Once the groundwork for molecular structure is fully understood, then mechanisms and reactions will be studied and predicted. The content of this course will begin to outline biochemical reactions. The biological basis of such concepts, such as glycolysis and other metabolic processes, will be better understood after study of fundamental organic chemistry knowledge is acquired. The laboratory component of this course is required to give students hands-on experience in studying the concepts that are offered in this course. Completion of the lab grade will include both attendances at all laboratory periods and completion of lab reports.
Lab reports consist of both pre-lab and postlab assignments.
Pre-lab assignments will include the preparation of a lab report, based on scientific standards. The final lab report will be due at the beginning of the next lab. The lab report writing exercises will enhance students writing and reasoning abilities. Periodically, a long lab experiment may use two lab periods. If this happens, the post- lab assignment is due at the beginning of the lab period for the following experiment.