HCHEM-452-DL

Course Overview

This course introduces the basic concepts of chemistry and focuses on topics that are important to health professions. Selected areas of general, organic, and biological chemistry will be covered, with emphasis on how structure, properties, and reactions of matter relate to health and the environment. The goals of this course are to provide foundational knowledge in the role of chemistry in everyday life and its application to clinical settings.

Type Lecture

Faculty

 Ryan Clauson, PhD

Credits

3 undergraduate

Offered

Online Asynchronous 

Prerequisites

None

Cost

$1,620.00 (Fees included)

What to Expect in this Course

This course is fully asynchronous – there are no required meeting times.

Course activities are organized into modules of 1-2 weeks in length.

Our format allows flexibility so you can fit the learning activities into your own schedule.

While instructors make regular course updates to enhance your experience as a learner, the table below provides a general idea of what you can expect from a typical week.

Course Activity Hours Per Week

Self Directed Learning

  • Reading Textbooks, articles
  • Watching mini-lectures / problem demos
3-4

Self-Assessments

  • Problem sets
  • Mini quizzes
3-4

Other Assignments

  • Homework assignments
  • Case studies
  • Research summaries
  • Exams
2-3

Discussion Boards

  • Initial posting
  • Reading posts
  • Responding to peer posts
2-3
Total Time 10-14
  • Measurements, Matter and Energy
  • Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
  • Molarity and Chemical Reactions
  • Gases and Solutions
  • Acids and Bases
  • Nuclear Chemistry 
  • Organic Chemistry Basics
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes

Course Materials

Material  
D2L Required
Textbook Required
Lab Kit / Supplies Not needed
Web-Based Learning Application Not needed
Standard word/ data processing capabilities Required
Ability to video conference Recommended
Ability to upload images/videos Required

D2L: All of our online prerequisite courses use the learning platform software called Desire2Learn (D2L). D2L integrates text, video, and audio. You can check your system compatibility by reviewing the D2L system recommendations.

Textbook: If a textbook is required, every effort is made to choose high-quality, low-cost materials that students can buy and sell, rent and return, or buy and use again in future courses.

Lab Kit / Supplies: Lab kits/supplies allow students to conduct hands-on experiments at home. Information about ordering lab kits and/or supplies will be provided to registered students approximately 6 weeks before the start of the semester.

Web-Based Learning Application: Web-based applications often serve as an alternative to a traditional textbook or lab kit. Most require students to register for a separate application that will integrate seamlessly with the D2L platform.

Standard word and data processing: Technology that allows the student to create, edit, and save documents and files.

Ability to video conference: Technology that allows live, visual connection between individuals who are in different locations.

Ability to upload photos/videos: Technological capabilities through which a student could record a short video or still image and upload it to an online learning system.

Course Faculty

Ryan Clauson, PhD

Lecturer, General Chemistry 1, Introduction to Chemistry Online Prerequisites for the Health Professions

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