Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
General
Prefix
CHEM
Course Number
489
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
A laboratory investigation of a research problem in chemistry. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 credits. Max of 5 credits allowed toward a chemistry major. Minimum 3 lab hours per week for 1 credit (or consent of instructor). Lab.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
1
Max
4
Repeatable
Yes
Number Of Repeats
16
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Conduct scientific literature searches, procure research articles through the library, read, interpret and extract information from journal articles relevant to the assigned research project.
Outcome
Design experimental procedures, conduct laboratory experiments independently in a research laboratory environment and collect experimental data.
Outcome
Interpret results, reach conclusions, and generate new research ideas based on results.
Outcome
Present research results and conclusions professionally, and write comprehensive report(s) of the quality expected of by ACS for a graduating chemistry or biochemistry major.
Dependencies
Programs
CHEM489
is a
completion requirement
for: