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Chemistry in the Modern World |
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CHEM MOD WRLD |
| CLASS CODE: |
CHEM 100 |
CREDITS:
4
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| DIVISION: |
PHYSICAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING |
| DEPARTMENT: |
CHEMISTRY |
| GENERAL EDUCATION: |
This course fulfills a General Education - Physical Science requirement. |
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| CATALOG DESCRIPTION: |
A basic course with emphasis on the applications of chemistry in areas of food, health, consumer products, natural and synthetic resources, energy, and environment. Designed for those majors requiring only a one-semester introduction to the modern applications of chemistry and those desiring a general education course in the physical sciences. (Offered Fall Semester and Winter Semester) |
| DESCRIPTION: |
A basic course with emphasis on the applications of chemistry in areas of food, health, consumer products, natural and synthetic resources, energy, and environment. Designed for those majors requiring only a one-semester introduction to the modern applications of chemistry and those desiring a general education course in the physical sciences. |
| TOPICS: |
The scientific method, the basic structure of matter, nuclear processes, acids and basis. Chemistry of the earth, air, and oceans. Consumer chemistry, including chemistry of household cleaners and over-the-counter medications. The laboratory componant gives students experience with the concepts discussed in class. |
| OBJECTIVES: |
Introduce students to a scientific approach to problem solving. Increase students' understanding of the chemical processes in the world. Develop students' ability to be informed consumers and participants in society. |
| REQUIREMENTS: |
Varies with instructor. Typically 4-5 exams, several quizzes, reading assignments and either an in-class presentation or a report. |
| PREREQUISITES: |
No previous chemistry course is required. Competancy with basic mathematical operations is assumed. |
| OTHER: |
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| EFFECTIVE DATE: |
January 2001 |
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