Syllabus

Course Goals (Lib Ed Cat 5) Increase knowledge of chemistry, lives of chemists and contemporary “green chemistry” approaches in the context of the Industrial Revolution. Improve critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills Strengthen written and oral communication skills Seek and use published resources related to the course topics.

Course Description (1) Birmingham is a short drive from the area described as the “Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution”, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire. We will study the scientific and technological advances associated with this period with a particular focus on the chemical basis for these advances.

Course Description (2) We will learn about the contributions of some 18th and 19th century British chemists with a particular emphasis on individuals whose work furthered the Industrial Revolution and/or who had a connection to Birmingham and the Midlands.

Course Description (3) We will also study the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society including the production of pollution and green house gases. In the context of contemporary industrialization, we will identify “green chemistry” solutions to the deleterious effects of the Industrial Revolution.

Course Expectations Out of class Read the assigned materials Participate in course-related field trips Complete work for a term paper Complete work for an oral presentation

Course Expectations In class Attend class and contribute to the discussion Give a 15 minute oral presentation Take exams

Course Requirements ItemTotal Points (%) Attendance/Discussion50 (10%) Exams (2)150 (30%) Green Chemistry 75 (15%) Term Paper75 (15%) Field Trip Assignments50 (10%) Final Exam100 (20%) TotalPoints500 (100%)

Course Schedule The following four slides show a tentative course schedule including dates, topics, field trips, due dates and required Electronic Reserve (ER) readings.

Electronic Reserve Electronic Reserve readings are available on the UMD Library website. Then click on Reserve in the left column Type in chem1105 in the space; SUBMIT Click on CHEM1105-UMD-Tsai, Bilin P to access the readings. ER: 3 means the third record in the list.

Course Schedule DatesTopicOther Sept 30, Oct 2 Syllabus, Introduction ER: 8, 9, 3, 1 Oct 7, 9Iron Metallurgy Oct Group Field Trip: Wales ER: 11, 2 Oct 14; no class on Oct 16 Coal Steam Engine ER: 11, 6

Course Schedule DatesTopicOther Oct 21, 23Chemical Industry Exam 1 Oct 24 Ironbridge Gorge visit; ER: 7, 4 Oct 28, 30Textiles, Tiles, China Term paper topic & Ironbridge assign. due ER: 7, 5 Nov 4, 6Environmental Impact Nov 7-10 Group Field Trip: Scotland

Course Schedule DatesTopicOther Nov 11, 13 Green Chemistry Oral Presentation Topic due Nov 18,20Lunar SocietyTerm Paper Draft due Exam 2; ER: 10 Nov 25, 27 Lunar Society Other Scientists Nov 28 Group Field Trip: Oxford

Course Schedule DatesTopicOther Dec 2, 4Oral Presentations Dec 9ReviewTerm Paper due Dec 11Final Exam

Additions to Course Schedule Visit Soho House, the home of Matthew Boulton. (Free, Open Tues-Sat 11:30-4 pm and Bank Holidays; closes Nov 2 for the winter) Visit the Changing Landscapes exhibit at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts on the UB Edgbaston Campus (Free, Open Mon-Sat 10 am – 5 pm and Sun noon – 5 pm) Note canal system

Letter Grade %Letter Grade ≥90A, A 80-89B+, B, B C+, C, C D+, D <60F

Instructor Bilin Tsai Phone: Office:Alan Geale Hall Office Hours: TBD Website: Required Readings: Web, Library, other media

Keeping Up and Staying Informed , lecture and the Web will be used to communicate course-related information including announcements, lecture slides, exam and quiz solutions, etc. Please check these resources regularly. Let me know promptly if you are having trouble accessing information.

Where does Chem 1105 meet? Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:30 am Alan Geale Hall Classroom Bring your text and current topics record to class

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