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2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CHM 195 - Introduction to Research in Chemistry 4 Credits, 4 Contact Hours 4 lecture periods 0 lab periods
Introduction to the methods of research in chemistry. Includes scientific laboratory procedures, experimental design, scientific writing, scientific ethics, and current research in working laboratories.
Information: Consent of instructor is required before enrolling in this course.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Discuss proper laboratory procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a University of Arizona chemistry laboratory.
- Design experiments using critical thinking.
- Discuss scientific ethics issues.
- Discuss the planning and organization of a scientific paper.
- Discuss and critique ongoing research in chemistry laboratories.
Outline:
- The Research Laboratory
- Laboratory Safety
- Metric System and Scientific Method
- Experimental Design and Scientific Ethics
- Critical Thinking in Chemistry
- Current Topics in Scientific Ethics
- How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper
- Use of Computerized Data Banks for Literature Searches
- Selected Current Topics in Research in Chemistry
- Guest Lectures Series
- Introduction to Selected Topics
- Guest Lectures
- University Visitation
- Discussion Forums
Effective Term: Fall 2012
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