CHEM 200 - Chemistry & Social Problems

Institution:

Albion College

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

An examination of selected, important social problems which have a technological basis. Discussions focus upon the economic, political and ethical dimensions of the problems, as well as the science and technology involved, and include problems such as the greenhouse effect and global warming, chlorofluorocarbons and the stratospheric ozone layer, chemical and radioactive waste disposal, and the use of pesticides. Risk/benefit analysis and the connection between chemical exposure and biological harm are important features of the discussions. Laboratory work involves the analysis of water samples for trace metals and organic contaminants, using state of the art instrumentation, and will include attempts to assess the validity of the analytical results. Intended for non-science majors a well as science majors.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albion.edu

Phone Number:

(517) 629-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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