To enrich academic resources for international students and enhance their learning efficiency, the International Student Center of the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB) has collaborated with the Xueyin Online platform （“学银在线”平台）to launch the MOOC course Chemistry and Society, taught by Professor Che Ping. The course is now accessible via the "MOOC Center" section on the International Student Center’s official website. International students are welcome to enroll and begin their online learning journey.

Course Title: Chemistry and Society (32 credit hours)

Lecturer: Prof. Che Ping/ University of Science and Technology Beijing/ School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering

Course Overview:

Chemistry and Society is a foundational chemistry course designed for first-year undergraduates in majors such as Big Data, Business Administration, and Humanities at USTB. Recognized as a compulsory general education course for undergraduates, it spans 32 credit hours across five chapters. Guided by an open-access philosophy, this course can serve as standalone material for learners with fragmented schedules or complement in-person classes through a blended learning model.

Course Content:

Centered on the theme "Chemistry and Society," the curriculum constructs a three-dimensional knowledge framework integrating basic theories, core technologies, and societal applications. Six modules unify disciplinary logic with cognitive principles:

Introduction: Deciphering the language of chemistry and exploring its symbiotic relationship with societal progress, establishing a cognitive framework for the course.

Atomic Structure and Periodic Law: Unveiling the principles governing the microscopic world and analyzing the logic behind element properties and functional material design.

Energy Chemistry: Investigating pathways for fossil energy transition, comparing hydrogen/nuclear energy technologies, and proposing chemistry-driven solutions for carbon neutrality.

Chemical Bond Theory: Decoding the principles of molecular interactions, from covalent bonds to intermolecular forces, to reveal the mechanisms of microscopic particles.

Environment and Pollution Control: Understanding chemical transformation mechanisms of air/water/soil pollutants and green remediation technologies, fostering the environmental ethos that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets."

Target Audience:

USTB Undergraduates: Building chemical thinking frameworks to strengthen interdisciplinary foundations.

STEM Professionals: Expanding applied chemistry perspectives and enhancing sensitivity to technological innovation.

General Public Learners: Decoding chemistry in daily life to cultivate scientific decision-making skills.

Educators: Accessing blended teaching examples to optimize instructional design.

Access Path:

USTB International Student Center → Campus Life → MOOC Center

Source:

International Student Center, USTB

https://isc.ustb.edu.cn/tz/d20b8fbdb64045ca8c5d0714ffd8d76c.htm