Principles of General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry

Principles of General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry: 2025 Release is an introductory textbook written by Janice Gorzynski Smith. Designed for courses requiring no chemistry prerequisites, the volume supports both single-semester courses and two-semester sequences.

The textbook covers foundational principles spanning general, organic, and biological chemistry. Its pedagogical structure introduces one new concept at a time, maintains focus on primary themes, and breaks complex problem-solving tasks into smaller components.

Developed for students preparing for careers in nursing, nutrition, environmental science, food science, and related health professions, the text presents fundamental chemical concepts relevant to the human body and the physical world.