Transitioning an Upper-Level, Integrated Laboratory Course to Remote and Online Instruction During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.0c00740
• Publication Date: 2020-08-04T14:00:05Z
• Authors: Omar Villanueva; Kathryn Zimmermann
• Keywords: 4. Education; 05 social sciences; General Chemistry; 0503 education; Education; 3. Good health

While the suspension of face-to-face instruction disrupted laboratory components of most chemistry-based classes at the college level, it was notably disruptive to upper-level chemistry courses based solely on laboratory experiences. This communication describes the logistical and pedagogical efforts made in an integrated, upper-level, laboratory-based chemistry course at Georgia Gwinnett College to engage students and to develop a relevant and meaningful assignment during the COVID-19 suspension of face-to-face classes. Instructor descriptions and reflections, examples of assignments, student feedback, and revisions for future iterations of this course are presented within.