Overview

This book brings together the latest perspectives and ideas on teaching modern physical chemistry. It includes perspectives from experienced and well-known physical chemists, a thorough review of the education literature pertaining to physical chemistry, a thorough review of advances in undergraduate laboratory experiments from the past decade, in-depth descriptions of using computers to aid student learning, and innovative ideas for teaching the fundamentals of physical chemistry. This book will provide valuable insight and information to all teachers of physical chemistry.

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Author:   Mark D Ellison (Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ursinus College) ,  Tracy A Schoolcraft (Professor of Chemistry Shippensburg University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.583kg
ISBN:  

9780841239982

ISBN 10:   0841239983
Pages:   364
Publication Date:   17 January 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   No Longer Our Product
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"1. Advances in Teaching Physical Chemistry: Overview ; Choosing Content for the Physical Chemistry Course ; 2. What to Teach in Physical Chemistry: Is There a Single Answer ; 3. Decisions in the Physical Chemistry Course ; 4. Integrating Research and Education to Create a Dynamic Physical Chemistry Curriculum ; 5. The Evolution of Physical Chemistry Course ; Philosophy of Physical Chemistry ; 6. Philosophy of Chemistry, Reduction, Emergence, and Chemical Education ; Teaching Literature Review ; 7. Teaching and Learning Physical Chemistry: A Review of Educational Research ; Laboratory Literature Review ; 8. Modern Developments in the Physical Chemistry Laboratory ; Problem-Solving Issues in Quantum Mechanics ; 9. Existence of a Problem-Solving Mindset among Students Taking Quantum Mechanics and Its Implications ; Using Computers to Aid in the Teaching of Physical Chemistry ; 10. Physical Chemistry Curriculum: Into the Future with Digital Technology ; 11. ""Partial Derivatives:Are You Kidding"":Teaching Thermodynamics Using Virtual Substance ; 12. Molecular-Level Simulations as a Chemistry Teaching Tool ; 13. Introduction of a Computational Laboratory into the Physical Chemistry Curriculum ; American Chemical Society Examinations ; 14. The Effects of Physical Chemistry Curriculum Reform on the American Chemical Society DivCHED Physical Chemistry Examinations ; Innovative Ways of Teaching ; 15. Walking the Tightrope: Teaching the Timeless fundamentals in the context of Modern Physical Chemistry ; 16. The Process Oreinted Guided Inquiry Learning Approach to Teaching Physical Chemistry ; 17. Teaching Physical Chemistry: Let's Teach Kinetics First ; 18. Fitting Physical Chemistry into a Crowded Curriculum: A Rigorous One-Semester Physical Chemistry Course with Laboratory ; Author Index ; Subject Index"

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