Syllabus

Course Goals (Lib Ed Cat 5)Increase knowledge of chemistry, lives of

chemists and contemporary “green chemistry” approaches in the context of the Industrial Revolution.

Improve critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills

Strengthen written and oral communication skills

Seek and use published resources related to the course topics.

Course Description (1)Birmingham is a short drive from

the area described as the “Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution”, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire. We will study the scientific and technological advances associated with this period with a particular focus on the chemical basis for these advances.

Course Description (2)We will learn about the

contributions of some 18th and 19th century British chemists with a particular emphasis on individuals whose work furthered the Industrial Revolution and/or who had a connection to Birmingham and the Midlands.

Course Description (3)We will also study the impact of the

Industrial Revolution on society including the production of pollution and green house gases. In the context of contemporary industrialization, we will identify “green chemistry” solutions to the deleterious effects of the Industrial Revolution.

Course ExpectationsOut of classRead the assigned materialsParticipate in course-related field

tripsComplete work for a term paperComplete work for an oral

presentation

Course ExpectationsIn classAttend class and contribute to the

discussion Give a 15 minute oral presentationTake exams

Course RequirementsItem Total Points (%)Attendance/Discussion 50 (10%)Exams (2) 150 (30%)Green Chemistry 75 (15%)Term Paper 75 (15%)Field Trip Assignments 50 (10%)Final Exam 100 (20%)

Total Points 500 (100%)

Course ScheduleThe following four slides show a

tentative course schedule including dates, topics, field trips, due dates and required Electronic Reserve (ER) readings.

Electronic ReserveElectronic Reserve readings are available on

the UMD Library website. http://www.d.umn.edu/lib/Then click on Reserve in the left columnType in chem1105 in the space; SUBMITClick on CHEM1105-UMD-Tsai, Bilin P to

access the readings.ER: 3 means the third record in the list.

Course ScheduleDates Topic Other

Sept 30, Oct 2

Syllabus, Introduction

ER: 8, 9, 3, 1

Oct 7, 9 Iron

Metallurgy

Oct 10-11 Group Field Trip: Wales

ER: 11, 2

Oct 14; no class on Oct 16

Coal

Steam Engine

ER: 11, 6

Course ScheduleDates Topic Other

Oct 21, 23 Chemical Industry

Exam 1

Oct 24 Ironbridge Gorge visit; ER: 7, 4

Oct 28, 30 Textiles, Tiles, China

Term paper topic & Ironbridge assign. due

ER: 7, 5

Nov 4, 6 Environmental Impact

Nov 7-10 Group Field Trip: Scotland

Course ScheduleDates Topic Other

Nov 11, 13

Green Chemistry

Oral Presentation Topic due

Nov 18,20 Lunar Society Term Paper Draft due

Exam 2; ER: 10

Nov 25, 27

Lunar Society

Other Scientists

Nov 28 Group Field Trip: Oxford

Course ScheduleDates Topic Other

Dec 2, 4 Oral Presentations

Dec 9 Review Term Paper due

Dec 11 Final Exam

Additions to Course ScheduleVisit Soho House, the home of Matthew

Boulton. (Free, Open Tues-Sat 11:30-4 pm and Bank Holidays; closes Nov 2 for the winter)

Visit the Changing Landscapes exhibit at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts on the UB Edgbaston Campus (Free, Open Mon-Sat 10 am – 5 pm and Sun noon – 5 pm)

Note canal system

Letter Grade% Letter Grade≥90 A, A80-89 B+, B, B-70-79 C+, C, C-60-69 D+, D<60 F

InstructorBilin TsaiPhone: 0121-415-8451Email: btsai@d.umn.eduOffice: Alan Geale HallOffice Hours: TBDWebsite: www.d.umn.edu/~btsaiRequired Readings: Web, Library,

other media

Keeping Up and Staying InformedEmail, lecture and the Web will be

used to communicate course-related information including announcements, lecture slides, exam and quiz solutions, etc.

Please check these resources regularly.

Let me know promptly if you are having trouble accessing information.

Where does Chem 1105 meet?Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:30

amAlan Geale Hall ClassroomBring your text and current topics

record to class

Questions? Comments?