SCI 091 - Laboratory Safety Workshop II

The focus of this course is to train students in acceptable laboratory practices. Topics covered include: emergency response procedures, general laboratory safety guidelines, identification and use of safety equipment, chemical storage and waste disposal, legal aspects including government standards (OSHA, ANSI, EPA), handling glassware, equipment and reagents, record keeping, library and on-line resources. Course codes: AC. Pre-req: SCI*090 or CHM*090 Online course to be taken Junior year. Required course for all Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Toxicology majors; Chemistry and Biology Education majors; Chemistry and Biology Minors; as well as departmental student workers.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AC. Pre-req: SCI*090 or CHM*090 Online course to be taken Junior year. Required course for all Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Toxicology majors; Chemistry and Biology Education majors; Chemistry and Biology Minors; as well as departmental student workers.
Normal cycle offering: Fall and Spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 0