CHEM474L - Research Methods in Chemistry I (Capping)

4 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course serves as the capping course for all chemistry and biochemistry majors. The course is an introduction to chemical research and the tools required for successfully conceiving, planning, and conducting a research project. Class sessions alternate between traditional classes and a group meeting format. Assignments emphasize writing, critical thinking and presentation skills as well as literature search strategies, critical evaluation of literature, experimental design, research ethics, and statistical data treatment. Two lectures plus one three-hour laboratory per week.

Offered When: Every spring.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212L, CHEM 216L, and CHEM 355L