Introductory Organic and Biochemistry

Catalog description

A course demonstrating the basic elements of organic and biochemistry. Topics covered include the structure and function of essential biomolecules (proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids) in relationship to biological and metabolic processes. Other topics include basic biology and chemistry, states of matter, bonding theory, solutions, acids, buffers, and pH, structure of biomolecules, membrane transport, metabolism of organic and biomolecules, biochemical energy, DNA processes and gene expression. This course is intended to be an introduction to basic organic chemistry and biochemistry for healthcare majors. Students will learn to relate organic chemistry to biochemistry which involves the study of reactions and processes that happen inside living organisms. This course is only offered through the School of Extended Education.