CHEM& 110: Chemical Concepts W/ Lab – 6 credits
Presents the topics of chemistry in a relatively non-mathematical way and focuses on the social and environmental roles of chemistry. Course covers atomic and molecular structure, measurement, the periodic table, and acids and bases. The laboratory expands upon the course materials. Same as CHEM 100. Only one of the two (CHEM 100 or CHEM& 110) may be taken for credit.
About this course
This course is for non-science majors and expects no chemistry background. This course could also provide a chemistry foundation for future courses in chemistry if you have a very limited science background.
CHEM& 110 is similar content to Chem 100 but includes a laboratory component and is taught as a fully online course, using kitchen/household chemicals to perform labs.
CHEMISTRY of COOKING!
Starting Winter 2017, we are adding a Chemistry of Cooking theme to teach chemistry through the lens of food science! This course section will require some basic cooking – no previous experience required! Labs will involve cooking and will require you to have access to a kitchen and groceries. You also need to have access to a digital camera (camera phones ok) to take photos of your work.
This course is taught fully online with no required trips to campus (but may involve an optional day on campus, to be determined during the quarter).
The required text is “Cooking for Geeks” second edition, by Jeff Potter. A recommended textbook is “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen” by Harold McGee.
More information to come! If you have questions, please contact Program Chair Jennie Mayer (jmayer@bellevuecollege.edu)
Last Updated January 6, 2023