Course Title: Survey of Organic and Biochemistry

Course Number: CHEM 212

Course Description:

Survey of Organic and Biochemistry - Survey of organic chemistry including nomenclature and reactions of major functional groups essential to biochemistry and an introduction to the structure and function of biomolecules, and the metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Combination of lecture and lab, 6 hours per week. (IAI EGR 964).

Credit Hours: 4

Contact Hours: 6

Prerequisites:

Chemistry 201, General Chemistry I, or consent of Department Chairperson.

Topical Course Outline:

At the completion of the course, the student will be able to demonstrate conceptual understanding of the following:

1. Organic Chemistry, Saturated Hydrocarbons.
2. Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
3. Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers and Thioalcohols
4. Aldehydes and Ketones
5. Carboxylic Acids and Esters
6. Amines
7. Amino Acids & Proteins
8. Enzymes and Vitamins
9. Hormones, Neurotransmitters and drugs
10. The generation of biochemical energy
11. Stereoisomerism
12. Carbohydrates
13. Carbohydrate Metabolism
14. Lipids
15. Lipid Metabolism
16. Nuclear Acids and Protein Synthesis
17. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
18. Genomics

For further information contact:

* Physical Science Dept. at 773-481-8376, Rm. L378
or
* Admissions at 773-481-8200, Rm. A120