In this project, the students learn about the biological macromolecules and the consequences of their discharge into the world’s oceans. The project is based on research tracking dissolved terrestrial material and darkening of the world’s oceans, with a particular focus on the Arctic Ocean. The course focuses on organic molecules and their colors in the visible spectrum and a little on the absorption of light in the UV range, including Lambert-Beer’s law. In this project, the students must take on the role of the journalist, who tries to familiarize himself with this issue through research in chemistry and then convey the knowledge found. This illustrates to the students how their chemical understanding makes it possible to understand key challenges related to climate change, and that there is a need for action in relation to the UN’s global goals.
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