The student of funeral service begins the study of chemistry with a discussion of general concepts including properties of matter, atoms, elements and the periodic table. An overview of ionic and covalent compounds is followed by an investigation of selected elements and water. Acids, bases and the pH scale are examined. Solution chemistry and its application to mortuary science are explored in detail. This quarter of study concludes with an introduction to organic chemistry and chemical equations. Prerequisite: SCI 111
