Integration of Environmental Chemistry and Good Laboratory Practices Into Undergraduate Curriculum

化学(12)本项目利用原子吸收分光光度计和加速溶剂提取系统来改进教学内容的交付，并将环境化学和良好实验室规范(GLP)纳入课程。标准文献和反映行业标准的GLP中的实验正在被改编用于课程。化学原理和实际问题解决技能之间的联系在培训过程的早期就有介绍。实验旨在向学生介绍真实世界分析的基本组成部分，包括法规要求、质量保证和信息管理。主要针对三个方面，包括大二水平的定量分析、较高水平的仪器分析和本科生的研究经验。典型的实验室工作包括样本收集和处理，符合环境保护局的GLP原则。直接的影响包括：(I)从表明科学与现实生活的相关性的经验中改进课堂学习；(Ii)使学生接触到质量保证和统计分析等GLP要素；(Iii)增加高质量分析仪器的可获得性和使用量。评估计划包括使用外部评估员、调查工具来评估学生学习的认知和情感方面、考试表现、与学生的非正式讨论以及教师的反馈。传播计划包括编写实验室手册和在技术期刊上发表基于GLP的环境分析的主要结果。

Chemistry (12)This project makes use of an atomic absorption spectrophotometer and an accelerated solvent extraction system to improve the delivery of course content and integrate environmental chemistry and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) into the curriculum. Experiments from standard literature and GLPs which reflect industry-based standards are being adapted for use in the curriculum. Connections between chemistry principles and real-life problem-solving skills are presented early in the training process. Experiments are designed to introduce students to essential components of real-world analysis including regulatory requirements, quality assurance, and information management. Three major areas are targeted, including sophomore level quantitative analysis, upper-level instrumental analysis, and undergraduate research experience. Typical laboratory exercise involves sample collection and handling, in line with EPA's GLP principles. The immediate impact includes (i) improved classroom learning resulting from experiences which show the relevance of science to real life, (ii) exposure of students to GLP elements such as quality assurance and statistical analysis, (iii) increased availability and use of high quality analytical instrumentation. Evaluation plans include use of an external evaluator, survey instruments to assess both the cognitive and affective aspects of student learning, exam performance, informal discussions with students, as well as feedback from instructors. Dissemination plans involve the development of laboratory manuals and publication of key results of the GLP-based environmental analysis in technical journals.