CHEM 285
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Introductory Bio-organic Chemistry
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry relating to biomolecule structure and function.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Min
4
Fixed/Max
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Chem 101 or equivalent
Title
Organic Functional Groups
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the structure and reactivity of organic functional groups, such as alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and amides. For example, students will learn that aldehydes and ketones typically undergo addition reactions.
Title
Biomolecules
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the structure and reactivity of the biomolecules that have those functional groups. For example, students will be able to demonstrate that carbohydrates are aldehydes and ketones that undergo addition reactions to form hemiacetals and polysaccharides with acetal linkages.
Title
Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in humans. They will be able to describe in structures and words the metabolism of sugars through the pathways of glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain.
