This course provides the background knowledge required to make informed decisions about how chemistry is presented to the public through various media. Topics will include environmental concerns, forensic chemistry, sources of energy, the chemistry of drugs. No chemistry background required; intended primarily for students from Faculties other than Science.

Antirequisite(s): Chemistry 1301A/B, Chemistry 1302A/B, the former Chemistry 1100A/B, the former Chemistry 1200B.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.