Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2025

     

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CHEM 176 001 (CRN: 20305)

THE CHEMISTRY OF ART

Long Title: THE CHEMISTRY OF ART
Department: Chemistry
Instructor: Whitmire, Kenton
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 24
Section Enrolled: 9
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 4:28PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
 
Description: The chemistry of the materials and methods used to create, conserve and authenticate art objects will be presented. Topics will include sculpture, painting, photography, textiles, jewelry, furniture, etc. Taught in conjunction with the Conservation Department and Staff of the MFAH. Some classes will be held at the MFAH or HMNS.