Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The specific objectives of this subject are to achieve a basic understanding of the nature of and forces between atoms, elements and compounds; understand the physical laws relating to gases and liquids and their application to physiological processes; achieve a very basic understanding of inorganic compounds; appreciate simple biochemical activities of inorganic compounds; achieve a basic understanding of the nature of organic compounds; describe the chemical structure of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids and appreciate the activity of these compounds in physiological processes.
Synopsis The overall aims of this subject are to introduce the basic principles of chemistry essential to health care and provide an understanding of how these principles can be applied to health care.
Assessment Subject tests: 65% + Assignment: 15% + Laboratory work: 20%