BIO115 Physiological Chemistry

This course provides a foundation in basic chemistry for students majoring in one of the health professions. Basic concepts are covered including: properties of matter, energy, atomic and molecular structure, isotopes, chemical bonding, chemical formulae and reactions. The behavior of gasses including blood gasses and their transport are discussed. The properties of water and solutions are studied and will include topics on concentration, osmosis, physiological fluid, electrolyte balance, acid/base balance and pH. Concepts of organic chemistry are introduced including the structure and function of carbon and the properties of the major functional groups important in human biochemistry. Laboratory work will include experiments that complement the material covered in lecture.