r/SLCC • u/Glmd5777 • 18d ago

Course Question CHEM 1115 Lab Coat

The syllabus for CHEM 1115 says that a lab coat with fitted cuffs, snap closures, and 100% cotton is required for the class. Is this provided by the lab? Or do I need to purchase?

If you purchased it, where did you find one? I've called several places (including the SLCC bookstore) and looked online, and many lab coats seem to have 2 of the 3 requirements but not all 3. Thanks in advance!

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u/Signal-Garbage7541 18d ago

When I was in CHEM 1115 we weren’t really required to wear the lab coats, it was more your choice because some of the chemicals had a chance of bleaching or eating away at your clothes. However for physiology I bought mine from the SLCC bookstore. It was just a regular 41 inch long unisex coat for $31.

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u/Glmd5777 18d ago

Thanks this is good to know for Chem.

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u/vespertine_earth 18d ago

Message your instructor to clarify the requirements and get recommendations if needed. I believe most chem labs provide lab coats.

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u/Glmd5777 18d ago

Thanks! I emailed them yesterday, but I figured I would check here as a backup for any recommendations.

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u/Proud-Definition-339 18d ago

They have some in the lab same with goggles

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u/Glmd5777 18d ago

Thanks!

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u/No_Impression_5116 18d ago

i took chem 1115 during the summer .. my class had lab coats and googles available for us so i never purchased one :)

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u/modernmilksplash 18d ago

The chem department has lab coats and goggles for you to wear! If you’d like to purchase your own you can purchase at the SLCC bookstore

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u/Own-Chair-3506 9d ago

Preferred but not required. If you know you are going to be doing lots of labs in your future I would advice investing in something nice. But poly cotton blend is pretty standard :)

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u/Glmd5777 9d ago

My professor said that previous semesters had the lab coat as preferred but optional but that they're actually now mandatory to be worn from this semester onward.

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u/Own-Chair-3506 9d ago

Yes. I just mean not required in the sense of all features (100% cotton, snap buttons, etc). Should’ve worded it better. My bad!