Chemistry in Everyday Life

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Chemistry in Everyday Life (3) Everything is made up of chemicals, and knowledge of chemistry informs students of benefits and hazards, enabling intelligent future decisions. This course introduces students to the practical applications of chemistry in every aspect of modern life, from food and household cleaners to the problems impacting health, environment, crime, law enforcement, energy sources, and technology. Students learn the language of chemistry to understand the composition of materials, their structures, and properties. AU Core Habits of Mind: Natural-Scientific Inquiry. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: completion of Quantitative Literacy I requirement. Corequisite: CHEM-101. Note: Completion of CHEM-100 and CHEM-101 with grades of C or better fulfills AU Core Habits of Mind: Natural-Scientific Inquiry.