GS 105 General Science: Chemistry

The general course breaks down into specific outcomes:

Primary Outcomes:

Understand and use the fundamental symbolic language of chemistry.
Understand the fundamental composition and structure of matter; explain and predict its corresponding behavior.
Understand the nature and types of energy; explain and predict its interaction with matter.
Use mathematics to understand and solve chemical problems.
Understand the process of scientific inquiry and apply the scientific method in the laboratory.
Apply chemical concepts to new situations in our lives.

Secondary Outcomes:

Develop/improve critical thinking and analytical skills.
Share one's ideas and value others' ideas.
Employ teamwork and assessment tools for improving efficiency and gaining insight