CHEM 108 - Chemistry for Educators


Credits: 2

This course provides an inquiry based approach to learning foundational concepts of chemistry with coverage of chemistry's influence on society where appropriate.  Topics will include scientific method, nature of matter, atomic structure, bonding theories, chemical reactions and thermochemistry.  Issues related to laboratory safety including proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals are addressed. This course is intended for teacher candidates only.

USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry; Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS).

Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in PHYS 108 , PHYS 175  or PHYS 205  or consent of instructor.

Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (1-1.5)


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