Fall 2015 - CHEM 192 J100

Chemistry in Your Home, Work, and Environment (3)

Class Number: 3318

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 15, 2015
    Tue, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Instructor:

    Sharon Hannah
  • Prerequisites:

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Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The impact of chemistry on modern living. Students will gain a broad perspective on chemical processes with historical, environmental and economic importance in shaping society, examining both the beneficial and harmful aspects of the chemicals that shape our lives. Topics may include: perfumes, explosives, drugs, dyes, plastics, pesticides and greenhouse gases. Intended for both science and non-science students. Quantitative/Breadth-Science. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week

This is an introductory course intended for non-science majors, exploring the impact of chemistry on modern living. Students will gain a broad perspective on chemical processes with historical, environmental and economic importance in shaping society, examining both beneficial and harmful aspects of the chemicals that shape our lives. Topics may include: chemistry in the environment, energy, drugs and health products, food and drinks, hygiene products, explosives, organic and gmo foods.

Grading

  • Participation and Quizzes 5%
  • Assignments 25%
  • Midterm 15%
  • Review Paper 25%
  • Final Exam 30%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

i-Clicker

REQUIRED READING:

American Chemical Society. Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry to Society. 8th Edition. 2014. Publisher: McGraw-Hill.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS