Enhancing Undergraduate Chemistry Laboratories: RSC - Softcover

Carnduff, John; Reid, Norman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0854043780 ISBN 13: 9780854043781

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2003

Synopsis

This books surveys existing materials for pre-laboratory and post-laboratory exercises in the chemical sciences.

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From the Back Cover

Laboratory work is an essential part of undergraduate chemistry courses. The laboratory provides a setting for training not just in practical hand and instrument skills, but also for other skills such as planning, recording, interpreting and working in teams. However, students often learn little from their time in the laboratory, and find it hard to make connections with lectures. Over half of third-level chemical students have no intention of becoming practising chemists anyway. teaching staff may also feel pressured in relation to manpower, materials, time and safety. Carrying out exercises before and after laboratory sessions can maximise the benefit of practical work for higher education students. This book surveys existing materials for pre-laboratory and post-laboratory exercises in the chemical sciences. Twenty examples are given, and guidance is provided for constructing similar exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0854043780
• ISBN 13: 9780854043781
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 38