CHEM 1150 - Integrated Chemistry for Health Sciences (PS)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

Fulfills the General Education Physical Sciences Requirement and is a course designed to introduce relevant chemistry to students interested in the Health Professions. In particular this will meet the needs of pre-Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and other allied health students to become acquainted with key aspects of chemistry. Key aspects of General/Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry will be discussed. Four hours of lecture per week. Not appropriate for students majoring in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, pre-Medical, or pre-Dental programs. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain and apply the major principles and vocabulary of general, organic, and biochemistry, including the relationships between chemicals and life. 2. Describe and use the periodic table to predict the behavior of elements, compounds, and atoms. 3. Apply basic skills such as balancing chemical equations, drawing Lewis dot structures, predicting the results of radioactive decay, and identifying organic functional groups. 4. Discuss the chemical processes involved in biological functions such as chemical buffers, protein formation, and carbohydrate metabolism. Prerequisites: MATH 1010 or higher (Grade C or higher) or equivalent placement score, taken within two years of enrollment in this course. Corequisites: CHEM 1155. FA, SP

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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