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Understanding the Greenhouse Effect: Is Global Warming Real? An Integrated Lab-Lecture Case Study for Non-science Majors
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Frank M. Dunnivant
Department of Chemistry, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA 99362
A. Moore and M. J. Alfano
Department of Geology, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820
R. Brzenk
Department of Mathematics, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820
P. T. Buckley and M. E. Newman
Department of Chemistry, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY 13820
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December 2000
Vol. 77 No. 12
p. 1602
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Numerous colleges and universities offer chemistry, geology, biology, and mathematics courses for students not majoring in science. However, these courses are often taught in a segmented format, spread over a four-year period, with separate lectures and laboratories, and in different departments. We are experimenting with a series of courses that combine a variety of disciplines into three courses that are taught in an integrated lab-lecture format using case studies and guided-inquiry teaching methods. We have developed a variety of modules for these courses. This article describes one case-study module that allows the student to evaluate data sets to study greenhouse gases and determine if global warming is real and due to anthropogenic activities. The exercise stresses hands-on activities and includes performing two laboratory exercises, the use of two computer programs, a mathematical exercise, an Internet and spreadsheet exercise, and interpretation of scientific data sets and figures. The entire module requires at least 18 contact hours.
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The material for the case study module on understanding the greenhouse effect is available.
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Dunnivant, Frank M.; Moore, A.; Alfano, M. J.; Brzenk, R.; Buckley, P. T.; Newman, M. E. J. Chem. Educ. 2000 77 1602.
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Atmospheric Chemistry; Environmental Chemistry; Inquiry-Based / Discovery Method; Multidisciplinary Programs; Nonmajor Courses; Problem-Based Learning
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August 31, 2005
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