CHE-105 Exploring Chemistry

A non-majors lab science course fulfilling the general education requirement; not meant for those going on to higher level chemistry courses. This course is intended for students with majors outside of the sciences who have had little science or math in high school. The concept is to examine the chemistry of a variety of technology-based issues in the context of their social political, economic, ecological and ethical ramifications. The objective is to help students develop critical thinking ability, to better understand how to assess technological risks and benefits and to explore skills that will lead to informed decisions on scientific issues throughout their lives. No prerequisites. Co-requisite: CHE-105L. This course with its co-requisite laboratory fulfills the general education lab science requirement. Considered an elective in the Science Minor for Education Majors.

Credits

4