Chemistry In Context
Spring 2005
Syllabus 2005: Chemistry in Context
This science course will address the chemistry behind a range of environmental and other societal-technical issues. Among the topics will be drinking water, the ozone layer, fuel cells, acid rain, global warming, and green chemistry. The chemical principles in the course will be developed on a need to know basis. In addition to the text readings will be taken from a range of sources and policy and ethical contexts will be explored. The course requires no previous chemistry or science background. The course will include a laboratory where principles will be put into action.
Tuesday, Thursday 10:30-12:20
Area D, L, NASP
Text:
Chemistry in Context: Applying Science to Society, 4rd edition, Conrad Stanitski, Lucy Pryde Eubanks, Catherine Middlecamp, and Norbert J. Pienta, American Chemical Society, 2003.
Tuesday, Thursday 2:30 – 4:20 Nobel 201
Limit 20 students (laboratory space)
Topics:
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The Air We
Breathe |
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Protecting the
Ozone Layer |
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The Chemistry
of Global Warming |
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Energy,
Chemistry, and Society |
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Take a Drink:
The Wonder of Safe Drinking Water |
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Neutralizing
the Threat of Acid Rain |
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New Energy
Sources for the New Century |
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Manipulating
Molecules and Designing Drugs |
Links of Interest:
American Chemical Society Chemistry in Context Website 4/e
ChemConnections Modules Modules
Created by Jonathan M. Smith
Updated February 7, 2005
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Adolphus College