The lab final is a comprehensive, cumulative examination. It covers all the content of the class while testing the various skills learned in the course (e.g. writing, computation, etc.). The exam is written with the course objectives specifically in mind. The lab final is worth 100 points, or 20% of your final course grade.

During the exam, you're welcome to use anything in your laboratory notebook as well as the course website. Keep in mind, however, that the "answers" are not contained in either of these resources. They simply contain your ideas and experiences, in the case of your notebook, and mechanistic details and procedural information, in the case of the website. Armed with foundational knowledge (i.e. specific facts, information, etc.), the "answers" will be discovered through the same scientific inquiry utilized throughout the laboratory sessions. You are not allowed to use any outside websites not directly linked to the course website.

The following are example questions from past years (pdf):

• Practice Problems
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• 2004 Example Final
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• 2004 Final
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• 2005 Final
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• 2006 Final
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• 2007 Final
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