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. Enrollment limited and by invitation only. Continuation of CHEM 1070. Fulfills Science Foundation. CHEM 1110 consists of an introducion to general chemistry with an emphasis on the language of chemistry and quantitative problem-solving.