CH 110

This introductory course presents chemistry to nonmajors in the context of significant social, political, economic, and ethical issues. This course covers current topics like ozone depletion, global climate change, alternative energy sources, nuclear power, drug design, and the underlying chemical principles needed to understand these issues. Upon successful completion of CH 110, students will be capable of making informed decisions about many of the issues prevalent in modern society based on fundamental concepts in chemistry. This course fulfills the Natural Science General Education requirement.