CHM 201 — Applied Sciences
This course is intended to serve as a broad introduction to a variety ofchemistry concepts for students who have never taken a chemistrycourse before or have limited knowledge of the study of chemistry.While it has heavy emphasis on application of these concepts withrespect to water and water treatment, students who complete thiscourse will find it useful in any science field, healthcare field, or relatedskills/trade subject. Topics include: scientific measurement, thestructure of matter, chemical nomenclature, chemical formulas,chemical equations, mole and stoichiometry, the gas laws, chemicalenergy, periodicity and the periodic table, solutions, acids and bases,chemical equilibrium, oxidation and reduction, and a brief overview ofnuclear and organic chemistry. This course will develop students’ability to reason scientifically using the scientific method and to applythat knowledge in their daily lives.