Course Description-
This course is designed for non-science majors. Basic chemical principles such as elements and compounds, atomic structure and periodic properties, chemical bonding, aqueous solutions, acids and bases and energy are introduced. Enough chemistry will be presented to understand the societal issues under review. Topics discussed will include clean air and water, global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion, energy sources, and plastics and polymers. Laboratory experiments provide hands-on illustrations of basic laboratory techniques, and topics discussed in class.

Course Objective-
General objectives relating to Finlandia University’s competencies:
• Read, write, and talk about chemistry concepts using the appropriate language (I - Communication).
• Analyze and explain chemistry concepts that affect everyday activities (II - Computation).
• Critically analyze problems (IV - Creative and Critical Thinking).

Course specific objectives: Students who complete this course you should be able to:
· Utilize the language of chemistry.
· Interpret chemical formulas and equations.
· Identify laws of nature, which influence the behavior of matter.
· Discuss the chemistry, as well as the social, political, and economic aspects of current issues in chemistry.
· Critically analyze information about important, current issues.
· Perform basic laboratory techniques and data analysis.