practicing proper
waste disposal

student is required to submit the following during the

REQUIRED OUTPUT
Draft of the concept and theme
behind the creative output.

DUE DATE
Week 3

Project plan or time table for the

creative output

Week 6

Pre-lab

Weeks 5, 7, 9, 10
and 11
Weeks 6, 8, 10, 11
and 12
Weeks 5, 7, 9, 10
and 11

Laboratory Worksheets
Laboratory Performance

Rubric for assessment

Laboratory Performance
Criterion

Excellent/4

Good/3

Laboratory
Techniques

Very good lab skills and

proper techniques.
Enthusiastic worker.

Evidence of average
laboratory skills. Works
willingly

Laboratory
Safety

Excellent attention to lab

safety and waste
management.

Above average
attention to lab safety
and applied appropriate
waste management.

Did more than his/her fair

share of the work. Led
the group to getting the
work done on time

Did significant amount

of work. Responsible
for getting the work
done on time.

Group
Cooperation

Satisfactory/
2

Needs
Improvement/1

Fair laboratory
techniques

Poor laboratory
techniques

Occasional
display of interest
in lab safety and
waste
management
Did almost as
much work as the
other members of
the group

Paid no attention to lab

safety. Poor waste
management
Did generally less than
other members of the
group

Pre-Laboratory Journals
Criterion
Excellent/4

Experiment details

Objectives

Experimental
Procedure

Results

Experiment details

Experiment number
with experiment title
is specified in the
journal. Date of the
experiment and page
numbers are specified
in the journal.
The objectives of the
experiment are
written completely.
Additional facts and
information were
supplemented.
Experimental
procedure are
complete and safety
precaution for the
experiment were also
written in the journal
The answer sheet for
the experimental data
is written completely.
Some of the pertinent
equations for the
experiment are also
indicated.
Experiment number
with experiment title
is specified in the
journal. Date of the
experiment and page
numbers are specified
in the journal.

Good/3

Satisfactory/2

Needs
Improvement/1

Experiment number
with experiment title I
specified in the journal.

Experiment title is
not specified and
only experiment
number is indicated
in the journal

Both experiment title

and experiment
number are not
written in the journal.

The objectives of the

experiment are written
correctly and
completely.

Some of the most

important objectives
of the experiment
are not written and
indicated in the
journal

There are no
objectives written or
indicated in the
journal.

The procedures for the

experiment is written
completely

The procedure
written is
inadequate for the
experiment.

There are no
procedures written for
the experiment

The answer sheet for

the experimental data
is written completely.

Answer sheet for the

experiment is
inadequate for the
results that will be
obtained for the
experiment.

Answer sheet for the

data recording is not
written in the journal.

Experiment number
with experiment title I
specified in the journal.

Experiment title is
not specified and
only experiment
number is indicated
in the journal

Both experiment title

and experiment
number are not
written in the journal.

Video Documentary
Criterion

Excellent/4

Good/3

Developing/2

Needs Improvement/1

Content

The facts and figures

in the content are
new and up to date
which further
enriches the main
message that is being
conveyed.
The delivery of the
content is presented
in a different and
fresh perspective
which is very
appealing to the
target audience.

The content is
complete, clear and
correct in terms of the
facts and figures
presented and the
message that it wants
to convey.
The concept behind the
presentation of the
video clearly matches
the message that is
being conveyed and is
fit for its target
audience.

The content is
correct but lacks
some details needed
to support the
message that it
wants to convey

The content is not

clearly presented, and
is not enough to
support the message
that it wants to convey

The concept behind

the presentation of
the video does not
accurately match the
message being
conveyed

The video contained

some new artistic
visual effects which
further enhanced the
overall appeal and
quality of the entire
presentation

There is originality in
how the video is made
which clearly and
accurately manifests
the message being
conveyed in the scenes
or images provided in
the video.

The video lacks

originality and is not
that clear in
manifesting the
message being
conveyed in the
scenes or images
shown in the video.

The concept behind

the presentation of the
video does not
accurately match the
message being
conveyed and is not
that applicable to the
target audience.
The video lacks
originality and does
not accurately
manifest the message
being conveyed in the
scenes or images
shown in the video.

Content Delivery
(Creativity)

Video Quality:
Artistic
Rendering(Technic
al aspect)

Brochure
Criterion

Excellent/4

Good/3

Satisfactory/2

Needs Improvement/1

Artistic Rendering

The subject of the

brochure exemplifies
an interesting point
of view and
originality. It relays
the message and
information in a
viewer-friendly
manner.
The information on
the brochure is
critically organized
and well-written.
Transitions between
paragraphs are
continuous to
maintain the interest
of the reader.

The subject of the

brochure exemplifies an
interesting point of
view and originality

The brochure
exemplifies slight
originality and
slightly grabbed the
interests of the
viewers.

The brochure do not

illustrate originality and
was not successful in
provoking the interests
of the viewers

The information on the

brochure is critically
organized and wellwritten.

There are no
connections between
facts and information
presented. The essay
do not make any sense
as a whole.

The brochure
captures the
attention of the
viewers/readers and
Leaves a lasting
impression. It
stimulates the
curiosity of the
viewers/readers.
Critical evaluations of
the arguments are
stated, in addition to
the facts presented in
the brochure.

The brochure captures

the attention of the
viewers/readers

The Introduction of
the text on the
brochure is
successful in
captivating the
interest and
attention of the
reader/viewer.
However, facts and
information
presented
contradicts with
one another.
The brochure
slightly grabs the
attention of the
viewers/

The student clearly

explains the argument
and concepts in the
brochure.

The student
somehow explains
the key concepts
about the photo
but does not
adequately support
his or her idea.

