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Apr 19, 2024
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CHEM 101 - Chemistry and Planet Earth Description: Introduction to chemical principles and applications for non-scientists, with a focus on the interaction of human beings with the natural environment, 4 hours lecture and 2 hours lab weekly. NS-Applications Natural Science (L). Course will be offered every year (Fall, Spring, Summer).
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recognize chemical vs physical changes, and describe matter in terms of atoms and molecules.
- Predict formula and describe type of bonding for simple chemical compounds.
- Identify relationships between experimental observations as expressed in tabular or graphic format and make hypotheses concerning cause and effect.
- Solve basic chemistry problems, using mathematical formulas, scientific notation, SI units, and balanced chemical equations.
- Identify several types of chemical processes, including oxidation and reduction, dissolution of electrolytes, and acid-base reactions.
- Describe the chemical make-up of earth’s atmosphere; describe anthropogenic pollutants in our atmosphere, their source(s), and their effect on the natural environment, human society and individuals
- Describe chemistry of energy production from fossil fuels, and discuss potential benefits and risks associated with several forms of energy production.
- Discuss and analyze benefits vs risks/costs for either specific examples of recycling or use of specific fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides in food production.
- Explain methods for water purification including distillation, reverse osmosis, and sedimentation-filtration-chlorination.
- Make, record, and report experimental observations. Draw conclusions from data. Present and discuss data within a team of peers.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 12/7/17
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