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Academic Year 2005/2006

Science and Art
CHEM 148 FA

This course is an interdisciplinary, lecture/laboratory first year seminar in which diverse science topics are explored through the lens of the visual arts. Topics to be considered will include the physics of light, the neurobiology of color vision, the chemistry of pigments, binders, lakes, and paints, the mathematics of composition and design, the psychology of perception, along with an overview of conservation science. In the laboratory component, students will perform a series of key experiments exploring basic knowledge in each of the various topic areas. Potential science majors and art majors will be given priority in forming the class, and having a secondary school chemistry course is advised.

MAJOR READINGS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM CHEM    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Beveridge,David L.   

Times: ..T.... 02:40PM-04:00PM; ....R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM;     Location: HALL84; ;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: 19

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing

FYI:    FYI Seminar

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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