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The Use of an Inexpensive Laser Pointer To Perform Qualitative and Semiquantitative Laser Refractometry.
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Neder, Amarilis de Vicente Finageiv; Garcia, Edgardo; Viana, Leonardo N. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2001
Describes a laser refractometry experiment to estimate the refractive index of various liquids. (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments
Integration of Environmental Analytical Chemistry with Environmental Law: The Development of a Problem-Based Laboratory.
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Cancilla, Devon A. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2001
Introduces an undergraduate level problem-based analytical chemistry laboratory course integrated with an environmental law course. Aims to develop an understanding among students on the use of environmental indicators for environmental evaluation. (Contains 30 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Express Electrolysis.
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Smithenry, Dennis; Gassman, Christopher; Goodridge, Brandon; Petersen, Tom – Science Teacher, 1998
Explains the process of student and teacher collaboration on a project to develop a faster electrolysis mechanism. Provides a good example of the problem-based approach to science instruction and curriculum. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Hands on Science
Sparky IntroChem: A Student-Oriented Introductory Chemistry Course.
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Butcher, David J.; Brandt, Paul F.; Norgaard, Nicholas J.; Atterholt, Cynthia A.; Salido, Arthur L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2003
Describes an introductory chemistry course that incorporates student-oriented approaches such as inquiry and problem-based laboratories. Provides an overview of the modules. (Contains 16 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, College Curriculum, Concept Formation
Chemistry by the Case: Integrated Case Teaching and Team Learning.
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Dinan, Frank J. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
Introduces a chemistry unit, the "Evolving Atom", based on a problem-based learning approach designed for non-science majors. Uses the case method to address memory loss in mice during instruction. (Contains 14 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Chemistry, Cooperative Learning, Higher Education