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Chemistry as Part of Society through Centuries

Class at Faculty of Education |
OEBEE1704Z

Syllabus

1.      Chemistry as a craft

2.      Philosophical background of chemistry

3.      Alchemy

4.      Scientific revolution and chemistry

5.      Pneumatic chemistry

6.      Phlogiston theory

7.      Basic chemical laws

8.      The structure of atom (from philosophical to scientific point of view)

9.      Development of the periodic table of elements

10.  Development of the organic chemistry

11.  History of chemistry education – some insights

12.  What did we learn from the history of chemistry? Implications for the future.

Annotation

In the framework of this course students will become familiar with historical development of chemistry as part of the society. They will learn about important discoveries from the past and scientists creditable for these discoveries, as well as about their influence on the development of chemistry and society in general.

In this way students could enrich understanding the nature of science, which is important part of the scientific literacy. The course will be realized through lectures and workshops.

Students’ activities will also encompass searching literature and preparation of the essays.