ZANG teaching

department of chemistry and biochemistry SIU

Zang's teaching philosophy:

• The ultimate goal of my teaching is to teach students to learn actively -- to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.

• I de-emphasize memory work, and I stress the importance of application of knowledge in the problem sets and laboratory assignments.

• Teaching is not simply lecturing to students, it is more about communication and discussion.

• The best way to learn is to “think like a scientist”.

Zang's Courses:   click for syllabus details.

1. CHEM 434: instrumental analytical chemistry (every fall).

2. CHEM 538: nanoscale probing and imaging (every spring).

3. CHEM 595: advanced seminars: physical/materials/inorganic.

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.

--- An ancient Chinese proverb.

(updated on jan. 20, 2008)