May 26, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

CH 116 - Chemistry and the Environment


Credit Hours: 3

A discussion course designed for non-science majors. Topics will include energy concerns, the pollution crisis, natural resources and human interaction with the environment. Science majors can take the course as a general elective only.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. define key theories in chemistry;
  2. evaluate the interrelatedness of chemical science in their everyday lives;
  3. utilize chemical concepts to understand potential environmental threats;
  4. compare the causes and sources of the major types of pollution; and
  5. identify some of the techniques used in pollution control.


Prerequisites: English Placement EN 100
F/S (N, S)