A continuation of CHE 105 emphasizing elementary organic chemistry and biochemistry. Three lectures and two hours of laboratory per week. Not applicable to major or minor.
Chemistry is the science and study of the behavior of matter and how it interacts with other matter.
This course will introduce the student to the fundamental chemistry of substances important to life, with an emphasis on the functional groups of organic molecules that are most important in biochemistry. Focus is on carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. To introduce the student to the idea of the functional group on a hydrocarbon backbone. Application to current events as they relate will be noted throughout the semester. General activities will include lecture and laboratory.