CHEM 155 - Chemistry and Society
Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: ENGL 151 and MATH 092 or MATH 105 or qualifying score on accepted placement tests
C1 General Education Natural Sciences Satisfier Y
MTA Natural Sciences Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: FWSU
This course focuses on the relationship between chemistry and the world around us, evaluating how chemistry impacts our society, the environment, and the economy. Chemical principles are introduced to the extent necessary for understanding contemporary topics such as: water, air, energy, common household chemicals, material science, polymers, biochemistry, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, genetics, forensics, and measurement science. The course provides education in the scientific method and is appropriate for non-science majors. Course requires laboratory work.
Notes: Science Mathematics Division
Theory Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Learning Outcomes:
1. Define and identify differences and similarities of the physical and chemical properties of various gases, liquids, and solids by applying the steps of the scientific method.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
2. Define matter in terms of elemental and compound arrangements as pure substances compared to mixtures and evaluate various components utilizing scientific measurement and analytical skills.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
3. Model and explain the chemical structures and chemical reactions of Earth’s atmosphere and the effects of the sun’s energy as it interacts with chemicals in the atmosphere.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, D, and E.
4. Recognize the concepts of acids and bases, energy sources, and various other chemical materials, and evaluate the economic, environmental, and societal costs and benefits of Green Chemistry.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
5. Identify the properties of water, solutes within water, formulate testable hypotheses, and evaluate potential solutions utilizing scientific reasoning.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
6. Classify the chemical structure and function of natural and synthetic polymers.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
7. Identify, synthesize, and explain chemical issues of contemporary topics.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, D, and E.
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