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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CHEM 115 - Introduction to General Organic and Biological Chemistry PREREQUISITES: MATH 023 - Essentials of Algebra or MATH 080 - Mathematical Principles and ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing , or ENGL 075 - Co-Requisite Integrated Reading & Writing PROGRAM: Physical Sciences CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4 LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3 LAB HOURS MIN: 2 DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
The basic principles of general, organic, and biochemistry will be discussed. This will include measurement, nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, acids-bases, solutions, radioactivity, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and metabolism. Includes lab.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- 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.
- Explain the difference between the common states of matter in terms of visible properties, movement of particles, and intermolecular forces.
- Distinguish between element, compounds, homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.
- Describe the periodic table, periodic trends, and the Bohr and Quantum Mechanical Models of an atom.
- Given the name (formula) of an ionic, molecular, or simple organic molecule, write its formula (name).
- Classify and balance chemical reactions, perform simple stoichiometry problems, and predict the product(s) of a given reaction.
- Calculate and be able to use the different ways of expressing the concentration of a solution.
- Understand the gas laws and how they apply to various situations.
- Describe properties of acids, bases, and buffers.
- Be able to calculate simple pH, determine acidity or basicity, and understand the importance of pH in living systems.
- Classify organic and biochemical compounds. (Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Fats)
- Describe the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins. Draw a simple peptide.
- Identify the differences between mono-, di-, oligo- and polysaccharides. Draw Fischer and Haworth projections for carbohydrates.
- Define the role that lipids play in the structure of a membrane and the roles of steroid hormone.
- Discuss the importance of radioactivity and radioisotopes and write nuclear equations and radioactive decay.
- Identify molecular shapes, isomers and stereo chemical structures of organic and biochemical compounds.
- Identify common functional groups found in organic compounds and how they relate to the function and properties of the compound.
- Describe physical properties of organic and biochemical molecules.
- Describe the purpose, function, and structure of nucleic acids. (DNA and RNA)
- Obtain a general understanding of the fundamental biochemical principles underlying metabolism.
- 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.
- Discuss how to identify reliable sources and these sources to discuss real world issues.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- 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
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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