May 20, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)

CH 110 - Chemistry of Consumer Goods


Credits: 3

Chemistry is everywhere! Natural and synthetic chemicals make up virtually everything we consume and purchase – from breakfast cereals and medications to reusable water bottles and hand soap. This course explores the chemical components of food, drugs, plastics, and other consumer goods we use daily. Students will use commonly found consumer products as thematic guides to explore foundational chemical phenomena and relevant chemical and physical properties of chemicals and substances.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  • Acquire an understanding of laws that govern chemical and physical properties of chemicals found in consumer products through inquiry-based exploration of case studies.
  • Acquire foundational knowledge of the language and tools used to communicate chemical information such as chemical nomenclature and structural representations.
  • Apply acquired foundational knowledge to new and increasingly more complex chemical and biological systems to understand the role of chemical components in consumer products.
  • Develop quantitative reasoning skills by practicing basic dimensional analysis in experimental design.
  • Develop scientific communication skills by creating a podcast and writing a science article.
  • Demonstrate the ability to search, acquire, and critically evaluate scientific information through hands-on experiments, podcast creation, and article writing.




Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)