Course: Practical Exercises with the Vernier Experimental System

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Course title Practical Exercises with the Vernier Experimental System
Course code AFC/PCSV
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Antal Peter, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The exercises is focused on practical applications of the Vernier experimental system in chemistry teaching. The aim of the exercises is to acquaint students with selected types of sensors and probes, and their use in demonstration experiments in chemistry teaching. 1.Introduction - basic informations about the experimental system 2.Measured data processing using Loger Lite and/or Logger Pro software 3.Measurement of selected physical and chemical quantities (temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, redox potential, etc.) 4.Ionizing radiation measurement 5.Measurements using SpectroVis spectrophotometer 6.Final exercise

Learning activities and teaching methods
Demonstration
Learning outcomes
The exercises is focused on practical applications of the Vernier experimental system in chemistry teaching. The aim of the exercises is to acquaint students with selected types of sensors and probes, and their use in demonstration experiments in chemistry teaching.
Preparation of own demonstration experiments for chemistry teaching.
Prerequisites
The basic ability of work with the Vernier measuring instrument.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance

To pass the exercise student have to accomplish 100% attending on the exercises and submit all protocols.
Recommended literature
  • Návody ke cvičení - dostupné u garanta cvičení.
  • Moore, W. J. (1981). Fyzikální chemie. SNTL Praha.
  • Vonderbrink, S. A., Randall, J. (2013). Advanced Chemistry with Vernier. Vernier Software & Technology.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Teaching Training in Chemistry for Secondary Schools (2019) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer