CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

5 Credits

An introductory organic chemistry course that fulfills the organic and biochemistry requirements for health science programs. Topics include molecular structures and bonding, functional group nomenclature, properties and reactions, and an introduction to biochemical compounds and reaction pathways. One credit of laboratory is included.

Pre-requisite(s) CHEM& 121 min 1.7
Course Note Previously CHEM 122.
FeesCL SC

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students majoring in allied health fields (dental hygiene, nursing, ultrasound technician, etc.).
Active Date 20201105T14:50:19

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 66
Degree Distributions:
AA

Science
Science Lab

Course Outline
The content may be organized to match a text or instructor’s conception of a logical order. Content includes:
•   naming
•   structure and bonding
•   chemical reactivity of organic molecules containing functional groups such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, esters, ethers, amines, and amides.
•   Biologically relevant molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes will also be introduced and their involvement in biochemical pathways will be emphasized.

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify, draw, and name functional groups of common organic molecules.

Accurately predict physical properties of common organic molecules.

Accurately predict the chemical reactivity and products of common organic molecules.

Identify chiral objects, molecules, and carbon atoms.

Recognize, draw, and classify common biomolecules and their building blocks.

Describe the formation and reactions of common biomolecules.

Describe how common biomolecules function in the human body.

Employ common practices in the organic chemistry laboratory.

Explain reasons for effectiveness or ineffectiveness of experiments in the organic chemistry laboratory.