CHEM 151L: Elementary Survey of Chemistry Lab

Credits 1 Class Hours3 lab
Description

In this course, students are introduced to the illustration and practice of laboratory techniques as well as application of the chemical principles presented in CHEM 151.

Prerequisites

"C" or higher in MATH 75X or MATH 82X.

Corequisite Courses
Semester Offered Fall, Spring
Designation
Diversification: Lab (Science) — DY
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)
  1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of laboratory safety and access to MSDS.
  2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of various quantitative and mathematical methods used in chemistry such as dimensional analysis, graphic analysis, statistical analysis and molar stoichiometry.
  3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of scientific writing and computational skills.
  4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic chemical laboratory practices.
  5. Demonstrate, in their appropriate context, critical thinking skills and processes such as observation, classification, prediction, inference, measurement, making operational definitions, hypothesizing, experimentation, modeling, theorizing and evaluation.