CHE 121 - Materials of the Artist

Institution:

University of Illinois at Springfield

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

Art from cave paintings to digital images has been closely intertwined with chemistry and technology. In this course we will investigate the properties and applications of materials used by artists (minerals, metals, dyes, pigments, paper, glass, ceramics, and polymers). Course Information: This course cannot be counted towards a CHE major or minor. The optional laboratory (CHE 122) provides hands-on experience with these materials. This course fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Physical Science without a Lab (IAI Code: P1 903). This course, with CHE 122, fulfills a general education requirement at UIS in the area of Physical Science with a Lab (IAI Code: P1 903L).

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uis.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 206-6600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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