CH 011 - Lab for CH 010

Credit Hours: 1.5 Not for degree credit

This preparatory course assumes no prior laboratory experience. Emphasis is placed on experimental procedures, manipulations, techniques, data gathering and data evaluation. Experiment topics may include classification, use of balances, determination of density, filtration, flame tests, odors, chemical reactions, melting and boiling points, air pollution, organic chemistry, gas laws and biochemistry.

Course Outcomes
At the completion of this course, the student should be able to:

carry out experiments that provide support for key principles covered in lecture;
develop the ability to make observations, gather and classify data;
develop an awareness of hazards of chemical substances and how to work with them safely;
prepare a laboratory report;
demonstrate the proper and safe use of laboratory apparatus; and
complete an experiment with guidance.

Concurrent Registration: CH 010
F/S (C, N, S)

Since this is a noncredit course, it cannot be applied toward an associate’s degree.