Course: CHEM 500. Chemistry Practicum (1)
Prerequisite: Required core course for all Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate students, to be taken in first or second semester in the program. A workshop to help prepare all Chemistry graduate students with appropriate skills for future pedagogical opportunities while simultaneously improving their public speaking and scientific communication. Participants learn by presenting short videotaped lessons or presentations to the class and by receiving feedback on the basic skills demonstrated in the lesson or presentation. Participants are presented with a basic model for clear chemistry lab teaching and are taught effective feedback techniques. 2 hours per week. (Credit/No Credit only)