Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

1977

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Abstract

This study was designed to collect data to develop a basic chemistry course specifically tailored to the needs of the associate degree programs in the allied health fields offered by Florida community colleges. The assumption was made that many of the students have little or no background in chemistry . The paucity of chemical background was identified as deterring the understanding of physiology and biochemistry encountered in courses such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition, microbiology and pharmacological studies. A questionnaire was developed to elicit faculty perception of the importance of specified topics in chemistry, specifically in preparation for physiology. Topics for the questionnaire were selected from chemistry texts currently in use for introductory chemistry, organic chemistry and physiology. The consensus questionnaire indicated a preference for minimal laboratory experience; however, comments by the respondents indicated the desire for laboratory demonstrations with hands-on experience in metric measurements. Comments also indicated a preference for providing appropriate laboratory experience during work in each of the fields, rather than during a basic chemistry course. Comments suggested that the course in basic chemistry be considered as general education credit, rather than in-house credit. Many of the respondents stated the used for updating their knowledge of topics included on the questionnaire. This study included a discussion of the expense and time required for direct solicitation. Further, it is suggested that the research be expanded to include educational institutions other than those of Florida. The suggestion of further research is made to broaden the study.

Extent

100 p.

Comments

Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.|College of Education|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Thesis (Educat.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1977.

Identifier

FADT11682

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