Resumen de Teaching Upper Division Chemistry and Biochemistry Capstone Lab Courses During a Pandemic
Carmen Works, Jon Fukuto, Monica Lares, Bogdan Negru, Jennifer Lillig
The Chemistry Department at Sonoma State University teaches two upper division capstone laboratory courses as culminating experiences for our BS chemistry and biochemistry majors. The courses share complementary learning experiences and have student learning objectives (SLOs) of literature competency, experimental design, development of communication and group work skills, and development of standard lab techniques. During spring semester 2020, this course had to abruptly pivot to online learning, and this communication shares that journey and lessons learned, specifically that students can learn a great deal about experimental planning and protocols online, but lab technique development and connections cannot be replaced.
