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ERIC Number: EJ789583
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003-Nov
Pages: 5
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 21
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Examining Technology's Impact on Society: Using Case Studies to Introduce Environmental and Economic Considerations
Karukstis, Kerry K.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v33 n2 p36-40 Nov 2003
The general chemistry course at Harvey Mudd College presents chemical principles and addresses technology's impact on society. Students consider environmental and economic implications of chemical scenarios in real-world case studies created for team-based analysis and discussion. Case study design, implementation, and assessment are presented. (Contains 4 figures and 1 table.)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Teaching Methods, Chemistry, Undergraduate Students, Science Education, Problem Based Learning, Group Discussion, Student Attitudes, Instructional Effectiveness
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: California