Reactivity I: A Foundation-Level Course for Both Majors and Nonmajors in Integrated Organic, Inorganic, and Biochemistry

Authors

Chris P. Schaller, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Kate J. Graham, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Brian J. Johnson, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
T. Nicholas Jones, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow
Edward J. McIntee, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2015

Disciplines

Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology | Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | Life Sciences | Organic Chemistry | Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Abstract

A foundation level course is presented that integrates aspects of organic, inorganic and biochemistry in the context of reactivity. The course was designed to serve majors in chemistry and other sciences (biochemistry, biology, nutrition), as well as nursing and pre-health professions students. Themes of the course were designed to highlight a range of applications of chemistry, including synthesis, catalysis, and materials science, in order to teach students the wider societal significance of chemistry, in addition to chemical concepts. Special attention was paid to topics relevant to health and biology.

Comments

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.5b00103

Recommended Citation

Schaller, C. P.; Graham, K. J.; Johnson, B. J.; Jones, T. N.; McIntee, E. J. Reactivity I: A Foundation-Level Course for Both Majors and Nonmajors in Integrated Organic, Inorganic, and Biochemistry. J. Chem. Educ. 2015.