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In this course, you will study real-world issues that we hope will catch your interest and engage you over the course of the semester, if not for a lifetime. We will consider questions such as, "How can radiation both cause and cure cancer?", "Is global climate change occurring?", "How clean is the air I breathe?", "Does it matter if I eat hydrogenated peanut butter?" and "Why is it hard to recycle certain plastics?" In order to understand and respond thoughtfully to the issues involved, you must understand certain chemical principles as well as be able to think through complex issues that may not have easy answers.

You will find that Chemistry 108 requires a team effort. YOU are part of this team. We need your steady participation over the course of the semester, your collaboration with others, and your input about what can help you to learn.

To find out more, click on any of the boxes below. You might want to start by reading, "Your Role in the Course" under the syllabus box. Enjoy!

Your Role in the Course	About the Course
Lecture Topics	Monthly Calendar
Gradebook & Prelab Quiz	Lab Schedule