CHM 108 - The Science of Art

1-3 Credit Hour(s) Laboratory: 0 Recitation: 1 Alternative Mode: 1-2

This course explores the intersection of chemistry with various disciplines such as art, the environment and history. Students will study the chemical techniques used to produce, restore, and conserve art. Additionally, students will learn different methods used to analyze how environmental factors can affect art and places of historical importance. Through international travel students will explore a variety of museums and historical sites and apply their knowledge of these chemical techniques. Site visits arranged in the host country will be used to demonstrate chemical principles and methods firsthand. This course has an end of semester travel component. A required component of this course is (foreign/domestic) travel. Students will need to be able to travel and meet all physical demands related to travel.

Fulfills Gen Ed 2011-2021: Natural Science, Global Culture
GE 2025 +: Self and Community
There is an additional fee with this course.