CH 117 - Lab for CH 116

Credit Hours: 1

Experiment topics will demonstrate how the science of chemistry can be applied to environmental issues. Emphasis is placed on experimental procedures, manipulations, techniques, data gathering, and data evaluation. This basic laboratory course assumes no prior laboratory experience. Required for Environmental Science and Environmental Technology Geoscience degree.

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

demonstrate the use of routine lab equipment for measurement and illustrate results to the limit of the precision of the measuring device;
apply learned techniques to conduct experiments that support and supplement material covered in lecture;
demonstrate the ability to make observations, gather and classify data;
discuss and follow all safety regulations and demonstrate safe handling and use of chemicals and apparatus; and
apply chemical principles and analytical methods to environmental issues.

Corequisites: CH 116
F/S (N,S)