CH 106 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry

The second term of the standard General, Organic and Biological Chemistry sequence. This introduction to organic and biological chemistry includes hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and an introduction to metabolic pathways. Lecture and lab.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

MTH 052 or above with a C- or better OR equivalent placement via the math placement process

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Compare and contrast the structure, function and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
2. Predict chemical composition, shape and properties and to use this information to explain natural phenomenon on the nano­ and macroscopic scale
3. Given a chemical transformation, classify the reaction and describe and quantify the outcomes
4. Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to describe and calculate changes in energy during transformations of matter
5. In a laboratory setting, collect data, safely use common glassware, and apply lab techniques ubiquitous in organic and biochemistry to form evidence-based conclusions
6. Logically communicate complex chemical phenomenon orally and written explanations
7. Critically analyze and develop arguments supporting or denying nutritional/biochemical studies and media claims