Publication Date
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Committee Members
Daniel Bombick (Committee Member), Suzanne Lunsford (Advisor), Kenneth Turnbull (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
The central focus is the development and implementation of a research/lab module for first year chemistry courses. Electrochemical techniques are utilized to study oxidation and reduction reactions of neurotransmitters with a poly(2,2'-Bithiophene) modified electrode. The goal is to excite students about chemistry and encourage them to continue studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) during their undergraduate education. The lab module was created for Project REEL (Research Experiences to Enhance Learning) and will be illustrated with results typically obtained by students. The experiment is inquiry-based, which includes challenging questions students have to do collaboration and research to answer, as opposed to a traditional step-by-step lab. The effectiveness of the lab is assessed with pre/post-tests and a survey response. Analysis of the pre/post-test scores indicates the students' content gain was high. Overall, the students responded positively to their experience with this innovative lab module.
Page Count
108
Department or Program
Department of Chemistry
Year Degree Awarded
2009
Copyright
Copyright 2009, all rights reserved. This open access ETD is published by Wright State University and OhioLINK.
