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

Methods of evaluation:

2 Midterm exams          25% X 2 =50%

3 Quizzes                      5%   X 3 = 15/3 = 5%

Practical                         5%    

Final exam                    40%  

Refrences:

 

- David L. Nelson and Michael M. Cox, Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, W. H. Freeman; 4th edition (April 23, 2004).

 - Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry

Pamela C. Champe

Richard A. Harvey 

- www.whfreeman.com/catalog/biochem5