An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students

by George Sackheim

Overview

Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, Ninth Edition is a unique workbook that uses a step-by-step approach to teach students the chemistry necessary for success in life sciences courses. Today’s biology courses place an increasing emphasis on the chemical processes that underlie critical biological functions. This text helps students review and master all the basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that they need to understand those processes and to excel in their life science courses.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805395716
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	03/16/2007
Series:	Alternative eText Formats Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	7.38(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

George I. Sackheim is a genealogist and former science instructor at St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Evanston, Illinois. He held the positions of co-chairman of the Environmental Control Commission and member of the Board of Health in Skokie, Illinois. Sackheim is also an associate professor emeritus and former executive secretary of the chemistry department at the University of Illinois, Chicago. His experience includes holding the position of coordinator of biological and physical sciences, Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center School of Nursing. He is also listed in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Education, Who's Who in Science, Men of Distinction and twice won the Silver Circle Award for excellence in teaching at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Sackheim is the author of 106 science textbooks.

Table of Contents

I. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

1. Atomic Structure

2. Chemical Symbols

3. Atoms and Molecules

4. Ionization

5. Liquid Mixtures

6. Diffusion and Osmosis

7. Nerve Cells

II. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

8. The Covalent Bond

9. Polar and Nonpolar Covalent Bonds

10. Functional Groups in Organic Compounds

11. Hydrogen Bonds

12. Isomers

III. BIOCHEMISTRY

13. Carbohydrates

14. Lipids

15. Proteins

16. Nucleotides

17. Enzymes

18. The Methyl Group

19. Biologic Oxidation

20. Photosynthesis

21. Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood

Review

Conclusion

Appendix

Index

Editorial Reviews

This seventh edition of a workbook for beginning chemistry students majoring in biology reviews basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that are essential to an understanding of biological phenomena. Coverage encompasses organic and inorganic chemistry and biochemistry, from atomic structure through oxygen-carbon dioxide transport in blood. The material will help students most if completed during the first two weeks of an introductory biology course. An index has been added for this second edition. Sackheim is professor emeritus of chemistry at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

New edition of the self-teaching text that assists students in understanding the chemical processes that underlie biological functions. Upon completion, students should understand such principles as: how to recognize acids, bases, and salts; how DNA replicates; and how enzymes function. Covers inorganic and organic chemistry, along with biochemistry. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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