CHEM1100 — General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Foundations
This course is intended as a broad introduction to general, organic, and biochemistry. Topics covered include the scientific method, measurements, atomic structure, radioactivity, ionic and covalent compounds, reactions, oxidation-reduction, solutions, acids and bases, organic compounds and biological macromolecules. This is recommended for students intending to enroll, or already enrolled in, the health sciences programs. This course includes two hours of required lab per week. The laboratory introduces students to safe handling of chemicals, appropriate use of labware, and transcription of observations and data. Attendance in the week 1 lab safety session is mandatory.
Prerequisites: MATH0940