CHEM 151 - The Chemicals In Our Lives

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Western New England University

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Description:

Pre-requisite: CHEM 101, BIO 101 or PHYS 101 or permission of the instructor. This course examines the role that chemistry plays in our lives by studying some of the chemicals most widely used by human beings. After a brief review of some basic chemical concepts, one or more chemicals from the following areas will be studied: cosmetics, nutrition, plastics and fibers, cleaning agents, medicines, and drugs. In each case, the science underlying the chemical's mode of action, the history of its development, and its benefits and risks will be considered. This is a one semester course without a lab. Therefore, CHEM 101 followed by this course would meet the General College Requirements for the Natural Science Perspective. 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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