CHEM 552 - Advanced Chemistry Instrumentation

1-3 credit hours - This course is designed to provide a more in-depth view of the equipment available through the Alabama Science in Motion chemistry program, as well as more-advanced lab activities that utilize this equipment. It is taught in conjunction with the ASIM Chemistry Summer Institute. In addition to the focus on lab activities identified as Year 2 labs, the advanced course will provide additional instruction on troubleshooting equipment operation. Special emphasis will be placed on the incorporation of inquiry techniques into laboratory instruction. Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor, CHEM 550 and/or acceptance into the ASIM Year 2 program, and acceptance into a graduate program in secondary science education.