CHEM-112 Fundamentals of Organic & Biochemistry

Credits 4 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080; A 2.0 or better in CHEM-111 or a 2.0 or better in CHEM-131. Note: CHEM-118 may not be used to meet the prerequisite. Co-requisite: CHEM-112L and CHEM-112R. Note: This course requires chemical splashproof goggles and lab coat on the first day of class.
One semester course in organic chemistry and biochemistry for health-related and non-science majors. Topics include functional groups reactions nomenclature and application to biochemical systems.

Course Outcomes
1. To provide in one semester as broad a background as possible in organic chemistry and biochemistry 2. To develop an appreciation and a concern for the vital role that organic chemisty and biochemisty play in today’s society. The relationship of organic and biochemistry to biological processes, its application to daily life and environmental and health-related problems is emphasized