Chemistry and Biochemistry 88A -88Z - Lower Division Seminars

Institution:

University of California-Los Angeles

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Description:

Seminar, two hours. Limited to freshmen/sophomores. General introduction to frontiers of molecular sciences or intensive exploration of particular theme or topic. Consult Schedule of Classes for topics and instructors. P/NP or letter grading: 88A. Serendipity in Science. (2) Seminar, two hours. Limited to 20 freshmen. Inquiry into unexpected discoveries in science that have had significant impact on society and analysis of circumstances that brought these about, beginning with discovery of helium in sun by Janssen in 1868 (using newly developed field of spectroscopy). Discovery of X rays by R ntgen in 1895 and of radioactivity by Becquerel in 1896. Other topics include discoveries important to medicine, such as penicillin by Fleming in 1928 and cis- platin by Rosenberg in 1969. P/NP or letter grading.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucla.edu/

Phone Number:

(310) 825-4321

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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