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CHE105 Consumer Chemistry
Credits : 4
Description
This course examines the basic chemistry of the many materials that surround us as we go through our lives, from the morning's shampoo to the evening's cocktail. This course emphasizes practical applications of chemistry in order to help you make informed consumer choices. Practical kitchen-based or retail-based exercises will help you develop a fuller understanding of how chemistry affects every aspect of your life.
Goals and Objectives
This course is designed to present basic chemical principles to students who have little background and no prior interest in chemistry. The student will gain a basic understanding of chemical principles and how those principles affect our lives constantly.
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Know how to apply the scientific method to a problem
- Relate chemical principles to everyday life
- Read science articles in the newspaper with a critical eye
- Help your children with their science homework
- Understand the cautions on labels and know why they are there
- Understand how various medicines work in your body
- Save money by reading product labels and shopping wisely
Prerequisites
MAT125 - Technical Math I
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