Chemistry and the Environment

General

Prefix

CHEM

Course Number

105

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Basic chemistry concepts in the context of the environment. Global warming; ozone depletion; air, water and soil pollution.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

03, 10

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure and chemical bonding.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of energy in its different forms and how these forms are related.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of our environment in a chemical context and the societal interplay with our environment.

Outcome

Apply the scientific method to Lab Like Exercises (LLE’s) to demonstrate critical thinking in observations and problem solving.