This course aims to provide basic chemistry concepts to university students without or with minimal background in chemistry and convey its importance in daily life through discussions on current issues with significant emphasis on chemical context.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

a. demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of Chemistry,

b. appreciate Chemistry and realize its importance and applications in daily life.

Starting from Semester A, 2015-16, students must satisfy the following minimum passing requirement for courses offered by CHEM: "A minimum of 40% in both coursework and examination components."