CHEM 105 - Chemistry and Society

(NSND, GEEL, GCP)

Designed for non-science majors and emphasizing the significance of chemistry in everyday lives and society. Topics may include the connection of chemistry to environmental resources, global climate change, consumer products or industrial applications. CHEM 105 will satisfy the NSND General Education requirement. When CHEM 106 is taken concurrently or in any later term, the combination of CHEM 105 and CHEM 106 will instead satisfy the NSLD General Education requirement. Assessment Level(s): ELAI 990/ENGL 101/ENGL 011, MATH 050. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 030 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Describe chemical and physical properties of atoms, ions, and molecules.
Discuss topics of current social, economic, environmental and scientific interest.
Evaluate risk-benefit decisions based on scientific information.

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