Description: Common mathematical terminology used in the laboratory.

Terminal Competency:

Describe laboratory math vocabulary.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Recognize how symbols are used in a mathematical operation.

2. Define key laboratory terminology.

3. Explain how constants (pi, Avogadro’s number) are used.

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Description: Laboratory calculations using basic mathematical concepts.

Terminal Competency:

Perform laboratory calculations using basic mathematical concepts.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Apply order of operations to perform calculations.

2. Calculate an analyte concentration in a test portion.

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Description: Commonly used mathematical applications for laboratory analyses.

Terminal Competency:

Demonstrate mathematical applications for laboratory analyses.

Enabling Competencies:

1. Describe differences between various units of measure.

2. Illustrate the use of significant figures.

3. Perform unit conversion.

4. Construct a formula.

5. Diagram serial dilution scheme.

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