The Modular Approach in Chemistry Courses for Non-Science, Math, Engineering and Technology Majors

这个项目采用模块化的方法来教授化学课程，专门面向非科学、数学、技术和工程(非SMET)的受众。我们正在调整ChemConnections以前开发的三个模块(ModularChem Consortium和ChemLinks Coalition)，以用于一门新的、基于环境化学的非SMET化学课程。六个新的模块也在开发、测试和改进中。其中三个新模块用于主题为“材料的化学”的课程，另外三个模块用于主题为“社会中的化学”的课程。几项新的实验室探索计划与新模块一起使用。我们正在将傅里叶变换红外光谱和差示扫描量热法纳入这些探索中。正在通过在区域和国家会议上的陈述来宣扬这一项目的结果。此外，我们打算通过ChemConnections宣传新模块的供应情况，并以电子方式将其分发给任何希望对其进行改装以供其所在机构使用的人。

This project is adopting the modular approach to teaching chemistry courses specifically to a non-Science, Math, Technology, and Engineering (non-SMET) audience. We are adapting three modules previously developed by ChemConnections (ModularChem Consortium and ChemLinks Coalition) for use in a new, environmental chemistry-based non-SMET chemistry course. Six new modules also are being developed, tested, and refined. Three of the new modules are for use in a course with a "Chemistry of Materials" theme, while the other three modules are being created for a course with a "Chemistry in Society" theme. Several new laboratory explorations are planned for use with the new modules. We are incorporating Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and Differential Scanning Calorimetry into these explorations.Dissemination of the results of this project is occurring through presentations at regional and national meetings. Additionally, we intend to publicize the availability of the new modules through ChemConnections and electronically disseminate them to anyone wishing to adapt them for use at their own institution.