This course present an approach for learning to think critically about complex subjects by applying broad knowledge and transferable skills in a socially responsible manner. In this course the emphasis is on how the specific discipline of chemistry can help us understand contemporary environmental issues, and what it tells us about possible solutions to environmental problems the world is facing. Some of the questions we will address in this course are:
• How do scientists think about sustainability as it relates to the environment?
• How do technical, political and social issues impact the effectiveness of our environmental stewardship?