Using Calculator-Based Laboratory Technology to Conduct Undergraduate Chemical Research

Cynthia L. Sales , Nicole M. Ragan and Maureen Kendrick Murphy
Department of Chemistry and Physics, Huntingdon College, Montgomery, AL 36106
J. Chem. Educ., 2001, 78 (5), p 694
DOI: 10.1021/ed078p694
Publication Date (Web): May 1, 2001

Abstract

Calculator-based laboratory (CBL) technology can be used to initiate a viable undergraduate research program and at the same time teach ethical behavior in science and research. One research project, utilizing buckminsterfullerene, is described as a prototype of the quality and scope of such chemical research programs. Eight original research project ideas are presented for undergraduates to pursue using readily available materials and pH, colorimeter, relative humidity, temperature, light, carbon dioxide, and dissolved oxygen probes.

Keywords (Audience):

Second-Year Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Analytical Chemistry

Keywords (Feature):

Teaching with Technology

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Calculator-Based Learning

Keywords (Subject):

Calorimetry / Thermochemistry

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