Fundamentals of Biochemistry

Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences

A practical introduction to chemistry for nursing, dental hygiene, and other allied health students.

Designed, Built, and Taught by Dr. Brad Ashburn

Healthcare chemistry illustration with a medication bottle, tablets, molecular model, water droplet, and laboratory glassware

Welcome to BIOC 141

Built to help you succeed

This site brings your lecture material and course resources together in one place and optimized for easy access and navigation. Dr. Ashburn has over 10 years experience doing web and mobile app development and this whole website is built with a students-first user experience in mind.

Each module gives you a clear sequence of action items, learning goals, lecture videos, lecture outlines, and practice worksheets-all authored by Dr. Ashburn.

How the course works

A steady, consistent rhythm designed to fit into your busy life

Weekly

Learn + Practice

Watch video lectures, take notes, work through practice problems, and complete a Quiz.

Weeks 5, 10 + 15

Focus on exams

No new material is introduced during exam weeks, giving you dedicated preparation time.

Summer Session

Same course, faster pace

The six-week format uses the exact same material and assessments at an accelerated pace. The course is currently offered year around (Fall, Spring, Summer I + II.

Open Educational Resources

Your textbook is free.

Everything assessed comes from the lectures. The Ball, Hill, and Scott textbook is available as optional supplemental reading and practice—online or as a download.

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