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SCI-3050A: Environmental Chemistry and Human Health

This course is designed to develop students’ conceptual, systemic understanding of the significance and role of chemistry and chemicals in life processes and the environment. The major topics explored include basic atomic theory, chemical bonding and types of chemical reactions, the elements involved in life processes, organic chemistry and biochemistry, environmental pollution and the biological effects of toxic chemicals on human health. Current events such as petroleum use, ethanol, and nuclear chemistry are also discussed. Utilizing an investigative approach to analyze everyday examples of chemistry, the course evokes and develops the personal experience of students in the class as participant-observers in an environmental system. This basic of understanding allows students to analyze critically issues that confront the environment on a daily basis and to become advocates for productive and sustainable solutions to those ideas.
Min. Credits: 3.0 Max Credits: 4.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Los Angeles
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Liberal Arts, Science & Social Science



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