Lab Inquiry in Chemistry (Brooks/Cole Laboratory Series for General Chemistry) - Softcover

Bauer; Birk; Sawyer

 
9780534424244: Lab Inquiry in Chemistry (Brooks/Cole Laboratory Series for General Chemistry)

Synopsis

Provides a unique set of guided-inquiry investigations that focus on constructing knowledge about the conceptual basis of laboratory techniques, instead of simply learning techniques. Intended for the two-semester general chemistry/laboratory course, as well as one-semester introductory chemistry for honours chemistry.

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Review

"I felt that there were many different choices for labs that could be matched to any particular text for general chemistry I really like that fact that the lab manual offers a wide variety of choices for inquiry based labs." "The emphasis put upon the students to think through a process rather than just following directions, the different writing styles for the reports, and the real-life connections to chemistry are the best part of the text." "I am very pleased with the variety of writing styles required of the students for their reports. Having the students prepare traditional scientific reports at all times does not adequately prepare them for jobs in the work force. The inclusion of cost analysis (Exp. 17), recommendations (Exp. 16), formulas, graphs, comparisons, etc. as part of the report not only helps the students prepare for future careers (in or outside chemistry) but it also makes grading for the instructors more interesting."

About the Author

Richard Bauer received his undergraduate degree from Saginaw Valley State University and his doctorate from Purdue University. He now coordinates the general chemistry program at Arizona State University. His scholarly interests in chemical education include laboratory instruction, TA training, and alternative modes of lecture instruction.

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9780495113454: Laboratory Inquiry in Chemistry (Brooks / Cole Laboratory Series for General Chemistry)

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ISBN 10:  049511345X ISBN 13:  9780495113454
Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2008
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