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General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

General

Prefix

CHEM

Course Number

151

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Introductory chemistry for allied health sciences students with application to life systems. Lab.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

5

Max

5

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

Yes

MN Goal Designation(s)

03

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles, and theories in the physical or natural sciences.

Outcome

Make observations and collect data, design and carry out experiments or other types of scientific investigations.

Outcome

Formulate research questions and testable hypotheses, analyze and interpret data, draw inferences and conclusions, and identify further questions for investigation.

Outcome

Demonstrate awareness of the interdependent relationships of basic science, applied science, mathematics, and technology.

Outcome

Recognize the human nature of the scientific enterprise, including the importance of curiosity, creativity, and imagination; the dual nature of scientific knowledge as changeable and durable; and the impact of a scientist's personal identity on the scientific process.

Outcome

Evaluate societal issues from a science perspective, question the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about these issues.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Measurement, matter and energy. 10% Atoms, elements, ionic and molecular compounds. 10% Chemical quantities and reactions. 10% Gases and solutions, acids and bases. 10% Organic chemistry-hydrocarbons. 10% Alcohols, ethers, thiols, aldehydes and ketones. 10% Carbohydrates, carboxylic acids and their derivatives. 10% Lipids, amino acids proteins and enzymes. 10% Nucleic acids and protein synthesis. 10% Metabolic pathways and energy production. 10%

Dependencies

Courses

CHEM151 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

CHEM151 is a completion requirement for: