This general, organic, and biochemistry text has been written for students preparing for careers in health-related fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, nutrition, medical technology, and occupational therapy. It is also suited for students majoring in other fields where it is important to have an understanding of the basics of chemistry. Students need have no previous background in chemistry, but should possess basic math skills. The text features numerous helpful problems and learning features.

Each chapter of the Student Study Guide begins with a chapter review tied to the chapter goals in the text. Next. Sample problems are supplied and stepped out through the solution, for each type of problem covered in the chapter. A Self-Test serves up fill-in-the-blank exercises to assess learning, with answers supplied at the end of the chapter. Finally, chapters end with the solutions for all of the in-chapter problems, as well as for the odd-numbered end-of-chapter problems.