CLS 101 Chemistry For Nursing
Course code | Course name | Credit hours | Level |
CLS 101 | CHEMISTRY FOR NURSING | 3 theory +1 practical =4 | 1 |
Course Objective:
The primary academic objective is to give students a broad understanding of chemical science and the practical skills to apply this in the outside world
Course Description:
This course illustrates structures and functions of biochemical molecules which includes carbohydrates, proteins,lipids
Teaching Methods:
1. Theoretical lectures 2. Practical sessions
Lecturse Outline
week | Subjects | Number of weeks | Number of hours |
1 | Introduction to Chemistry. | 1 | 3 |
2 | Water ( importance, features, and structure). | 1 | 3 |
3 | Acids and Bases (most common, features). | 1 | 3 |
4 | Liquid mixtures (types: solutions, suspensions, colloids, and emulsions). | 1 | 3 |
5 | Amino Acids: Classifications, features. | 1 | 3 |
6 | 1st mid-term exam | 1 | 3 |
7 | Proteins: sources, functions, importance, level of structure, and classification
| 1 | 3 |
8 | Carbohydrates: Classification and origin. | 2 | 3 |
10 | Lipids: Classifications, functions, and importance | 2 | 3 |
12 | 2nd mid-term exam | 1 | 3 |
13 | Composition of cell membrane
| 1 | 3 |
14 | Proteins Tests & Carbohydrates Test | 1 | 3 |
15 | Revision | 1 | 3 |
16 | Final Lab examination |
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Methods of evaluation:
2 Midterm exams 25% X 2 =50%
3 Quizzes 5% X 3 = 15/3 = 5%
Practical 5%
Final exam 40%
- David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, W. H. Freeman; 4th edition (April 23, 2004).
Pamela C. Champe
Richard A. Harvey