Connecting to the World through Chemistry

From early agriculture to today's most complicated technological systems, chemistry has played a central role in the survival, creativity, and advancement of human society. Whether it is the emergence of the iron and bronze ages, the evolution of our ability to harness energy, explorations of medicinal applications, or how we move around, this course explores the historical significance and modern applications of chemistry and chemical biology. It focuses on the intersections of chemistry with the life, social, and physical sciences, connecting through an analytical chemistry lens. The course is designed to be engaging and enriching for students of all backgrounds. Students learn how to read scientific literature, run experiments using an array of sophisticated instrumentation, analyze data, communicate about experiments, and make connections to the world through chemistry.