Teaching Chemistry with Civic Engagement: Non-Science Majors Enjoy Chemistry When They Learn by Doing Research that Provides Benefits to the Local Community

Midden, W. Robert

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“…Chemistry courses for nonmajors are important curricular contributions as they play a key role in improving scientific literacy of undergraduates . Nonmajors chemistry courses give instructors opportunities to explore creative use of themes, and published examples include use of art, − food chemistry, − medicinal chemistry, , and popular culture. − Additional reports detail successful pedagogical approaches used in nonmajors courses, such as community outreach, , innovative projects, − learning communities, − and travel components. ,,, While most published work focuses on face-to-face courses, teaching nonmajors in a fully online course can allow for greater flexibility for both students and instructors, especially when taught asynchronously. Laboratory projects can be completed at home through such approaches as preassembled kits, household chemicals, and simulations. − Additional creative approaches no doubt were developed in early 2020 when instructors had to quickly pivot from face-to-face classrooms and laboratories to remote delivery, and readers are encouraged to consult the Journal for additional suggestions.…”

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Learning Postdisruption: Lessons from Students in a Fully Online Nonmajors Laboratory Course

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Students and instructors bring varying levels of experience and expectations to online learning. This became even more apparent in March 2020 when the pandemic disrupted faceto-face instruction and required rapid conversion to remote teaching. In this study, mixed methods were used to understand how students perceived these instructional changes and to examine the effects of remote learning on their approach to subsequent coursework and faculty interactions. First, open-ended survey data collected from students enrolled in a summer 2020 nonmajors asynchronous laboratory course were analyzed to learn more about students' spring 2020 remote learning experiences. The questions directly addressed remote learning experiences and emphasized study strategies learned, faculty communication modes, and students' perceived ability at taking online courses. Second, four consecutive years of survey dataincluding both Likert-type scale surveys and open-ended questionswere analyzed to identify core themes and to measure variations between cohorts. These data present a unique opportunity in that they allow for critical analyses and document differences in online learning experiences for student cohorts pre-(2017−2019) and post-(2020) the COVID-19 disruption. The findings from the survey data can be used to inform how faculty may better focus their teaching efforts while promoting student learning and engagement during a time of continued teaching disruption and uncertainty. The overall results of this study are applicable to all levels of chemistry courses. In addition, the established nonmajors online laboratory course model presented in this study provides a strong example for others who are developing new online or hybrid chemistry courses.

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Learning Postdisruption: Lessons from Students in a Fully Online Nonmajors Laboratory Course

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“…Las ventas de tabletas se han disparado desde que Apple introdujo el iPad en 2010 y ahora superan las ventas de computadoras de escritorio tradicionales y portátiles combinadas y se espera que continúen haciéndolo (ver tabla uno) [2]. Recientemente, M2 Presswire observó que las ventas de PC de escritorio han disminuido en casi un 20%, evidentemente porque "los consumidores dedican más de su presupuesto a otros dispositivos como tabletas" [3].…”

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ResumenUno de los cambios más significativos en las tecnologías informáticas en los últimos años ha sido el cambio de las computadoras de escritorio a más dispositivos móviles y, en particular, la aparición de la tableta. Gestionar este cambio requiere un alto nivel de preparación tanto por parte de las personas como de las organizaciones. Las ventas de tabletas se han disparado y ahora superan las ventas de computadoras de escritorio tradicionales y portátiles combinadas y se espera que continúen haciéndolo.

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“…Some have advocated for the development of terminal courses that solely convey a basic comprehension of general chemistry . However, scholarly work and anecdote suggest that “themed” courses linking inquiry-based learning to daily life and popular culture can afford the most impactful learning outcomes. Publications outlining nonmajor chemistry courses on the environment, food and cooking, scents, plants, forensics, and nanotechnology fall under this category.…”

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Science and Business of Medicinal Chemistry: A “Bench-to-Bedside” Course for Nonmajors

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The Science and Business of Medicinal Chemistry" was developed to provide nonscience majors with an in-depth perspective into the pharmaceutical industry. As a lecture course with a laboratory component, topics discussed include an introduction to the basic concepts of medicinal chemistry, such as drug discovery, development, and commercialization; a discussion of chemical bonding and the organic functional groups found in drug molecules; and an examination of the physiochemical properties related to drug action. Student scientific literacy of the public policy debates surrounding the pharmaceutical industry and the commercialization of science was enhanced through class discussions and group-based projects. The details of this course, its implementation, and assessment are discussed.

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Teaching Chemistry with Civic Engagement: Non-Science Majors Enjoy Chemistry When They Learn by Doing Research that Provides Benefits to the Local Community

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Learning Postdisruption: Lessons from Students in a Fully Online Nonmajors Laboratory Course

Learning Postdisruption: Lessons from Students in a Fully Online Nonmajors Laboratory Course

Learning by doing strategy for teaching computer hardware

Science and Business of Medicinal Chemistry: A “Bench-to-Bedside” Course for Nonmajors

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