CHED 1266 |
| Undergraduate research is a particularly effective form of education in the chemical sciences. As such, the current guidelines for certification of chemistry graduates allow research to provide a substantial number of the advanced laboratory hours. The aspects of undergraduate research that provide an appropriate experience will be described. In addition, the guidelines for approval of programs contain an under-appreciated degree of flexibility that support research experiences within existing coursework. For example, an integrated upper division laboratory experience with sufficient breadth could be as appropriate as a set of traditional laboratories in physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry. Finally, as the new guidelines for approval of chemistry programs are evolving, undergraduate research in the education of majors in the chemical sciences continues to play an important role. |
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Designing a Research-supportive Undergraduate Curriculum
1:30 PM-3:50 PM, Tuesday, 28 March 2006 OMNI at CNN Center -- Walnut, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |