CHEM 100 Concepts of Chemistry*

This course is a presentation of the world of chemistry as it impacts society and the individual. Topics include air and water quality, energy and fuels, nuclear power, nutrition and food, medicine and drug design, plastics, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and other applications. The emphasis is on the connection of chemistry with everyday life.  Very limited math skills are necessary. This course will satisfy a general education core science requirement but will not serve as a prerequisite or substitute for any other Chemistry course.

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Corequisite

CHEM 100L

General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

CHEM 100Concepts of Chemistry*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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General Education Competency

Scientific Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Corequisite Narrative

CHEM 100L

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a presentation of the world of chemistry as it impacts society and the individual. Topics include air and water quality, energy and fuels, nuclear power, nutrition and food, medicine and drug design, plastics, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and other applications. The emphasis is on the connection of chemistry with everyday life.  Very limited math skills are necessary. This course will satisfy a general education core science requirement but will not serve as a prerequisite or substitute for any other Chemistry course.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies