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Bridging the Gap between Instructional and Research Laboratories: Teaching Data Analysis Software Skills through the Manipulation of Original Research Data
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Hansen, Sarah J. R.; Zhu, Jieling; Karch, Jessica M.; Sorrento, Cristina M.; Ulichny, Joseph C.; Kaufman, Laura J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2016
The gap between graduate research and introductory undergraduate teaching laboratories is often wide, but the development of teaching activities rooted within the research environment offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to have first-hand experience with research currently being conducted and for graduate students to develop…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Laboratories, Scientific Research, Data Analysis
A Graduate Laboratory Course on Biodiesel Production Emphasizing Professional, Teamwork, and Research Skills
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Leavesley, West – Chemical Engineering Education, 2011
In this article we report on the use of a graduate "Special Topics" course to provide vital research and practical laboratory experience, within the context of developing a chemical process to manufacture biodiesel from algal sources. This course contained several key components that we believe are necessary skills in graduate research: 1) a…
Descriptors: Technical Writing, Research Methodology, Laboratory Procedures, Research Skills
An Experiential Research-Focused Approach: Implementation in a Nonlaboratory-Based Graduate-Level Analytical Chemistry Course
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Toh, Chee-Seng – Journal of Chemical Education, 2007
A project is described which incorporates nonlaboratory research skills in a graduate level course on analytical chemistry. This project will help students to grasp the basic principles and concepts of modern analytical techniques and also help them develop relevant research skills in analytical chemistry.
Descriptors: Chemistry, Graduate Study, College Science, Research Skills
Research Skills and Ethics--A Graduate Course Empowering Graduate Students for Productive Research Careers in Graduate School and Beyond.
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Mabrouk, Patricia Ann – Journal of Chemical Education, 2001
Introduces a chemistry course developed at Northeastern University and discusses the improvements to increase the quality of education offered to graduate students. (Contains 20 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Course Descriptions, Ethics, Graduate Study