CHEM 102

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Concepts of Chemistry

Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Computational, Mathematical, & Physical Sciences

Course Description

The chemical nature of the world and the process of scientific inquiry. Application to critical scientific issues facing society.

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Note

Fulfills a GE physical science requirement, but will not count as a chemistry prerequisite toward any major or minor. Note: Completion of a college chemistry class disqualifies you from taking this class. Note: This class is intended for non-science majors only.

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Critical thinking about scientific claims

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the ability to distinguish between reliable and questionable scientific claims as related to current, relevant issues facing society.

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Science and religion

Learning Outcome

Students will discuss intelligently the relationship between modern science and religious belief.

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Chemistry principles

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to view the world around them in chemical terms. Students will use the concepts of atoms, molecules, and their properties to understand a variety of phenomena.