Chemistry for the Average Joe

Well, Dr. Lenny is going to teach a class in how to interpret and speak the language of chemistry.

I need to test drive the mechanics of a new web-based teaching system, so this fall i will hold a nine-week 1.5 hr per week class where i talk about basic chemistry and how it relates to what you might read in the news media. The topics will cover Climate Change, Organic Gardening, Metals and Mining, Agriculture Chemicals and other natural resource based topics. Sign-ups will start soon, with the course beginning on Thursday evening September 14th.

We will attempt to have a live lecture on-line with a set of references to look up on-line. The focus is vocabulary and basic reaction chemistry for life - things that relate to the real stuff we do. Cost should come in under $100, although there might be some additional costs in arranging local availablity of lab facilities. This is a pilot run to see that all things are considered, i plan to run the class again later when all the technology in progress is ready, perhaps this spring, certainly fall '07.