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

该项目采用模块化的方法，专门针对非科学、数学、技术和工程（非smet）的学生教授化学课程。我们正在改编ChemConnections （ModularChem Consortium和ChemLinks Coalition）之前开发的三个模块，用于新的基于环境化学的非smet化学课程。六个新模块也正在开发、测试和改进中。其中三个新模块将用于“材料化学”主题课程，而另外三个模块将用于“社会化学”主题课程。几个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。通过在区域和国家会议上的介绍，传播了该项目的成果。此外，我们打算通过ChemConnections公布新模块的可用性，并以电子方式传播给任何希望在自己的机构中使用它们的人。

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.