Preparing Chemistry Majors for the 21st Century through a Comprehensive One-Semester Course Focused on Professional Preparation, Contemporary Issues, Scientific Communication, and Research Skills

Autor/inn/en	Marteel-Parrish, Anne E.; Lipchock, James M.
Titel	Preparing Chemistry Majors for the 21st Century through a Comprehensive One-Semester Course Focused on Professional Preparation, Contemporary Issues, Scientific Communication, and Research Skills
Quelle	In: Journal of Chemical Education, 95 (2018) 1, S.68-75 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Marteel-Parrish, Anne E.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0021-9584
DOI	10.1021/acs.jchemed.7b00439
Schlagwörter	Chemistry; College Science; Undergraduate Study; Problem Solving; Decision Making; Cooperative Learning; Student Centered Learning; Majors (Students); Science Process Skills; Communication Skills; Ethics; Research; Social Influences; Career Readiness; Job Skills; Maryland + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Chemie; Grundstudium; Problemlösen; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Kooperatives Lernen; Group work; Student-entered learning; Student-centred learning; Student centred learning; Schülerorientierter Unterricht; Schülerzentrierter Unterricht; Gruppenarbeit; Kommunikationsstil; Ethik; Forschung; Sozialer Einfluss; Produktive Fertigkeit
Abstract	Success in chemistry in the 21st century requires not only a mastery of important chemical concepts, but also the skills to apply this knowledge to important societal issues and the ability to effectively convey scientific information using a range of media. In response to this challenge we have developed an innovative four-credit seminar that comprehensively integrates the skills needed for chemistry majors to become successful professionals and experts in the chemistry field. It is expected that after taking this course chemistry majors will (i) develop scientific literature proficiency; (ii) gain valuable career preparation/marketing skills; (iii) enhance their scientific communication skills (oral, written, and visual); (iv) increase their awareness for research ethics codes and policies; and (v) gain an appreciation for the role of chemistry in contemporary moral/societal issues, particularly sustainable science literacy. Details pertaining to the design of the course such as learning objectives, assessment outcomes, impacts of the new course, along with student views on how this new course influenced their level of preparation for the work force, and future directions are presented. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01