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May 26, 2026
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CH 110 - Survey of Science
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory science course surveying basic topics in chemistry, physics, biology, earth science and astronomy. This course will serve as a science elective for non-science majors; science majors may take it as a general elective.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- understand the scientific method, its uses, and limitations;
- comprehend some topics in chemistry such as temperature, states of matter, reactions, concept of acid and bases, neutralization, solubility, etc.;
- be familiar with some topics in physics such as gravity, Coulomb’s law, current, voltage, electromagnetic spectrum, colorimetry, etc.;
- understand some topics in the field of biology such as molecules of life, antacids, metabolism, digestion, etc.;
- be conversant with topics in astronomy: solar system, new planets, etc.;
- be familiar with topics in earth science such as earthquakes, greenhouse effect, global warming, ozone layer, etc.; and
- be familiar with some engineering topics such as heat transfer, gasoline, alternative fuels, vehicles, and energy sources, etc.
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