Chemistry in Context
CHEM S101 (CRN: 30068)
Instructors: Ruth Son
Dates: Session B, June 30 - August 1, 2025
Course Mode: In-Person
Meeting Times: MTWTh 9.30-11.15
Distributional Requirements: Science
In-person Course. This course explores the fundamentals of chemistry through real-world applications, beginning with the principles of atoms and molecules and examining how molecular structure determines their function. Topics range from materials, pharmaceuticals, art, and cooking to laundry detergents. This course aims to encourage students of all backgrounds and academic interests to become knowledgeable, scientifically literate thinkers who approach scientific topics critically and are committed to lifelong learning. This course is intended for non-science majors who have limited to no previous chemistry knowledge. The course is not open to students who have completed another chemistry course at Yale, nor does this course satisfy premedical chemistry requirements or requirements for the chemistry major. 1 Credit. Session B: June 30 – August 1. Tuition: $5270.