CHM 112College Chemistry

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This course is a survey of the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Topics taught in inorganic chemistry include atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, nomenclature, gas laws, and acid-base buffers. The structure and function of the major classes of organic compounds are studied. Topics in biochemistry covered include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes. The course includes a writing and communications requirement that relates the topics covered to a broad historical, social, and cultural context. >General Education Course