Faculty First Year Seminars 197CHEM1 - Indigenous ChemTech of America

The goal of this seminar is to explore American Indian civilizations through the lens of chemical technologies. From the use of minerals for artwork, to ceramics and metalworking, civilization relies on chemical techniques. We will discuss the relationship between natural resources and the products of civilizations found in the Americas. In the process, first-year students will achieve two goals: to relate chemical principles to the real world; and gain an introduction to the material culture of Native American Indians.

Freshmen Only