Chemsitry
20L
Chemistry 20L is the first of the two laboratory courses designed specifically for the physical science and engineering majors. Students in the chemistry 20/30series sequence are usually planning to enter graduate school for further research. In addition to teaching students the proper laboratory techniques, conceptual understandings of the chemistry behind the experiments are evaluated through writen reports, midterm exam or quizzes as well as a final exam. Click here for course syllabus and lab schedule.
Students major in Chemistry and Biochemistry are required to take the following general chemistry and general organic chemistry laboratory courses:
Chemistry 20L, 30AL, 30BL & 30CL.
Chemistry 20L is mainly focused on general chemistry. Chemistry 30AL, 30BL & 30CL are focused on organic chemistry.
The department generally offers Chemistry 20L three times (Fall, Winter and Spring quarter) during the academic year. Note: Tentative course schedules SHOULD NOT be used as a definite guide to plan your future class schedules.
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Proper technique in collecting scientific data and writing reports
Calibration of volumetric glassware & Serial dilution
Monitoring chemical reactions
Use of EXCEL to analyze scientific data
Various experiments in 20L are focused on the analysis of certain chemicals that have significant environmental impact in our society.
