Elementary Chemistry II: Intro to Organic and Biochemistry (OT36)

Catalog description

This course, the second of a two-course sequence, focuses on the fundamentals of organic and biochemistry for specific application to the health sciences. The chemistry of key functional groups in organic molecules, such as alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, amides, and esters, is studied and then applied to carbohydrates, fats, proteins and enzymes, the process of digestion, and metabolism. Related laboratory work is designed to reinforce concepts. This course is recommended for non-science majors.