CH133 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
This one-semester course offers an introduction to the chemical principles important to biological systems. It is designed mainly for students of nursing, health sciences, and those not planning to take additional chemistry courses. Topics covered are those especially important for health-related majors with special emphasis placed on examples illustrating the relevance of organic and biochemical principles to medical applications. It will involve approximately five weeks of organic chemistry and 10 weeks of biochemistry. This course includes 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab and/or recitation weekly. (Laboratory/Natural Science course)
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: 'C' or above in
CH103/
CL101 or its equivalent, or successful completion of high school chemistry, or a satisfactory score on the division-approved placement exam. The lab may only be taken if previously or concurrently enrolled in CH133/CL131.