This course is a presentation of the world of chemistry as it
impacts society and the individual. Topics include air and
water quality, energy and fuels, nuclear power, nutrition and
food, medicine and drug design, plastics, acids and bases,
oxidation and reduction, and other applications. The
emphasis is on the connection of chemistry with everyday life.
This course is intended for non-science students; very limited
math skills are necessary. CHEM 100 satisfies general
education core science requirements. This course meets for
an equivalent of three hours of lecture and two hours in the
laboratory per week. Corequisites: CHEM 100L
