Color Science, a Course for Nonscience Majors

Maria C. Gelabert
Department of Chemistry and Physics, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY 10310
J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (8), p 1155
DOI: 10.1021/ed083p1155
Publication Date (Web): August 1, 2006
History, Education, and Documentation

Abstract

Color Science, a nonmajor chemistry course, was designed to incorporate a rich theoretical base in chemistry and physics with many applicable technologies. The author describes how course development proceeded, combining overarching goals in science literacy with student feedback to drive course improvement. Four aspects applicable to any science course are outlined: method, subject, quantitative rigor, and context. Several components of Color Science are elaborated within these elements to describe this interdisciplinary course, adapted from a similar course at another institution and modified to include more aspects of chemistry.

Keywords (Audience):

High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Curriculum

Keywords (Feature):

Interdisciplinary Connections

Keywords (Subject):

Dyes / Pigments
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