CH109A - NSLD/NSND

Before the break I spoke with Dr. Tahmazian in our Chemistry Department who was seeking some assistance in promoting CH109A – Chemistry and Society an another option for the Natural Science NON-LAB Distribution area (or a the LAB requirement with CH109B).  She shared with me that this course is not chemistry or math heavy; it does not have a chemistry prereq and only a MA094 (with a ‘C’ or better) prereq.  It has more practical application as “it is a very informative course that discusses current environmental issues, such as greenhouse gases, atmospheric pollution, waste water treatment methods, etc.”  If students would like to consider the 4-credit CH109A/B combination to satisfy the Natural Science WITH LAB requirement, I’m told the lab “has fun experiments, such as: preparing soap, making face cream and discovering the role of each main ingredient in it ,  comparing levels  of fat in different types of margarine and butter,  comparing the effectiveness of various antacids to determine which one neutralizes our  stomach acid more, etc.”