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 ScienceSpecific mathematical operations and certain technical laboratory skills pose a variety of challenges for students in the sciences. Many of these skills are not formally addressed in lectures and hence, are considered as assumed skills. The material presented here is intended to bridge the gap of common knowledge with skill mastery. Listed below are technical resources to assist students enrolled in general science/laboratory courses with performing tasks involving a given laboratory technique. Scientific field work can pose a number of stressful challenges such as working in extreme environmental conditions involving dramatic temperature fluxes, harsh terrain and constant immersion in water. Even working in a laboratory unit can pose risks and challenges of its own including chemical safety, biohazard safety, and which type of glove material to use for chemical compatibility. Our useful wellness links will assist you in overcoming these challenges and minimizing unnecessary risks. Technical Resources:Statistics for Students in the Sciences - pdf version and word version - typical statistical functions, including the sample mean and standard deviation, with examples. Easy Kohler Method - pdf version and word version - guide for easy optimization of microscope light path
Wellness & Laboratory/Field Work Support:Safety glove chemical compatibility database - database of the appropriate glove material to use that is resistant to specific chemicals. Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety - includes access to MSDS sheets and Chem Index for chemical names, CAS Registry numbers and synonyms Chemical compatibility - types of chemicals that can be mixed together safety. Trent University Lifesaving & First Aid Training - field work Trent University Canoe Training - field work Helpful Data Resource Links:Chemsketch - free program for drawing molecular models
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