CHEM 126 - Chemistry in Modern Times

Institution:

Catholic University of America

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

This course is designed for nonscience majors who are interested in understanding the chemistry behind personal products and problems in the real world. Chem 126 includes topics which affect us personally including the chemistry of polymers including plastics, over the counter and prescription drugs, food and food additives and genetic engineering and forensics. The chemistry concepts involved include organic chemical structures and functional groups, balancing equations, the relationship between molecular structure and function, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, genetic structure and recombinant DNA. Lab fee $10.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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