Environmental Chemistry

Catalog description

This one-term course is designed for non-science majors who do not have a chemistry background. It fulfills a general education science with laboratory requirement. This class explains a number of chemical concepts that underlie many societal issues such as global warming, acid rain, alternative fuels, air quality and nuclear energy. Basic chemistry principles are explored which include the structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, acids and bases and nuclear chemistry. All GS105 courses are equivalent; only one may be used to fulfill degree requirements.