Chemistry of Photography

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Overview

Subject area

SCC

Catalog Number

102

Course Title

Chemistry of Photography

Department(s)

Description

This course serves as an introduction to chemistry through anexploration of the underlying chemical principles of black and whitephotography. The course material will be delivered through interactiveclassroom lectures, discussions, and laboratory exercises. Topicsinclude the definition and classification of matter, atomic theory,bonding, structure and properties of silver halide crystals used inphotographic film, and the role of oxidation-reduction and acid-basereactions in photographic development.CUNY Pathways: Required Core-Life & Physical Sciences

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate LaGuardia CC

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

2

Name

Lecture

Hours

2

Requisites

011851

Course Schedule