Laboratory Manual for General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry  can accompany the lab portion of any one-semester GOB chemistry course. Most experiments include a link to the health sciences, such as nursing and nutrition, while concepts are framed in real-world questions and are broadly applicable. Many of the experiments illustrate concepts from more than one chapter of the text and often utilize basics from the areas of general, organic, or biological chemistry to develop concepts in one or more of the other areas. This integrated strategy helps students to understand that chemistry is not a disparate set of unrelated concepts. Using this integrated approach, students develop the skills to help them understand chemistry and to see its applications in their everyday lives.

Todd S. Deal received his B.S. degree in chemistry in 1986 from Georgia Southern College (now University) in Statesboro, Georgia, and his Ph.D. in chemistry in 1990 from The Ohio State University. He joined the faculty of his undergraduate alma mater in 1992, where he currently serves as Director of the Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement.

Professor Deal has taught chemistry to allied health and preprofessional students for 20 years. In 1994, he was selected Professor of the Year by the students at Georgia Southern University. Professor Deal is also the recipient of the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2003), the Georgia Southern University Award for Excellence in Contributions to Instruction (2003), and the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology’s Award for Excellence in Service (2006).

1. Why Is Safety So Important in Chemistry Lab?

2. How Will I Use Math and Measurement in My Career?

3. Why Is Measurement Important in Chemistry?

4. How Much Fat Is in Your Milk?

5. Molecular Models, Isomerism, and the Shape of Molecules

6. How Many Calories Are in Different Types of Nuts?

7. How Are Condensation Reactions Used Beneficially?

8 a. What Happens to Bananas as They Ripen?

8 b. Can We Control the Ripening of Bananas?

9. What Are the Best Stain Removers?

10. Which Triglycerides Make the Best Soap?

11. What Is the Difference Between Osmosis and Dialysis?

12. Which Antacid Is Most Effective at Relieving Heartburn?

13. Where Is Lactose Digested?

14. How Big Is a DNA Molecule?

15. How Is Food Broken Down During Digestion?

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