CHEM 101L Intro to Chemistry Lab*
CHEM 101LIntro to Chemistry Lab*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
0 Credits
Corequisite Narrative
CHEM 101
III. Catalog Course Description
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Prepare a lab report with prelab, lab data and post lab components as directed by the laboratory instructor;
- Apply the scientific method in multi-step experiments to achieve the desired outcomes;
- Correctly identify and use significant figures as produced in the context of the laboratory measurement process;
- Correctly and safely handle essential laboratory equipment including various types of glassware (pipets, burets, graduated cylinders, beakers, flasks etc), and other ancillary equipment (burners, hot plates, etc) under a variety of laboratory conditions and temperatures;
- Use basic computer tools to assist in laboratory evaluation specifically focused on the use of spread sheets and computer graphing to assist in data evaluation;
- Relate activities covered in lab to the relevant material from the classroom portion of the course;
- Perform all necessary calculations for the various experiments; Gain confidence in their ability to perform good work in a laboratory setting.
- Follow and understand the reasons behind applicable safety rules in the lab;
- Handle dangerous chemicals with ease under instructor supervision; Deal with small amounts of hazardous waste produced in a laboratory setting and understand the rationale for the rules;
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies