Chemistry in Everyday Life

Catalog description

An integrated lecture and laboratory course designed for students pursuing degrees outside the natural or health sciences and who are interested in understanding basic chemistry concepts and their applications in everyday life. Topics include composition, phases and structure of matter, chemical reactions, solution chemistry, electrochemistry, and chemical equilibrium and their effects on health, the environment, water quality, energy sources, food, and polymers. Lab exercises help students apply concepts and models. This course requires no previous science or mathematics background and does not count towards a major or minor in chemistry. Course consists of three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory exercises per week. Prerequisites: None.