Chemistry Course Objectives
Learning to Think.
Chemists are skeptical people; they want to understand and insist that proposed
ideas be defensible. In making observations, careful methods are used;
reasoning in chemistry is logical. The skills of analysis and logical thinking
should leave the classroom with students.
Value of Creativity.
In chemistry, and science in general, it seems that for every question
answered, new questions are generated. This is the nature of science. People
who are scientifically literate are curious – they ask questions and seek
answers. To become chemically literate, students need to keep an open mind and
consider alternate explanations. At the same time, we must insist on accuracy
and respect for scientific method.
Speaking the Language.
In many ways, learning chemistry is like learning a second language. Chemistry
literacy is valued because a real, working knowledge of the concepts and
principles of chemistry will give students the power to make informed decisions
on issues that directly affect them and their world.
Textbook:
Heron, J., Sarquis, J., Schrader, C., Frank, D., Sarquis, M., & D. Kukla. 1993.
Chemistry. Lexington, Massachusetts: D. C. Heath & Company.
Learning to Think.
Chemists are skeptical people; they want to understand and insist that proposed
ideas be defensible. In making observations, careful methods are used;
reasoning in chemistry is logical. The skills of analysis and logical thinking
should leave the classroom with students.
Value of Creativity.
In chemistry, and science in general, it seems that for every question
answered, new questions are generated. This is the nature of science. People
who are scientifically literate are curious – they ask questions and seek
answers. To become chemically literate, students need to keep an open mind and
consider alternate explanations. At the same time, we must insist on accuracy
and respect for scientific method.
Speaking the Language.
In many ways, learning chemistry is like learning a second language. Chemistry
literacy is valued because a real, working knowledge of the concepts and
principles of chemistry will give students the power to make informed decisions
on issues that directly affect them and their world.
Textbook:
Heron, J., Sarquis, J., Schrader, C., Frank, D., Sarquis, M., & D. Kukla. 1993.
Chemistry. Lexington, Massachusetts: D. C. Heath & Company.