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萃取系统来改善课程内容的传递，并将环境化学和良好实验室规范（GLP）纳入课程。来自标准文献和glp的实验反映了基于行业的标准，正在调整用于课程。化学原理和现实生活中解决问题的能力之间的联系在训练过程的早期就被呈现出来。实验旨在向学生介绍现实世界分析的基本组成部分，包括监管要求、质量保证和信息管理。三个主要领域的目标，包括大二水平的定量分析，上层仪器分析，和本科生的研究经验。典型的实验室练习包括样品收集和处理，符合EPA的GLP原则。直接的影响包括：(i)通过展示科学与现实生活的相关性的经验改善了课堂学习，（ii）让学生接触到GLP元素，如质量保证和统计分析，（iii）增加了高质量分析仪器的可用性和使用。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、考试成绩、与学生的非正式讨论以及教师的反馈。传播计划包括编制实验室手册和在技术期刊上发表基于glp的环境分析的关键结果。

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.