Credits:
5
In this course, students will examine the fundamental concepts, procedures, and calculations of chemistry. Course work will include examples and problems that relate to health and the human body.
Topics in this course include properties of matter, chemical bonding, atomic and molecular structure, chemical nomenclature, chemical quantities, chemical equations, stoichiometry, the gas laws, and solutions and solubility.
Laboratory investigations in this course will focus on safety, measurement, and common practices and procedures. The purpose of the lab work is to develop practical skills while gaining a better understanding of the theoretical concepts and calculations.