CHEM 272 - Undergraduate Research in Chemistry

6 CR

This course is designed for students to get a head start into the field of fundamental and applied chemistry research by providing knowledge and experience using the scientific method to tackle real life problems. Topics include developing a question and hypothesis, designing an experiment, collecting data, drawing conclusions from findings and presenting research. Format includes lecture and laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 161 with a C or better, or instructor permission.

Course Outcomes

Conduct a literature search that demonstrates comprehension of the material.
Identify a question and devise a hypothesis by reading scientific journal articles and other technical literature.
Maintain a scientific notebook and demonstrate good lab practices.
Use field sampling equipment and/or analytical laboratory techniques for designing and carrying out research using standard methods when appropriate.
Analyze and interpret data using statistical techniques and error analysis.
Conduct a scientific study and present research in writing or orally.

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