SCI 100 - Foundations of Science Laboratory Safety

Credits: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Special Enrollment Note: Required during the first semester for all students who are declared biology or chemistry majors.

This course covers the fundamentals of laboratory safety in order to provide students with the theory, philosophy, and resources for performing experiments safely within a science laboratory setting. Included are the roles of the Chemical Hygiene Plan, the Safety Data Sheets, Standard Operating Procedures, personal protective equipment, the Global Harmonization Standard, laboratory notebooks, the use of laboratory safety equipment, and safety behaviors.

Note: Strongly recommended for Health Science majors taking BIOL 161 and/or CHEM 151 .