Chemistry is involved in all human activities, from growing and cooking food to launching a space shuttle. Understanding basic chemistry is critical for medical fields, most science-related professions, and diverse careers from industry to government and academia.
Chemistry courses are listed under the four-letter rubric (course prefix) CHEM.
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