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Lorrie Comeford

Chemistry and Physics Department, Salem State College, MA

J. Chem. Educ., 1997, 74 (4), p 392

DOI: 10.1021/ed074p392

Publication Date (Web): April 1, 1997

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History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

The discussion of quantum chemistry in physical chemistry was expanded to include the history of its development and a fuller discussion of its interpretation by using the supplemental text, In Search of Schroedinger's Cat. Students wrote essays which served as a check that they had completed the reading and provided a forum for a discussion of the ideas. An additional benefit was the stimulation of class discussion of the meaning of quantum theory and the way theories are developed. This type of paired reading/writing assignment could be used in almost any chemistry class where an outside text could expand the coverage of lecture material.

Keywords (Audience):

Upper-Division Undergraduate

Keywords (Domain):

Physical Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Communication / Writing

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