May 15, 2025  
2017-2018 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Undergraduate Programs | Volume 8, Issue 1 
    
2017-2018 Argosy University Academic Catalog—Undergraduate Programs | Volume 8, Issue 1 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHM100 - General Chemistry

3 credit hour(s)
This foundation course introduces the student to basic chemistry concepts and medical terminology essential to understanding some medical concepts. Atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and names, diffusion, osmosis, pH, buffer systems, electrolytes, ionization, and equilibrium are some basic chemistry topics. Students will develop a medical vocabulary of words and phrases commonly used in the healthcare environment.
Prerequisite(s): none
Corequisite(s): none
Recommended: none