CHEM 100 - Chemistry and Society

Institution:

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

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Description:

An introductory course for nonscientists that examines the way chemistry impacts our world. The course will focus not only on what modern chemistry has accomplished, but more generally on the way scientists think and how they function. Selected topics include (a) air and water pollution, ozone layer, global warming, acid rain, and other environmental chemistry; (b) the chemistry of plastics and polymers; (c) the chemistry of drugs and medicines; and (d) biotechnology and genetic chemistry. Other topics include the influence of the media on scientific issues and the decision-making process in science. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. (YR). 0.000 OR 4.000 Credit hours 0.000 OR 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 OR 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Lower Division

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.umich.edu

Phone Number:

(734) 764-1817

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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