Courses
GTSC2036 Science, Culture, and Society (3 units)
This course aims to provide a fundamental understanding on the nature of science and the respective influences on the culture, health, and daily life, from cultural and social perspectives. This course focuses on the basic knowledge and new discoveries as well as understandings in colour chemistry, food chemistry and medicinal chemistry, and the respective influences on humans. By exploring the evolution of the chemistry, this course provides a platform to evaluate the respective effects from the cultural and social point of views and the direction for future advancement. Interactive learning activities in the forms of group discussions, laboratory demonstrations, field trips, and project presentations form the important parts in this course.