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CHEMISTRY 50 PROFESSOR FERGUSON
FALL 2009 KNOWLEDGE SURVEY

This is a Knowledge Survey rather than a "test." There are no right or wrong answers. While you will not be graded on this survey, please be very candid in your responses!

By completing this survey, your instructor will be able to gauge your knowledge of nutritional concepts as you complete this course. This information will help your instructor modify and improve the course.

Read each statement carefully and then choose a response based on the following instructions:

Mark A (NONE) as your response to the item if you are have no confidence in your skills in the area and have no ability to demonstrate these skills on a test/essay/research paper.

Mark B (LOW)as your response to the item if you feel barely confident that you are minimally skilled in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a minimal level on a test/essay/research paper.

Mark C (MODEST) as your response to the item if you feel you are fairly skilled in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a reasonable level on a test/essay/research paper.

Mark on D (HIGH) as your response to the item if you feel you are HIGHLY skilled in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a VERY HIGH level on a test/essay/research paper.


Is this survey being conducted at the BEGINNING or the END of the semester?
Beginning of Semester End of Semester

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Please gauge your current ability/skill to define, explain, and/or demonstrate the following concepts/tasks.

- Your skill level in area:

None Low Modest High
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Describe the Scientific Method.
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Discuss and compare chemical and physical properties.
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Explain what protons, neutrons and electrons are.
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Briefly describe chemical bonding within a molecule.
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Describe what pH is.
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Discuss the differences between Oxidation and Reduction.
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Describe how soap works on a chemical level.
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Explain how components make up cosmetic products.
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Discuss what hazards are associated with your profession.
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Explain what MSDS sheets are and what is contained in them.

MAHALO FOR COMPLETING THIS KNOWLEDGE SURVEY!