Students approaching the study of chemistry must learn certain basic facts (such as the names and symbols of the most common elements), but it is much more important that they learn to think critically and to go beyond the specific examples discussed in class or in the textbook. In your initial post to the discussion, answer the following questions:
Take a moment to revisit your long-term career goals. What is your dream career, and how might the skills you learn in this course apply to it, even if it is far removed from the field of chemistry?
How might you utilize the scientific method in other areas of your life moving forward?