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Chemistry Labs

York College's chemistry labs serve as dynamic learning spaces for students in majors like Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cannabis Chemistry, and Forensic Chemistry.

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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.

A student wears safety goggles and gloves as she works with chemicals under a fume hood in the chemistry lab.

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.