Living in A Chemical World

Overview

Subject area

CH

Catalog Number

101

Course Title

Living in A Chemical World

Department(s)

Description

In this course, the role of chemistry in everyday processes is highlighted and discussed. Topics covered include: the chemistry of food and medicines, vitamins and minerals, water and air, household products and fuels. The approach is non-mathematical and strives towards making chemistry stimulating and relevant to daily life. The goal is to introduce the applied aspects of chemistry to non-science majors, explain the world we live in, and to aid students to become more educated consumers and citizens.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

034047

Course Schedule