Three lectures, one discussion per week. An introduction to the concepts of chemistry and the importance of these concepts in understanding environmental and health issues. Fulfills Science Foundation. Emphasis of course is on understanding chemical concepts.
Students perform experiments during the lecture hour as well as at home.
Applications and relevancy of chemistry are integrated into the course as concepts are developed. Fulfills Science Foundation. This course presents basic principles of chemistry through discussions of consumer products, medicine, pollution, DNA, and synthetic fibers and plastics. Specific examples demonstrate general chemical principles. Summer chemistry program for high ability high-school students who have completed one year of chemistry.