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. The laboratory component will support the course topics, including both qualitative and quantitative experiments and data analysis.

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 living systems. The section of organic chemistry includes naming, structure and bonding, classification by functional groups and related reactions, polymerization, optical isomerism, and physical properties based on molecular polarity. Biochemistry includes carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, lipids, 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 compounds with an emphasis on the practical applications of functional groups, reactivity, physical properties, chemical reactions, and methods of synthesis of organic molecules. The reaction mechanisms will be discussed through the reaction pathway. The lab portion of the course will allow students to engage in experiments that provide concrete examples of the typical organic lab techniques and course contents covered in the lecture. Laboratory activities include Chemical Safety along with the preparation, isolation, purification, and characterization of Organic Compounds.

This course is the second semester of the Organic Chemistry series with emphasis on the physical properties, chemical reactions, and mechanisms associated with the oxygen-containing and nitrogen-containing organic molecules. The structures and functions of four major biological molecules in human, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, will be included. The lab will involve multiple-step synthesis from smaller organic molecules to larger molecules and identification of major organic and biological molecules.

This course is designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge of Chemistry through independent study. Independent study may require a combination of laboratory work and doing library research. The results may be presented using multiple modalities.