Chemistry in Context ((4 Credits))

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This study is designed for non-science majors. It will introduce the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry and apply them to understand a variety of contemporary environmental and socio-technological issues. Core chemistry topics include atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometric calculations, chemical bonding, periodicity of properties of the elements, thermochemistry, properties of gases and solutions, chemical reactions, and an overview of the classes of organic. Principles of chemistry will be applied to the consideration of quality of air and water, global warming, acid rain, energy production and utilization, synthetic materials, recycling, drugs, and nutrition. Highly Recommended (not required): The ability to manipulate simple algebraic expressions Note: No prior knowledge of chemistry is required.