COSC Lab Science

[boalex207]

As you know, COSC requires a natural/physical science class with a lab component. This has been problematic for some students. I recently completed my lab science requirement with CHEM 101 - Chemistry and Society from Colorado State University at Pueblo. Cost was under $ 700 for course and lab. Purchasing a one edition older textbook added to the $$ savings. I returned all my (open book, non-proctored) exams and lab experiments by mail. I "don't science", and this was very user friendly. I pulled a B in the lecture class, and an A in the lab.

Overall, not as grueling as I had feared, and I'm glad to have that box checked off. I thought this might help others who are wondering which route to take for their COSC science requirement.

Independent Study > Division of Extended Studies > Colorado State University-Pueblo



CHEM 101
Chemistry and Society
3 Credit Hours
$495 Tuition*
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Format Offered: Learn by Term, Extended Learning

Catalog Description:
Chemistry related to the everyday world. Drugs, food, pollution, pesticides, consumer products,
energy, and home health. Principally for non-science majors. Videos Required.

Course Description:
This course is designed to teach the concepts of introductory chemistry for the non-science major.
Emphasis is on the application of basic chemistry to real world applications and everyday life. The
course consists of reading assignments in the course textbook and viewing video segments that
accompany the textbook. Note: the video and the reading are meant to be complementary, not exact
duplicates of one another.

Course Requirements:
In order to achieve successful completion of this course, you must complete two (2) exams (Midterm
and Final) and one 3 page paper. The exams are open book, open note, and do not require a proctor.


CHEM 101L
Chemistry and Society Lab
1 Credit Hours
$165 Tuition*
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Format Offered: Learn by Term, Extended Learning

Catalog Description:
Laboratory for CHEM 101 is optional. Experiments to exemplify the logical steps of problem solving
and explore the physical and chemical world.

Course Description:
A "home laboratory” to accompany the video lessons for Chemistry and Society (CHEM 101). A series
of laboratory exercises from the World of Chemistry Essentials Study Guide.
The body of knowledge that we call chemistry is a rich and fascinating field of theory and fact, which
has been accumulated through laboratory experimentation. This course is an exploration of the
techniques of hypothesis, experimentation, and explanation which compose the scientific method.

Course Requirements:
The course consists of ten (10) lab activities from the study guide on the general topics presented in
the video portion of the course. There are no examinations for this course.

[dfrecore]

Just because I'm curious - why did you opt for this rather than the SL courses or NMJC ($356) or taking The Science of Nutrition course/exam somewhere cheap, and then add on the Nutrition Lab at Rio Salado College for $215?

I'm not trying to say you're wrong, just trying to figure out why this was a better option for you even though it was more expensive (obviously people don't do everything based on cost alone).

[topdog98]

Thanks for the review. It is good to get that requirement out of the way.

I thought I would also let others know that you can take the Natural Sciences CLEP for six credits and add on a one-credit lab to satisfy COSC's general science requirements.

[rebel100]

Pricey, but CSU Pueblo customer service is second to none and the format is great.