CHEM 110 - Contemporary Chemistry

Institution:

SUNY Morrisville (formerly Morrisville State College)

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Description:

A descriptive, but non-mathematical approach to chemistry for non-science majors based on issues important to society and the chemical sciences. Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, atmospheric chemistry, gases, and air pollution; aqueous chemistry, water pollution, and acids and bases; thermodynamics, fossil fuels, and alternative energy sources; organic chemistry, plastics, and recycling; drugs, pharmaceuticals, and consumer chemicals; food, chemistry, and agricultural chemicals; biochemistry and biotechnology. Chemistry concepts are presented as needed to discuss a particular issue. The course is meant to fulfill a student's science/liberal arts requirement and does not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 121 or 141. This course is not meant for students who have taken or will take CHEM 101, CHEM 121/122, or CHEM 141/142 as part of their program requirements. Co-requisite: CHEM 110L 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall or spring semester This course satisfies SUNY General Education Requirements for "Natural Sciences" as long as students also enroll in the lab. These credits count towards the Math and/or Science (List B) requirements for graduation.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.morrisville.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 684-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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