- Student is able to place chemistry in a broader social context
- Student has knowledge of theories and models describing the mutual interaction of science and society
- Student is aware of the social responsibility of scientists
- Student is able to expose and argumentate her opinion by means of essays
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This course pays attention to the place chemistry takes into society. Actual topics are used to show the significance of chemistry from a social, cultural, and political point of view.
Instructional Modes
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| None, but students who have already followed Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics (FFIL101A) will already be acquainted with some basic concepts used in the course. |
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| There is no exam: the students will be assessed on the basis of the turned in assignments. There are 2 short assignments and a final paper. The 2 short contracts (individual assignment and a group presentation) count for 50% of the final grade and the final assignment (a mini research paper) for the other 50%. |
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| Further details about assignments etc. will be given during the first lecture |
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