CHED 375 |
| As an integral part of the liberal arts, the sciences have much to offer our students. As liberally educated citizens, they must be given the opportunity to appreciate the nature and culture of scientific inquiry. In addition, chemistry provides a wealth of fascinating content that informs students about the composition of the physical universe, its origins, and our current understanding of the principles by which it operates. However, many students are intimidated or even fearful of science. They often complain about being “forced” to take lab sciences and sacrifice their summers taking some of these courses off-campus. In response, we have developed a number of introductory chemistry courses with interdisciplinary themes in an attempt to enhance student engagement. Examples include approaches to introductory concepts in chemistry via nanotechnology and forensic science. This presentation will spotlight course objectives, structure, and pedagogy. |
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Undergraduate Chemistry for Liberal Arts Students
8:30 AM-11:20 AM, Tuesday, August 21, 2007 Seaport -- Flagship Room, Oral
Division of Chemical Education |