High emphasis is placed on laboratory work and problem solving. The units start with an introduction to the chemical basis of life, the cell, tissues and continues with heavy emphasis on organ systems. References are made to homologous structures in non-humans. This course is structured as a background for further studies, including nursing, pre-med, allied health professions, physical education, athletic training, and related fields. Advanced chemistry reviews basic chemical principles and introduces topics in organic chemistry, qualitative analysis, and quantitative analysis.
Heavy emphasis is placed on laboratory work.