Proposal

Narrative

We propose to upgrade computers for the General Chemistry labs 2045L and 2046L and the Analytical Teaching lab 3120L because they are outdated and unreliable. These computers are used by over 2000 students per semester. We purchased these in 2014 and many are not capable of running advanced programs. We need computers capable of supporting instructional technology for programs to assist students and teachers from companies like Colorado Interactive Simulations, LABSTER, and CHEM ED. Additionally, we are running online labs already this year and need updated systems to support the size of these programs. We need to implement a new Inventory program for the prep rooms and (EH&S) Environmental Health and Safety programs. We need new computers that can support interactive programs like zoom and webex. The computer labs need 3 new printers to print assignments as well as computer graphs for class. The Strategic Plan: GOAL4-New working computers in the General Chemistry teaching labs will provide a greater experience to the students who will be able to perform virtual experiments and computations. By improving student performance in lower-division chemistry courses and through implementation of integrated computer based technology, we will improve the retention of concepts and problem solving that is essential to a higher success rate in the chemistry core courses. GOAL5–National Reputation for Excellence. In order to build world class academic programs in the General Chemistry teaching labs, students must be able to “Visualize Chemistry” with enhanced computer interfacing technologies which are prevalent in high level corporations and research facilities. It will be easier to access online experiments which are available to enhance and expand the required curriculum for the chemistry lab. GOAL6 –Wise and innovative Allocation of Resources. The computer equipment and software modernize our core level courses and help our students be competitive in the market place.

Facilities

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Hardware Requirements

a) This project requires 7 new desktop computers with 24” monitors for an Interface with the Spectrometers in Analytical Teaching labs which do not work without computers. All hardware will comply with IRM standards. The OptiPlex 7080 SFF with Standard power supply, Windows 10 Professional, 64 bit, English. Based on a quote from Dell prepared on 28th October 2020, quote # 3000071843227.1 by Dell Online sales. Cost per computer is $1,150.00 for a total of $ 8050.00 b) We envision purchasing 40 desktop computers from Dell. The Optiplex 7480 AIO with Standard power supply, Windows 10 Professional, 64 bit, English. Based on a quote from Dell prepared on 28th October 2020, quote # 3000071843227.1 by Dell Online sales. Cost per computer is $933.43 for a total of $ 37,337.20 c) We will need 3 network printers HP model m501 dn at a cost of $549.00 each for a total of $1647.00 d) 10 Dell P2319H monitors at additional cost of unit price: $160.00 for a total of $1,600.00 e) Software for Analytical labs of $300.00 Total cost of $ $48,934.20

Software Requirements

Software for the IR and 2 for UV Vis , one for the Thermal analyzer and one for the Gas chromatograph. Total of $300.00 All other software included with hardware above.

Personnel Costs

One-time installation set up and cloning for all computers as well as standardizing software for virtual experiments will be covered by College of Science staff.

Other Costs

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Timeline

We would like the computers to be ready and available for use at the start of Fall semester 2021. If funded, we will install all hardware and software during the Summer 2021 semester.

Sustainability

We will continue to explore new and innovative programs for the learning experience of our students. These computers will help us to improve the technical ability of the Chemistry labs.

Resource Matching

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Implementing Organization

Indicate which Organization will implement the project. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry