CHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY

Catalog description

Study of chemistry for the lower-division UCA Core (general education) program, with emphasis of learning chemical principles on a need-to-know basis to address societal-technological issues such as environmental problems, energy uses, drugs, polymers, nutrition, and genetic engineering. Small-group work, laboratory instruction, and the worldwide web are all used. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are emphasized. Three hours of lecture and 2 hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 1400 does not count towards a major or minor in chemistry, a minor in physical science, a major in general science, or a minor in physical science; similarly, this course cannot be used to fulfill the BS special degree requirement. [ACTS index number CHEM1004]