CHEM 110 Chemistry for the Health Sciences
Course Information
| Course Number | CHEM 110 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Chemistry for the Health Sciences |
| Description | Key concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry are introduced in an integrated approach with applications from the medical fields. The course is designed to prepare students for Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology or to be utilized as a general Liberal Arts and Sciences course. Limited mathematical approach; this course does not meet the requirements of a prerequisite for Chem 120. Lecture and a 2 hour lab are included. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) AND MATH 0085 or a score of 75.5 or higher on the Elementary Algebra portion of the Accuplacer test) (MNTC 3: Natural Sciences, 2: Critical Thinking) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 60 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 20 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) AND MATH 0085 or a score of 75.5 or higher on the Elementary Algebra portion of the Accuplacer test
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Solve chemistry word problems.
- Examine the basic structure and properties of the atom.
- Relate electron structure to chemical bonding.
- Integrate chemical concepts with topics in organic and biochemistry.
- Describe the relationship between molecular shape and intermolecular attractions.
- Determine the role of energy in relation to physical state.
- Relate the properties of solutions and colloids to medical applications.
- Explore the structure and physical properties of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Identify common organic functional groups and relate their importance to biochemistry.
- Describe the relevance of chemical reactions to human health.
- Recognize the importance of acid-base reactions in body chemistry.
- Recognize the role of functional groups in biochemical reactions.
- Confirm the relationship between protein structure and function.
- Describe the role of carbohydrates in the human body.
- Examine the structure and function of lipids.
- Summarize the method by which cellular respiration generates energy.
- Show understanding of processes involving nucleotides and nucleic acids.
- Formulate and test hypotheses in the laboratory.
- Draw conclusions based on laboratory data and analysis of that data.
- Develop laboratory skills.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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