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Introduction to Chemistry for Health Careers CHEM 109 (4)
General concepts of chemistry for those with no chemistry background who are interested in pursuing careers in health sciences. Principles of atomic structure, chemical bonding, gases, liquids and solutions, chemical kinetics and equilibrium are covered. The chemistry of everyday materials, drugs and poisons, and environmental issues are surveyed. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) or MATH 100 (may be taken concurrently). This course is open only to students in the Aboriginal pre-health program. Students with a grade of C or better in Chemistry 12 (or equivalent), or who have credit for any university chemistry course may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.