Increase knowledge of chemistry, lives of chemists and contemporary “green chemistry” approaches in the context of the Industrial Revolution



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Increase knowledge of chemistry, lives of chemists and contemporary “green chemistry” approaches in the context of the Industrial Revolution.

  • Increase knowledge of chemistry, lives of chemists and contemporary “green chemistry” approaches in the context of the Industrial Revolution.

  • Improve critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills

  • Strengthen written and oral communication skills

  • Seek and use published resources related to the course topics.



Birmingham is a short drive from the area described as the “Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution”, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire. We will study the scientific and technological advances associated with this period with a particular focus on the chemical basis for these advances.

  • Birmingham is a short drive from the area described as the “Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution”, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire. We will study the scientific and technological advances associated with this period with a particular focus on the chemical basis for these advances.



We will learn about the contributions of some 18th and 19th century British chemists with a particular emphasis on individuals whose work furthered the Industrial Revolution and/or who had a connection to Birmingham and the Midlands.

  • We will learn about the contributions of some 18th and 19th century British chemists with a particular emphasis on individuals whose work furthered the Industrial Revolution and/or who had a connection to Birmingham and the Midlands.



We will also study the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society including the production of pollution and green house gases. In the context of contemporary industrialization, we will identify “green chemistry” solutions to the deleterious effects of the Industrial Revolution.

  • We will also study the impact of the Industrial Revolution on society including the production of pollution and green house gases. In the context of contemporary industrialization, we will identify “green chemistry” solutions to the deleterious effects of the Industrial Revolution.



Out of class

  • Out of class

  • Read the assigned materials

  • Participate in course-related field trips

  • Complete work for a term paper

  • Complete work for an oral presentation



In class

  • In class

  • Attend class and contribute to the discussion

  • Give a 15 minute oral presentation

  • Take exams



Item Total Points (%)

  • Item Total Points (%)

  • Attendance/Discussion 50 (10%)

  • Exams (2) 150 (30%)

  • Green Chemistry 75 (15%)

  • Term Paper 75 (15%)

  • Field Trip Assignments 50 (10%)

  • Final Exam 100 (20%)

  • Total Points 500 (100%)



The following four slides show a tentative course schedule including dates, topics, field trips, due dates and required Electronic Reserve (ER) readings.

  • The following four slides show a tentative course schedule including dates, topics, field trips, due dates and required Electronic Reserve (ER) readings.



Electronic Reserve readings are available on the UMD Library website.

  • Electronic Reserve readings are available on the UMD Library website.

  • http://www.d.umn.edu/lib/

  • Then click on Reserve in the left column

  • Type in chem1105 in the space; SUBMIT

  • Click on CHEM1105-UMD-Tsai, Bilin P to access the readings.

  • ER: 3 means the third record in the list.











Visit Soho House, the home of Matthew Boulton. (Free, Open Tues-Sat 11:30-4 pm and Bank Holidays; closes Nov 2 for the winter)

  • Visit Soho House, the home of Matthew Boulton. (Free, Open Tues-Sat 11:30-4 pm and Bank Holidays; closes Nov 2 for the winter)

  • Visit the Changing Landscapes exhibit at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts on the UB Edgbaston Campus (Free, Open Mon-Sat 10 am – 5 pm and Sun noon – 5 pm)

  • Note canal system



% Letter Grade

  • % Letter Grade

  • ≥90 A, A

  • 80-89 B+, B, B-

  • 70-79 C+, C, C-

  • 60-69 D+, D

  • <60 F



Bilin Tsai

  • Bilin Tsai

  • Phone: 0121-415-8451

  • Email: btsai@d.umn.edu

  • Office: Alan Geale Hall

  • Office Hours: TBD

  • Website: www.d.umn.edu/~btsai

  • Required Readings: Web, Library, other media



Email, lecture and the Web will be used to communicate course-related information including announcements, lecture slides, exam and quiz solutions, etc.

  • Email, lecture and the Web will be used to communicate course-related information including announcements, lecture slides, exam and quiz solutions, etc.

  • Please check these resources regularly.

  • Let me know promptly if you are having trouble accessing information.



Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:30 am

  • Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:30 am

  • Alan Geale Hall Classroom

  • Bring your text and current topics record to class





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