GENERAL CHEMISTRY I CHEM 1406

COURSE DESCRIPTION

CHEM 1406 Introductory Chemistry I (3-3-4) Survey course introducing chemistry for allied health students.  Topics include inorganic, organic, and biochemistry.   

REQUIRED TEXT/MANUALS

Essentials of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry, Arnold, Harcourt Publishing, Latest Edition

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Provide a description of structure of matter.
• Provide a first look at interaction of matter (chemical reactions).
• Emphasize how quantitative information can be obtained from chemical equations.
• Provide a basic understanding of organic chemistry and its relationship to biochemistry.
• Encourage the student to use reason and logic in the solution of chemical problems.

COURSE OUTLINE (Outline) 

Chapter 1 – Methods and Measurements

Branches of Science and Learning Chemistry
The Scientific Method
Measurements and Units (Metric System)
Scientific Notation
Significant Figures
Dimensional Analysis
Experimental Quantities (Mass, Volume, Length, Time, Temperature)
Density / Specific Gravity
Matter
Properties and Changes

 Chapter 2 – Atoms and Periodic Table

The Atom (Historical Development)
Structure of the Atom
Shells & Valence Electrons (Electronic Structure, Dot-Structure)
The Periodic Table (Group Names, Trends) 

Chapter 3 – Structure & Properties of Compounds

Predicting Bond Type
Ions
Bonding
Shapes of Molecules
Polarity of Molecules

 Chapter 4 – Calculations & Chemical Equations

Chapter 5 – Energy, Rate, and Equilibrium

Chapter 6 – Gases, Liquids, Solids

Chapter 7 – Solutions

Chapter 8 – Acids and Bases

Chapter 9 – The Nucleus & Radioactivity

Chapter 10 – Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Chapter 11 – Unsaturated Hydrocarbons

Chapter 12 – Oxygen and Sulfur Organic Compounds

Chapter 13 – Carboxylic Acids, Esters, Amines, Amides

Chapter 14 – Carbohydrates

Chapter 15 –Lipids

Chapter 16 – Proteins and Enzymes

Chapter 17 - Introduction to Molecular Genetics

Chapter 18 - Carbohydrate Metabolism

Chapter 19 – Fatty Acid and Amino Acid Metabolism