The University of Michigan Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum 1. Philosophy, Curriculum, and the Nature of Change

Seyhan N. Ege , Brian P. Coppola and Richard G. Lawton
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48107.1055
J. Chem. Educ., 1997, 74 (1), p 74
DOI: 10.1021/ed074p74
Publication Date (Web): January 1, 1997

Abstract

Narrowing the gap between how we understand chemistry and how we teach it.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Curriculum

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