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 Department:    CHEM&

 Course #:    131

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5.5

 CIP:    400501

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

One-quarter course of organic chemistry and biochemistry for non-science majors, nursing, and environmental science students. Includes study of structure, nomenclature, and reactions of organic and biological compounds. Applications to living systems. Not recommended for students continuing chemistry beyond CHEM& 131. Lab included.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a grade of "C" or higher (or placement into college-level English); and either placement into OR co-enrollment in OR completion of a college-level Math course with a grade of "C" or higher; and either CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a grade of "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 44

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Natural Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the structure, nomenclature, and reactions involved in organic and biological compounds.
2. Apply the above to living systems.
3. Develop an appreciation and respect for the scientific contributions of individuals from different cultural, ethnic, social, and geographic backgrounds, recognizing that diversity can be a positive source of creativity.
4. NATURAL SCIENCES: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts in at least one scientific discipline.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Introduction to biochemistry
2. Carbohydrates
3. Carboxylic acids and derivatives
4. Lipid function in biochemical systems
5. Amines and amides
6. Protein structure and function
7. Enzyme catalysts
8. Carbohydrate metabolism
9. Metabolism and energy production
10. Introduction to molecular genetics