Posted: 12/02/04

Standard

AHS 157 - Health Sciences Chemistry

Course Description

Provides an introduction to basic chemical principles and concepts which explain the behavior of matter. Topics include: measurement and units, atomic structure, chemical bonding, physical states of matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, organic and biochemistry.

Competency Areas		Hours
Measurement and Units		Class	4
Atomic Structure		D. Lab	3
Chemical Bonding		P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Physical States of Matter		Credit	5
Nomenclature
Stoichiometry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Prerequisite:	Program admission level math achievement
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:		Hours
			Class	D.Lab		P.Lab/ O.B.I.
MEASUREMENT AND UNITS			2	2		0
Calculations	Perform calculations involving density, specific gravity, mass, and volume measurements.
	Apply the conventions of exponential notation and significant figures to mathematical operations.
Analysis	Use dimensional analysis in calculations involving conversions from one set of units to another.
	Perform gravimetric analysis and volumetric analysis.
ATOMIC STRUCTURE			4	3		0
Theory	Describe modern atomic theory and the three fundamental particles that make up atoms.
	Summarize the basic ideas of quantum mechanics.
Periodic table	Relate the electronic configuration of an atom to its position on the periodic table.
	Predict properties and reactivities of elements.
CHEMICAL BONDING			4	2		0
Chemical bonding	Describe various types of chemical bonding.
Theory	Outline the significance and main ideas of various bonding theories.
			Class	D.Lab		P.Lab/ O.B.I.
PHYSICAL STATES OF MATTER			4	3
Properties of matter	Describe the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids.
	Distinguish among the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids.
	Discuss the types of changes matter undergoes.
NOMENCLATURE			4	0		0
IUPAC nomenclature	Name inorganic compounds by the IUPAC system based on their formulas.
	Write formulas of common inorganic compounds based on their IUPAC names.
STOICHIOMETRY			6	8		0
Calculations	Perform calculations involving composition stoichiometry and reaction stoichiometry.
Classification	Classify chemical reactions as to type of reaction.
	Write examples of each type of chemical reaction.
Acids and bases	Discuss the properties of acids and bases.
Gases	Summarize the general properties of gases.
	Use the gas law equations to describe the behavior of gases.
LIQUID MIXTURES			4	4	0
Solutions		Describe properties of a solution.
		Describe methods of expressing concentration.
		Solve problems dealing with concentrations.
Suspensions		Identify properties of a suspension.
Colloidal dispersions		Identify properties of a colloidal dispersion.
Water		Describe its properties and physical constants.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY			5	4	0
Alkanes		Describe and identify alkanes
Alkenes and alkynes		Describe and identify alkenes and alkynes
Aromatic Hydrocarbons		Describe and identify aromatic hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbon Derivatives		Describe and identify hydrocarbon derivatives
Organic Polymers		Describe and identify organic polymers
BIOCHEMISTRY			5	4	0
Energy requirements of Organisms		Describe energy requirements of organism
Proteins		Describe and identify proteins
Enzymes		Describe and identify and enzymes
Carbohydrates		Describe and identify carbohydrates
Fats and Oils		Describe and identify fats and oils
Nucleic Acids		Describe and identify nucleic acids

Suggested Resources

Books

Adamson, A. W. (1973). A textbook of physical chemistry. New York: Academic Press.

Bettelheim, F. A., & Landesburg, J. (1994). Introduction to general, organic, and biochemistry (2nd ed.). Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Bettelheim, F. A., & Landesburg, J. (1997). Laboratory manual for general, organic, and biochemistry (5th ed.). Orlando: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

Bretherick, L. (Ed.). (1986). Hazards in the chemical laboratory (4th ed.). London: Royal Society of Chemistry.

Cotton, F. A., & Wilkinson, G. (1988). Advanced inorganic chemistry (5th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Davis, R. E. (1988). Study guide to accompany general chemistry with qualitative analysis (3rd ed.). Philadelphia:

Saunders College.

Hein, M., et al. (1988). College chemistry: An introduction to general, organic, and biochemistry (4th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks-Cole.

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Lefèvre, M. J. (1989). First aid manual for chemical accidents (2nd ed.). New York: Van Nos Reinhold.

Loebel, A. B. (1986). Chemical problem solving by dimensional analysis (3rd ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Mackison, F. W., et al. (Eds.). (1987). Pocket guide to chemical hazards (DHEW {NIOSH} Publication No. 78-210). Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office.

Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. (1954). Guide for safety in the chemical laboratory. Princeton, NJ: D. Van Nostrand.

Murrell, J. N., et al. (1987). The chemical bond (2nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Seese, W. S., & Daub, G. W. (1988). Basic chemistry (5th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Vogel, A. I. (1978). Vogel's textbook of quantitative inorganic analysis (4th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Weast, R. C. (Ed.). (1987). Handbook of chemistry and physics (68th ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Whitten, K. W., et al. (1988). Experiments in general chemistry. Philadelphia: Saunders College.

Whitten, K. W., et al. (1988). General chemistry with qualitative analysis (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders College.

Whitten, K. W., et al. (1988). Lecture outline to accompany general chemistry with qualitative analysis (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders College.

Audiovisuals

Fisher Scientific Co. Safety: Isn't it worth it? # 299 [Film]. Pittsburgh: Author.