100
An introductory course designed to give the nonscience major an understanding of chemical phenomena and an appreciation of the role chemistry plays in everyday life. Course materials and laboratory activities emphasize real-world chemistry.
Credits
4.0
Core
Scientific Thought-Lab
Offered
Both Semesters
Prerequisite: MATH 099 or Level 2L placement on the Basic Math Skills Inventory. Laboratory-driven study of atomic structure, periodicity, nuclear chemistry, bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry and reaction stoichiometry. Honors section open by invitation only. Credit by exam.
Credits
4.0
Core
Scientific Thought-Lab
Offered
Fall Semester
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 and MATH 099 or Level 2L placement on the Basic Math Skills Inventory. Laboratory-driven study of solutions, acid-base and redox reactions and chemical equilibria. Honors section open by invitation only.
Credits
4.0
Core
Scientific Thought-Lab
Offered
Spring Semester
An introduction to biochemical concepts related to nutrition. Chemical properties and dietary sources of nutrients will be presented and impacts of dietary choices on health and society will be examined.
Credits
3.0
Core
Scientific Thought-Non-Lab
Offered
Both Semesters