Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2023 - CHEM 192 D100

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

Class Number: 7026

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 22, 2023
    Sat, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

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.

COURSE DETAILS:

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 chemistry in the environment, energy, drugs and health products, food and drinks, hygience products, explosives, organic and gmo foods.

3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week; 0 lab hours

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 30%
  • Final Exam 45%
  • Presentation/Project 15%
  • Quizzes 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

American Chemical Society, Chemistry in Context: Applying Chemistry to Society, 2021, 10th Edition.
ISBN: 1260240843

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

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

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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