Scientific literacy is an important requirement for any scholar.
In the absence of scientific literacy, critical thought regarding major societal issues is impossible. Chemistry 120 will provide an overview of the historical development of natural philosophy, the emergence of scientific disciplines, and the growth of chemistry as a field. The historical basis will be used to place great scientific discoveries, and the implications of chemical understanding of nature, into a broader intellectual context. There will be additional required reading assignments assigned during the term. A list of additional recommended reading is also attached.