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General Chemistry Lab
The General Chemistry Lab is the primary teaching lab for chemistry courses like:
- CHM 135: General Chemistry I Lab
- CHM 137: General Chemistry II Lab
- CHM 147: Advanced Chemistry II Lab
These are the General Chemistry lab courses for science majors.
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Organic Chemistry Lab
The Organic Chemistry Lab features equipment and workstations for students in courses like:
- CHM 235: Organic Chemistry I Lab
- CHM 237: Organic Chemistry II Lab
- CHM 330: Introduction to Chemical Research
- CHM 347: Physical Chemistry II Lab
Equipment includes:
- Energy-saving low-flow fume hoods
- Pre-lab/dry area
- Access to chemistry-specialized software
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Analytical Chemistry Lab
York College's Analytical Chemistry Lab features state-of-the-art instrumentation, allowing students to become familiar with a variety of professional laboratory equipment and analytical techniques.
Thanks to the support of the Huber Foundation, York College is the first academic institution in the United States to possess a Shimadzu Infrared/Raman (AIRsight) microscope. Use of the AIRsight microscope is integrated into the curriculum for majors in Biochemistry, Cannabis Chemistry, Chemistry, and Forensic Chemistry.