SC 1000 - Laboratory Safety for Students

Hours: 0

A course in laboratory safety intended to familiarize students enrolled in a science class (with a laboratory component) with proper laboratory techniques and safety regulations, and procedures. Students will learn to identify hazards relevant to science laboratory and how to minimize hazardous exposure. Laboratory etiquette, attire, chemical and fire safety, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) are among the topics to be covered in the laboratory orientation course. The final portion of the laboratory orientation course will be covered by the instructor in the student’s first scheduled laboratory class.

Prerequisite: None