This course provides an introduction to the concepts of chemistry in the health sciences. Topics in general chemistry will include the modern view of the atom, molecule structure, chemical formulas, and chemical reactions. Topics in organic chemistry will include hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and amides. Topics in biochemistry will include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and metabolism.

This is an introductory course in chemistry stressing the basic principles of atomic and molecular structure, compound formation and chemical reactivity, the periodic table and states of matter. Quantitative techniques involved in elementary chemical calculations will be emphasized. In addition, the course serves as an introduction to lab techniques with experiments illustrating principles covered in lecture.

The major emphasis of this course will be on general organic chemistry and biological chemistry as they apply to the living systems. The section of organic chemistry includes naming, structure and bonding, classification by functional groups and reactions, polymerization, optical isomerism, and physical properties based on molecular polarity. Biochemistry includes carbohydrates, proteins, and amino acids, fats, enzymes, DNA and RNA, and cell biochemistry. The lab illustrates the principles covered in the lecture.

This course introduces fundamental principles and theories of chemistry with special emphasis on calculations of solution chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium and oxidation-reduction; includes discussion of quantum mechanical model of the atom, kinetic-molecular theory, and periodic table. The lab is designed to develop quantitative relationships through experiments, and to introduce inorganic preparative procedures and computer analysis of data.

This course covers solution equilibria, kinetics, electrochemistry, radiochemistry, transition metal chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. In addition, an introduction to organic chemistry is included. Lab work includes qualitative analysis, thermochemistry, and kinetic studies, and further develops inorganic preparative techniques. Computers are utilized for data acquisition and interpretation.

This course studies the fundamental principles of organic chemistry with the emphasis upon the practical application of modern principles to functional groups, reactivity, physical properties, and methods of synthesis of organic compounds. The lab portion of the course will give students the opportunity to engage in experiments that provide concrete examples of materials covered in the lecture portion of the course.

This course is the second half of the Organic Chemistry series with emphasis on oxygen-containing and nitrogen-containing organic substances, polymers, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and other biomolecules. The lab will involve multiple-step synthesis from smaller molecules to larger molecules.

This course is designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge of Chemistry on an independent study basis. These studies may require a combination of laboratory and library research. Project findings will be presented in a scientific poster format, video, protocol or research publication.