Michael S. Leonard, Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, PA
The January intersession term, a distinctive feature of the Washington & Jefferson College academic calendar, features sharply focused topics courses and a change of pace from the standard curriculum. “Science & Art” is a course designed to engage non-science majors in an innovative fashion. This course includes introductory topics from inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, optics, neuroscience, and the history of science. Students are encouraged to recognize the role that these fields play in the art world and to develop an appreciation of the interconnectedness between seemingly disparate disciplines. The structure of the course and its development through four iterations will be discussed.