CHEM 102 - Chemistry in Society II

(3 cr) With CHEM 101 , CHEM 101L , and CHEM 102L , satisfies the Core Curriculum Laboratory Sciences requirement.  The course involves the study of the fundamental principles of chemistry with particular emphasis on the role of chemistry in our culture and everyday affairs, and the benefits and costs of chemical technology.  Toipcs to be covered include energy production, consumption and resources, natural resources, water and air, biochemistry and  molecular biology, food production, population and agribusiness, consumer products and advertising, chemical, medicines and pharmaceutics, and toxicology and waste management.  There are no pre- or co-requisites for this course.