C-ID Descriptor
Chemistry and Society

Elementary algebra or higher or eligibility for transfer-level mathematics

None

Reading Proficiency

Fundamentals of Chemistry:

• Units of measure, light, heat and temperature, problem solving and dimensional analysis
• Principles of chemistry, including
• introduction to the fundamental particles [electrons, protons and neutrons] and their relationship to atomic structure;
• atoms, ions and molecules;
• ionic interactions and covalent bonding;
• the states of matter the nature of solutions including classifications of solutes 

Contextual Topics such as: 

• Human mobility:  ships, planes, trains, automobiles and bicycles
• Energy: lighting the human environment, sources of energy, distribution and impact on the human condition; production of oil-based materials
• The politics of pollution - including water-based pollution concerns
• Chemicals in our foods and food supply chain
• Population dynamics - the chemistry of contraception
• Chemistry and chemical dependency
• Diseases of chemical origin

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to: 

1. Apply scientific reasoning in contexts involving chemistry and society
2. Use chemical theories, principles, and models, in conjunction with the scientific method, to analyze socio-cultural phenomena involving chemistry and society
3. Critique the benefits and limitations of applying the scientific method to problems in the analysis of socio-cultural phenomena involving chemistry
4. Explore independently contemporary topics in which chemistry has a significant role

Examinations
Homework
Lab work
Portfolios
Projects
Written papers and/or reports
Quizzes

Basic Chemistry. Daub, G. W. & W. S. Seese

Chemistry in Context, Applying Chemistry to Society. A project of the American Chemical Society