Materials

You must bring materials that you will probably need to every lab. session, such as a note book (with squared paper), pencils, ruler, eraser and calculator. You are advised to learn how to plot graphs correctly first manually and then by using the graphing sub-program in Microsoft Excel.  

Attendance

Attending all scheduled lab. sessions is compulsory. Failure to do so can result in rapid accumulation of absence hours leading to a DN grade according to the rules of KFUPM and your Major Unit. You cannot make up a missed lab. in a different section without prior approval from both your lab instructor and course lecturer.  

Preparation for Sessions

You should arrive on time. Late arrival will be handled according to the rules governing DN grade. Clothing. According to KFUPM safety regulations, you must arrive wearing a western-style shirt, trousers and closed shoes. Students wearing traditional clothes will be totally barred from the lab.

During the Session

You must read and /or listen to your instructor about the procedure for the experiment before touching any equipment.  

Completion of Reports

You may be asked to work separately on different experiments or you may be organized into a small group on a single experiment.

However, you must work independently to do the report write-up. If you take data from earlier lab reports in your possession you will be dealt with as having cheated.

Most experiments can be completed fully within the allotted time of the session. You should submit the report at the end. However, you may be allowed to submit your report later if there was an unexpected problem and your instructor gives you permission. 

You must leave the equipment in a tidy and clean state before you leave the laboratory. Electrical devices, if used, must be switched off and disconnected.  

Assessment of Lab. Work

Lab. work comprises approximately 30% of the total score for most courses. You can check the weightings on the syllabus issued to you at the beginning of the semester. Final lab. scores will be aggregated with the other components of the course to obtain an overall grade. Labs are not graded separately.

Scores will be given for reports, mid-term and the final lab. exam plus any lab. quizzes. Lab. exams are compulsory. You will be required to perform and write-up a randomly selected standard experiment with no other support or assistance.

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