Chemophobia: Precaution or Panic? (FYS)
CHEM 121F
Spring 2027
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01
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Chemophobia is an aversion to or prejudice against chemistry and chemicals. There is abundant evidence of this across the mass media, and while some important issues have been brought to the forefront in this way, the hype and misunderstanding surrounding other issues has had adverse effects on our society. This course will look at both sides of the debate surrounding chemicals in our everyday lives--in our food, in our consumer products, and in our environment. We will begin with a discussion of how we arrived at our current perceptions of chemistry, and then we will delve into the facts and science behind some of the topical issues of concern to differentiate between what is merely hype and what we ought to be concerned about. This course is intended for anyone interested in the topic, regardless of their current knowledge of chemistry. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM CHEM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYS |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: Provided by instructor.
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Examinations and Assignments:
: Short writing assignments, brief presentations, midterm paper, final paper, and final presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
: None. |
| Instructor(s): Davis,Anthony Times: .M.W... 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
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