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London Winter Intersession 2011
British Contributions to the History of Modern Chemistry
Dr. Keith A. Walters, Northern Kentucky University
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Explore the people behind many of the greatest advancements in modern chemistry. Learn how their discoveries shaped worldwide chemical research and civilization, and develop a better appreciation for how much our view of the physical world has radically changed over the past 300 years as a result of their work. Visit the lab where penicillin was discovered. Explore the historic labs of Oxford, where modern “science” was born. Other potential field trips include King’s College (examination of the structure of DNA), the British Pharmacy Museum, Cavendish Labs (Cambridge) and The Old Operating Theatre (fainting optional).
Earn 3 hours of undergraduate or graduate credit!
Prerequisite: general chem and one semester of organic chem
December 26, 2011 - January 8, 2012
$3695 (including airfare, course tuition not included)
Financial aid and (NKU) scholarships available!
Course Highlights
--Stay in a 4-star hotel in Mayfair (near Buckingham Palace)--Visit many sites in London
--Participate in field trips with the class (Oxford, Cambridge) and all other participants (Stonehenge, Bath, Stratford, Canterbury)
--See West End (London's Broadway) theater shows
--Experience New Year's Eve in a big city
--Have time to sightsee and explore London on your own or with classmates
Questions?
Contact Dr. Walters - (859) 572-5315, walterske@nku.edu, NKU Science Center Room 348
NKU CCSA Rep - Dr. Jeffrey Williams, (859) 572-5834, williamsj@nku.edu, LAN 440 and Dr. Francois LeRoy, (859) 572-6908, leroy@nku.edu, UC 415
Not at NKU? CCSA Local Campus Representative Contact Information
CCSA Main Office - (800) 319-6015, ccsa@ccsa.cc