This course is intended for non-science/engineering majors and nursing students. It offers the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the world in which we live by exploring the principles of chemistry and the molecular basis of life. This course emphasizes the qualitative understanding of chemical principles covered in a freshman general chemistry course, with some application of these principles to quantitatively solving problems. Organic and biochemistry topics will be integrated where applicable. The accompanying laboratory offers reinforecement of the lecture topics by providing hands-on experience in working with chemicals and scientific instrumentation.