The University of Michigan Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum 2. Instructional Strategies and Assessment

Brian P. Coppola , Seyhan N. Ege and Richard G. Lawton
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI 48107.1055
J. Chem. Educ., 1997, 74 (1), p 84
DOI: 10.1021/ed074p84
Publication Date (Web): January 1, 1997

Abstract

Strategies and assessment for teaching undergradutate chemistry.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Organic Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Testing / Assessment

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