Chemical Perspectives on Life

This course explores the question: What do living organisms look like from a chemical perspective? Answering this question requires an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts of inorganic, organic and biochemistry. The laboratory will enhance understanding of chemical concepts and the scientific method, and develop the student's critical thinking skills. The course assumes no chemistry background. It does not meet major or elective requirements of majors in Chemistry/Geology/Physics or Biology/Toxicology Departments. Three lectures and one-1hr.50min. lab per week. Meets core credit for natural sciences. It does not meet major or elective requirements in CHEM/GEOL/PHYS and BIO/TOX departments.