CHEM201

Provides a foundation in basic chemistry for students majoring in one of the health professions. Basic concepts covered include: properties of matter, energy, atomic and molecular structures, and chemical formulae. Classification of chemical reaction types and mass/molar relationships in chemical calculations will be studied. Chemical reaction rates and equilibria will be presented. The gas laws will be introduced. A study of solution chemistry will include: Henry's law, molarity, electrolytes, vapor pressure, osmosis, and osmotic pressure. The chemistry of acids, bases and buffer systems will be included. An introduction to radioisotopes and radioactive decay will be provided. Specific applications to the health professions such as medical uses of radioisotopes, homeostasis, dialysis, biomaterials, the pH of body fluids, and oxygen transport will be presented in conjunction with the material presented in lecture. Laboratory experiments are conducted to complement the material covered