CHEM 115 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

1. Understand the scientific methods, usefulness of the S.I. (International System of Units) units, the metric system, solve mathematical problems using dimensional analysis, scientific notation and significant figures.
2. Explain the difference between the common states of matter in terms of visible properties, movement of particles, and intermolecular forces.
3. Distinguish between element, compounds, homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.
4. Describe the periodic table, periodic trends, and the Bohr and Quantum Mechanical Models of an atom.
5. Given the name (formula) of an ionic, molecular, or simple organic molecule, write its formula (name).
6. Classify and balance chemical reactions, perform simple stoichiometry problems, and predict the product(s) of a given reaction.
7. Calculate and be able to use the different ways of expressing the concentration of a solution.
8. Understand the gas laws and how they apply to various situations.
9. Describe properties of acids, bases, and buffers.
10. Be able to calculate simple pH, determine acidity or basicity, and understand the importance of pH in living systems.
11. Classify organic and biochemical compounds. (Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Fats)
12. Describe the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins. Draw a simple peptide.
13. Identify the differences between mono-, di-, oligo- and polysaccharides. Draw Fischer and Haworth projections for carbohydrates.
14. Define the role that lipids play in the structure of a membrane and the roles of steroid hormone.
15. Discuss the importance of radioactivity and radioisotopes and write nuclear equations and radioactive decay.
16. Identify molecular shapes, isomers and stereo chemical structures of organic and biochemical compounds.
17. Identify common functional groups found in organic compounds and how they relate to the function and properties of the compound.
18. Describe physical properties of organic and biochemical molecules.
19. Describe the purpose, function, and structure of nucleic acids. (DNA and RNA)
20. Obtain a general understanding of the fundamental biochemical principles underlying metabolism.
21. Obtain reproducible data from chemical experiments; analyze, interpret, and communicate the data in a logical and coherent manner, and recognize non-human potential sources of errors when obtaining inaccurate results.
22. Discuss how to identify reliable sources and these sources to discuss real world issues.

Chemical Safety

Organic functional groups

SI Measurements

Isomerization

Introduction to Chemistry

Proteins

Measurements and calculations

Carbohydrates

Matter and energy

Lipids

Nomenclature

Enzymes

Chemical reactions

Nucleic acids

Stoichiometry

DNA and RNA

Gases

Amino Acids

Solutions

Protein Synthesis

Acid-Bases (pH)

Metabolism
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