Syllabus for the freshman seminar course ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25, also known as "The Wilderness, Paradise on Earth?”. The handout provides information on the course's instructor, readings, logistics, graded assignments and schedule. It...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Thermodynamics; First law of thermodynamics; Chemical equilibrium
Introduction. The purpose of this short discussion is to provide a correct yet understandable introduction to thermodynamics. It is intended to replace and not complement the material in your text. The author is schooled in the Oberlin school of...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Homework; Chemical processes
Introduction: Using materials commonly found in the home, your garage, and car (e.g. battery acid), propose procedures for the following chemical operations. You also have access to rocks in the back yard that are covered with lichens. Acid-base...
Picture of the view taken near the Thursday lunch spot at the trail junction. It shows the main ridge of the mountains in the San Gorgonio wilderness including San Bernardino Peak and East San Bernardino Peak, the goals of last year's Orientation...
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Environmentalism
Description of the freshman seminar based on the explanation of it in the course catalogue. The handout gives a brief summary of the themes and goals of ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25, also known as "“The Wilderness, Paradise on Earth?”.
