SCI 090 - Laboratory Safety Workshop I

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. This course is taken in the fall of the freshman year or the first fall attended. Required course for all Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Science, Toxicology, and Chemistry and Biology Education majors.

Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: AC. This course is taken in the fall of the freshman year or the first fall attended. Required course for all Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Science, Toxicology, and Chemistry and Biology Education majors. Term cycle: fall and spring. Yearly cycle: all years.

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