GEMS 160 - Chemistry of Our Environment

This course presents selected chemical concepts at an introductory level for students who are not majoring in one of the sciences. Topics include atomic, ionic and molecular properties, bonding, balanced equations, acids and bases, solutions, simple organic structures, polymers, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory activities support concepts presented in lecture. GEMS 100, or any calculus or statistics course is highly recommended prior to enrollment in, or concurrently with this course. Cross-listed with CHEM 101.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: As Needed
Attributes: Natural Science with Lab (NSL)
Corequisites: GEMS 160L