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McKenna, E. Daniel – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
The growth and development, professional development, and recognition of this cooperative program are described. Highlighted is the program in the department of chemistry. Programs in other science departments are also discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs
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Zipp, Arden P. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
The materials needed and the procedures used in three microscale chemical laboratory experiments are detailed. Included are a microscale organic synthesis, a two-step synthetic sequence for the microscale organic laboratory, and a small-scale equilibrium experiment. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Blayden, H. E.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a five-week introductory inorganic laboratory course for first-year undergraduate students. Included are details of three preparations and three analyses conducted by the students in the course. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Course Descriptions
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Avila, Walter B.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is a microscale organic chemistry experiment which demonstrates one feasible route in preparing ortho-substituted benzoic acids and provides an example of nucleophilic aromatic substitution chemistry. Experimental procedures and instructor notes for this activity are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science
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Russo, Steven O.; Hanania, George I. H. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described is an experiment which is designed to investigate the reaction of the protein ferrimyoglobin with fluoride. The activity uses readily available apparatus and the technique of optical absorbance for measurement of concentrations. Experimental design, procedures, and treatment of the equilibrium data are detailed. (CW)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry
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Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Described are two applications of computers in chemistry. The multilinear equations and procedures used in obtaining a least-squares solution for curve fitting in chemistry are presented. Also discussed is the program "ATORB" which can be used to generate graphs of probable electron clouds for various atoms and molecules. (CW)
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemistry, College Science, Computation
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Gass, J. Ric – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Discussed are concepts involved in legal liability for laboratory accidents. The focus of this article is on negligence, duty, and responsibility issues. Highlighted are the basis of a lawsuit, negligent tort, duty and breech of duty, and cause and harm. Thirty-one cases are cited. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Court Litigation, Higher Education
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Hart, Charles – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discusses the selection of gloves for the chemistry laboratory. Provides checklists for the purposes of the gloves, and the factors including permeation rate, breakthrough time, friction, and cost. Lists eight rules for preventing skin exposure and minimizing area contamination. Lists six references. (YP)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Chemistry, Guides, Higher Education
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Kandel, Marjorie – Journal of Chemical Education, 1988
Discusses the problems of grading an organic laboratory course. Proposes that the grade should be based as: products--30 percent of the grade; notebooks--30 percent of the grade; exams and final report--40 percent of the grade. Gives an exception policy for special considerations. (MVL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, College Science, Evaluation