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Chemistry of Nature and Culture (201-0-01)

Instructors

Ryan David Bethel

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L160: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

This class is a chemistry class designed for non-scientists. Students will look at atoms, molecules, and compounds, but not with the rigorous treatment that is found in a typical chemistry course. We will avoid the physics and math that are employed in a typical chemistry class. By reading about and researching various chemistry topics, students will come to appreciate the presence and importance of chemistry in every aspect of day-to-day life.

Registration Requirements

Students in this course may not have taken General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry at Northwestern unless by department permission (please contact chemhelp@northwestern.edu to request permission).

Class Materials (Required)

Title: Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History
Author: Penny Le Couteur and Jay Burreson, ISBN: 9781585423316
Price: approx. $19

Title: Atom: Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos
Author: Asimov, Isaac
ISBN: 9780452268340
Price: approx. $17

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Distro Area
SDG Responsible Consumption
SDG Climate Action
SDG Life Below Water
SDG Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG Innovation & Infrastructure

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students may not have completed any General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry coursework at Northwestern in order to be eligible to take this course. Students seeking exception to this rule should contact the Chemistry Department for permission.