Intro Organic & Biochemistry

Catalog description

Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry covers selected principles of general, organic, and biochemistry for students of health sciences. Basic bonding, molecular structure, acid/base chemistry, and radiological effects are covered from general chemistry. It introduces functional groups, nomenclature, and some main reactions in organic chemistry. The biochemistry emphasizes structure and reactions of molecules in metabolism and the biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Additional topics are nucleic acids, protein synthesis, immunology, nutrition, and digestion. Laboratory work complements each topic of study. (3/2) Prerequisite: Introduction to General Chemistry or a grade of "C" or higher in one year of high school chemistry earned within the last two years.