CHEM 457 - Chemistry and Society

(3 credits)

A keystone experience for chemistry majors that will address issues of scientific and professional ethics and the contributions of science to a free, diverse society and to a working, participatory democracy. This is a reading, writing, and communications intensive course that will require the student to engage current, state-of-the-art primary sources and to produce a unique literature-based research project. Co-requisite(s): Senior standing and completion of major graduation requirements before or during the semester when the course is taken. Spring.