Energy, Matter, and Change is a recently developed course that explores the role of chemistry in the production, storage, and utilization of energy.  Intended for non-science majors, this course is built around investigative laboratory activities, reading assignments, demonstrations, and cooperative problem solving.  The course has four student learning outcomes.  Specifically, students will:  (1) evaluate the relationships between energy, structure, and reactivity; (2) gain an understanding of chemical principles pertaining to batteries, fuels, and nutrients; (3) be engaged in experimental design and data analysis; (4) learn about the relationships between mathematics, logic, and science in the formulation of scientific models.

Development of an energy-themed chemistry course for non-science majors

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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