哈佛大学“普通化学”课程设置与重构

引用本文: 王璐. 哈佛大学“普通化学”课程设置与重构[J]. 大学化学, 2025, 40(12): 192-196. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202511001 shu

Citation: Lu Wang. Introduction to Curriculum Design and Restructuring of General Chemistry Courses at Harvard University[J]. University Chemistry, 2025, 40(12): 192-196. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202511001 shu

哈佛大学“普通化学”课程设置与重构

王璐 ^,

哈佛大学化学与化学生物系, 美国剑桥 02138

通讯作者: 王璐,E-mail:wang29@fas.harvard.edu

摘要: 在综合介绍哈佛大学普通化学课程设置的基础上，重点介绍詹姆斯∙G.安德森(James G. Anderson)教授的教材《大学化学——基于全球视野与分子角度的前沿和基础》在物质科学11 (简称PS 11)课程中十多年来的应用情况。哈佛普通化学课程结构独特，设计理念在于为化学和生物学基础不同的新生设计多样的课程选择。PS 11是一门将化学基本原理与全球气候变化和能源等重大议题相结合的普通化学课程，通过现实案例优化学生对化学概念的学习，该课程核心内容设置以背景驱动、案例分析为特色。这种有针对性的情境教学不仅能够激发学生学习动力，深化其对知识的理解，还能帮助学生将化学知识广泛应用于科学领域和社会问题的解决中。

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Introduction to Curriculum Design and Restructuring of General Chemistry Courses at Harvard University

Lu Wang ^,

Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge 02138, USA

Corresponding author: Lu Wang, wang29@fas.harvard.edu

Received Date: 03 November 2025
Revised Date: 11 November 2025
Available Online: 08 December 2025

Abstract: This article provides an overview of the general chemistry curriculum at Harvard University, with particular emphasis on the use of Professor James G. Anderson’s textbook, University Chemistry: Foundations and Frontiers from a Global and Molecular Perspective, in Physical Sciences 11 (PS 11) more than a decade ago. The unique structure of Harvard’s general chemistry sequence is introduced, detailing the range of courses available to first-year students with varying backgrounds in chemistry and biology, as well as the rationale for their design. The article highlights PS 11, a general chemistry course that integrates fundamental chemical principles with global issues in climate change and energy, making use of real-world applications to optimize conceptual learning. The curriculum’s core features, including its context-driven content and case studies are discussed. Reflections on the benefits and challenges of this integrated approach are shared, emphasizing how focused, context-based teaching can foster student motivation, deepen understanding, and prepare students to apply chemical knowledge broadly across scientific and societal challenges.

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  Anderson, J. G. University Chemistry: Frontiers and Foundations from a Global and Molecular Perspective, 1st ed.; The MIT Press: Cambridge, MA, USA, 2022.Anderson, J. G. University Chemistry: Frontiers and Foundations from a Global and Molecular Perspective, 1st ed.; The MIT Press: Cambridge, MA, USA, 2022.
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  Anderson, J. G. 大学化学: 基于全球视野与分子角度的前沿和基础. 高松, 王颖霞, 等译. 北京: 科学出版社, 2025.
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  Fields of Concentration at Harvard College. [2025-09-01]. https://prod-collegestudenthandbook.drupalsites.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum5551/files/2025-05/fields_2025-26_4.3.25.pdfFields of Concentration at Harvard College. [2025-09-01]. https://prod-collegestudenthandbook.drupalsites.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum5551/files/2025-05/fields_2025-26_4.3.25.pdf

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哈佛大学“普通化学”课程设置与重构

通讯作者: 王璐,E-mail:wang29@fas.harvard.edu

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Introduction to Curriculum Design and Restructuring of General Chemistry Courses at Harvard University

Corresponding author: Lu Wang, wang29@fas.harvard.edu

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哈佛大学“普通化学”课程设置与重构

通讯作者: 王璐,E-mail:wang29@fas.harvard.edu

English

Introduction to Curriculum Design and Restructuring of General Chemistry Courses at Harvard University

Corresponding author: Lu Wang, wang29@fas.harvard.edu

CCS Chemistry：嵌段共聚物自组装成 “三明治”二维有机材料，实现纳米级压力传感功能

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