Student Catalog and Handbook 2019-2020

CHEM 1152 Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

Provides an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. This survey will include an overview of the properties, structure, nomenclature, reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, halides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides; the properties, structure, and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and enzymes, as well as, intermediary metabolism. Topics include basic principles, hydrocarbons, hydrocarbon derivatives, heterocyclic rings and alkaloids, carbohydrates, lipids and fats, proteins, nucleic acids, and intermediary metabolism.

Credits

3

Contact Hours

3

Prerequisite

CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C; CHEM 1151L with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite

CHEM 1152L