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Apr 23, 2024
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CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
5.0 Credits
Structure, properties, and reactions of organic and biomolecules and the biochemical processes. Not recommended for students continuing with chemistry beyond CHEM& 131. Prerequisite
Placement in ENGL& 101 and (MATH 087 or higher or placement in MATH 097 or higher with a minimum grade of 2.0). Corequisite
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define organic chemistry in terms of the role of carbon in organic and biochemistry.
- Identify, classify, and understand physical and chemical properties of the major functional groups.
- Name and draw structures of the major classes of organic compounds.
- Predict reactivity of organic compounds based on size and functional groups.
- Predict the outcome of common reactions.
- Explain the importance of molecular shape in terms of function and properties.
- Identify and classify biologically important organic compounds and understand their function in the body.
- Explain major metabolic pathways in terms of chemical reactions, enzymatic control, and energy output.
- Perform basic organic chemistry and biochemistry laboratory experiments and techniques.
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