Maricopa Community Colleges  CHM112   19986-20005 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  10/27/98  
CHM112      19986-20005 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Chemistry for Allied Health
Definition of chemistry and principles of the scientific method. Physical and chemical properties of matter and energy. Chemistry symbols and formula for inorganic and organic compounds. Gas law problems. Methods of measurement. Physical principles related to the mechanics of ventilation. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CHM112   19986-20005 Chemistry for Allied Health
1. Define chemistry and explain principles of the scientific method. (I)
2. Explain chemical properties of matter and energy. (II)
3. Describe principle of biology chemistry. (III-IV)
4. Describe the formation of chemical bonds and molecules. (IV)
5. Solve problems using specific gas laws. (V)
6. Describe specific methods of measurement. (VI)
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CHM112   19986-20005 Chemistry for Allied Health
    I. Chemistry and Scientific Method
        A. Branches of chemistry
        B. Principle of scientific method
      II. Properties of Matter and Energy
          A. Composition of living matter
          B. Structure of matter
          C. Energy
          D. Kinetic molecular theory of matter
          E. Law of conservation of energy
          F. Kinetic and potential energy
        III. Biological chemistry
            A. Composition of matter
            B. Atomic structure and theory
            C. Periodic Table
            D. Chimical bonding and molecules
              1. ionic bonds
              2. covalent bond
              3. hydrogen bond
              4. organic and inorganic molecules
              5. acid and base
              6. pH
              7. salts
          IV. Organic and biological molecules
              A. Carbohydrate
              B. Lipids
              C. Protein, enzymes
              D. Nucleic acid
            V. Gas laws
                A. Boyle's law
                B. Charles/Gay-Lussac's law
                C. Dalton's law
                D. Ideal gas law
                E. Atmospheric pressure
                F. Problem-solving
              VI. Measurement
                  A. Temperature
                    1. Celsius
                    2. Fahrenheit
                    3. Kelvin
                  B. Pressure
                    1. Barometer
                    2. Manometer
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