CHEM 150 - Foundations of Chemistry

3 Credits
This course emphasizes general chemistry principles, including introductory topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry for the health professions student.

Grade Note(s): All CHEM prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion. All CHEM prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 120
Corequisite(s): CHEM 150L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify common units of measure and perform conversions between metric units.
2. Explain the organization of the periodic chart.
3. Describe the three states of matter and classification.
4. Explain general structure and nomenclature of atoms.
5. Predict types of bond formations between atoms.
6. Apply the mole concept in the stoichiometry of reactions and solutions.
7. Balance chemical equations and use stoichiometric relationships to calculate product and reactant amounts.
8. Compare and contrast types of reactions and predict the outcome of these reactions.
9. List properties of acids and bases, the pH scale, and buffers.
10. Explain the behavior of solutions, suspensions, and colloids.
11. Describe the properties of gases.
12. Explain nuclear decay, the concept of half-life, and the diagnostic and therapeutic uses of ionizing radiation.
13. Compare types of molecules occurring in inorganic systems with those found in organic systems.
14. Identify and compare the structure and function of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, and lipids.
15. Describe the role of nucleic acids in biochemical protein synthesis.
16. Write a paper on the application of chemistry in solving problems in the students field of professional study.