CHM 161-A Chemistry for the Health Sciences
Fall Semester, 2008
Tuesday, 5:30-8:15
College Hall, 206
Instructor: William A. Price, Ph.D.
Mail: price@lasalle.edu Phone: (215)-951-1261
Required Text: McMurry, J., Castellion, M.E., Ballentine, D.S. Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, 5th edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2007.
Course Description and Objectives: This is a course that will attempt to put chemistry into a health science perspective. The course will begin by introducing the students to the fundamental nature of matter and some foundational aspects of atoms, molecules and the reactions they undergo together with the energy they utilize. Some of the fundamental laws of chemistry and physics will be discussed and elaborated upon as we work through topics such as gases, liquids, solids, solutions, and acids and bases; all of these topics are paramount to the understanding of topics such as varied as dialysis, respiration, drug concentrations and digestion. Following a brief overview of nuclear chemistry as it relates to the health sciences, we will survey some relevant topics in basic organic chemistry.
Although no previous chemistry course is a prerequisite, a basic knowledge of algebra is expected. In particular, a working knowledge of dimensional analysis or factor labeling as a way of converting units and carrying out chemical calculations will be required. Thus, you will want to have a calculator with basic functions including scientific notation and bring it to class.
Chapter Sequence and Schedule: We will cover portions of chapters 1-13 in this course. As we progress through the chapters, parts that are not being covered will be announced. Credit exercises will come in the form of quizzes (~75 pts) and exams (~150 pts). The final will be cumulative (cover all chapters) and be worth 200 pts. Quizzes will begin at 7:00PM and last 60 minutes and exams will begin at 6:30PM and last 90 minutes on the designated days. There will be abbreviated lectures prior to the quizzes and exams; they will not cover material on those exercises. This schedule is ambitious, tentative, and subject to change. All powerpoint slides are in green.
Problem Set for Chapters 5 and 6 (posted 10/17) answers
What to study for Exam II (posted 11/11) Exam II (blank)
| August 26 | Introduction, Chapter 1 |
| September 2 | Chapter 2 |
| September 9 | Quiz 1 (CH 1,2), Chapter 3 |
| September 16 | Chapter 4 |
| September 23 | Chapter 5 |
September 30 |
Chapter 5, Exam 1 (CH 1-4) |
| October 7 | Chapter 6 Chapter 6 |
| October 14 | Quiz 2 (CH 5-6), Chapter 7 |
| October 21 | mid-semester break |
| October 28 | Chapter 8 |
| November 4 | Exam 2 (CH 5-8) Chapter 9 |
November 11 |
Chapter 10 |
| November 18 | Chapter 11 |
| November 25 | Quiz 3 (CH 9-10), Chapter 12 |
| December 2 | Chapter 13 |
Suggested Problems from the Text:
CH 1: Recommended: 1-15, 18-29, 31-32, 35-37, 40-41, 44-51, 54-60. Highlighted problems: 3,9,11,18,20-23,25,28-29, 31,35-37,46-51,54-59
CH 2: Recommended: 1-26, 34-55, 58, 60, 62-70, 72-74, 76, 83, 85-88, 90, 94, 99-101. Highlighted problems: 2-4,6-11,13-15,17...
CH 3: Recommended: 1-26, 29-35, 38-41, 43-49, 51-57, 62-67, 72-86.
CH 4: Recommended: 1-29, 33, 36, 38-42, 44-53, 57-58, 60-80, 92-96.
CH 5: Recommended: 28-30, 32, 35, 37-41, 44-45, 48-54, 59-66, 68a,b, 69-74, 87-90, 100, 104, 109-110
CH 6: Recommended: 28-32, 35-37, 39-45, 49-51, 54-57, 59-60, 63-69, 72-73, 75a, 76-82, 85-92, 97-98, 101-102, 107
CH 7: Recommended: 20-28, 30-34, 38, 41-43, 45-50, 52-60, 62-66, 74-76, 78, 83-84