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The study of chemistry in a variety of art forms. Some topics covered: frescoes, pigments, metal etching, thin film coloring, bronze statuary, glass etching, cyanotypes, photography, pigments, dyes, and analytical techniques to identify pigments in paintings. Students work on numerous hands-on activities during class. Research papers, literature searching, and a final student-designed project are important parts of the course. Fee:$70

The study of culinary reactions explores fermentation of lactose in milk, dough rising, and making Kimchi. In addition, spectroscopy is used for enzymatic browning of fruits and vegetables and non-enzymatic browning of food (the Maillard reaction), freezing point depression and making ice-cream as well as spherification technique looking at food polymers. Papers, lab-based activities and exams will be graded. Fee: $60