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The Culture of Chemistry: A Graduate Course

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Joseph F. Bunnett

University of California at Santa Cruz, Department of Chemistry, Santa Cruz, CA 98064

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (8), p 1058

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p1058

Publication Date (Web): August 1, 1999

Section:

History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

This article describes a course that ought to be a component of Ph.D. programs in chemistry. The course title, The Culture of Chemistry, might be misleading. A more descriptive title is What a Ph.D. Chemist Needs to Know, beyond a Good Command of the Facts and Principles of Chemistry and Familiarity with Research Methodologies Gained in Dissertation Research, in Order to Have a Successful, Productive Career.

Keywords (Audience):

Graduate Education / Research

Keywords (Domain):

Curriculum

Keywords (Feature):

Commentary

Keywords (Subject):

Administrative Issues

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