CHEM 100 - The Chemistry of Altered and Natural Environments

To grapple with the complex environmental questions faced by modern society, the science that explains the phenomenon we observe must be understood. From endocrine disruptors to the ozone hole, global warming to plastics, and nuclear technology to acid rain, chemical principles allow one to understand, predict, and potentially mitigate the consequences of environmental changes in our modern age. This course provides an introduction to chemical principles and their application toward environmental issues. It focuses on those principles that are crucial in understanding environments and present-day environmental challenges. This course is designed for students who are interested in environmental science and environmental studies. There is no prior chemical knowledge expected, and there are no prerequisites. This course is not part of the CHEM 101/CHEM 102 sequence of general chemistry.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Restrictions: Students who have already taken or received credit for CHEM 101/CHEM 102 or CHEM 111 are ineligible for CHEM 100. Students who have taken CHEM 100 may take CHEM 101/CHEM 102.
Area of Inquiry: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Liberal Arts CORE: None

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