COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduces the health science student to concepts of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry as applicable to the allied health profession. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

The purpose of this course is to provide a general background in chemistry for those students who do not intend to enroll in further courses in chemistry.

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

Basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and simple algebraic equations).

COURSE OBJECTIVES

As a result of the learning experience provided in this course, the student should be able to:

A. Define and apply basic terminology

B. Balance simple chemical equations

C. Apply principles of scientific method and measurement

D. Use symbols, formulas and nomenclature correctly

E. Perform simple stoichiometric calculations

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of atomic structure and the periodic table

G. Solve simple gas law problems

H. Determine the type of bonding and polarity of simple compounds

I. Determine solution concentration and pH

J. Relate concentration and temperature of reaction rate

K. Recognize and explain the system aspects of our environment

L. Predict and explain the effects of air and water pollution

M. Predict and explain the effects of pollutants on living organisms

A. Matter and energy

1. nature of matter
2. state of matter
3. dentification of matter
4. types of energy

B. Introduction to scientific measurement

1. SI units
2. Scientific notation
3. Significant figures
4. Accuracy and precision
5. Energy

C. Atomic structure and the periodic table

1. Development of modern theory of atomic structure
2. Nuclear and electronic structure
3. Relation between electronic structure and chemical properties

D. Chemical nomenclature

1. Naming compounds
2. Writing formulas for compounds

E. Stoichiometry

1. Balancing chemical equations
2. Mass and mole calculations based on chemical equation

F. Heat and calorimetry

1. Energy (enthalpy) relations in chemical processes
2. Calorimetry

G. Chemical bonding

1. Ionic bonding
2. Covalent bonding
3. Electronegativity and polarity

H. Physical states of matter

1. Properties of gases
2. Properties of liquids
3. Properties of solids

I. Aqueous solutions

1. Solubility of solids, liquids and gases
2. Solution concentration calculations
3. Colligative properties
4. Electrolytes and non-electrolytes
5. Reactions in aqueous solutions

J. Acids and bases

1. Definitions
2. Neutralization and titration
3. pH
4. Buffers

K. Chemical dynamics

1. Relation of concentration and temperature to reaction rate
2. Catalysts

L. Oxidation - reduction

1. Oxidation numbers
2. Redox reaction sin solution
3. Balancing redox equations

M. Nuclear chemistry

1. Types of radiation
2. Biological effects of radioactivity
3. Mass-energy relationships

A. Environmental chemistry

B. Descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

Prerequisite: CHM 121 - "Health Science Chemistry" or equivalent

COURSE OBJECTIVES

As a result of the learning experiences provided in this course, the student should be able to:

A. Recognize the properties of simple organic compounds

B. Predict and explain the typical reactions of simple organic compounds

C. Name and write formulas for simple organic compounds

1. Recognize the characteristic structures of carbohydrates, lipids, fats, hormones, vitamins, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes

E. Recognize the metabolism and functions of the above compounds in life processes

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE COVERED
 

A. Nature of organic compounds

1. Classification
2. Nomenclature
3. Structure and physical properties
4. Chemical properties
5. Isomerism-

Structural

Geometric

Optical

6. Uses and hazards

B. Classes of organic compounds

1. Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons
2. Aromatic hydrocarbons
3. Halogen derivatives of hydrocarbons
4. Alcohols
5. Ethers
6. Aldehydes
7. Ketones
8. Acids
9. Esters
10. Amides
11. Amines
12. Organic compounds of phosphorus and sulfur

C. Biochemistry

1. Structures and reactions of

a. Carbohydrates
b. Lipids
c. Proteins

Nucleic acids

A. Enzymes and their mechanisms

B. DNA and protein synthesis

C. Digestion

D. Metabolism

E. Hormones and vitamins

F. Bodily fluids

G. Environmental chemistry
 

As a result of the laboratory learning experiences, the student should be able to:

A. Practice safe procedures in the laboratory

B. Achieve competencies in:

1. Precise weighing
2. pH measurement
3. Volume measurement
4. Quantitative measurement
5. Titration
6. Distillation