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CHEM 1050 Introduction to the Physical and Chemical Basis of Everyday Life
Medical Spanish & Health Sciences Program
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: 1/4/20 - 3/28/20
CHEM 1050 Introduction to the Physical and Chemical Basis of Everyday Life
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Veritas University
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Chemistry
Other Subject Area: Physics
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 60
DESCRIPTION
This course is designed for students of non-scientific fields that strive to understand the chemical and physical (PChem) basis of everyday life. The course concentrates on simple but important aspects of modern day societies, such as X rays and CAT scans, the production and utilization of gasoline and polymers, the chemical fate and impact of chemicals on the environment and a variety of technical and scientific aspects related to human life concerns. All scientific and technical issues are studied through a question/answer approach. Class demonstrations and field trips are included to illustrate specific subjects.