EPS/Chem C182 is a laboratory class that is offered at the undergraduate level to provide “hands-on” experience with the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and instrumentation necessary to understand and probe the atmosphere. The class is typically only for EPS majors but Chemistry and Chemical Biology majors are allowed to take it in replacement of their physical chemistry lab course (Chem 125) if there is space. The class size is 30-40 people with laboratory sections consisting of only 2 people at a time.
EPS 50 and 102 with grade of C- or higher OR Two of the following: Chem 120A, 120B, C130, or 130B with grade of C- or higher(one of which may be taken concurrently)
Course is only offered in the Spring
1.5 hours of lecture per week; Sign-up for a time for the following: three 30 minute pre-lab lectures, three 2-3 hour labs, one 4 hour field trip to OAK Airport, 5 30 minute oral exams; Up to 8 hours of homework every other week
This class fulfills the physical chemistry lab requirement for Chemistry majors ( OR Chem 125) and Chemical Biology majors (OR Chem 125 OR Chem 105). It is Spring-only. Typically, students take it in their 3rd or 4th year.
The physical chemistry concepts required for this course are fairly basic and are extensively covered in the beginning of the course.
Gain strong skills working with Excel and large data sets from data analysis.
The lab reports are a guide for what will be tested during the oral examination but they are not formally graded (however completing them is essential to doing well on the exams).
The oral examinations are relatively straightforward with a couple questions beyond the scope of the procedure/analysis questions that require you to think about the applications of the lab
Material is interesting and relevant to current environmental issues
Written by: Divya Natesan
Last edited: Fall 2018