CHEM 1105 Chemistry and Society I

For non-science majors or for those who do not require a lab science course. This is a two-semester sequence with the emphasis during the first semester placed on basic chemical principles and their application to environmental issues. Topics covered include air and water pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, hazardous waste, and energy use and alternative energy sources. The goal of the course is to develop a knowledge base from which one can make intelligent decisions about local global environmental issues as well as formulate solutions to the ever-increasingly complex problems of today's technological society.

Course overview

Department
Chemistry
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Every Fall

Catalog details

Satisfies core
Natural Science

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2027 and Before)
  • Psychology B.S.: Science Corequisites — four of the following courses (12 or more credits) (Class of 2028 and After)

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Official evaluation summary

3.47 / 5

Based on 358 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Clarissa Keen
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023 · Official rating 3.76/5
  • Joseph Morabito
    Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.13/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Clarissa Keen · Fulton Hall 511 (Auditorium) TuTh 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered