Introduction to the Chemistry of Materials
CHEM 104 or CHEM 104Q2
Course Description This laboratory course will teach the chemistry behind materials that society depends on: metals, ceramics, and polymers. Historic and economic impacts of their manufacture and use will be considered. Applications of advanced materials in fields such as electronics, aviation, or art will be discussed. This course may be combined with Chemistry 103 to form a two semester sequence. There are no prerequisites for the course. It does not fulfill requirements for chemistry majors.