CHE 1008 - INTRO CHEMISTRY PROBLEM SOLVING

credits: 1.0
Not intended for science majors. Will cover certain aspects of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Emphasis will be placed on the application of these principles to understand the chemistry of living organisms, particularly the human body. The development of modern atomic theory will be explored from a historical perspective. Other topics include: The development of the gas laws, acids and bases, radio chemistry and the genetic code. Objectives: To recognize the chemical bases of certain physiological activities, use the metric system, explain chemistry in its historical context, explain the role of experimentation, hypotheses, theory and law, recall the gas laws and apply them to real systems, such as respiration. Method of Instruction: Active group discussion; problem-solving in small groups as well as independently at the board. Method of Evaluation: Grading for this course will be on a Pass-Fail basis and will depend on class attendance and participation, group discussions and problem solving.

Co-Requisite(s): WITH CHE 1010 Lecture.