Chemical Foundations and 21st Century Problems

This course offers students a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry and an expansive view of the central role of chemical science on problems of profound societal import - from energy, sustainability, agriculture, health and medicine, to many others. Students will gain an appreciation for the creativity of chemistry as a discipline and how chemical insight drives technological innovation. Course content will largely cover molecular structure and bonding, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy. A two-hour weekly lab will reinforce lecture concepts through experiential learning. This course was formerly CHEM 31M.