CHEM 100 - Chemistryand Everyday Life

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Widener University-Delaware Campus

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Description:

This course introduces chemical concepts and how they impact human beings in their daily activities. The intent is to develop an appreciation for the molecular world and the fundamental role it plays in daily life and to develop an understanding of the major scientific and technological issues affecting our society. The course examines matter, atomic theory, bonding, molecular structure, acids and bases, states of matter and organic chemistry. Other topics include the role that chemistry plays in energy production, especially from fossil fuels and alternative fuel sources, and in the structure and properties of polymers and plastics including recycling issues. The course is designed as a science elective for business, humanities, and social science majors. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 100 and SCI 107. Prerequisite: MATH 101 or satisfactory performance on the Mathematics Placement Test. CHEM 111 is a laboratory course designed to accompany this course, but students are not required to take both the lecture and the laboratory course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 477-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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