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In the Classroom
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The Chemistry of Fragrances: A Group Exercise for Chemistry Students
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Roger Duprey and Charles S. Sell
Quest International, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LT, United Kingdom
Nigel D. Lowe
Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom
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May 2003
Vol. 80 No. 5
p. 513
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We currently use exercises based on industrial chemistry case studies to enhance our students' ability to apply chemical knowledge to real-world situations and to develop skills. We have enhanced a series of exercises by including one based on the chemistry of fragrances. In common with our other exercises, this material was developed by a partnership between a university chemistry department and a relevant commercial organization. The exercise builds on the familiarity of fragrances in everyday life and offers participants scope for originality and creativity alongside the wide range of chemistry represented. Our experience suggests that this engaging topic enhances the opportunities provided to develop skills within the exercise. In addition to describing our exercise, we also describe how the topic can be tailored to allow for a range of chemistry abilities, from high school to college, and how it can be extended, particularly in the laboratory.
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Detailed instructions for the instructors and handouts for the students (as pdf and as doc in archives) along with samples of group reports and student team meeting minutes (as pdf only in archives) are available.
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Folder JCE2003p0513W containing JCE2003p0513.doc (Microsoft Word), minutes.pdf, sample1.pdf, and sample2.pdf (22.3 MB)
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Duprey, Roger; Sell, Charles S.; Lowe, Nigel D. J. Chem. Educ. 2003 80 513.
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Collaborative / Cooperative Learning; Consumer Chemistry; Industrial Chemistry; Organic Synthesis; Teaching/Learning Theory/Practice
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March 28, 2003
February 28, 2005
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