Teaching Chemistry in the New Century: Environmental Chemistry

Melanie Cooper
Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634
Alan W. Elzerman and C. M. Lee
Department of Environmental Engineering and Science, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634
J. Chem. Educ., 2001, 78 (9), p 1169
DOI: 10.1021/ed078p1169
Publication Date (Web): September 1, 2001

Abstract

Environmental chemistry is increasingly becoming a part of chemistry courses and curricula. It lends itself well to problem solving (e.g., what caused the fish to die in this stream, why are statues in urban areas deteriorating, what catalyst will allow less use of an ozone-depleting solvent). It also works well with a team approach because of its multidisciplinary nature. Students find they can relate environmental chemistry to what they already know and they consider it useful and relevant to their lives, both of which facilitate learning.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Curriculum

Keywords (Feature):

Symposium Report

Keywords (Subject):

Learning Theories
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