Using Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy To Analyze Archaeological Materials. Introducing Scientific Concepts and Scientific Literacy to Students from All Disciplines

Adam D. Hill and Ann H. Lehman
Electron Microscopy Facility, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106
Maria L. Parr
Department of Chemistry, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106
J. Chem. Educ., 2007, 84 (5), p 810
DOI: 10.1021/ed084p810
Publication Date (Web): May 1, 2007
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Abstract

Scientific literacy is an important goal of the undergraduate curriculum, particularly for nonscience majors. In a course linking chemistry and archaeology, students analyze artifacts with a scanning electron microscope coupled with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) to discover the relationship between materials and the culture that produced them. As part of this workshop, students can more fully explore the role of chemistry in archaeology and learn about scientific principles and materials science. In addition, they can develop critical thinking skills that can be applied throughout the curriculum.

Keywords (Audience):

First-Year Undergraduate / General

Keywords (Domain):

Analytical Chemistry

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Applications of Chemistry
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