They are the expression of information in our genes. They help metabolize the food we eat, transport the air we breath, build our bodies, color our eyes, and develop our senses through which we perceive the world. Laboratory reports, in-class and final exams. The course concludes with an examination of the impact of technology on modern society. The lectures are supplemented by demonstrations of experiments and early equipment.
Evaluation is by in-class and final exams.
These are two one-semester courses, each involving three hours of lectures and four hours of lab work per week. Occasionally additional optional review and problem-solving sessions are arranged. There are usually three or four one hour tests and a final exam. These are the basic courses introducing the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry and use the study of chemical properties of the elements and their compounds to illustrate these concepts. Chem 101 assumes no prior knowledge of chemistry, but students who have not taken chemistry in high school will find that the pace is rather fast and should arrange their schedules to make time for extra work.