Implementation of Field and Lab Experiments using Ion Chromatography in the Undergraduate Science Curriculum

生物、化学和环境科学系正在进行为期三年的课程改革，通过将离子色谱（IC）整合到本科课程中，加强学生对当地环境问题的了解。该项目每年影响400多名学生，并被用于普通化学、有机化学、生态学、仪器分析、环境化学和本系的本科生研究。该项目的目标是：1)通过使用集成电路的实地体验和实验室练习，增强学生对当地环境的了解；2)提高学生对仪器选择和灵敏度的理解；3)让学生获得使用当前重要仪器的经验。课程修改是根据卡尔文学院和西卡罗莱纳大学IC的成功经验进行的。根据教育和研究文献和标准EPA协议进行的特殊实验正在实施，以适应我们的课程要求。

Chemistry (12)The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science is instituting curricular changes over a 3-year period that will enhance student learning of local environmental issues through the integration of Ion Chromatography (IC) into the undergraduate curriculum. The project is impacting more than 400 students per year and is being used in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Ecology, Instrumental Analysis, Environmental Chemistry, and Undergraduate Research within the Department. The goals of this project are to:1) enhance student learning about the local environment through field experiences and laboratory exercises using IC;2) increase student understanding of instrumentation selection and sensitivity; and3) allow students to gain experience using currently important instrumentation.The curricular modifications are modeled after successful experiences with IC at Calvin College and Western Carolina University. Particular experiments are being adapted from the educational and research literature and standard EPA protocols and are being implemented to fit our curricular requirements.