CHEM 1510 - Chemistry for the Allied Health Sciences
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41526,
Credit hours: 4
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Course Description
1510. Chemistry for the Allied Health Sciences. An overview of general, organic, and biochemistry. General chemistry introduces basic principles of chemistry. Organic chemistry examines the physical and chemical properties of molecules based on their functional groups. Biochemistry applies these chemistry concepts to the living organism. Intended for majors in allied health and other applied sciences. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Prereq.: “C” or better CHEM 1501 or equivalent, Level 20 or better on the MPT. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 14th ed. | Karen Timberlake | 0138201862 |
Text: Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry, 14th ed. by Karen Timberlake, published by Pearson Education, Inc., 2024.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapters 1,2, and 4 | ||
| 8/31 | Chapter 4 | ||
| 9/7 | Chapter 6 | ||
| 9/14 | Chapter 7 | ||
| 9/21 | Chapter 9 | ||
| 9/28 | Chapter 10 | ||
| 10/5 | Chapter 11 | ||
| 10/12 | Chapter 12 | ||
| 10/19 | Chapter 13 | ||
| 10/26 | Chapter 14 | ||
| 11/2 | Chapter 15 | ||
| 11/9 | Chapter 16 | ||
| 11/16 | Chapter 16 | ||
| 11/23 | Chapter 16 | ||
| 11/30 | Chapter 18 | ||
| 12/7 | Chapter 18 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.