The student does not

explain the key
concepts about the
argument of the topic.
The student does not
convey the evaluation
of the topic of the
brochure

Criterion

Excellent/4

Good/3

Developing/2

Needs Improvement/1

Photo Quality:
Artistic Rendering

The subject of the

photo exemplified an
interesting point of
view and originality

There is originality in
the photo enough to
grab the interests of
the viewers.

The photo did not

illustrated originality
and was not successful
in provoking the
interests of the viewers

Essay: Relevance
of scientific
information (as
oppose to trivial
matter)

The essay includes

new and up-to-date
information which
clearly and coherently
explains/justifies the
rationale behind the
photo

The essay clearly and

coherently
explains/justifies the
rationale behind the
photo

The photo
exemplified slight
originality and
slightly grabbed the
interests of the
viewers.
The essay does not
clearly explain the
rationale behind
the photo

Coherence

Overall impression

Clarity of the topic

The brochure does not

provoke the interests of
the viewers or readers.

Photo Essay

The Essay does not

clearly justify the
rationale behind the
photo

Creative thought
process integrated
in the photo in
terms of its
connection with
the message that
it relays.

The photo artistically

shows a clear and
accurate relationship
with underlying
message

There is a clear and

accurate relationship
between the photo and
the underlying message

The photo and

underlying message
shows some
inaccuracies in
terms of the
rationale behind its
representationinconsistencies in
the underlying
message and photo
taken

The photo and

underlying message
does not clearly and
accurately show any
significant relationship.

Excellent/4

Good/3

Developing/2

Needs Improvement/1

Answer is straight to
the point, well
organized and
structured.

Answer shows
organization but
has several
portions that are
not relevant.

Answer is disorganized
and the flow of
information and
arguments are
confusing.

The analysis shows

excellent accuracy
and precision based
on the parameters
calculated. The
algorithms on the
computations are
accurately done and
the usage of correct
number of significant
figures is done.

The analysis shows

good accuracy and
precision based on the
parameters calculated.
The algorithms on the
computations contain a
few errors and have
variable number of
significant figures.

The precision and

accuracy of the
measurement
based on the
parameters
calculated are low.
The algorithms on
the computations
contain errors and
the number of
significant figures is
variable.

The parameters of
precision and accuracy
show an erroneous
experiment. The
algorithms for
computing were not
followed and the
number of significant
figures are variable.

Arguments and
explanations
presented are clear,
valid, and convincing
and came from a
more current set of
theories and
experimental
evidences.

Arguments and
explanations presented
are clear, valid, and
convincing.

The arguments and

explanations
presented only
partially addressed
the problem.

The arguments and

explanations presented
do not in any way
address the problem.

Worksheets
Criterion

Organization and
Delivery of Ideas

Precision and
accuracy of
measurements

Presentation of
Arguments or
Explanations

The answer has been

given proper
background
introduction and is
well organized and
structured

Additional Requirements
Aside from the final output, the student will be assessed at other times during the term by the following:
Quizzes
Seatworks/Exercises/Problem set/Homeworks
Exam (Written/Practical)

Grading System
LBYENVC
Lab. Performance
Lab. Worksheets
Seat works/Quizzes
Final Output
Pre-lab
TOTAL

35%
25%
20%
10%
10%
100 %

Scale:
95-100
90-94
84-89
78-83
72-77
66-71
60-65

4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0

Learning Plan
LEARNING
OUTCOME

TOPIC
Class Orientation: Chemistry and Society

On completion of the
course, the students
are expected to
create varied
materials that will
promote to the public
a chemistry-informed
awareness about
plastics/environment,
drugs, household
products or
food/nutrition

Basic Concepts
Atomic Structure
Molecules
Chemical bonds
Lewis Structures
Molecules: How they Shape Up

WEEK
NO.
1

3
4
5
6
Exam 1
7
8

Nutrition: Food for Thought (Chapter

11)

9
10
11
12

Group Presentation: Final output

FINALS

Experiment 2: Experiment 2:
Classification and Identification of
Common Plastics
Dry Laboratory: Functional
Groups
Isomerism

Manipulating Molecules and Designing

Drugs (Chapter 10)

Exam 2

Experiment 1: A Silly Polymer

Dry Laboratory: Plastics in daily
life: Physical Classification of BIG
SIX polymers

Plastics and Polymers (Chapters 9)

Water: (Chapter 5)

LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
Dry Laboratory: Lab Guidelines
and Policies Discussion on Final
Output
Review: Matter
Dry Laboratory: Carbon
Chemistry
Molecular Modeling

Experiment 3: Identification of

Analgesic Drugs by Thin-Layer

Chromatography
Experiment 4: Synthesis of
Aspirin
Experiment 4: Synthesis of
Aspirin (Analysis of Results)
Experiment 5: Properties of
Water
Experiment 6: Soap/Ice Cream/
Mayonnaise/ Cheesecake Making
Experiment 7: How much Fat is
in Potato Chips?

13

Experiment 8: Coffee Cup

Calorimetry

14

Group presentation and Analysis of

Final Output

References

Eubanks, L.P. et al., Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry to Society, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill Higher
Education, USA 2009
Hill, J et al., Chemistry for Changing Times, 13th Edition, Pearson Education International, USA 2013
Chang, R., Chemistry, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2010
McMurry, J., et al., Fundamentals of general, organic, and biological chemistry, Pearson Education
International, U.S.A., 2013.
Silberberg, M. S., Principles of General Chemistry, McGraw-Hill, U.S.A., 2013

Online Resources
Relevant chapters from the Online Learning Center for the 6th edition for Chemistry in Context
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073048763/student_view0/index.html or Google Chemistry in
Context 6th edition
Ecological Footprint Quiz by the Center for Sustainable Economy
(www.myfootprint.org)

Approved by:

Name and Signature

Chair, Department of Chemistry