Periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical equations, physical properties and kinetic theory of gases, atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding. Laboratory experiments in stoichiometric relations, properties and collection of gases, atomic spectroscopy, and introductory quantitative analysis. Study of some natural and manmade toxic substances in personal, occupational, community, and global environments. Emphasis placed upon occurrence, properties, and effects of toxic substances. Introduction to study of the Earth for those not majoring in Geology or associated sciences.
Emphasis is on thought and religion, political and social life, art and literature.
Perspectives on contemporary China are provided. Introduction to the study of cinema. Exploration of the analysis of film form and examination of a variety of issues in film studies, including spectatorship and cultural context. Emphasis on critical thinking and an analytical outlook on culture, generally. May be repeated for credit.