Chemistry for Everyone

Catalog description

A lecture-demonstration presentation of the basic principles of chemistry with special emphasis on how chemistry applies and contributes to society. The course is designed to provide a general overview of chemistry with emphasis on historical, industrial, environmental, organic, biological, and nuclear aspects. CHE-10 covers a wide variety of topics ranging from atoms and molecules, acids and bases, organic and biochemistry, to a look at biogeochemical cycles and nuclear chemistry. The chemistry of air and water pollution is also discussed. This course is designed for students desiring a general knowledge of the field and fulfills the natural science requirement for the Associate of Arts Degree. 54.00 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)